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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 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 2 wins and 7 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gascon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. CleaPain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Gascon#SUB2#
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
CleaPain is not content to let Gascon control the position.
Gascon controls the position from side control.
Gascon taking a break here but CleaPain is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon is trying to control. CleaPain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gascon is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gascon 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.
#T1#
Gascon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CleaPain defends it well.
Gascon is trying to control. CleaPain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Gascon seems to be looking for submissions.
CleaPain tries to roll over but Gascon keeps him under control.
Gascon not doing much here.
CleaPain is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard.
CleaPain trying to control but Gascon postures up.
Gascon is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gascon is trying to control the action in half guard but CleaPain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. CleaPain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gascon trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Gascon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed CleaPain's guard.
Gascon wants to advance to full mount but CleaPain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Gascon controlling from the top position.
It looks like Gascon 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.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Gascon wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Gascon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gascon is continuing to stall.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Gascon passes CleaPain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
CleaPain keeping hold of Gascon's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Gascon is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Gascon wants to take a breather but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gascon is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
Gascon is just content to waste time from the top position. CleaPain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascon controls the pace.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Gascon wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Gascon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gascon wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
Gascon wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gascon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CleaPain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CleaPain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (4) Gascon#SUB2#
Gascon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Gascon 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#
Gascon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.
CleaPain pushes down on Gascon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
CleaPain trying to mount his opponent but Gascon defends it.
Gascon trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Gascon gets back to full guard.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but CleaPain is one step ahead there.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gascon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascon controls the pace.
Gascon trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Gascon is stalling in the full guard.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
CleaPain is controlling Gascon's posture.
Gascon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Gascon#T13#
Gascon wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
Gascon tries to advance to mount but CleaPain instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold. #T14##SUB2#
Gascon is looking for a kimura here.
Gascon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gascon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Adamz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Adamz
Adamz is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon manages to get to full guard.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adamz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (2) Adamz
Gascon trying to control but Adamz is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to sit in guard and control but Adamz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (4) Adamz#SUB#
Gascon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adamz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Adamz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gascon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adamz has managed to get both his arms back between Gascon's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon wants to sweep here but Adamz controlling him for the moment.
Adamz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Adamz is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is adopting a defensive guard.
Adamz advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Adamz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gascon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Faster Adamz!
During a confident post fight interview, Faster Adamz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gascon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carrington to the mat! Carrington manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrington is keeping the position for now.
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Carrington looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
Carrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T1#
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carrington won't allow Gascon to sweep him here.
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascon 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.
Carrington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Carrington pulls Gascon in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Gascon passes Carrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gascon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (2) vs (7) Gascon
Gascon looking to control but Carrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gascon controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Gascon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carrington is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carrington and Gascon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Gascon tries to move to full mount but Carrington actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Carrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrington is doing well to control the position and prevent Gascon from advancing to side control.
Carrington tries to get to full guard but Gascon has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascon wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy.
Gascon is pressing down on Carrington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carrington is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gascon 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.
#T4#
Gascon wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carrington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gascon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gascon.
Carrington holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carrington is looking for a sweep. Gascon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carrington trying to control here.
#T5#
Carrington is not content to let Gascon control the position.#SUB2#
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura but Carrington is defending well.
Carrington trying to control but Gascon postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gascon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Carrington gets back to full guard.
Carrington working a defensive guard here.
Gascon won't allow Carrington to sweep him here.
Carrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carrington holds on and takes a little breather.
Carrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon looking to sit in guard and control but Carrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (4) vs (7) Gascon
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Carrington 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. #SUB2#
Carrington is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gascon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carrington is looking to defend but Gascon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carrington! Gascon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carrington taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gascon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabenagus sprawls well initially but Gascon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gascon is looking to pass Gabenagus's guard but actually Gabenagus recovers to full guard.
Gascon slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon trying to control the action but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascon is working away from the top position though.
Gabenagus won't allow Gascon to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Gabenagus defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Gascon trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is looking to regain half guard here but Gascon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gabenagus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gascon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (5) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gascon rolls, trying to escape but Gabenagus keeps control of the position.
Gabenagus is trying to stick to Gascon's back but Gascon is turning into Gabenagus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gabenagus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gascon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (7) vs (4) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Gascon trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Gascon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gascon pushing down on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily.
Gascon wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Gascon 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.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gascon moves into full mount! Gabenagus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gascon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gabenagus is holding on tight.
Gascon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (13) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
#T4##SUB#
Gascon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gascon avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Gascon looking to break Gabenagus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gabenagus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gascon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gascon trying to control.
Gabenagus trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Gabenagus showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gascon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gabenagus is defending well though. Gascon let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gascon 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, Gabenagus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5##SUB#
Gabenagus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gascon's arms.
Gascon avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands.
Gascon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Gascon is persistently looking for the submission but Gabenagus is defending it well.
I really don't envy Gabenagus right now.
Gascon struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6##SUB#
Gascon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gascon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gascon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gabenagus knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gabenagus for a finish.
Gascon trying to control momentarily.
Gabenagus trying to control the hands but Gascon breaks the grip.
Gascon is trying to stick to Gabenagus's back but Gabenagus is turning into Gascon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gascon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gabenagus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (13) vs (6) Gabenagus
Gascon controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (15) vs (6) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascon is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Gabenagus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (15) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus passes into half guard.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.
Gascon trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#T8#
Gabenagus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (15) vs (11) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to control but Gascon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus mounts Gascon! Really nice guard pass there!
Gascon is looking to improve his position but Gabenagus isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabenagus looking to control but Gascon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Gascon 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: Gascon (17) vs (11) Gabenagus
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Gabenagus.#SUB2#
Gabenagus working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Gabenagus defending well. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB#
Gascon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabenagus sees it coming and defends easily.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Gabenagus defending well.
Gabenagus is trying to maintain the position but Gascon is very close to passing his half guard.
Gascon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabenagus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabenagus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is staying active underneath Gascon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Gabenagus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (17) vs (15) Gabenagus
Gascon trying to control the hands but Gabenagus won't let him.
Gascon is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Gascon right now.
#SUB2#
Gascon fending off the submission attempt from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus gets his hands free as Gascon looks to control.
Gabenagus is hanging on to Gascon's back as he tries to escape.
Gascon is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Gabenagus struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gascon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gabenagus prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.
Gascon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Gascon is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gascon trying to hold on to Gabenagus's head to control him but Gabenagus postures up.
Gascon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gabenagus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (17) vs (18) Gabenagus
Gabenagus prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.#T14#
Gascon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (17) vs (21) Gabenagus
I really don't envy Gascon right now.
Gascon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gabenagus.
Gascon tries to roll but Gabenagus sticks to his back.
Gabenagus is not going to allow Gascon to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gascon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gascon is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 21 to 17.
Mecilvus Gabenagus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Huntington clinches. #TD#
Gascon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Huntington regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Huntington
Gascon pushes down on Huntington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gascon tries to pass to full mount but Huntington defends it.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well. #SUB#
Huntington is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington is not content to let Gascon control the position.#SUB2#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.
Gascon is pressing down on Huntington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huntington is holding on for now.
Gascon uses his free foot to push down on Huntington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huntington. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Huntington#T1#
Huntington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascon fails to move to back control.
Huntington can't escape the position.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
Gascon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gascon trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington tries to improve his position but instead Gascon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (8) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Gascon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Huntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gascon has the hooks in. Huntington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gascon looking for the RNC.
Will Gascon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gascon has the hooks in. Huntington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Huntington keeps trying to improve his position.
Huntington staying busy and making it hard for Gascon to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington is in bad spot here.
Gascon doesn't have the hooks in and Huntington manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (8) vs (2) Huntington#SUB#
Gascon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Huntington should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gascon has tightened it up now! Huntington should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascon shoots in looking for a takedown but Dramos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gascon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gascon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gascon fails with the takedown.
Juliano Dramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gascon.
No luck for Gascon with that takedown attempt.
Gascon shoots in looking for a takedown but Dramos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gascon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dramos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Dramos instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gascon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dramos (0) vs (4) Gascon
Dramos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dramos seems a little lost for a moment, as Gascon dominates the positioning.
Dramos is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gascon staying calm.
Dramos stops Gascon from passing to mount.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
Dramos's coaches at Alpha Brasil 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.
Gascon controls the position from side control.
Gascon trying to control the position but Dramos is working away. #T2#
Gascon tries to advance to mount but Dramos denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon controls the position.
Dramos wants to control but Gascon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos tries to bench press Gascon off him but Gascon keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gascon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dramos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gascon but great work by Dramos. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dramos (4) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.
Dramos trying to control the position but Gascon is working away. #T3#
Gascon prevents Dramos from moving into mount.
Gascon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dramos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gascon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (4) vs (6) Gascon#SUB#
Dramos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Dramos is defending well.
Gascon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Dramos is not content to let Gascon control the position.
Gascon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gascon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (9) Gascon
Dramos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon fails to move to back control.
Gascon trying to control but Dramos is having none of it.
Dramos tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.#T5#
Dramos wants to control but Gascon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gascon working for a guillotine from mount but Dramos is in no mood to give up.
Gascon looking to control but Dramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dramos gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gascon is working for a submission of some sort.
Dramos is looking to improve his position.
Gascon wants to control but Dramos is keeping him busy.
Gascon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (12) Gascon#SUB2#
Gascon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dramos manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T6#
Gascon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dramos tries to buck Gascon off but Gascon is having none of it.
Dramos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dramos (4) vs (14) Gascon
Dramos tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Gascon tries to control but Dramos wriggling away. #SUB2#
Gascon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gascon fails to move to back control. #T7#
Gascon tries to control but Dramos wriggling away.
Gascon wants to take Dramos's back here but Dramos is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dramos is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Gascon trying to control but Dramos is having none of it.
Dramos tries to lock up and control but Gascon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascon looking to control but Dramos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but Dramos doesn't allow it. #T8#
Dramos is trying desperately to improve position.
Gascon controlling from the full mount.
Gascon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dramos is looking to escape.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dramos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dramos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascon avoids the attempt from Dramos to control.
Dramos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon fails to move to back control. #T9##SUB2#
Gascon looking for a guillotine from mount but Dramos is having none of it.
Gascon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dramos has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gascon's lack of action.
#SUB#
Dramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily.
Dramos wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascon is keen to just control but Dramos is a slippery customer.
Gascon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (17) Gascon
Dramos tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.#T10#
Dramos has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dramos (4) vs (20) Gascon
Gascon controlling well, preventing Dramos from escaping the position.
Gascon is not going to allow Dramos to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gascon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Gascon looking for the RNC.
Gascon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Dramos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gascon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dramos is defending well though. Gascon let's go of the attempt for now.
Dramos breaks Gascon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (6) vs (20) Gascon#T11#
Dramos wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Dramos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dramos trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Dramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Gascon is trying to keep Dramos in close.
Dramos trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon pulls Dramos in close to prevent any damage.
Dramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet. #T12#
Dramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Dramos preventing the sweep.
Dramos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (9) vs (20) Gascon#SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gascon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gascon stops Dramos from passing to mount.
Gascon is looking to regain half guard here but Dramos keeps moving and retains side control.
Dramos is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Dramos trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep.
Gascon gets back to half guard.
Dramos slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gascon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascon's guard.
Gascon tries to roll over but Dramos keeps him under control.
Gascon looks winded!#SUB#
Dramos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascon is just riding it out for now. Dramos eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but Gascon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dramos to get the leverage.
Dramos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Dramos has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dramos is trying to work for a kimura but Gascon is defending well.
#SUB#
Dramos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 20 to 9.
Juliano Dramos was interviewed post fight and said 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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Event:
SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gascon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gascon is in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Gascon
Hunt wants to sweep here but Gascon controlling him for the moment.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gascon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascon prevents Hunt from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Gascon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gascon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gascon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gascon.
Hunt is concentrating on defense, preventing Gascon from advancing position.
Gascon is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gascon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gascon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gascon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gascon is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Gascon
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gascon is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Gascon#T4#
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gascon looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gascon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt is pushing down on Gascon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gascon is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Hunt 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.
Hunt wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gascon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Gascon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunt is thwarting Gascon's attempts to control the position.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt stalling.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Gascon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascon.
Gascon looking to control.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gascon controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt postures up.
#T7#
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gascon is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gascon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8#
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Gascon is defending well.
#SUB#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon manages to get to full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.
Gascon 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.
Gascon won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gascon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard. #T10#
Gascon is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Gascon controlling the pace.
Gascon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (4) vs (9) Gascon
Hunt has given up his back. Will we see Gascon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (4) vs (12) Gascon
Hunt trying to control the hands but Gascon breaks the grip.
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Gascon keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Gascon looking for the choke from the back.
Gascon controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
#T11#
Gascon is not going to allow Hunt to sit and survive in this position.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gascon.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hunt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gascon's arms.
Hunt staying busy and making it hard for Gascon to control. #SUB2#
Gascon working for a choke but Hunt reverses nicely into Gascon 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (12) Gascon
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving. #T12#
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Hunt passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Gascon is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hunt is working for a submission of some sort.
Gascon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gascon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Gascon's legs - danger averted.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14##SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon looks winded!
Hunt trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt 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.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Gascon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 198 Hlervu vs Bar
Date: Sep 10, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gascon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gascon showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
Gascon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gascon advances to half guard.
Gascon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grandall 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.
Grandall is pressing down on Gascon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gascon won't allow Grandall to sweep him here.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grandall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall pushing down on Gascon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gascon's coaches at Pure Progress Fitness 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.
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Grandall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grandall maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gascon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Grandall has cracked it and Gascon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Grandall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Grandall!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Grandall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slamister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gascon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Slamister counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slamister (2) vs (0) Gascon#SUB2#
Gascon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slamister stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Slamister wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.
Gascon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister looking to pass the guard.
Gascon 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.
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Slamister stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Slamister preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gascon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slamister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gascon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (2) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon passes into half guard.
Slamister moves into full guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Slamister is keeping the position.
Gascon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slamister is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard.
Gascon is pressing down on Slamister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slamister is holding on for now. #T3#
Slamister gets full guard.
Gascon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Slamister wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gascon 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.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Gascon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slamister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slamister is holding on to half guard well.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Slamister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slamister is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold.
Slamister is not content to let Gascon control the position.#T5#
Slamister moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Slamister is retaining full guard.
Gascon pushes down on Slamister's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gascon is looking to advance position but Slamister won't allow it.
Slamister works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Gascon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Gascon looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (4) vs (2) Gascon
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Gascon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Slamister rolls with it to try and escape but Gascon cranks on the arm and Slamister is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bam Bam Gigolo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gascon shoots and misses #CL2#
and Gigolo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Gascon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Gigolo
Gascon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gigolo reverses the position - he's now on top in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (2) Gigolo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is looking to sweep but instead, Gigolo has passed into half guard.
Gigolo is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigolo 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.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gigolo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (4) vs (2) Gigolo#T1##SUB2#
Gigolo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gigolo is keeping the position for now.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving.
Gascon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (7) vs (2) Gigolo
Gigolo is not content to let Gascon control the position.
Gigolo is looking to reverse the position.
Gascon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gigolo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gigolo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (9) vs (2) Gigolo
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gigolo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gigolo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gigolo 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.
Gascon wants to free his trapped foot but Gigolo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Gascon is thwarting Gigolo's attempts to control the position.
Gascon wants to take a breather but Gigolo is having none of it.
Gascon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (12) vs (2) Gigolo
Gascon wants to control the pace but Gigolo is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Gascon is working for a guillotine from mount but Gigolo frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Gascon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gigolo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gigolo is controlling an arm, preventing Gascon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Gigolo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gascon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (15) vs (2) Gigolo
A lull in the action here.
Despite being in a bad position, Gigolo is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Gascon looking for the RNC.
Gigolo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Gascon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gascon controls the action.#SUB#
Gigolo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5#
Gascon has the hooks in. Gigolo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gigolo is in a bad position with Gascon working for a choke. Gigolo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (15) vs (4) Gigolo
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gigolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gigolo slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Gigolo is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Gigolo seems content to control.#T6##SUB2#
Gigolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Gascon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gigolo is working for a kimura but Gascon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gigolo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gigolo 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.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascon.#T7#
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (17) vs (4) Gigolo
Gascon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gigolo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (17) vs (6) Gigolo#SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Gigolo defends easily.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Gigolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gascon is trying to hold Gigolo in close to prevent damage but Gigolo has managed to pass into half guard.
Gigolo stalling.
Gascon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gascon working for a triangle but Gigolo defends it easily.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Gigolo postures up. #T9##SUB#
Gascon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gigolo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gascon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gigolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gigolo stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Gigolo is proving a slippery customer.
Gigolo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gigolo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gigolo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gigolo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (17) vs (9) Gigolo#T10#
Gascon is trying to control Gigolo's posture but Gigolo avoids it.
Gascon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon is not content to let Gigolo control the position.
Gigolo trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigolo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (21) vs (9) Gigolo#T11#
Gigolo wants to control his opponent's hands but Gascon gets his hands free.
Gascon is trying to control but Gigolo is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gascon fails to move to back control.
Gigolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gigolo tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.
Gigolo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gascon is staying active.
Gigolo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gascon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (24) vs (9) Gigolo
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12##SUB#
Gascon tries for a kimura but Gigolo is defending well.
Gigolo is trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Gigolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gigolo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gigolo tries to buck Gascon off but Gascon is having none of it.
Gascon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gigolo can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Gascon trying to control the action but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Gascon tries to move to mount but Gigolo blocks the move with his legs.
Gigolo tries to bench press Gascon off him but Gascon keeps the position.
Gascon advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (26) vs (9) Gigolo
Gigolo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gascon controlling from mount. #T14#
Gascon tries to control but Gigolo wriggling away.
Gigolo is looking to improve his position but Gascon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gascon fails to take his opponent's back.
Gigolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon controlling from mount.
Gigolo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (29) vs (9) Gigolo#SUB#
Gascon looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gigolo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gascon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon takes the fight on points by 29 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascon has a takedown stuffed.
Marston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gascon has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Marston forces Gascon back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Gascon wants the takedown. Marston is fighting it off but Gascon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marston's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Marston#SUB#
Gascon 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marston holds on and takes a little breather.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Gascon is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Gascon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Marston looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Marston keeps trying to improve his position.
Gascon controlling from the top position.
Gascon trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.
Marston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gascon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Gascon content to stall in guard here.
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Marston
Marston is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gascon advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Marston
Gascon wants to control the pace but Marston is squirming around nicely.
Marston is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Gascon is looking to work his way around to Marston's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marston is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gascon looking to control but Marston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gascon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marston is looking to escape.
We've been informed that Marston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marston tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Marston regains half guard.
Marston wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
#T4#
Marston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascon is working away from the top position though.
Marston tries to roll over but Gascon keeps him under control.
Marston wants to control but Gascon is keeping busy.
Gascon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (0) Marston
Gascon tries to control but Marston wriggling away.
Gascon controlling the position easily from mount.
Marston is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marston wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
Marston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Gascon has control of the leg.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Marston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascon controls the pace.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Marston's legs - danger averted.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.#SUB2#
Marston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gascon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (10) vs (2) Marston#SUB#
Gascon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marston uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (5) Marston
Gascon is trying to work for a sweep but Marston has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (10) vs (7) Marston#T7#
Gascon can't escape the position.
Marston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marston avoids the attempt from Gascon to control.
Marston controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Marston controlling the pace for now.
Gascon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gascon 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.
Marston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marston prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marston won't allow Gascon to sweep him here. #T9#
Marston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Marston defends easily.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon looking to control.
#T10#
Gascon 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#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Marston defends easily.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Marston stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Marston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gascon working a defensive guard but Marston manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (10) Marston
Gascon is trying to get back to half guard.
Marston slows the pace down. #T11#
Gascon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gascon gets back to full guard.
Gascon 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.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
It looks like Marston 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.
Gascon trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marston defends well.
Marston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gascon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Gascon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marston has picked Gascon up and slammed him! Gascon can't keep hold of the triangle and Marston manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (13) Marston#T13#
Marston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Marston 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.
Marston is continuing to stall.
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gascon's legs.
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Marston controls the position.
Gascon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marston passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gascon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (10) vs (15) Marston
Gascon is trying to escape the mount.
Gascon tries to hold on but Marston pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon tries to control the position but Marston now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (10) vs (18) Marston
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.
Gascon is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascon tries for a takedown but Silalahi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Silalahi looking to score a takedown here. Gascon is defending well but Silalahi drives through and ends up in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Gascon is trying to keep Silalahi in close.
Silalahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gascon trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silalahi drops back looking for a leg! Gascon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gascon manages to kick Silalahi off! Silalahi jumps back into Gascon's guard.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gascon is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silalahi is one step ahead there.
Silalahi trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon working a defensive guard here.
Silalahi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silalahi trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Silalahi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silalahi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Silalahi 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.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Silalahi is pushing down on Gascon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gascon is fighting to maintain full guard but Silalahi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silalahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silalahi wants to pass to mount but Gascon is defending the position.
Silalahi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (5) Silalahi
Gascon is looking to get to half guard.
Silalahi tries to control but Gascon wriggling away.
Silalahi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silalahi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Silalahi's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Silalahi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (0) vs (8) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a choke but Gascon is defending well. #SUB2#
Silalahi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gascon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gascon breaks Silalahi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (8) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi has his foot on Gascon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gascon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gascon pushing down on Silalahi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silalahi defends it well. #T4#
Gascon is taking a breather. Silalahi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silalahi keeps working.
Silalahi is trying to maintain the position but Gascon is very close to passing his half guard.
Silalahi is holding on to half guard well.
Gascon is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Gascon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Silalahi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Silalahi working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Silalahi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi pulls Gascon in close to prevent any damage.
Gascon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Silalahi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Silalahi working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Silalahi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gascon 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.
Silalahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Silalahi trying to control the position.
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silalahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Silalahi.
Gascon trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Silalahi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gascon doesn't defend quickly enough and Silalahi has managed to lock this one up! Can Gascon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silalahi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mack gets caught napping as Gascon dives in and scores a takedown. Mack manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gascon 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.
Gascon trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard.
Mack is pulling down on Gascon's head to control his posture.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB#
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon stays in close to Mack's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mack keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Mack keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack wants to hit a sweep here but Gascon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mack there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (5) Gascon
Gascon fails to take his opponent's back.
Mack is working to get back to half guard.
Gascon tries to control but Mack wriggling away. #T3#
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mack regains half guard.
Mack manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gascon 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.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gascon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Gascon is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mack is trying to keep Gascon in close.
Gascon slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon moves into full mount! Mack won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (8) Gascon#T5#
Gascon prevents Mack from getting the reversal.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Mack is squirming around nicely.
Gascon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gascon keeps trying to improve his position.
Gascon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascon is looking to work his way around to Mack's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.
Mack is trying to escape the mount but Gascon keeps good control and instead manages to take Mack's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mack (0) vs (11) Gascon
Mack breaks Gascon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (11) Gascon#T6#
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Mack passes into half guard.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg.
Mack is thwarting Gascon's attempts to control the position.
Gascon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gascon looking to control.
Mack forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Mack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascon sees it coming and defends easily.
Mack trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom. #T7#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gascon looks winded!
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mack sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mack.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
#T8##SUB#
Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascon is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold.
Gascon is concentrating on defense, preventing Mack from advancing position.
Mack wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy.
Mack prevents Gascon from improving his position.#T9#
Gascon trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
#SUB#
Mack seems to be looking for submissions.
Gascon is pressing down on Mack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mack pushes down on Gascon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gascon trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
Mack wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mack in particular looking to stall.
Gascon tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.#T10#
Gascon is not content to let Mack control the position.
Mack is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gascon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mack being controlled here momentarily.
Mack content to stall in guard here.
Gascon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Gascon is trying to control the position but Mack postures up. #SUB2#
Gascon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mack stacks Gascon 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 Mack! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (5) vs (11) Gascon#SUB#
Mack is trying to get an arm triangle but Gascon is defending well.
Mack advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mack (7) vs (11) Gascon
Gascon stops Mack from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mack trying to control but Gascon is having none of it. #T12#
Gascon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gascon is refusing to be controlled, as Mack sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascon sees it coming and defends easily.
Gascon is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?
Mack wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Gascon is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mack seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Gascon tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mack sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Gascon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mack uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (10) vs (11) Gascon
Mack wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy. #T14#
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mack controlling the position.
Gascon sneaks back into half guard.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gascon trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gascon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chancel is trying to defend but Gascon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Gascon
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chancel! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (0) vs (5) Gascon
Gascon is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chancel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (0) vs (8) Gascon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gascon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chancel tries to escape but Gascon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chancel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gascon working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel is in no mood to give up.
Gascon tries to control but Chancel wriggling away. #T1#
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but Chancel doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Gascon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chancel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chancel tries to bench press Gascon off him but Gascon keeps the position.
Chancel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chancel keeps working. #T2#
Chancel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chancel wants to control but Gascon postures up.
Chancel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chancel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (0) vs (10) Gascon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel prevents Gascon from taking his back.
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel is trying to escape the mount.
Chancel stops Gascon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chancel tries to lock up and control but Gascon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Gascon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gascon trying to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Chancel tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.
Chancel is trying to escape the mount but Gascon keeps good control and instead manages to take Chancel's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (0) vs (13) Gascon
Chancel wants to escape the position.
Chancel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chancel wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.#SUB2#
Gascon is working for a guillotine from mount but Chancel frees his head quite easily.
Chancel regains half guard.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Gascon trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Chancel is controlling Gascon's posture.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon is looking to advance position but Chancel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chancel (4) vs (13) Gascon
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away. #T5#
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Gascon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gascon tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Gascon tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel content just to control the position here. #T6#
Chancel'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.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Gascon tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascon is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Gascon tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Chancel's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gascon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Gascon gets back to half guard.#T9#
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon trying to hold on to Chancel's head to control him but Chancel postures up.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chancel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Chancel 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.
Gascon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chancel preventing the sweep.
Chancel stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T10#
Gascon is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon looks winded!
Gascon keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel passes into half guard.
Chancel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gascon tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (13) Gascon
Chancel controlling from mount. #T11#
Chancel wants to control the pace but Gascon is squirming around nicely.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Chancel prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon 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: Chancel (7) vs (15) Gascon#T12#
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.#SUB#
Chancel has his foot on Gascon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gascon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Gascon passes Chancel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back.
Gascon trying to mount his opponent but Chancel defends it.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Chancel is looking to control Gascon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chancel avoid being mounted?
Gascon wants to control but Chancel is keeping him busy.
Chancel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chancel is keeping the position.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chancel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving. #T14#
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon wins on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gascon wants it to stay on the feet.
Gascon dives in and grabs Grandall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grandall pushes down on Gascon's head and hops out.
Gascon shoots in for a takedown but Grandall shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Gascon as Grandall shoots in.#TD2#
Grandall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Grandall#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grandall defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall forces his way into half guard.
Gascon's coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center 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.
Gascon is trying to maintain the position but Grandall is very close to passing his half guard.
Grandall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Grandall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascon is just riding it out for now. Grandall eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Grandall is keen to just control but Gascon is a slippery customer.#T1#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Grandall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grandall is working away from the top position though.
Gascon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grandall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grandall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (4) vs (2) Grandall#SUB#
Gascon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gascon has the hooks in. Grandall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gascon is trying to stick to Grandall's back but Grandall is turning into Gascon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gascon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grandall. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (4) vs (4) Grandall
Grandall preventing the sweep.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon is pulling down on Grandall's head. It's preventing any offense from Grandall, at least for the moment.
Grandall trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.
Grandall preventing the sweep.
Gascon trying to control the position.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grandall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Grandall is proving a slippery customer.
Grandall looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon 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.#SUB2#
Grandall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grandall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gascon controlling the position.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Grandall defends easily.
#SUB#
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Grandall trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass.
Grandall postures up.
#T4#
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gascon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grandall defends it easily.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Grandall trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon 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.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon trying to control the position.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard. #T5#
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (6) vs (4) Grandall#SUB2#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Grandall's legs - danger averted.
Grandall working a defensive guard here.
Grandall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gascon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gascon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grandall trying to control from the bottom.
Gascon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (9) vs (4) Grandall
Grandall is trying to improve his position.
Gascon tries to move to mount but Grandall blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Grandall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grandall gets back to half guard.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Gascon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Grandall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon is really struggling to control Grandall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
Gascon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grandall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grandall is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold.
Gascon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (12) vs (4) Grandall
Grandall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grandall tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.
Grandall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grandall is pressing down on Gascon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grandall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (12) vs (6) Grandall
Grandall postures up.
#T8#
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Gascon is trying to keep Grandall in close.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Grandall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grandall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass. #SUB#
Gascon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grandall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9#
Gascon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (14) vs (6) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.#SUB2#
Grandall working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
#T10#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Gascon stays in close to Grandall's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gascon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandall is retaining full guard.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
#T11#
Gascon controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grandall defends it well.
Gascon wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gascon 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.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Grandall defending well.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Grandall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Grandall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gascon won't allow Grandall to sweep him here.
Grandall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grandall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #T13#
Grandall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grandall's guard.
Grandall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grandall is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
Grandall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon trying to control from half guard but Grandall is working away.
Gascon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Grandall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Grandall is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gascon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Grandall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Gascon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon takes the fight on points by 14 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Ox!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Ox
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascon 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.
Gascon stands and throws Ox's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Ox
Gascon working away.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Ox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ox is looking to reverse the position.
Gascon wants to control but Ox is keeping him busy.
Ox is trying to control Gascon's posture but Gascon avoids it.
Ox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gascon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ox is looking to regain half guard here but Gascon keeps moving and retains side control.
Ox is trying to control Gascon's posture but Gascon avoids it. #SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gascon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gascon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Ox wants to control but Gascon postures up.
Gascon trying to control the position but Ox is working away. #SUB#
Gascon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ox, who protects the arm well.
Gascon trying to control the position but Ox is working away.
Gascon tries to move to mount but Ox blocks the move with his legs.
Gascon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Ox
Ox is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
Gascon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Ox tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.#SUB#
Gascon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ox is surviving well by controlling Gascon's body position as best he can.
Ox is looking to get to half guard.
Ox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gascon fails to advance to Ox's back.
Ox tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Ox wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
Ox is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon content just to control the position here.
Gascon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ox is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gascon wants to finish this one by submission but Ox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gascon.
Ox is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
Ox is trying to escape the mount.
Gascon controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Ox tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.
Ox is looking to get to half guard.
Gascon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon wants to take Ox's back but he can't do it this time.
Ox is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
Gascon prevents Ox from getting the reversal.
Gascon controlling from mount. #SUB#
Gascon is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gascon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Klopstock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Klopstock (4) vs (0) Gascon
Gascon tries to bench press Klopstock off him but Klopstock keeps the position.
Klopstock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Klopstock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klopstock moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Klopstock (6) vs (0) Gascon
Klopstock trying to control but Gascon is having none of it.
Gascon is desperately trying to improve his position but Klopstock has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klopstock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gascon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gascon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon trying to control but Klopstock postures up.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Klopstock has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Klopstock is working for a submission of some sort.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well.
Gascon moves into full guard.
Klopstock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Klopstock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gascon on the ground.
Gascon controls Klopstock momentarily but Klopstock frees himself.
Klopstock tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon is trying to keep Klopstock in close.
Klopstock pushes down on Gascon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Klopstock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gascon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gascon gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gascon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (6) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon wants to control from the top but Klopstock keeps moving. #SUB#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Klopstock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Klopstock's legs - danger averted.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Klopstock is retaining full guard.
Klopstock 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.
Gascon postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Klopstock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopstock is trying to control the position but Gascon postures up. #SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a triangle but Gascon pushes his legs off easily.
Gascon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gascon prevents Klopstock from improving his position.
Gascon wants to pass to mount but Klopstock is defending the position.
Klopstock regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Klopstock trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gascon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Klopstock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Gascon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Gascon 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. Klopstock tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gascon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Biden looking to score a takedown here. Gascon is defending well but Biden drives through and ends up in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Biden
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Biden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there.
Gascon 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: Gascon (2) vs (2) Biden
Biden wants to control but Gascon is keeping busy.
Biden tries to get to full guard but Gascon has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (2) vs (6) Biden
Good control from Biden.
Biden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gascon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biden avoiding Gascon 's attempts to control his hands.
Gascon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Biden has the hooks in. Gascon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gascon's coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center 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.
Biden has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gascon's body.
Let's hope that Biden 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.#SUB2#
Biden looking for the RNC.
Gascon can't escape the position.
Gascon trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon prevents Biden from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Gascon trying to control the hands but Biden breaks the grip.
Biden is trying to stick to Gascon's back but Gascon is turning into Biden. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Biden's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gascon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (4) vs (6) Biden
Gascon trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Biden trying to keep a closed guard but Gascon is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Biden can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Biden is trying to control but can't.
Gascon trying to control the action but Biden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Biden defends the submission attempt.
Gascon uses his free foot to push down on Biden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Biden. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (7) vs (6) Biden
Biden is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Biden is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Gascon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine from mount but Biden is having none of it.
Biden wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
Gascon prevents Biden from getting the reversal.
Gascon looking to control but Biden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Biden tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Biden felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Biden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Biden is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard.
Gascon is thwarting Biden's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gascon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biden sees it coming and defends easily.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Biden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascon is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Gascon seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon trying to control from Biden's half guard. Biden has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Biden working a defensive guard here.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Biden is keeping the position.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Biden keeps moving. #SUB#
Gascon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (7) vs (8) Biden
Gascon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Biden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gascon looking to control.
Biden wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Biden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Biden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Biden tries to pass.
Biden keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Biden drops back looking for a leg! Gascon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gascon manages to kick Biden off! Biden jumps back into Gascon's guard. #T8##SUB#
Gascon has his foot on Biden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biden works his way back into a safe position though.
Biden stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Biden trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Biden defends easily.
Biden slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon is breathing heavily.#T9##SUB2#
Biden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gascon is doing well to control the position and prevent Biden from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Biden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascon trying to get back to full guard but Biden takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (7) vs (11) Biden
Biden is looking to work his way around to Gascon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Biden wants to finish this one by submission but Gascon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Biden.
Gascon working to try and regain half guard.
Gascon wants to hold on but Biden pushes him away.
Biden controlling his opponent.
Gascon is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Biden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon gets back to half guard.
Biden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gascon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascon working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Biden wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Biden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (9) vs (11) Biden
Gascon slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon is pressing down on Biden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Biden is holding on for now.
Biden trying to hold on to Gascon's head to control him but Gascon postures up.
#T13#
Biden is looking to improve his position.
Gascon content to control rather than advance.
Gascon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (12) vs (11) Biden#SUB#
Gascon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biden, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gascon is trying to get an arm triangle but Biden is defending well. #T14#
Biden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Biden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Biden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biden trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Biden defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (15) vs (11) Biden
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon takes the fight on points by 15 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gascon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Atkinson (0) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon takes a little break here. Atkinson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gascon trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson is thwarting Gascon's attempts to control the position.
Atkinson is looking to advance position but Gascon won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Atkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atkinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (4) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson wants to finish this one by submission but Gascon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Atkinson.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascon 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: Atkinson (5) vs (6) Gascon#SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Atkinson working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gascon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gascon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Atkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Atkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Atkinson controls Gascon momentarily but Gascon frees himself.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.
Atkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (7) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Gascon is trying to keep Atkinson in close.
Gascon is controlling Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Gascon trying to control the position.
#T5#
Atkinson passes into half guard.
Atkinson is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
Atkinson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (10) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
Gascon sneaks back into half guard.
Gascon trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascon is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Atkinson'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.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon has his hands clasped together around Atkinson's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg.
Atkinson moves into full mount! Gascon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (13) vs (6) Gascon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon tries to lock up and control but Atkinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson controlling his opponent.
Gascon is squirming around, avoiding Atkinson's attempts to control the action.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Gascon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gascon regains half guard.#T8#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard.
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Gascon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gascon. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (16) vs (6) Gascon
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascon is looking to escape.
Gascon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atkinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Gascon is positioning himself well to prevent Atkinson advancing to mount.
Gascon looks winded!
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Gascon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T10#
Atkinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gascon has his hands on Atkinson's head, controlling the position.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Gascon keeps moving.
Atkinson preventing the sweep.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully. #T11#
Atkinson stays in close to Gascon's body and controls the position.
Atkinson forces his way into half guard.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy.
Gascon won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Gascon gets full guard.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Atkinson is fighting to break Gascon's control of his arms but Gascon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Gascon is looking to sweep but instead, Atkinson has passed into half guard.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascon's guard.
Atkinson wants to take a breather but Gascon is having none of it. #SUB#
Atkinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Atkinson.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gascon tries to roll over but Atkinson keeps him under control.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Gascon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Atkinson prevents Gascon from improving his position.
Gascon trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atkinson takes the fight on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kyran stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Gascon shoots in and gets a takedown into Kyran's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Kyran
Gascon preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kyran looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon trying to control but Kyran is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kyran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Kyran controls Gascon momentarily but Gascon frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Kyran's legs - danger averted.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Kyran.
Kyran looking to control.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Kyran is keeping the position.#T2#
Gascon is pushing down on Kyran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyran is fighting to maintain full guard but Gascon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kyran looking for submissions off his back.
Gascon not doing much here.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Kyran defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyran is keeping the position for now.
Gascon advances to half guard.
Kyran trying to control here.
#T3#
Gascon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gascon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gascon is just content to waste time from the top position. Kyran takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kyran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyran is retaining full guard.
Gascon being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kyran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gascon defends it easily.
Kyran looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gascon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kyran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gascon is one step ahead there.
Gascon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Kyran trying to control the position.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Kyran is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kyran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Kyran's legs - danger averted.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kyran manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6#
Gascon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Kyran
Kyran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gascon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (5) vs (4) Kyran#SUB2#
Kyran working for a choke but Gascon is defending well.
Kyran has good solid back control here.
Kyran trying to control momentarily.
What can Gascon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyran is looking to control Gascon but Gascon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Gascon tries to break free.
Gascon is working hard here to advance position.
Will Kyran go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Kyran tightening his grip on Gascon, looking for the choke.
Gascon is keeping busy.
Kyran has the hooks in. Gascon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kyran tightening his grip on Gascon, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kyran controlling the positon.#T8#
Gascon wants to escape the position.
Kyran controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Kyran is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gascon rolls, trying to escape but Kyran keeps control of the position.
Kyran has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gascon's body.
Gascon tries to escape the position.
Kyran struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyran controlling from the back.
Will Kyran go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9##SUB2#
Kyran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gascon is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Kyran is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gascon is defending well though. Kyran let's go of the attempt for now.
Kyran has good solid back control here.
Gascon wants to escape the position.
Kyran has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gascon's body.
Kyran tries to keep control of the position but Gascon is staying busy.
Good control from Kyran.
Gascon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Gascon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Kyran seems content to control.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon won't allow Kyran to pass to mount.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Kyran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascon trying to control the position.
#T11#
Kyran trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Kyran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyran trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (7) Kyran
Gascon wants to control but Kyran postures up.
Gascon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Kyran is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kyran tries to advance to mount but Gascon denies him.
Gascon is trying to improve his position.
Gascon regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyran in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyran is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyran is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Kyran seems content to control.
Kyran is trying to control. Gascon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kyran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gascon is refusing to be controlled, as Kyran sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back.
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
Gascon tries to roll over but Kyran keeps him under control.#T14#
Kyran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gascon actively working from the bottom here.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Kyran 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.
Kyran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyran prevents Gascon from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyran wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gascon gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Tudor
Gascon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Tudor defending well.
Gascon passes into side control, despite Tudor's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Tudor
Tudor is trying to control Gascon's posture but Gascon avoids it.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Tudor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tudor is looking for a sweep.
Tudor keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudor wants to control but Gascon postures up.
Tudor is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gascon is staying active.
Tudor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon working away.#T1#
Gascon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tudor! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Tudor
Tudor is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tudor is working to get back to half guard.
Gascon controlling from the full mount.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Tudor is squirming around nicely.
Gascon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon wants to control the pace but Tudor is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tudor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Tudor tries to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gascon working for a submission but Tudor is keeping him at bay.
Gascon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tudor is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascon has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Gascon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tudor manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Tudor prevents Gascon from moving into mount.
Gascon trying to control the action but Tudor is working from the bottom.
Tudor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gascon tries to pass to full mount but Tudor defends it. #SUB#
Gascon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tudor has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gascon. Oh but Tudor has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gascon goes limp - he's gone! Tudor jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Tudor!
Henry Tudor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Mack with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Gascon scores with a takedown into Mack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gascon passes Mack's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mack won't allow Gascon to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon is just content to waste time from the top position. Mack takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a triangle but Gascon pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gascon in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Gascon is looking for a kimura but Mack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gascon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gascon seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascon trying to mount his opponent but Mack defends it.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon controlling the action here. #SUB#
Mack actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Gascon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Gascon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mack.#SUB#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mack can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
Well, if Gascon 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.
#SUB#
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5##SUB2#
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gascon moves into full mount! Mack won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (5) Gascon
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Mack 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.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mack keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #SUB#
Gascon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mack keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon stays in close to Mack's body and controls the position. #T8##SUB#
Gascon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mack has locked up a guillotine! Mack's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gascon is holding on here and Mack must be using up a lot of energy. Gascon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mack gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Fartwee Boogerfish!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gascon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boogerfish napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascon (4) vs (0) Boogerfish
Boogerfish can't do much from the bottom here.
Gascon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boogerfish will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boogerfish is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gascon just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boogerfish's legs. #SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gascon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Boogerfish's face as Gascon controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Gascon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gascon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boogerfish trying to remain calm as Gascon controls from the top position.
Boogerfish can't do much from the bottom here.
Gascon wants to control but Boogerfish is keeping him busy.
Boogerfish seems a little lost for a moment, as Gascon dominates the positioning.#T2#
Gascon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boogerfish! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (6) vs (0) Boogerfish
Boogerfish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gascon controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Gascon working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Boogerfish looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gascon! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
SSG 101 Hlervu vs Banner
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Gascon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB#
Gascon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gascon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
Soderberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Gascon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard. #T1##SUB#
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura but Soderberg is defending well.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (2) vs (4) Soderberg
Gascon tries to escape the position.
Gascon's coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center 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.
Soderberg is trying to stick to Gascon's back but Gascon is turning into Soderberg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soderberg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gascon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (4) vs (4) Soderberg
Gascon pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gascon prevents Soderberg from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon controlling the action here.
Soderberg won't allow Gascon to pass to mount. #T2##SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Gascon's head to control him but Gascon postures up.
#SUB#
Gascon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gascon seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Soderberg trying to control here.
Soderberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soderberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Soderberg defends the submission attempt.
Gascon wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gascon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Soderberg gets full guard.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gascon defends it easily.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soderberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Soderberg being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascon is aware though and is defending well.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Gascon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soderberg is keeping the position for now.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.#SUB2#
Gascon is sitting in close to Soderberg's body. Soderberg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gascon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gascon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Soderberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Krister Soderberg!
An out of breath Krister Soderberg 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:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Gascon is trying to trip Chai. He has hold of a leg but Chai is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gascon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Gascon passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Gascon has control of the leg.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard. #T1#
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
You can see the frustration on Gascon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy.
Gascon tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gascon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
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.
I really don't envy Gascon right now.
#SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai has the hooks in. Gascon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gascon fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #SUB#
Chai tightening his grip on Gascon, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Chai working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Chai working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon tries to break free.
Chai is trying to stick to Gascon's back but Gascon 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 Gascon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Gascon#SUB#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Gascon pushes his legs off easily.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Gascon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T5#
Gascon is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon working to try and regain half guard.
Gascon has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (4) Gascon
Chai keeps control of the position as Gascon tries to break free.
#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gascon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gascon for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai controls the action.
Chai keeps control of the position as Gascon tries to break free.
#T6#
Gascon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gascon won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Gascon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Gascon tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai is keen to just control but Gascon is a slippery customer.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is looking to advance position but Gascon won't allow it.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (14) vs (4) Gascon
Chai trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom. #T7#
Gascon is looking for a sweep.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Gascon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (16) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon 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: Chai (16) vs (6) Gascon
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Gascon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gascon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chai has locked up a guillotine! Chai's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gascon is holding on here and Chai must be using up a lot of energy. Gascon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chai gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyksandr Chai!
Our winner, Olyksandr Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gerbandi counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is stalling in the full guard.
Gerbandi won't allow Gascon to sweep him here.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gascon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gascon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gerbandi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gascon has tightened it up now! Gerbandi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 90
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kuang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascon (0) vs (4) Kuang
Gascon has one of Kuang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gascon is looking to regain half guard here but Kuang keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuang wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy.
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon being controlled for a moment.
Gascon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
Gascon gets full guard.#T1#
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Kuang stands and throws Gascon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (7) Kuang
Gascon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gascon is being controlled here.
Gascon tries to buck Kuang off but Kuang is having none of it.
Gascon wants to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang tries to advance to mount but Gascon denies him.
Gascon regains half guard.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Kuang defends easily.
Kuang trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gascon wants to hit a sweep here but Kuang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gascon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (10) Kuang
Kuang wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Gascon 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.#SUB2#
Kuang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Well, if Kuang 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.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gascon has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Gascon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kuang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gascon has tightened it up now! Kuang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Gascon!
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rick gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rick (4) vs (0) Gascon
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.
Gascon gets back to half guard.
Rick tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it. #SUB#
Rick is looking for a kimura but Gascon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rick to get the leverage.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (0) Gascon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon tries to bench press Rick off him but Rick keeps the position.
Rick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Gascon tries to buck Rick off but Rick is having none of it.#T1#
Rick trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon regains half guard.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascon.#SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Rick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gascon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Gascon is adopting a defensive guard.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gascon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Rick stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Rick looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gascon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rick is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Rick advances to half guard.
Rick controlling the action here.
Gascon moves into full guard.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Rick pushing down on Gascon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gascon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rick.
#SUB#
Rick is trying to work for a kimura but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Rick won't allow Gascon to sweep him here.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Rick postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Rick defends easily.
Rick slips nicely into half guard.
Rick is taking a breather. Gascon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gascon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (7) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon wants to control but Rick is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Rick is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gascon gets his way!
#T5#
Rick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gascon's guard. Nice work there by Rick.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (9) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Rick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascon's guard.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gascon looks winded!
Rick won't allow Gascon to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rick passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (12) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon prevents Rick from moving into mount.
Rick is staying tight to Gascon's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gascon manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascon sees it coming and defends easily.
Rick is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Rick has control of the leg.
Gascon wants to control but Rick is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gascon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rick.
#SUB#
Rick seems to be working for a kimura but Gascon defends the submission attempt.#T7#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rick seems to be working for a kimura but Gascon defends the submission attempt.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Rick is controlling well.
Gascon is pressing down on Rick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rick wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T8#
Rick is working hard here to advance position.
Rick content to stall in guard here.
Rick wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.
Rick passes Gascon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.
Rick works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (15) vs (4) Gascon
Rick advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rick (17) vs (4) Gascon#T9#
Gascon has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rick (20) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Gascon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gascon staying busy and making it hard for Rick to control.
Gascon tries to escape the position.
Gascon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rick's guard. Nice work there by Gascon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (20) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Rick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Rick is adopting a defensive guard.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Gascon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB#
Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rick seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rick has his hands on Gascon's head, controlling the position.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Rick is pulling down on Gascon's head to control his posture.
Gascon won't allow Rick to sweep him here.
Rick is trying to control the position but Gascon postures up.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Rick's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Gascon trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Rick wants to sweep here but Gascon controlling him for the moment.
Gascon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Rick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving. #SUB#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rick keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rick has his foot on Gascon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gascon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gascon trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascon is aware though and is defending well.
Gascon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Gascon pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rick gets back to full guard.
Rick trying to keep a closed guard but Gascon is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon is stalling in the full guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rick looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick takes the fight on points by 20 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 80
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Haygag Kapoian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gascon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kapoian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Kapoian
Kapoian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Kapoian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kapoian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kapoian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascon controls the pace.
Kapoian keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kapoian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kapoian working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
#T1#
Gascon stays in close to Kapoian's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kapoian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gascon trying to control but Kapoian is working from the bottom.
Gascon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Kapoian wants to control but Gascon passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Kapoian
Gascon wants to control but Kapoian is keeping him busy. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kapoian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Kapoian gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Kapoian
Gascon content just to control the position here.
Kapoian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Gascon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gascon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapoian is trying to escape the mount.
Kapoian is controlling an arm, preventing Gascon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Kapoian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gascon takes Kapoian's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (10) vs (0) Kapoian
Kapoian rolls, trying to escape but Gascon keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Kapoian won't enjoy being in this position. Gascon looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kapoian is tapping - it's over boys! Gascon picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gascon tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
#CL#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kimura decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gascon drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Gascon off! Gascon jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Gascon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Gascon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is looking to control Gascon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Gascon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kimura to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gascon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kimura pulls down on the head and he's put Gascon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daijiro Kimura! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 69
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gascon regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai is pushing down on Gascon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gascon is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Gascon is working away.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gascon! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (5) Chai
Gascon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gascon is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?
Chai is looking to advance position but Gascon won't allow it.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
Gascon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Gascon wants to get back to full guard but Chai has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (8) Chai
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Chai prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Gascon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Chai working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gascon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gascon has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (0) vs (11) Chai#SUB2#
Gascon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gascon trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying to defend against the choke here but Chai has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chai Tightens the hold and Gascon taps out furiously! Chai displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Gascon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gascon controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Gascon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gascon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gascon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gascon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gascon is trying to get an arm triangle but Aebersold is defending well.
Aebersold stops Gascon from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold is trying to control Gascon's posture but Gascon avoids it. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aebersold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aebersold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gascon working away.#SUB2#
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aebersold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gascon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gascon advances to full mount. #T2##SUB2#
Gascon looking to secure an arm triangle but Aebersold defends it well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gascon goes for an armbar but Aebersold turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aebersold.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aebersold passes Gascon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back.
Gascon works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gascon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aebersold defends well.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Aebersold is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Aebersold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gascon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aebersold working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aebersold working the ground and pound but Gascon is defending the strikes.
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gascon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gascon is looking to regain half guard here but Aebersold keeps moving and retains side control.
Aebersold is looking to take a break and control but Gascon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aebersold connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gascon some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Gascon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aebersold's best efforts.
Gascon won't allow Aebersold to pass to mount.
Aebersold working over Gascon with some ground and pound. Gascon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aebersold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gascon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Aebersold keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gascon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aebersold is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aebersold has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
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!
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aebersold tries to stand but Gascon is controlling from the bottom.
Gascon 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 Raymond Gascon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aebersold shoots in for a takedown but Gascon shows good takedown defense.
Aebersold tries for a takedown but Gascon circles away easily#TD2#
and Gascon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gascon wants to work for an arm triangle but Aebersold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gascon is working for a submission of some sort.
Gascon uses his free foot to push down on Aebersold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aebersold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aebersold defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gascon.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aebersold is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Gascon trying to control but Aebersold is having none of it.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.#SUB2#
Gascon is working for a guillotine from mount but Aebersold frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Aebersold defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gascon.
Aebersold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aebersold regains half guard.#T2#
Gascon moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Gascon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aebersold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying to get an arm triangle but Aebersold is defending well.
Aebersold sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aebersold is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold.
Aebersold wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Gascon wants to work for an arm triangle but Aebersold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gascon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aebersold!
Gascon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Raymond Gascon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
Aebersold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aebersold is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Aebersold wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.
Gascon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gascon wants to control the action but instead Aebersold gets a body lock and reverses into Gascon's guard! Nice work!
Aebersold won't allow Gascon to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gascon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aebersold is aware though and is defending well.
Aebersold stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gascon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascon wants to hit a sweep here but Aebersold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gascon there!
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gascon is desperately trying to improve his position but Aebersold has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Gascon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gascon looks for a takedown but Aebersold sprawls well.#CL#
Aebersold moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gascon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aebersold is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aebersold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Aebersold is keeping the position.
Gascon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold wants to stand but Gascon is controlling the position.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aebersold is keeping the position for now.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Aebersold wants to control but Gascon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aebersold gets back to full guard.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aebersold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aebersold striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aebersold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Aebersold.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aebersold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Gascon is pushing down on Aebersold's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aebersold is fighting to maintain full guard but Gascon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura but Aebersold is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aebersold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gascon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascon wants to take a breather but Aebersold is having none of it.
Aebersold wants to control but Gascon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gascon passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Aebersold gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gascon is looking for a kimura but Aebersold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gascon to get the leverage.
Aebersold trying to hold on to Gascon's head to control him but Gascon postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascon wants to work for an arm triangle but Aebersold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aebersold is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold.
Gascon is thwarting Aebersold's attempts to control the position.
Gregoire Aebersold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raymond Gascon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aebersold missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Gascon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gascon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gascon as Nolan shoots in.
Nolan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gascon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Gascon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Gascon 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! Nolan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raymond Gascon! |
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