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Event:
RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Lahey connects with the punch.
Lahey stuffs the takedown attempt from Levesque. Levesque gets slowly back to his feet.
Lahey dips to his left and cracks Levesque with an uppercut!
Levesque has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot by Lahey.
Levesque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lahey wobbles Levesque with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lahey dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Levesque to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
Jim Lahey 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:
RSE 36: Graveland
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Levesque shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Levesque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winston circles away.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Winston! Levesque is backing up but he can't get away as Winston lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Levesque and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Winston! |
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Event:
AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levesque as he jumps to the side.
Farquharson dives in and grabs Levesque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Levesque pushes down on Farquharson's head and hops out.#TD2#
Farquharson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Levesque's guard.#SUB#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farquharson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Levesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily.
Farquharson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Farquharson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farquharson 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.
Farquharson works over Levesque with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Levesque has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Farquharson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Levesque.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque is trying to escape the position but Farquharson is controlling the position. #T1#
Farquharson is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levesque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Levesque regains half guard.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Farquharson.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farquharson connects with a nice short shot to Levesque's temple. #SUB#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farquharson winds up and cracks Levesque with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farquharson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Farquharson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Farquharson is nestled in close to Levesque, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farquharson working over Levesque with some ground and pound. Levesque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farquharson slips a nice elbow through Levesque's hands, connecting with Levesque's forehead.#ROC2#Levesque is rocked!
Levesque wants to get back to full guard.
Levesque has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Levesque is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Farquharson working over Levesque with some ground and pound. Levesque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Levesque is defending against the submission attempts here by Farquharson.
Levesque seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levesque has hold of Farquharson's hands but Farquharson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Farquharson passes to side control.
Levesque is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farquharson off and has taken his back!#T3#
Farquharson tries to roll but Levesque sticks to his back.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Levesque just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Levesque working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Levesque is trying to stick to Farquharson's back but Farquharson is turning into Levesque. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Levesque's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Farquharson.
Farquharson works over Levesque with some ground and pound from guard.
Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Levesque has his foot on Farquharson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farquharson works his way back into a safe position though.
Farquharson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farquharson is in close to Levesque's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farquharson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Farquharson distracts Levesque with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Farquharson trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Farquharson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Levesque's head.
Levesque has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Levesque has his foot on Farquharson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farquharson works his way back into a safe position though.
Farquharson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farquharson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farquharson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Levesque 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! Farquharson rolls with it to try and escape but Levesque cranks on the arm and Farquharson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Levesque!
Miles Levesque retains his light heavyweight title!
Miles Levesque decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Levesque closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanev quickly recovers to half guard.
Tanev wants to control but Levesque is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tanev is staying active underneath Levesque, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Levesque is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanev defends it well.
Tanev is doing well to control the position and prevent Levesque from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanev moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanev keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Tanev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanev is retaining full guard.
Levesque trying to control but Tanev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Levesque drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levesque jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque pushing down on Tanev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Levesque looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanev tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanev gets full guard.#SUB#
Levesque drops back looking for a leg! Tanev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tanev manages to kick Levesque off! Levesque jumps back into Tanev's guard.
Levesque won't allow Tanev to sweep him here.
Tanev looking to control but Levesque passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levesque wants to pass to mount but Tanev is defending the position.
Tanev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tanev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levesque's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levesque's back!
Levesque is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Tanev looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tanev scores with strikes from the back.
Levesque can't escape the position.
Tanev softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tanev doesn't have the hooks in and Levesque manages to turn into his guard.
Tanev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanev wants to sweep but no luck.
Tanev keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque advances position into side control!
Tanev striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB#
Levesque tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##SUB#
Levesque tries for a kimura but Tanev is defending well. #SUB#
Levesque is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Levesque tries for a kimura but Tanev is defending well.
Tanev is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Levesque dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Levesque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tanev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levesque's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levesque's back!
Levesque manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tanev's guard. Nice work there by Levesque.
We've been informed that Tanev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Levesque preventing the sweep.
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Tanev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levesque is one step ahead there.
Levesque slips nicely into half guard.
Tanev wants to get back to full guard.
Levesque wants to free his trapped foot but Tanev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Levesque passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanev!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Levesque moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tanev has worked his arm free - good work by Tanev!
#T1##SUB#
Levesque thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tanev throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tanev manages to get back to half guard.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tanev wants to control but Levesque is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Levesque seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Tanev defends the submission attempt.
Tanev trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanev tries to get to full guard but Levesque has control of the leg.
Tanev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tanev controls Levesque momentarily but Levesque frees himself.
Levesque trying to control but Tanev is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanev can't keep his opponent in guard - Levesque advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Levesque moves into full mount! Tanev won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Levesque has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tanev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Levesque!
Miles Levesque is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Miles Levesque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Murdoch doesn't manage to clinch there - Levesque circles away.
Murdoch tries to clinch up.#TD#
Levesque closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levesque lands in his opponent's guard.
Levesque is pushing down on Murdoch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murdoch is fighting to maintain full guard but Levesque has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murdoch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Murdoch is defending against the submission attempts here by Levesque.
Murdoch wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Levesque is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murdoch defends it well. #SUB#
Levesque is trying to work for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdoch trying to control from the bottom.
Murdoch won't allow Levesque to pass to mount. #T1#
Murdoch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Murdoch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murdoch looking to control.
Levesque prevents Murdoch from getting back to his feet.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdoch is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Murdoch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdoch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levesque passes into side control.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Levesque tries for a kimura but Murdoch is defending well.
Murdoch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Levesque working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
You can see the frustration on Murdoch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Levesque tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Levesque has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murdoch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Levesque's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Murdoch is looking to control Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdoch avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Levesque is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Levesque works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Levesque wants to finish this one by submission but Murdoch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Levesque.
Levesque wants to control the pace but Murdoch is squirming around nicely.
Murdoch tries to lock up and control but Levesque gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Levesque moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murdoch has worked his arm free - good work by Murdoch!
#T4#
Murdoch is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Levesque looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Levesque tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murdoch's legs.
Murdoch struggling a bit here.
Murdoch is not content to let Levesque control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Levesque tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murdoch is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Levesque dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murdoch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Levesque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Murdoch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levesque pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Levesque is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Murdoch defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdoch keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque is pressing down on Murdoch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdoch is holding on for now.
Levesque is trying to control. Murdoch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Murdoch is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Murdoch is trying to stand up here but Levesque is controlling him well. #SUB#
Levesque is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdoch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murdoch wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Murdoch defends the submission attempt.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Murdoch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murdoch actively working from the bottom here.
Murdoch is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Murdoch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Levesque is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murdoch sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Murdoch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murdoch is looking to control Levesque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdoch avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murdoch is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Levesque wants to control but Murdoch is keeping him busy.
Murdoch is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Murdoch tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.#SUB#
Levesque maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Murdoch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Levesque has cracked it and Murdoch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Levesque!
A relieved looking Miles Levesque thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Granger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Levesque gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Levesque moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Granger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Granger stopping the sweep attempt from Levesque.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Levesque, not yet. #SUB#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Granger defends well.#SUB#
Levesque throws his legs up looking for a submission but Granger uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
The referee asks Granger politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Granger prefers to stall for the moment though.
Levesque gets back to half guard.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Granger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levesque has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Granger is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Levesque 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 Granger. Oh but Levesque has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Granger goes limp - he's gone! Levesque jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miles Levesque!
Miles Levesque 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 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Rick shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Levesque counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rick! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rick (0) vs (4) Levesque
Rick stops Levesque from passing to mount.
Rick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom.
Levesque has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rick (0) vs (6) Levesque
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Levesque wants to finish this one by submission but Rick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Levesque.
Levesque tries to control but Rick wriggling away. #T1#
Rick is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Levesque looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rick can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Levesque goes for an armbar but Rick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (2) vs (6) Levesque
Rick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Levesque's guard.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (2) vs (10) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2##SUB2#
Levesque is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rick tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Levesque has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Levesque has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rick breaks Levesque's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (4) vs (10) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rick has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levesque wants to sweep but Rick has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (10) Levesque#T3#
Rick wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (7) vs (12) Levesque
Levesque wants to take a breather but Rick is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rick is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold.
Rick is pressing down on Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Levesque pushes down on Rick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Levesque passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rick! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (15) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque has hold of Rick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Levesque wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
Rick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rick.
Levesque won't allow Rick to sweep him here. #T5#
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
Rick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rick wants to sweep but no luck.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rick keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet. #T6#
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Rick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Levesque passes into half guard. #T7#
Rick works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Rick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rick dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (9) vs (15) Levesque
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque working for submissions but it's allowed Rick to get to half guard.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Rick has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Rick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Levesque knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Rick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rick.
Rick wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it. #T9#
Levesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levesque.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for subs off his back but Rick has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levesque has his hands on Rick's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Levesque has an active guard here but Rick has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Rick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Rick eventually gives up the hold.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (9) vs (19) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rick escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (11) vs (19) Levesque
Rick passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (14) vs (19) Levesque#SUB#
Rick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T11#
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (14) vs (21) Levesque
Levesque passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (14) vs (24) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rick is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (16) vs (24) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rick is aware though and is defending well.
Rick tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard.
Rick won't allow Levesque to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick preventing the sweep.
Levesque looks winded!#T12#
Rick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rick wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Rick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levesque is keeping the position for now.
Rick is working hard here to advance position.#T13##SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Rick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rick works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (16) vs (26) Levesque#T14##SUB2#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Rick defends the submission attempt.
Rick is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Rick manages to get to full guard.
Levesque pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levesque wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick tries to get to full guard but Levesque has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levesque wins on points by 26 to 16.
A very excited looking Miles Levesque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kimura moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kimura manages to pull guard.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Levesque stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Levesque
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque in the domination position with Kimura hanging on.
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura won't allow Levesque to pass to mount. #T1#
Levesque is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Levesque postures up.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura has his foot on Levesque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levesque works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Levesque defends easily.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Levesque defends easily.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Levesque is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Levesque has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Levesque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Levesque seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura is pulling down on Levesque's head to control his posture.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura is trying to keep Levesque in close.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kimura working for a triangle but Levesque defends it easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully. #T4#
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque is still trying to improve position.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Levesque defends easily.
Levesque sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kimura is staying active underneath Levesque, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass. #SUB#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Levesque pushes his legs off easily.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
#T6##SUB2#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Levesque is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Levesque 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. Kimura tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Levesque!
After winning the bout, Miles Levesque thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tudor scores with a takedown into Levesque's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Tudor
Tudor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levesque is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tudor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Levesque looking for a guillotine here but Tudor defends easily.
#SUB#
Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudor trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tudor trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tudor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tudor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tudor trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tudor sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Tudor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tudor has managed to get both his arms back between Levesque's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Tudor pushing down on Levesque's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levesque gets full guard.
Levesque looking to control.
#SUB#
Levesque throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tudor uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (0) vs (5) Tudor
Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tudor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
Levesque tries to buck Tudor off but Tudor is having none of it.
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (5) Tudor#SUB#
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Levesque prevents Tudor from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Levesque is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tudor is looking to improve his position.
Tudor manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Levesque drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tudor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Levesque has Tudor in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (7) Tudor
Levesque being controlled here, momentarily.
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Tudor from controlling successfully. #T4#
Tudor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Levesque's guard.
Tudor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working. #SUB2#
Tudor seems to be working for a kimura but Levesque defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque is trying to control but can't.
Tudor trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away. #SUB2#
Tudor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Levesque wants to improve his position but Tudor is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levesque has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tudor is working away from the top position though.
Tudor is looking to take a break and control but Levesque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Tudor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Tudor is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tudor is looking for a kimura here.
Levesque trying to hold on to Tudor's head to control him but Tudor postures up.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tudor trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away. #T7#
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Tudor wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tudor wants to free his trapped foot but Levesque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Levesque is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tudor pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque is trying to get back to full guard.
Tudor is trying to control the action in half guard but Levesque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB#
Levesque looking for subs from the bottom but Tudor mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (2) vs (10) Tudor#SUB2#
Tudor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Levesque has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tudor wants to control the pace but Levesque is squirming around nicely.
Levesque is looking to get to half guard.
Tudor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tudor wants to take Levesque's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Levesque defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tudor. #T9#
Tudor controlling from mount.
Tudor tries to control but Levesque wriggling away.
Levesque gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tudor is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Levesque works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tudor slips nicely into half guard.
Tudor is trying to control. Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Levesque is refusing to be controlled, as Tudor sits in half guard. #SUB#
Levesque 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 Tudor. Oh but Levesque has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Tudor goes limp - he's gone! Levesque jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miles Levesque!
A relieved looking Miles Levesque thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dirt rushes Levesque and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Dirt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Levesque has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dirt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Dirt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirt defends it easily.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Dirt is really struggling to control Levesque but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirt defends well.#SUB2#
Levesque has an active guard here but Dirt has managed to pass into half guard.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Dirt seems to be working for a kimura but Levesque defends the submission attempt.
Dirt is thwarting Levesque's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dirt looking to pass the guard.
Dirt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (5) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Levesque has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Levesque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dirt trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque trying to control but Dirt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dirt (8) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Dirt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Levesque is defending well though. Dirt let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Dirt is looking for the choke from the back position but Levesque is controlling his hands well.
Levesque prevents Dirt from getting a body triangle.
Dirt controlling well, preventing Levesque from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Levesque defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Levesque tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Levesque stops Dirt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dirt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Levesque is now in Dirt's guard. A big mistake from Dirt there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (8) vs (2) Levesque
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levesque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Dirt keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Levesque forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque wants to work for an arm triangle but Dirt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dirt won't allow Levesque to pass to mount.
Levesque passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (8) vs (5) Levesque
Levesque with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Dirt 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: Dirt (10) vs (5) Levesque
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dirt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dirt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving. #T6#
Levesque is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (10) vs (7) Levesque
Dirt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Levesque pushes his legs off easily.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Dirt trying to keep a closed guard but Levesque is proving a slippery customer.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Levesque pushes down on Dirt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Levesque is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Levesque is looking to advance position but Dirt won't allow it.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Levesque is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Levesque 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#
Levesque is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB2#
Levesque is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque wants to control but Dirt is keeping him busy.
Dirt regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levesque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levesque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9##SUB#
Dirt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Levesque frees his head nicely. Oh but Dirt has switched to an armbar! Levesque is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Dirt! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Levesque sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Levesque changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Mendes closes the distance and pushes Levesque back into the cage.#TD#
Mendes jumps into guard, dragging Levesque to the mat.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes is trying to keep Levesque in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Levesque looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Levesque works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Mendes defends the submission attempt.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Levesque drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mendes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mendes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mendes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendes (4) vs (0) Levesque#T2#
Levesque is looking to reverse the position.
Levesque keeps trying to improve his position.
Levesque is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Levesque is looking for a sweep.
Levesque regains half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Levesque has managed to free his arm - good work.
Levesque has a hand on Mendes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mendes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (7) vs (0) Levesque
Mendes trying to control but Levesque is having none of it.
Levesque is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
Levesque tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.#T4#
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Levesque is looking to escape.
Levesque can't escape the position.
Mendes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Mendes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Levesque is surviving well by controlling Mendes's body position as best he can.
Levesque 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.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mendes (7) vs (4) Levesque
Mendes is really stuck here.
Levesque is not going to allow Mendes to sit and survive in this position.
Levesque is trying to stick to Mendes's back but Mendes is turning into Levesque. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Levesque's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mendes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (9) vs (4) Levesque
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendes is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Levesque is looking for a triangle here but Mendes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (12) vs (4) Levesque
Levesque is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes working away.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Levesque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Mendes wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Levesque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendes tries to move to mount but Levesque blocks the move with his legs.
Mendes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (14) vs (4) Levesque
Levesque can't escape the position.
Levesque tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away. #SUB#
Mendes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Levesque is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (14) vs (6) Levesque
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Levesque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Levesque is sitting in close to Mendes's body. Mendes has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Levesque is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Levesque is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mendes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Mendes!
A very excited looking Paulo Mendes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Biden rushes Levesque and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Biden has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Levesque is trying to keep an underhook but Biden manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Biden
Levesque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden wants to pass the guard but Levesque is defending well. #SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Biden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
Biden wants to free his trapped foot but Levesque 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levesque.
Biden controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biden wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.#SUB#
Biden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biden has managed to get both his arms back between Levesque's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Levesque looking for a triangle here. Biden is fighting it but it looks tight! Levesque pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Biden is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miles Levesque!
A victorious Miles Levesque thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 85
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mafner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mafner has a takedown stuffed.
Levesque changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Levesque displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mafner.
Levesque appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miles Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Mafner.
Mafner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Levesque swivels and escapes.
Levesque appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Mafner dives in and scores a takedown into Levesque's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Mafner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mafner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (2) vs (2) Mafner
Levesque passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mafner has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Levesque escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Levesque! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (5) vs (2) Mafner#SUB#
Levesque is trying to get an arm triangle but Mafner is defending well.
Mafner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Levesque trying to control the action but Mafner is working from the bottom.
Mafner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levesque. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mafner is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
Mafner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Levesque (7) vs (2) Mafner#SUB#
Levesque is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mafner is surviving well by controlling Levesque's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Levesque throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mafner has his hands clasped together but Levesque breaks the hold and Mafner is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Levesque!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Levesque!
After winning the bout, Miles Levesque thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 81
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leepo Greepo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Greepo closes the distance and clinches up with Levesque, looking for a takedown. Greepo pushes Levesque against the cage but Levesque circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greepo shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Greepo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levesque is trying to defend but Greepo 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: Levesque (0) vs (2) Greepo
Greepo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque trying to control but Greepo postures up.
Greepo wants to free his trapped foot but Levesque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Greepo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Greepo in particular looking to stall.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greepo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greepo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Levesque (4) vs (2) Greepo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Levesque has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Greepo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Levesque is looking for the choke from the back position but Greepo is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Levesque has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Greepo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Levesque is not going to allow Greepo to sit and survive in this position. #T2##SUB#
Levesque has got his arm under Greepo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Greepo has spun round into Levesque's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (4) vs (4) Greepo
Greepo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Greepo wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving. #SUB#
Levesque looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Greepo has picked Levesque up and slammed him! Levesque can't keep hold of the triangle and Greepo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (4) vs (7) Greepo
Levesque is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Greepo wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Greepo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Levesque's legs.
Greepo taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levesque is trying to control Greepo's posture but Greepo avoids it.
Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levesque is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Greepo staying calm.
Levesque can't do much from the bottom here.
Greepo wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Levesque is looking to reverse the position.
Greepo gets to mount! Levesque was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Levesque (4) vs (9) Greepo
Levesque might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greepo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Levesque can't escape the position.
Greepo avoids the attempt from Levesque to control.
Levesque is looking to improve his position but Greepo isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Greepo controlling from mount.
Levesque is trying to escape the mount.
Levesque is squirming around, avoiding Greepo's attempts to control the action.
Greepo controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Greepo prevents Levesque from getting the reversal.
Levesque wants to control but Greepo is having none of it.
Greepo looking to control but Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Levesque tries to lock up and control but Greepo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Greepo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Greepo prevents Levesque from getting the reversal.#T8#
Greepo controlling from mount.
Levesque really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greepo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Levesque is working to get back to half guard.
Levesque slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Greepo prevents Levesque from improving his position.
Greepo not doing much here.
#T9##SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greepo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
Levesque is pressing down on Greepo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greepo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Levesque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for subs off his back but Greepo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Levesque is pressing down on Greepo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Greepo postures up.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for subs off his back but Greepo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Levesque wants to control but Greepo is keeping busy.
Greepo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Greepo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greepo pulls his head out easily.
Levesque wants to get back to full guard but Greepo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (4) vs (12) Greepo
Levesque is trying desperately to improve position.
Greepo controlling from mount.
Levesque is desperately trying to improve his position but Greepo has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Greepo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Levesque to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Levesque shrugs it off. #T12#
Levesque is in all sorts of trouble here.
Levesque regains half guard.
Greepo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greepo pulls his head out easily.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greepo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greepo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Levesque (8) vs (12) Greepo#SUB#
Greepo is having to fend off submission attempts from Levesque, who is looking to sink in the choke. Levesque doesn't have the hooks in though and Greepo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Levesque (8) vs (14) Greepo#T13#
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Greepo from controlling successfully.
Greepo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greepo defends well.
Greepo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Levesque has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Greepo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Levesque. Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (8) vs (17) Greepo
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard.
Levesque is breathing heavily.#T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Greepo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Levesque (8) vs (19) Greepo
Levesque is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greepo controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Greepo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Levesque turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Greepo off and cradles Levesque's limp body as Greepo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Leepo Greepo! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 73
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Levesque sprawls well. Levesque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Levesque changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Levesque is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Levesque circles away and we're back to standing.
Miles Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Levesque shows good takedown defense.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Levesque as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Levesque slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Levesque.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Levesque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#T2#
Jones shoots for a takedown but Levesque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Miles Levesque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries for a takedown but Levesque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Levesque gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Jones#T3#
Jones won't allow Levesque to sweep him here. #SUB#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Levesque is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Levesque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Levesque is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Levesque's legs - danger averted.
Levesque wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque 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.#T5#
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Levesque is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Levesque manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Levesque's guard. #SUB#
Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Levesque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Levesque has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Levesque has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Levesque has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Levesque on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miles Levesque!
After winning the bout, Miles Levesque thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shac Carwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Carwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Levesque gets caught flat footed, as Carwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carwin (2) vs (0) Levesque
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Levesque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carwin defends it easily.
Carwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard. #T1#
Carwin trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Carwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carwin works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Levesque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carwin trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carwin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carwin (5) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Carwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carwin pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Carwin has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carwin pulls his head out easily.
Levesque is looking to control Carwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levesque avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Carwin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Levesque has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Carwin seems to be looking for submissions.
Levesque is staying active underneath Carwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carwin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carwin (8) vs (0) Levesque#SUB#
Carwin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Levesque regains half guard.#SUB2#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carwin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Carwin trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Carwin is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Carwin is keen to just control but Levesque is a slippery customer.
Levesque trying to control from the bottom.
Carwin prevents Levesque from improving his position.#SUB2#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Carwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Levesque looking for subs from the bottom but Carwin mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Carwin (11) vs (0) Levesque
Levesque wants to control but Carwin is having none of it.
Levesque is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Carwin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Levesque is surviving well by controlling Carwin's body position as best he can.
Carwin tries to control but Levesque wriggling away. #T6##SUB#
Carwin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Carwin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Levesque reaches up to try and control the position but Carwin seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Levesque rolls and tries to escape and now Carwin has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Carwin (14) vs (0) Levesque
Carwin doesn't have the hooks in and Levesque manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carwin (14) vs (2) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque preventing the sweep. #T7#
Carwin keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving. #SUB#
Carwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving. #SUB#
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Levesque advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Levesque 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! Carwin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Levesque! |
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