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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Ferdinand Upsala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fartwee Boogerfish!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Upsala has Boogerfish up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Boogerfish tightens his grip and picks Upsala up, before dumping him to the ground. Upsala manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Upsala (0) vs (2) Boogerfish
Boogerfish wants to control from the top but Upsala keeps moving.
Upsala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Upsala managing to control the position.
Boogerfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Upsala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boogerfish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boogerfish stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.
Upsala is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boogerfish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Upsala keeping moving, preventing Boogerfish from controlling successfully.
Boogerfish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Upsala has Boogerfish pulled in close to control his posture.
Boogerfish looking to pass the guard.
Upsala controlling Boogerfish's posture.
Boogerfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Upsala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Upsala has control of Boogerfish's left arm, preventing Boogerfish from doing any damage.
Boogerfish looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Boogerfish trying to control but Upsala is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Upsala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Boogerfish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boogerfish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boogerfish being controlled here momentarily.
Upsala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Upsala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boogerfish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (2) Boogerfish#SUB2#
Upsala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boogerfish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Upsala has managed to get both his arms back between Boogerfish's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Upsala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Boogerfish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Upsala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boogerfish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Boogerfish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Upsala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been informed that Boogerfish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Upsala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boogerfish is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Upsala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boogerfish dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (4) Boogerfish
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boogerfish is one step ahead there.
Boogerfish trying to control but Upsala is working from the bottom.
Boogerfish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Upsala is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Upsala holds on and takes a little breather.
Upsala keeping full guard, as Boogerfish tries to pass. #T5#
Upsala controlling the position.
Boogerfish stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.
Upsala has control of Boogerfish's left arm, preventing Boogerfish from doing any damage.
Upsala keeping full guard, as Boogerfish tries to pass.
Upsala has his hands on Boogerfish's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Upsala is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (4) vs (4) Boogerfish
Upsala slips nicely into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Upsala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boogerfish has managed to free his arm - good work.
Upsala is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Upsala is thwarting Boogerfish's attempts to control the position.
Upsala wants to take a breather but Boogerfish is having none of it. #SUB#
Boogerfish is defending against the submission attempts here by Upsala.
Upsala wants to free his trapped foot but Boogerfish is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Upsala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boogerfish trying to control but Upsala postures up.
Upsala is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Upsala trying to control but Boogerfish is working from the bottom. #T8#
Upsala tries to free his leg and advance position but Boogerfish is retaining full guard.
Upsala trying to control the position from guard on top but Boogerfish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Upsala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Upsala advances to half guard.
Upsala passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (7) vs (4) Boogerfish
Boogerfish seems a little lost for a moment, as Upsala dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB#
Upsala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing that Upsala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Upsala working away.#SUB#
Upsala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Upsala is staying tight to Boogerfish's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boogerfish stops Upsala from passing to mount. #T10#
Boogerfish struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Upsala has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Boogerfish is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Upsala yanks on the arm and Boogerfish is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Upsala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ferdinand Upsala! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Ferdinand Upsala!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Upsala has a takedown stuffed.
Dirt tries to counter by clinching up but Upsala breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Upsala or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirt, which made it look bad.
Dirt is looking to counter the offense by Upsala and move into the clinch.
Dirt stuffs the takedown.
Joe Dirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Upsala.#CL#
Dirt moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dirt successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Upsala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dirt is tightening it up a little... Upsala has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Upsala reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Upsala taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dirt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Dirt! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Ferdinand Upsala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Chai has Upsala pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Upsala tumbling to the mat - Chai dives into Upsala's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Upsala (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to control from the top but Upsala keeps moving.
Upsala is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Chai preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Upsala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T1#
Upsala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Upsala is keeping the position.
Upsala keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai stands and throws Upsala's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controls the position.
Upsala tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Upsala looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Upsala (0) vs (7) Chai
Upsala is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upsala tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Upsala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Upsala wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.#T3#
Upsala is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control the pace but Upsala is squirming around nicely.
Upsala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control but Upsala is having none of it.
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Chai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Chai has control of Upsala's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Upsala regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Upsala controls the position.
Chai avoids the attempt from Upsala to control.
Upsala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai takes Upsala's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Upsala is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Upsala (0) vs (10) Chai
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Upsala's body.
#SUB2#
Chai 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, Upsala has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5#
Upsala is trying to break free.
Chai trying to control.
Upsala tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Chai has hold of Upsala's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Upsala manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Upsala tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Upsala 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: Upsala (2) vs (10) Chai
Chai keeping full guard, as Upsala tries to pass. #T6#
Upsala is working hard here to advance position.
Upsala forces his way into half guard.
Upsala moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (10) Chai
Upsala controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Upsala wants to control but instead Chai manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Upsala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Upsala is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai managing to control the position.
Upsala forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing that Upsala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T8##SUB#
Upsala seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Upsala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Upsala's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Upsala (5) vs (14) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is looking for the choke from the back position but Upsala is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Upsala showing good submission defense here.
Upsala wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free.
Chai is trying to stick to Upsala's back but Upsala is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Upsala. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (7) vs (14) Chai
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (7) vs (16) Chai
Upsala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#T9#
Chai is pushing down on Upsala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Upsala is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Upsala defends it. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Upsala is defending well.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Upsala defends it. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Upsala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai. #T10#
Upsala tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai is thwarting Upsala's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Upsala is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Upsala tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T11##SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Chai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Upsala could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chai has cracked it and Upsala is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyksandr Chai!
Olyksandr Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Upsala!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Upsala is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Upsala's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Upsala
Upsala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Upsala
Banner 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: Banner (4) vs (2) Upsala#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Upsala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Banner prevents Upsala from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Upsala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Upsala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Upsala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Upsala is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Upsala
Banner advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (9) vs (2) Upsala
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Upsala is looking to escape.
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Upsala is having none of it.
Banner controlling from mount.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Upsala is holding on tight.
#T2#
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Upsala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Upsala is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (12) vs (2) Upsala
Upsala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Upsala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Upsala is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Upsala defending well. #T3#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Upsala is working away.
Upsala moves into full guard.
Banner passes Upsala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Upsala trying to control from the bottom.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner is pressing down on Upsala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Upsala is holding on for now. #SUB#
Banner seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Banner 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.
#T4#
Upsala is in trouble now - Banner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Upsala
Upsala working to try and regain half guard.
Upsala is trying to reverse the position but instead Banner has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Banner (18) vs (2) Upsala
Banner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Upsala's body.
#SUB#
Upsala defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Banner looking for the choke but no joy.
Upsala tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Banner is looking to control Upsala but Upsala is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Upsala won't enjoy being in this position. Banner looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Upsala is tapping - it's over boys! Banner picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
Our winner, Roddy Banner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 81
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ferdinand Upsala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nedry McFee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Upsala darts in looking for a takedown but McFee gets double underhooks and turns Upsala into the cage.
McFee is trying to drag Upsala to the mat but Upsala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
McFee tightens his grip and picks Upsala up, before dumping him to the ground. Upsala manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Upsala (0) vs (2) McFee#SUB#
Upsala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Upsala looking for a guillotine here but McFee defends easily.
Upsala can't keep his opponent in guard - McFee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFee prevents Upsala from improving his position.
McFee is trying to control the action in half guard but Upsala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Upsala wants to improve his position but McFee is controlling well.
#T1#
McFee trying to pass the guard but Upsala defending well.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard.
McFee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Upsala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Upsala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFee trying to control but Upsala is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Upsala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFee defends it easily.
Upsala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (2) McFee
McFee keeping full guard, as Upsala tries to pass. #T2#
McFee controls Upsala momentarily but Upsala frees himself.
We've been hearing that Upsala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McFee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Upsala is one step ahead there.
Upsala wants to pass the guard but McFee is keeping the position.
McFee controlling the position.
McFee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (4) McFee
Upsala looking to control.
McFee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Upsala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFee defends it easily.#T3#
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFee is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Upsala working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McFee has passed into half guard!
Upsala works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Upsala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Upsala looking for a sweep. Not yet Upsala, not yet.
Upsala keeping moving, preventing McFee from controlling successfully.
McFee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
McFee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Upsala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McFee has managed to get both his arms back between Upsala's legs - danger averted.
Upsala wants to sweep here but McFee controlling him for the moment.
McFee wants to pass the guard but Upsala is keeping the position.
Upsala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McFee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (4) vs (4) McFee
Upsala wants to pass the guard but McFee is keeping the position.
McFee is adopting a defensive guard.
Upsala trying to move into half guard but instead McFee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (4) vs (6) McFee#T5#
Upsala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McFee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Upsala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McFee is keen to just control but Upsala is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Upsala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Upsala is trying to get back to full guard.
McFee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (9) McFee
Upsala is squirming around, avoiding McFee's attempts to control the action.
Upsala is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Upsala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Upsala wants to improve his position but McFee is controlling well.
McFee wants to control but Upsala is keeping him busy.
Well, if McFee 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.
Upsala manages to get to full guard.
McFee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7##SUB#
Upsala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McFee passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (12) McFee
Upsala is looking for a sweep.
Upsala is working hard here to advance position.
Upsala prevents McFee from improving position.
Upsala struggling a bit here.#T8#
Upsala is being controlled here.
Upsala manages to get back to half guard.
McFee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Upsala keeps working.
Upsala wants to improve his position but McFee is controlling well.
Upsala works his way to full guard. Good work.
Upsala is trying to keep McFee in close.
#SUB#
Upsala working for a triangle but McFee defends it easily.
McFee looking to pass the guard. #T9##SUB#
Upsala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFee is aware though and is defending well.
Upsala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Upsala working for submissions but it's allowed McFee to get to half guard.
Upsala is breathing heavily.
Upsala is trying to get back to full guard.
McFee controlling the pace. #T10##SUB#
Upsala looking for submissions off his back.
McFee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Upsala won't allow McFee to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Upsala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McFee stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.
McFee advances to half guard. #T11#
Upsala wants to control but McFee is keeping busy.
Upsala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McFee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (15) McFee
Upsala is trying to work for a sweep but McFee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Upsala (4) vs (17) McFee
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Upsala regains half guard.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard but McFee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (20) McFee
Upsala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McFee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McFee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
McFee wants to pass to mount but Upsala is defending the position. #SUB2#
McFee seems to be working for a kimura but Upsala defends the submission attempt.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Upsala working for submissions but it's allowed McFee to get to half guard.
Upsala tries to roll over but McFee keeps him under control.#T13#
McFee is looking to advance position but Upsala won't allow it. #SUB#
Upsala actively working from the bottom here.
Upsala manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
McFee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Upsala working a defensive guard but McFee passes into half guard.
#T14##SUB#
Upsala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFee pulls his head out easily.
Upsala is in trouble now - McFee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (23) McFee
Upsala is looking to improve his position but McFee isn't that keen on the idea.
McFee content just to control the position here.
Upsala is looking to improve his position but McFee isn't that keen on the idea.
McFee controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Upsala wants to hold on but McFee pushes him away.
McFee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Upsala to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Upsala (4) vs (26) McFee
And that's the end of the fight!
McFee wins on points by 26 to 4.
Nedry McFee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 73
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Dan Miles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ferdinand Upsala!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Upsala with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Miles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Upsala is trying to drag Miles to the mat but Miles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Upsala tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dan Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Upsala.
Upsala looking for a takedown.
Upsala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miles prevents it.
Upsala is looking for a takedown.
Miles stops a takedown attempt from Upsala.
#TD#
Miles gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miles (2) vs (0) Upsala
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miles prevents Upsala from improving his position.
Upsala trying to get back to full guard but Miles takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miles (5) vs (0) Upsala
Upsala is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Miles controlling the pace for now.
Upsala is looking to get to half guard.
Upsala is squirming around, avoiding Miles's attempts to control the action.
Upsala is trying to escape the mount.
Upsala is trying to escape the mount but Miles keeps good control and instead manages to take Upsala's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miles (8) vs (0) Upsala
Upsala rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Miles seems content to control.#SUB2#
Upsala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miles pulls his head out easily.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Upsala keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Upsala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Upsala gets full guard.#SUB2#
Upsala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miles uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miles (11) vs (0) Upsala
Miles moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miles (13) vs (0) Upsala
Miles controlling from the full mount.
Upsala tries to reverse the position but Miles maintains control.
Miles controlling the pace for now.
Upsala tries to hold on but Miles pushes him away.
Miles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Upsala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Upsala is still trying to improve position.
Miles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Upsala can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Miles has hold of Upsala's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Upsala manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Upsala is looking to get to half guard.
Miles wants to control the pace but Upsala is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Miles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Upsala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Upsala is looking to escape.
Upsala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miles controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Upsala tries to hold on but Miles pushes him away.
Upsala prevents Miles from taking his back.
Upsala is trying desperately to improve position.
Miles controlling from the full mount.
Upsala manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miles trying to control the pace.
Miles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Upsala is trying to maintain the position but Miles is very close to passing his half guard.
Upsala is trying to get back to full guard.
Miles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Upsala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Upsala working for a triangle but Miles defends it easily.
Upsala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miles controls the pace.
Miles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Upsala for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Miles trying to control but Upsala is working from the bottom.
Upsala looking for a sweep. Not yet Upsala, not yet. #SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miles stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.
Upsala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miles wants to control but Upsala is keeping him busy.
Upsala is looking to get back to full guard here but Miles has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Miles (16) vs (0) Upsala#T8#
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Upsala keeps working.
Miles controls the position from side control.
Upsala is looking to regain half guard here but Miles keeps moving and retains side control.
Miles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Upsala looks to move to half guard but instead Miles has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miles (18) vs (0) Upsala
Upsala is desperately trying to improve his position but Miles has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Upsala gets back to half guard.
Miles controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Upsala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miles pulls his head out easily.
Upsala looks winded!
Miles wants to free his trapped foot but Upsala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miles is trying to control. Upsala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Upsala is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miles jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miles (21) vs (0) Upsala
Upsala is looking to reverse the position.
Miles tries to move into full mount but can't pass Upsala's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Miles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miles trying to control the position but Upsala is working away.
Upsala tries to improve position but can't.
Upsala is not content to let Miles control the position.
Upsala looks to move to half guard but instead Miles has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miles (23) vs (0) Upsala#T11#
Miles fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Miles moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Upsala has worked his arm free - good work by Upsala!
Upsala manages to get back to half guard.
Upsala wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Upsala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miles pulls his head out easily.
Miles controlling the action here.
Upsala trying to get back to full guard but Miles takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miles (26) vs (0) Upsala#T12#
Miles tries to control but Upsala wriggling away.
Miles controlling his opponent.
Upsala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miles tries to control but Upsala wriggling away.
Miles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Upsala is desperately trying to improve his position but Miles has a good base and remains in mount.
Miles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Upsala is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Upsala wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miles (29) vs (0) Upsala
Miles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miles controlling the position well here. Upsala rolled but Miles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Upsala tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Miles looking for the choke but no joy.
Upsala is really stuck here.
#T14#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Miles is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Upsala is defending well though. Miles let's go of the attempt for now.
Upsala can't escape the position.
Miles tries to keep control of the position but Upsala is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Upsala wants to escape the position.
Miles slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles takes the fight on points by 29 to 0.
Dan Miles got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ferdinand Upsala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Upsala (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere prevents Upsala from improving his position.#T1#
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Upsala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Laulhere might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
Laulhere moves into full mount! Upsala won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (0) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere controlling from mount.
Upsala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Upsala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Upsala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Upsala is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laulhere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Upsala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Upsala looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
#SUB#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Laulhere is continuing to stall.
Upsala wants to sweep but no luck.
Upsala is working hard here to advance position.
Upsala keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #SUB#
Upsala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Upsala is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (5) Laulhere
Upsala trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Upsala won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Upsala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Upsala preventing the sweep.
Upsala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere has his hands on Upsala's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Upsala tries to pass. #SUB#
Upsala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Upsala passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Upsala sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Upsala wants to work for an arm triangle but Laulhere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Upsala prevents Laulhere from improving his position.#SUB#
Upsala is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Upsala is trying to control the action in half guard but Laulhere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Upsala frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (5) Laulhere#SUB#
Upsala wants to finish this one by submission but Laulhere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Upsala.
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Upsala goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laulhere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (5) vs (7) Laulhere
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Upsala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Upsala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.#SUB#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Laulhere stays in close to Upsala's body and controls the position.
Laulhere forces his way into half guard.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #SUB#
Upsala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere not doing much here.
Upsala tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.
Laulhere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere is staying tight to Upsala's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Upsala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laulhere's best efforts.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Upsala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Upsala. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (13) Laulhere
Laulhere prevents Upsala from getting the reversal.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Upsala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laulhere stalling.
Laulhere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (16) Laulhere
Upsala gets back to half guard.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Upsala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Laulhere has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laulhere prevents Upsala from improving his position.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laulhere.
Upsala trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Upsala is pressing down on Laulhere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.#SUB#
Upsala looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
Upsala is breathing heavily.
Upsala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Upsala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Upsala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Upsala can't keep his opponent in guard - Laulhere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
Upsala being controlled here, momentarily.
Laulhere won't allow Upsala to sweep him here.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Upsala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14##SUB#
Upsala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laulhere seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Upsala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yet more stalling tactics from Laulhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 16 to 5. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 64
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ferdinand Upsala!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Manning looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (0) Upsala
Manning takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Upsala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Upsala wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manning prevents Upsala from improving his position.
Upsala is not content to let Manning control the position.
Upsala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Upsala has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Manning is working for a kimura but Upsala is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Manning is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Manning looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Upsala keeps working.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard but Manning has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (0) Upsala#T2#
Manning controlling from mount.
Upsala regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Upsala with the active half guard here but Manning passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (8) vs (0) Upsala
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Upsala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning taking a breather here.
Upsala is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Manning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manning controlling the position. #T3#
Upsala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manning wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Upsala keeps trying to improve his position.
Manning trying to control the action but Upsala is working from the bottom.
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manning trying to control the position but Upsala is working away.
Manning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Upsala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Upsala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manning's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Manning slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning wants to control but Upsala is keeping him busy.
Upsala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Upsala tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Upsala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manning defends well.#T5#
Manning preventing the sweep.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Upsala is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Upsala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manning defends it easily.
Manning's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Upsala keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Manning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Upsala sees it coming and defends easily.
Manning content to control rather than advance.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Upsala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Upsala is refusing to be controlled, as Manning sits in half guard.
Upsala wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Manning not doing much here.
Upsala trying to get back to full guard but Manning takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (11) vs (0) Upsala#SUB#
Manning looking for a guillotine from mount but Upsala is having none of it.
Upsala is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Upsala is looking to escape. #T7#
Upsala is trying to escape the mount but Manning keeps good control and instead manages to take Upsala's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manning (14) vs (0) Upsala#SUB#
Manning is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Upsala has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Manning looking to break Upsala's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Upsala remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Manning will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Upsala tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Upsala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Upsala is squirming around, avoiding Manning's attempts to control the action.
Upsala is desperately trying to improve his position but Manning has a good base and remains in mount.
Manning sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Manning is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Upsala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Upsala shrugs it off. #T8#
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Upsala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Manning is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Upsala is surviving well by controlling Manning's body position as best he can.
Upsala is looking to improve his position but Manning isn't that keen on the idea.
Manning takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manning avoids the attempt from Upsala to control.
Upsala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Manning seems content to control.
Manning seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Upsala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manning tries to pass the half guard into mount. Upsala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Manning trying to control the action but Upsala is working from the bottom.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Manning's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Manning is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Upsala is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Manning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Upsala looking for a sweep. Not yet Upsala, not yet.
Manning slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Manning stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.
Upsala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manning manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (14) vs (2) Upsala
Manning controlling the position.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Upsala from controlling successfully.
Upsala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Upsala tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard. #T12#
Manning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Upsala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Upsala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manning is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manning has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (16) vs (2) Upsala
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manning content to stall in guard here.
Upsala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Manning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Upsala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manning has managed to get both his arms back between Upsala's legs - danger averted.
Manning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Upsala's guard.
Upsala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Upsala.
Upsala is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Manning passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (19) vs (2) Upsala
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Upsala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Upsala gets back to half guard.
Upsala wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Manning perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manning tries to pass the half guard into mount. Upsala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Manning seems to be looking for submissions.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Upsala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning trying to control from half guard but Upsala is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Manning is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Upsala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manning takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious George Manning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Upsala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salad circles away.#CL#
Upsala moves into range and clinches up with Salad.
Upsala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salad backwards. #TD2#
Salad gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Upsala is refusing to be controlled, as Salad sits in half guard.
Salad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salad lands a nice short elbow.
Salad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Upsala keeps working.
Upsala trying to hold on to Salad's head to control him but Salad postures up.
Upsala gets full guard.
Salad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Upsala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Upsala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Upsala trying to control but Salad is working from the bottom.
Upsala wants to pass the guard but Salad is keeping the position.
Upsala being controlled here momentarily.
Upsala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Upsala working away.
Salad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Upsala's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Upsala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad keeps working.
Salad wants to improve his position but Upsala is controlling well.
#T2#
Upsala uses his free foot to push down on Salad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salad.
Salad holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Upsala tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB#
Salad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Upsala. #SUB#
Upsala is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salad is surviving well by controlling Upsala's body position as best he can.
Salad is squirming around, avoiding Upsala's attempts to control the action.
Salad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salad is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Upsala is looking to stand but Salad has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T3##SUB#
Upsala moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Salad has worked his arm free - good work by Salad!
Salad is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Upsala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Upsala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Upsala advances to full mount.
Salad tries to lock up and control but Upsala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Upsala misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Upsala working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Upsala trying to control but Salad is having none of it.
Salad is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Upsala wants to control the pace but Salad is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Upsala has hold of Salad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Salad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Upsala thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Salad is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Upsala swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Salad is now in Upsala's guard. A big mistake from Upsala there, giving up the dominant position!
Upsala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Upsala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Upsala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Upsala fails with a takedown attempt.
Upsala misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Salad counters with a single leg into guard. Upsala didn't expect that. #SUB#
Upsala working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Salad has passed into half guard!
Salad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salad lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salad connects with a nice short shot to Upsala's temple.
Salad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Upsala is hurt! He's hurt bad - Salad fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Upsala from any more punishment! Congratulations to Salad! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tater Salad!
Post fight, Tater Salad stared into the camera and said 'Old Ass Tater Salad Will Get You Every Time!'. |
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