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Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San gets tackled into the cage by Dresner. Dresner maintains the clinch. #TD#
San wants the takedown. Dresner is fighting it off but San persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dresner's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Dresner
Dresner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from San.#SUB#
San looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dresner passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dresner tries for a kimura but San is defending well.
San is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but San is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner just content to control the position. #T1#
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
San is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dresner! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and San has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 32 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gaul stuffs the takedown.
San tries to clinch there but Gaul circles away.
#TD#
Gaul gets caught flat footed, as San shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul seems keen to control San's posture.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: San (5) vs (0) Gaul
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul tries to bench press San off him but San keeps the position.
San tries to advance to mount but Gaul denies him.
San definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
San is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gaul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gaul is trying to work for a sweep but San has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (7) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding San's attempts to control the action.
Gaul is looking to improve his position but San isn't that keen on the idea.
San tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul regains half guard.
San is keen to just control but Gaul is a slippery customer.#SUB#
San is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaul is just riding it out for now. San eventually gives up the hold.
Gaul won't allow San to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gaul is concentrating on defense, preventing San from advancing position.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul keeping hold of San's head, controlling as best he can.
San is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg.
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (10) vs (0) Gaul#T3#
San pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
San has isolated one of Gaul's arms. Gaul looking to fight him off but San twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chance San! |
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Event:
SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Nutz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) San#SUB2#
San looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nutz wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
Nutz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
San is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San trying to control from the bottom.
Nutz content to control rather than advance.
Nutz'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.#T1#
San is looking to improve his position.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, if Nutz 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.
Nutz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
San tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.#T2#
Nutz wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
San wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nutz wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San won't allow Nutz to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nutz trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.#T3#
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from San.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) San
Nutz wants to sweep here but San controlling him for the moment.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
San wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.
My spies in The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform me that San has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
San advances to half guard. #T4#
Nutz is trying to get back to full guard.
San working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nutz's thigh. Nutz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
San looking to pass the guard.
Nutz pulls San in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz controlling San's posture.
Nutz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San passes into half guard. #T5#
San is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
San seems to be looking for submissions.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nutz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
San has gone for a leg lock! Nutz slips out almost immediately though and dives into San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) San
Nutz wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (4) San#T6#
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.
Nutz keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San passes into half guard.
Nutz won't allow San to pass to mount.
Nutz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Nutz managing to control the position.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
Nutz is controlling San's posture.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz controlling the position.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Nutz keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Nutz 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: Nutz (6) vs (4) San#SUB#
Nutz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San is looking to improve his position.
San wants to get back to full guard but Nutz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (9) vs (4) San
Nutz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
San is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Nutz advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nutz (11) vs (4) San
Nutz looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
San is trying to escape the mount.
Nutz looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Nutz controlling from mount.
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nutz tries to control but San wriggling away.
Nutz controlling the position easily from mount.
San is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action. #T11#
San regains half guard.
Nutz prevents San from improving his position.
San is still trying to improve position.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San gets full guard.#T12#
Nutz wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San 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.
Nutz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
San is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz looking to pass the guard.
San keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
San wants to improve his position but instead Nutz has moved into half guard.
#T13#
San regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Nutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Nutz pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nutz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.
Nutz moves into full mount! San won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (14) vs (4) San
Nutz tries to control but San wriggling away. #T14#
Nutz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
San bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (14) vs (6) San
Nutz controls San momentarily but San frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (16) vs (6) San
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Justa Nutz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San closes the distance and clinches.
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
San goes for a takedown attempt but Sova pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
San has managed to clinch.
#TD#
San drags the fight down to the ground.
Sova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova won't allow San to sweep him here.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
San keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sova wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Sova controls from within his opponent's guard.
San keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB#
San looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from San.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Sova preventing the sweep.
San can't keep his opponent in guard - Sova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sova wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
San is not content to let Sova control the position.
Sova not doing much here.
Sova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Sova is taking a breather. San 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.#SUB2#
Sova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so San is just riding it out for now. Sova eventually gives up the hold.
San is looking to improve his position.
Sova works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (3) Sova
San bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (3) Sova
San is pushing down on Sova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sova is fighting to maintain full guard but San has managed to sneak the leg through.
San trying to mount his opponent but Sova defends it. #T5#
San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working.
Sova is in trouble now - San has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (5) vs (3) Sova
San wants to take Sova's back but he can't do it this time.
Sova tries to reverse the position but San maintains control.
Sova is squirming around, avoiding San's attempts to control the action.
Sova 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: San (8) vs (3) Sova
Sova breaks San's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (8) vs (5) Sova
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #T6#
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Sova defends it easily.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (10) vs (5) Sova
San looking to pass the guard.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
San postures up.
San looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Sova working a defensive guard here.
Sova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
San 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.
San controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (10) vs (7) Sova
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova 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.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from San.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: San (10) vs (10) Sova
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. #SUB2#
Sova thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9#
Sova controlling the position.
Sova wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
San wants to control but Sova postures up.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San seems a little lost for a moment, as Sova dominates the positioning.#T10#
San is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sova looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
San is not content to let Sova control the position.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Sova keeps moving and retains side control.
Sova working away.#SUB2#
Sova goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, San has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sova but great work by San. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (14) vs (10) Sova
San wants to control but Sova is keeping him busy. #T11#
Sova is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
San wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sova, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
San is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sova gets back to half guard.
Sova trying to control from the bottom.
San trying to pass the guard but Sova defending well. #SUB#
San 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.
#T12##SUB#
San seems to be looking for submissions.
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (17) vs (10) Sova
Sova is squirming around, avoiding San's attempts to control the action.
Sova tries to lock up and control but San gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
San jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sova manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sova is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB#
San is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sova can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
San is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sova gets full guard.
San being controlled here momentarily.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova pulls San in close to his closed guard and prevents San from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
San takes the fight on points by 17 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
San turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Belmiro (0) vs (4) San
Belmiro stops San from passing to mount.
Belmiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked San off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (4) vs (4) San#SUB#
San defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Belmiro's arms. #SUB#
Belmiro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but San has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Belmiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San rolls, trying to escape but Belmiro keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Belmiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
Belmiro struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Belmiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
San tries to roll but Belmiro sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Belmiro is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but San won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Belmiro off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
San misses with a takedown attempt - Takeshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Takeshi tries to keep at a distance but San has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
San pulls Takeshi into guard.
San keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
San working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) San
San slips nicely into half guard.
San trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well. #SUB2#
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeshi trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
San trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
San wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) San#T3#
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) San
Takeshi is trying to control the position but San postures up.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) San#SUB2#
San wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (7) San#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but San is defending well.
San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi passes into half guard.
San gets full guard.#SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi passes San's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takeshi is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Takeshi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
San is pressing down on Takeshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (9) San
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
San wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
San stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (12) San
Takeshi is trying to control San's posture but San avoids it. #SUB2#
San tries for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
San passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takeshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (4) vs (14) San#SUB2#
San working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up.
San avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.
San tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is controlling an arm, preventing San from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takeshi tries to hold on but San postures up.#T8##SUB2#
San working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up.
Takeshi has given up his back. Will we see San going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (4) vs (17) San
San is not going to allow Takeshi to sit and survive in this position.
Takeshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
San has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takeshi just trying to survive but San is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
San tightening his grip on Takeshi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
San is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9#
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Takeshi wants to escape the position.
San is trying to control but Takeshi is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
San seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Takeshi is holding on tight.
San mounts Takeshi! Really nice guard pass there!
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
San is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now. #T11#
San seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well. #SUB2#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
Takeshi is looking to control San's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#T12#
San passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (20) San#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeshi turns into him and now he's in San's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (20) San
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #T13#
Takeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (20) San
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position but San is working away.
San sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takeshi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (12) vs (20) San#T14##SUB#
Takeshi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force San to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so San shrugs it off.
San is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Takeshi looking to secure an arm triangle but San defends it well. #SUB#
Takeshi wants to finish this one by submission but San is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeshi.
San looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (15) vs (20) San
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takeshi looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
San wins on points by 20 to 15. |
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Event:
SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Juan Corona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corona (0) vs (4) San
Corona is looking to reverse the position.
Corona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
San trying to mount his opponent but Corona defends it. #SUB2#
San is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Corona is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance San! |
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Event:
SSG 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 15 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
San forces Finn back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Finn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Finn (4) vs (0) San
San is trying to get back to half guard.
Finn tries to advance to mount but can't.
San is looking to reverse the position.
San is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San sneaks back into half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
San is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Finn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Finn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it San is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Finn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 357 Chai vs Gracias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 30 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 15 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
San has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
San lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) San
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
San won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bremner is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
San wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
San avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
San passes Bremner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
San is thwarting Bremner's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Bremner manages to get to full guard.
San looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but San pushes his legs off easily.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bremner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
San is pushing down on Bremner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bremner is fighting to maintain full guard but San has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
San wants to pass to mount but Bremner is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bremner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute San jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (5) San
Bremner stops San from passing to mount.
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bremner prevents San from improving position.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Bremner tries to bench press San off him but San keeps the position.
Bremner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
San is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (8) San
Bremner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (8) San
Bremner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well.
San is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
San wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
Bremner is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
San actively working from the bottom here.
San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (10) San
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bremner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San advances to half guard. #T5#
Bremner wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but Bremner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for San to get the leverage.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg. #SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner gets full guard.
San trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard.
San slips nicely into half guard.
San works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (13) San
San is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bremner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bremner is trying to maintain the position but San is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
San avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (13) San
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bremner pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but San is defending the position.
Bremner prevents San from improving his position.#T8#
Bremner trying to control the pace.
San is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Bremner seems content to control.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but San is defending the position.
Bremner is just content to waste time from the top position. San takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bremner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB#
Bremner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bremner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bremner stands and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (13) San
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bremner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but San is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
San manages to get back to half guard.
San is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. San manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San 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: Bremner (7) vs (15) San#T10##SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (7) vs (18) San
San advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (7) vs (20) San
San pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bremner is looking to get to half guard.
Bremner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, San has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (7) vs (23) San
Bremner tries to escape but San has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Bremner is defending it well.
#T11##SUB2#
San is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bremner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bremner for a finish.
San controlling well, preventing Bremner from escaping the position.
Bremner staying busy and making it hard for San to control. #SUB2#
San patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bremner breaks San's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (9) vs (23) San
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
Bremner pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
San is trying to maintain the position but Bremner is very close to passing his half guard.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard. #T12#
Bremner is pressing down on San's thigh, looking to free his foot. San is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
San wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
San desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Well,Bremner is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
San manages to get to full guard.
San wants to sweep here but Bremner controlling him for the moment.
Bremner wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Bremner passes San's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. San manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San controls Bremner momentarily but Bremner frees himself.
San keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from San.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bremner content to stall in guard here.
San 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.#T14##SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (12) vs (23) San#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, San has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bremner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bremner is breathing heavily.
San is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bremner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
San tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 350 Ottke vs Macker
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 14 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San moves into range and clinches up with Marlin.
Marlin is pressed up against the cage. San has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marlin down to the mat. Marlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marlin shoots in looking for a takedown but San manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
San gets a double leg takedown into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) San
My spies in The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform me that San has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San being controlled here momentarily.
San pushes down on Marlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San is working for a kimura but Marlin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Marlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) San
San is looking to take a break and control but Marlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Marlin looking to control.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San passes into half guard.
Marlin is doing well to control the position and prevent San from advancing to side control.
San works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (8) San#T3#
Marlin tries to reverse the position but San maintains control.
Marlin has given up his back. Will we see San going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Marlin (0) vs (11) San#SUB2#
San looking to break Marlin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marlin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise San will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
San goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marlin escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (11) San
Marlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. #T4#
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
San throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marlin escapes and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (11) San
San is not content to let Marlin control the position. #SUB#
San wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marlin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of San's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! San is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Striped Marlin!
A relieved looking Striped Marlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Belmiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
San manages to pull guard.
Belmiro trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #SUB#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belmiro defends well.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there. #SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
San throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Belmiro escapes and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (3) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to get an arm triangle but San is defending well. #SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
San is looking for a sweep.#T2#
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Belmiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belmiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
San is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belmiro's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Belmiro! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and San has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nozadzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Nozadzi has clasped his hands together around San's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (0) San
San manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
San trying to control but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but San is working away.
San has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is not content to let Nozadzi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
San tries to get to full guard but Nozadzi has control of the leg.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nozadzi wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nozadzi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nozadzi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (4) San#T2##SUB2#
San working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
San is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Nozadzi pushed the leg off.
Nozadzi manages to reverse the position and now he's in San's guard. Nice work there by Nozadzi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (4) San
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (4) San
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (6) San#SUB2#
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San tries to pass to full mount but Nozadzi defends it. #T3#
Nozadzi tries to roll over but San keeps him under control.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nozadzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nozadzi trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi is refusing to be controlled, as San sits in half guard.
San trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
San works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (9) San
Nozadzi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Nozadzi is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nozadzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
San wants to pass the guard but Nozadzi is keeping the position.
Nozadzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nozadzi, not yet.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (12) San
Nozadzi stops San from passing to mount.
Nozadzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite San's best efforts.#SUB2#
San maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nozadzi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but San has cracked it and Nozadzi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chance San!
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 329 Feet vs Finn
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
San rushes Kuningas and presses him up against the cage.
Kuningas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San is defending well.#TD2#
San pulls Kuningas into guard.
#SUB2#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuningas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
San working for a triangle but Kuningas defends it easily.
Kuningas tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas is stalling in the full guard.
Kuningas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuningas stalling.
San wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Kuningas sits in half guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Kuningas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San has managed to free his arm - good work.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuningas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuningas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (0) vs (4) San#T2##SUB2#
San looking to break Kuningas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kuningas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise San will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kuningas trying to control the hands but San won't let him. #SUB2#
San working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kuningas turns into San and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (2) vs (4) San
Kuningas trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kuningas is now in half guard.
San is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Kuningas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (5) vs (4) San#SUB#
Kuningas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, San has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kuningas prevents San from getting the reversal.
Kuningas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuningas wants to take San's back here but San is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kuningas tries to control but San wriggling away. #T4#
San is looking to get to half guard.
Kuningas controlling the pace for now.
San is trying to escape the mount.
Kuningas mounts San! Really nice guard pass there!
San working to try and regain half guard.
Kuningas avoids the attempt from San to control.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Kuningas looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuningas moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (8) vs (4) San
San is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
San staying busy and making it hard for Kuningas to control.
Kuningas controlling well, preventing San from escaping the position.
San is still trying to improve position.#T6#
What can San do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
San tries to roll but Kuningas sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
San breaks Kuningas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (8) vs (6) San
San looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there. #T7#
Kuningas is trying to control the position but San postures up.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuningas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
Kuningas keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Kuningas is trying to keep San in close.
#T8#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas pulls San in close to prevent any damage.
San trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuningas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (10) vs (6) San
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas controlling from the top position.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
San wants to sweep here but Kuningas controlling him for the moment.
Kuningas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuningas preventing the sweep.
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuningas pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuningas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
San wants to get back to full guard but Kuningas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (13) vs (6) San#T10#
San is looking to get to half guard.
San tries to hold on but Kuningas postures up.
San bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (13) vs (8) San#SUB#
Kuningas working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
San works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Kuningas keeping control of the position.
Kuningas trying to control from the bottom.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kuningas makes his way to full guard, as San worked for a kimura.
San looking to pass the guard.
San pushes down on Kuningas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
San working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuningas's thigh. Kuningas counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kuningas has his foot on San's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kuningas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (13) vs (11) San
San controlling the position. #T13#
Kuningas manages to get back to half guard.
San wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it.
San wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
San stands and throws Kuningas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (13) vs (14) San#SUB2#
San is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuningas is defending well. #T14#
Kuningas struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
San tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuningas wants to control but San postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuningas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in San's guard! Nice work there by Kuningas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuningas (15) vs (14) San#SUB2#
San throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kuningas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (18) vs (14) San
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas takes the fight on points by 18 to 14. |
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Event:
SSG 324 Hunt vs Finn
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
San is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soderberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
San drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soderberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soderberg tries to pull guard but San holds him up against the cage and eventually Soderberg drops back down to his feet.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soderberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krister Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Soderberg is trying to drag San to the mat but San just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Soderberg successfully pulls guard.
San sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soderberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soderberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soderberg! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soderberg (4) vs (0) San
San tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Soderberg has worked his way into a potential kimura here. San is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Soderberg yanks on the arm and San is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Soderberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg 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 322 Gomes vs Hlervu
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
San clinches up with Viera and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
San is trying to trip Viera. He has hold of a leg but Viera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. San persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) San
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Viera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. San doesn't defend quickly enough and Viera has managed to lock this one up! Can San escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Viera on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 318 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
San tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Kim has clasped his hands together around San's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: San (0) vs (4) Kim
San tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
San is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kim trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
San is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
San has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee asks Kim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kim prefers to stall for the moment though.
San is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (4) vs (4) Kim#T2#
I really don't envy Kim right now.
#SUB#
Kim defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
San 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, Kim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kim is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kim defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of San's arms. #SUB#
San is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
San is trying to stick to Kim's back but Kim is turning into San. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in San's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (6) Kim
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
San trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kim postures up.
San wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
San is working hard here to advance position.
San has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (9) Kim
San tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
San tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kim presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (4) vs (11) Kim
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim controlling his opponent.
Kim tries to control but San wriggling away.
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
San wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: San (4) vs (14) Kim
San is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
San showing good submission defense here.
San rolls, trying to escape but Kim keeps control of the position.
Well, with Kim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before San is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I would not like to be San right now.
Kim keeps control of the position as San tries to break free.
#T7#
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Kim has the hooks in. San is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kim tries to get the hooks in deep but San pushed the leg off.
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and San manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (6) vs (14) Kim
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8##SUB#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
San wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
Kim is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim is trying to control the position but San postures up.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
San wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San looking to pass the guard.
Kim trying to control the position.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
San passes into half guard.
San trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Kim trying to control but San postures up.
San is looking to advance position but Kim won't allow it.
San passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (9) vs (14) Kim
Kim is controlling an arm, preventing San from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Kim tries to lock up and control but San gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
San has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
San trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Kim bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (9) vs (16) Kim
Kim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.#T12#
San working a defensive guard here.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kim preventing the sweep.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Kim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.#T13#
San 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.
San keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
San 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.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San trying to control the position.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Kim trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 16 to 9.
Harry Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Moly rushes San and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
San manages to pull guard.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.
Moly is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San tries to get to full guard but Moly has control of the leg.
Moly is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moly in particular looking to stall.
San is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San avoid being mounted?
Moly trying to pass the guard but San defending well. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Moly has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (3) Moly#T2#
San is trying to work for a sweep but Moly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (0) vs (5) Moly
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
San is working hard here to advance position.
Moly trying to control but San is having none of it.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Moly has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB2#
San tries to improve his position but Moly has taken his back! Moly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will San tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moly pushes San away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San has Gaul up against the cage in a clinch.
San looking for a takedown. #TD#
Gaul has clasped his hands together around San's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaul (4) vs (0) San
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San manages to get back to half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Gaul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down San for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) San#T1#
Gaul manages to reverse the position and now he's in San's guard. Nice work there by Gaul.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (4) San
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
San controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself.
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
San keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (6) San#T2##SUB#
San lying in Gaul's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gaul decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! San taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
A relieved looking Lamban Gaul thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
San gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
San pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
San is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Hunt
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
San is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Hunt
San is working to get back to half guard.
San regains half guard.
San is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Hunt
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T4#
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
San gets back to half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (11) Hunt
Hunt is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hunt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunt prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (13) Hunt
San tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
San regains half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
San gets full guard.#SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
San has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for San. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (16) Hunt
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Hunt taking a breather here.
San is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
San is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (18) Hunt
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
Hunt controlling from mount. #T9#
San is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from San to control.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt tries to control but San wriggling away.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hunt looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
San 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.#T11#
San manages to get to full guard.
San has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
San keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but San won't allow it.
Well, if Hunt 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.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (21) Hunt
Hunt content just to control the position here.
San is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
San regains half guard.#T14#
San wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (24) Hunt
San can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 24 to 2.
Post fight, Mike Hunt took to the microphone: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San tries to keep at a distance but Edison has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
San is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Edison can't fight it off and eventually San manages to take the fight to the floor. Edison looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Edison
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
Edison keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
San passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done.
San passes into half guard.
San wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Edison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edison's guard. #SUB#
San is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for San to get the leverage.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions off his back.
Edison tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg.
Edison won't allow San to pass to mount.
Edison wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San tries to pass to full mount but Edison defends it.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Edison is not content to let San control the position.
San wants to pass to mount but Edison is defending the position.
Edison is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Edison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Edison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Edison
Edison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed San's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Edison#T3##SUB2#
Edison has control of San's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and San regains control of the situation pretty easily.
San working to try and regain half guard.
San sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
Edison trying to pass the guard but San defending well. #SUB2#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, San has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edison moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (8) Edison
San gets back to half guard.#T4#
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Edison tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Edison preventing the sweep.
Edison being controlled here momentarily.
Edison pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.
San is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Edison is working for a kimura here but San manages to reverse the position and he's now in Edison's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (8) Edison
San wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.#T5#
San preventing the sweep.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Edison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. San defends it easily.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (10) Edison
Edison is pushing down on San's leg trying to pass to half guard. San is fighting to maintain full guard but Edison has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edison pulls his head out easily.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but San defends it. #T6#
San is in trouble now - Edison has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (13) Edison
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Edison is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. San is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. San flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Edison anticipates the leg and manages to get behind San and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Edison slips an arm under San chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Edison has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Edison is squeezing on San like an anaconda would it's prey. San fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Addy Edison! |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
San shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vilmat but Vilmat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vilmat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but San manages to circle out of the way.
San misses with a takedown attempt - Vilmat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
San darts in and clinches Vilmat up against the cage.
Vilmat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. San is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vilmat gets underhooks to prevent San's takedown attempt.
Johnny Vilmat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Vilmat tries to score a body lock takedown but San shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
San is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat stops a takedown attempt from San.
Vilmat is trying to drag San to the mat but San just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries for a takedown but Vilmat manages to get underhooks.
Vilmat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. San fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
San moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##TD2#
San gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vilmat (0) vs (2) San
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Vilmat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (2) San
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San wants to improve his position but instead Vilmat has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat trying to control from half guard but San is working away.
Vilmat tries to pass to full mount but San defends it. #SUB#
Vilmat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
San wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
San won't allow Vilmat to pass to mount.
San trying to control but Vilmat postures up.
Vilmat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vilmat tries to pass the half guard into mount. San knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Vilmat is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is working for a kimura but San is defending it quite comfortably.
San tries to get to full guard but Vilmat has control of the leg.
San trying to control here.
Vilmat wants to take a breather but San is having none of it. #SUB2#
San looking for submissions off his back.
San is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Vilmat is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from San as he works his way to full guard.
Vilmat 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. #SUB2#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (2) vs (4) San
San wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vilmat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Vilmat 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: Vilmat (4) vs (4) San
San gets full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Vilmat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilmat works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilmat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (4) vs (6) San
San preventing the sweep.
San is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilmat defends it well.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
San frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (9) San
San wants to take Vilmat's back here but Vilmat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vilmat is trying to escape the mount.
San fails to advance to Vilmat's back.
Vilmat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilmat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vilmat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San. #T8#
San frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (4) vs (12) San
San wants to take his opponent's back but instead Vilmat manages to regain half guard.
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Vilmat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vilmat is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (6) vs (12) San
San trying to keep a closed guard but Vilmat is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
San is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully. #T9#
Vilmat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (6) vs (14) San
San trying to control but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
San passes Vilmat's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Vilmat trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well. #SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
Vilmat is staying active underneath San, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
San seems to be working for a kimura but Vilmat defends the submission attempt.
San prevents Vilmat from improving his position.#T11#
San trying to pass the guard but Vilmat defending well.
Vilmat is trying to maintain the position but San is very close to passing his half guard.
San wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is defending well.
Vilmat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vilmat (10) vs (14) San
Vilmat is looking to control San but San is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be San right now.
San breaks Vilmat's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (10) vs (16) San#T12##SUB#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilmat looking to control.
San passes Vilmat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
San moves into full mount! Vilmat won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (10) vs (19) San
Vilmat is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vilmat turns into him and now he's in San's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vilmat (12) vs (19) San#SUB2#
San is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilmat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilmat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Vilmat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilmat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilmat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
San keeping moving, preventing Vilmat from controlling successfully.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilmat trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
San has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Viera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Viera (0) vs (4) San
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Viera is defending it well.
#SUB2#
San 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, Viera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
San is trying to stick to Viera's back but Viera is turning into San. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in San's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (4) San
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from San.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
San keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera preventing the sweep.
San wants to hit a sweep here but Viera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for San there! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (4) San#T1#
San is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Viera controlling from the full mount.
San tries to reverse the position but Viera maintains control.#SUB#
Viera working for a guillotine from mount but San is in no mood to give up.
San is squirming around, avoiding Viera's attempts to control the action.
Viera is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Viera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, San has managed to escape the submission attempt.
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Viera has a good base and remains in mount.
San 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San trying to control here.
San is not content to let Viera control the position.
Viera prevents San from improving his position.
Viera is trying to control. San wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
San is looking for a sweep. Viera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. San manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
San wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Viera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Viera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera won't allow San to sweep him here. #T4#
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Viera trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San wants to sweep here but Viera controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera passes into half guard. #T5#
San moves into full guard.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (5) vs (6) San
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera looking to control.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6##SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (9) San
San advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (5) vs (11) San
Viera can't escape the position.
San tries to control but Viera wriggling away.
Viera is looking to get to half guard.
Viera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (7) vs (11) San#T7##SUB2#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Viera 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.
Viera wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (10) vs (11) San
San is looking to regain half guard here but Viera keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
San is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Viera is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (12) vs (11) San
San regains half guard.
Viera works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (15) vs (11) San#SUB#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by San, who protects the arm well.
Viera tries to advance to mount but can't.
San gets back to half guard.
San tries to get to full guard but Viera has control of the leg. #T9#
San wants to get back to full guard but Viera has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (18) vs (11) San
San sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
San is looking to improve his position.
Viera tries to pass to full mount but San defends it.
Viera controlling the pace. #SUB#
Viera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Viera.
San tries to roll over but Viera keeps him under control.#SUB#
Viera is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Viera in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. San tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Viera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rhashaun Kinkead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
San has Kinkead up against the cage in a clinch.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kinkead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
San is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
San lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kinkead (0) vs (2) San
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinkead is keeping the position for now.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kinkead looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! San has picked Kinkead up and slammed him! Kinkead can't keep hold of the triangle and San manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (5) San
Kinkead manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kinkead's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kinkead wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
#SUB2#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kinkead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead trying to control but San postures up.
#T1#
San passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (0) vs (8) San#SUB2#
San is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kinkead knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
San tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no San has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kinkead is trying to control San's posture but San avoids it. #SUB2#
San swings around for an armbar but Kinkead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (8) San
Kinkead looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #T2#
Kinkead showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kinkead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kinkead drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and San dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (2) vs (10) San
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (4) vs (10) San
San wants to improve his position but instead Kinkead has moved into half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kinkead is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.#T3#
San manages to get to full guard.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
San working for submissions but it's allowed Kinkead to get to half guard.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Kinkead has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (7) vs (10) San
San tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kinkead presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kinkead (9) vs (10) San
Kinkead wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely. #T4#
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
San gets back to half guard.
San has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
San looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
San is staying active underneath Kinkead, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kinkead is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kinkead seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kinkead is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and San defends it well. #T5#
San manages to get to full guard.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kinkead has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kinkead (12) vs (10) San
Kinkead is staying tight to San's torso, preventing him from escaping.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
Kinkead working away.#T6#
Kinkead wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
Kinkead controlling from side mount.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kinkead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
San keeps trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Kinkead working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kinkead has control of an arm but San manages to advance to Kinkead's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (12) vs (14) San
San controlling well, preventing Kinkead from escaping the position.
Kinkead trying to control but not successfully.
San tries to get the hooks in deep but Kinkead pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
San is persistently looking for the submission but Kinkead is defending it well.
#T8#
Kinkead trying to control the action but San just sinks the hooks in.
Kinkead tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine from mount but Kinkead is having none of it.
Kinkead bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (14) vs (14) San
Kinkead wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinkead's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (14) vs (16) San
Kinkead is trying to keep San in close.
San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Kinkead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San passes Kinkead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kinkead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kinkead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San looking to pass the guard.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kinkead's guard.
Kinkead moves into full guard.
Kinkead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (16) San
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinkead tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard. #T10#
San looking to control.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kinkead manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (16) vs (18) San
Kinkead 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.#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Kinkead.
Kinkead keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkead is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (18) San
Kinkead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kinkead (18) vs (20) San#T11#
San looking to pass the guard.
Kinkead has his hands on San's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kinkead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Kinkead's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kinkead working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
Kinkead looking for a sweep. Not yet Kinkead, not yet. #T12#
San is looking to advance position but Kinkead has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kinkead (22) vs (20) San
Kinkead prevents San from getting the reversal.
Kinkead looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
San tries to control Kinkead's head but Kinkead pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! San is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Rhashaun Kinkead!
A relieved looking Rhashaun Kinkead thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
San darts in and clinches Cahute up against the cage.
San goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cahute prevents it.
Cahute is looking for a takedown up against the cage. San gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cahute goes for a takedown attempt but San pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Cahute bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: San (0) vs (4) Cahute
San regains half guard.
San trying to control from the bottom.
Cahute working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on San's thigh. San counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Cahute stopping the sweep attempt from San.#T1#
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a leg! San is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and San manages to kick Cahute off! Cahute jumps back into San's guard. #SUB#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there. #SUB#
San isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cahute stacks San on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (7) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but San is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by San, who protects the arm well.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T3#
San trying to remain calm as Cahute controls from the top position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position.
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cahute trying to control the position but San is working away. #T4#
San is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
San can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cahute wants to control but San is keeping him busy. #T5#
Cahute taking a breather here.
San is trying to improve his position.
San is trying to escape the position but Cahute is controlling the position.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San tries to improve position but can't.
Cahute trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom. #T6#
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cahute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is looking for a sweep.
Cahute controls the position.#SUB2#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cahute trying to control the position but San is working away.
San is looking for a sweep.#T7#
San gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cahute to get the leverage.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (10) Cahute
San sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
San won't allow Cahute to pass to mount.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San.#T8#
Cahute won't allow San to sweep him here.
San can't keep his opponent in guard - Cahute advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. San doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cahute.
Cahute trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
Cahute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (13) Cahute#T9#
Cahute tries to control but San wriggling away.
Cahute wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San gets back to half guard.
San trying to control here.
Cahute is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (13) Cahute
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Cahute has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
San advances to half guard.
Cahute manages to get to full guard.
Cahute trying to control the position.
San trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San passes Cahute's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Cahute tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
San trying to pass the guard but Cahute defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San advances to half guard. #SUB#
San is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12##SUB#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San.
Cahute has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though.
San is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it. #T13#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cahute keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cahute trying to control the position.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute pulls San in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
San passes Cahute's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahute manages to get to full guard.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San wants to pass the guard but Cahute is keeping the position.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (15) Cahute
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute passes into half guard.
Cahute wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute wins on points by 15 to 2.
An out of breath Gaston Cahute thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
San moves to clinch but Bandini breaks away #TD2#
and Bandini counters with a single leg into guard. San didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (0) vs (2) Bandini
San 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.
Bandini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bandini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandini is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandini is one step ahead there.
San 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: San (2) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
San is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
San looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
San seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.
Bandini wants to control but San is keeping busy.
#T2#
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
San is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time San. #SUB#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
San wants to advance to full mount but Bandini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandini's guard. #SUB#
San looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by San.
#SUB#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by San.
San wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position. #T4##SUB#
San wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from San's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
San is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. San eventually gives up the hold.
Bandini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (2) vs (6) Bandini#T5#
I really don't envy San right now.
Bandini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
San breaks Bandini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (6) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on San's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
San wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #T6#
Bandini keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandini is trying to control the position but San postures up. #T7#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini looking to control.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San slips nicely into half guard.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bandini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB2#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on San's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San works his way back into a safe position though.
San wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
San postures up.
Bandini managing to control the position. #T9#
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but San defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini trying to control the position.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10##SUB#
San has gone for a leg lock! Bandini slips out almost immediately though and dives into San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (8) Bandini#SUB#
San is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandini is aware though and is defending well.
San is trying to control the position but Bandini postures up.
Bandini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
San working a defensive guard here.
San wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment. #T11#
San working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
San is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bandini has his hands clasped together but San extends and breaks Bandini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by San.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chance San! |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Navarro looks for a takedown but San sprawls well.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
San drops down looking for an ankle pick but Navarro pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
San clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
San pulls guard.
San trying to control the position.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro stays in close to San's body and controls the position.
San 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.#T1#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Navarro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Navarro preventing the sweep.
San keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Navarro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Navarro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (3) vs (0) San
San regains half guard.
San tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.#SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but San is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but San defends it.
San wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (6) vs (0) San
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5##SUB#
Navarro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Navarro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… San turns into him and now he's in Navarro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (6) vs (2) San#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San looking to pass the guard. #T6#
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
San looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is trying to keep San in close.
#SUB2#
San drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick San off! San jumps back into Navarro's guard. #T7#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Navarro trying to keep a closed guard but San is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
San slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
San is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Navarro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) San
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
San is trying to break free.
Navarro tries to keep control of the position but San is staying busy.
San tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navarro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Navarro is really struggling to control San but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
San regains half guard.
San is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and San has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between San's legs - danger averted.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
San keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. #T10#
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San being controlled here, momentarily.
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet. #SUB2#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
San looking to control.
San pulls Navarro in to control the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
San controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself.
Navarro 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. #T13#
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Navarro forces his way into half guard.
San is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Navarro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB2#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Navarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Navarro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Edu Navarro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boryenka Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San moves into range and clinches up with Stepanov.#TD2#
Stepanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stepanov manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: San (0) vs (4) Stepanov
We've been hearing good reports from San's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
San tries to improve position but can't.
San manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (4) Stepanov
San is looking to pass Stepanov's guard but actually Stepanov recovers to full guard.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
San is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
Stepanov 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: San (2) vs (6) Stepanov#T1#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
San is looking for a sweep. Stepanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stepanov trying to pass the guard but San defending well.
Stepanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stepanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stepanov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
San wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (9) Stepanov
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
San is working to get back to half guard.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
San 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.
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stepanov wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
Stepanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stepanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stepanov passes into half guard. #T4#
Stepanov stalling.
San wants to get back to full guard but Stepanov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (12) Stepanov
Stepanov controls the position.
San is trying to improve his position.
Stepanov gets to mount! San was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: San (2) vs (14) Stepanov#T5#
Stepanov controlling from mount.
San is squirming around, avoiding Stepanov's attempts to control the action.
Stepanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
San is looking to get to half guard.
Stepanov controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Stepanov 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.
Stepanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stepanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
San can't escape the position.
Stepanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
San keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
San tries to lock up and control but Stepanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stepanov looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
San is trying to escape the mount.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stepanov looking to control but San is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Stepanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Stepanov wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
Stepanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San is looking to improve his position but Stepanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
Stepanov is continuing to stall.
Stepanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Stepanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Stepanov.
Let's hope that Stepanov 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.
San gets back to half guard.#T12#
San wants to control but Stepanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stepanov wants to take a breather but San is having none of it.
San wants to get back to full guard.
San is trying to maintain the position but Stepanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Stepanov trying to control the pace.
San is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stepanov is pushing down on San's leg trying to pass to half guard. San is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stepanov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Stepanov wants to pass to mount but San is defending the position. #T13#
San tries to roll over but Stepanov keeps him under control.
Stepanov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Stepanov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Stepanov content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
San is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Stepanov wins on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov 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:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 8
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
San shoots for a double leg takedown but Watt sprawls well. He's pushed San's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Watt closes the distance and clinches.
San has Watt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Watt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
San jumps guard.
San seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
San has momentary wrist control but Watt slips an elbow through the middle.
Watt passes San's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
San tries to roll over but Watt keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watt is pressing down on San's thigh, looking to free his foot. San is holding on for now.
Watt controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San manages to get to full guard.
Watt cracks San with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
San wants to sweep here but Watt controlling him for the moment.
Watt 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.
Watt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
San keeping moving, preventing Watt from controlling successfully.
Watt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control San haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Watt stopping the sweep attempt from San.
Watt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Watt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
San wants to improve his position but instead Watt has moved into half guard.
Watt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Watt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
San is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Watt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Watt's back!
Watt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
San working for the choke. #SUB#
San looking to break Watt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Watt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise San will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Watt tries to break free.
San is trying to stick to Watt's back but Watt is turning into San. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in San's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Watt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watt can do anything to dispel that myth.
San advances to half guard. #T3#
San working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Watt's thigh. Watt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Watt looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
San passes Watt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Watt is looking to improve his position.
San wants to pass the guard but Watt is defending well.
Watt trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
Watt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with San. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watt wants to get back to full guard.
San is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Watt is holding on to half guard well.
Watt wants to get back to full guard.
San wants to pass to mount but Watt is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San not landing any meaningful shots this time.
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Watt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
San rushes Watt and presses him up against the cage.
San is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Watt lands a takedown into guard.
Christian Watt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watt stands up over San, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watt distracts San with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
San wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Watt chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
San looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Watt passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
San wants to improve his position but Watt is controlling well.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watt lands a nice short elbow.
Watt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#San is rocked!
Watt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh San is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watt lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt San quite badly. San pulls Watt in close trying to recover. Watt postures up and lands two really hard shots that put San on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but San doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Watt! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 3
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
San is looking to clinch but Pfanne is avoiding it.
#CL2#
San closes the distance and clinches.
San tries for a takedown but Pfanne manages to get underhooks.
Pfanne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but San pulls him back up using the underhooks.
San looking for a takedown.
San tries to score a body lock takedown but Pfanne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brad Pfanne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance San.
Pfanne tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been hearing reports that Pfanne has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
San drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pfanne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
San has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pfanne is trying to keep an underhook but San manages to get the takedown into half guard.
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San trying to mount his opponent but Pfanne defends it.
Pfanne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pfanne keeps working.
San stalling away here and it's allowed Pfanne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pfanne keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
San has gone for a leg lock! Pfanne slips out almost immediately though and dives into San's guard.#REVR#
Pfanne passes San's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
San slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Pfanne lands a couple of digs.
Pfanne landing with the ground and pound.
Pfanne stands up over San, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pfanne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
San is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
San is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Pfanne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pfanne's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San prevents Pfanne from improving his position.#T3#
Pfanne regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from San.
San looking to pass the guard.
Pfanne has control of San's left arm, preventing San from doing any damage.
Pfanne keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pfanne looking for a sweep. Not yet Pfanne, not yet.
San sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pfanne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pfanne keeping full guard, as San tries to pass.
Pfanne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pfanne is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pfanne wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chance San will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
San misses with a lunging right hand
and Pfanne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pfanne leaves San with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pfanne gets tackled into the cage by San. San maintains the clinch. #TD2#
San lands a takedown into guard.
Pfanne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pfanne is keeping the position for now.
Pfanne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pfanne tries to get out of the position.
San won't allow Pfanne to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
San has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
San sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pfanne's guard. #SUB2#
San is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
San is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pfanne has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pfanne defends it well.
San wants to free his trapped foot but Pfanne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
San is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pfanne reverses the position - he's now on top in San's guard.
Chance San has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pfanne is in close to San's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pfanne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
San wants to sweep but no luck.
Pfanne connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San is on top in guard.
#REVB#
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pfanne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San throwing strikes but missing.
Pfanne controls San momentarily but San frees himself.
San passes Pfanne's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Pfanne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though.
San is looking to stall here but Pfanne recovers full guard.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Pfanne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pfanne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Pfanne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pfanne is in guard.#REVR#
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pfanne is one step ahead there.
Pfanne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pfanne distracts San with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pfanne scoring with some ground and pound.
Pfanne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pfanne chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pfanne's guard. #REVB#
San trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pfanne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pfanne stopping the sweep attempt from San.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brad Pfanne 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
San postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
San thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
San throwing shots but missing, from side control.
San working the ground and pound but Pfanne is defending the strikes.
My spies in Fighting Industrial Complex inform me that San has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
San tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pfanne's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pfanne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for San but great work by Pfanne.
Pfanne cracks San with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pfanne scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pfanne lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#San is rocked!#T1#
Pfanne grinds an elbow into San's temple.
San is still in real trouble! Can Pfanne finish him?
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
San struggling a bit here.
San tries to improve position but can't.
Pfanne in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and San looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pfanne turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Pfanne!
An out of breath Brad Pfanne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ICE 11:
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
San moves into the clinch successfully.
San drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
San is trying to trip Lewis. He has hold of a leg but Lewis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. San persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.#SUB2#
San drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lewis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lewis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lewis! #REVR#
Lewis trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
San is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
San looks to move to half guard but instead Lewis has passed into mount! Damn!
Lewis working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis controlling the pace for now.
San wants to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
San is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
San is squirming around, avoiding Lewis's attempts to control the action.
San keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Lewis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lewis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lewis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lewis controlling from mount.
Lewis lands a big elbow.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely. #T3#
San 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.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. San manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
San keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Lewis lands a couple of digs.
San is looking to sweep but instead, Lewis has passed into half guard.
San has a hand on Lewis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lewis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lewis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?
San is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
San tries to improve his position but Lewis has taken his back! Lewis has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will San tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lewis pushes San away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trayvon Lewis! |
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Event:
ICE 3: Hoʻomaka ka huakaʻi
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Worthington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
San drives through and clinches with Worthington against the cage.
San tries to pull guard but Worthington holds him up against the cage and eventually San drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
San decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
San working for a triangle but Worthington defends it easily.
#SUB2#
San looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Worthington wants to stand but San is controlling his posture from full guard.
Worthington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for San on the ground.#SU#
Worthington gets to his feet - San follows without any prompting. #CL2#
San moves into range and clinches up with Worthington.#TD2#
San drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
San tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San pulls Worthington in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Worthington is sitting in close to San's body. San has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Worthington is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Worthington is tapping! That was a very nice submission by San.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chance San! |
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