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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Matteo Chibaclov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chibaclov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cesare Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Borgia gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chibaclov (0) vs (2) Borgia
Chibaclov tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Chibaclov is working hard here to advance position.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chibaclov (4) vs (2) Borgia
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Chibaclov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Borgia's chin but Borgia turns very nicely into Chibaclov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Borgia.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (4) vs (4) Borgia#T1#
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chibaclov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chibaclov (4) vs (7) Borgia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep.
Chibaclov trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.#T2#
Chibaclov is trying to improve his position.
Borgia slows the pace down.
It looks like Borgia 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.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chibaclov tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia controls the position from side control.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep.
Chibaclov can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chibaclov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Chibaclov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
Chibaclov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chibaclov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Chibaclov is defending the position.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard but Borgia has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chibaclov (4) vs (10) Borgia
Chibaclov is trying to reverse the position but instead Borgia has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Chibaclov (4) vs (13) Borgia#T4#
Chibaclov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Borgia.
Chibaclov wants to escape the position.
Borgia doesn't have the hooks in and Chibaclov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (6) vs (13) Borgia
Borgia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Chibaclov trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Chibaclov controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Chibaclov tries to pass.
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia 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: Chibaclov (6) vs (15) Borgia
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Chibaclov is defending the position. #T6#
Borgia is taking a breather. Chibaclov 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.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borgia has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chibaclov (6) vs (18) Borgia
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chibaclov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Chibaclov is looking to get to half guard.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chibaclov is looking to get to half guard.
Chibaclov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chibaclov (6) vs (21) Borgia
Chibaclov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8##SUB2#
Chibaclov 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 Borgia gets his way!
Borgia is hanging on to Chibaclov's back as he tries to escape.
Chibaclov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Borgia looking to break Chibaclov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chibaclov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Borgia will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chibaclov doesn't escape.
Chibaclov can't escape the position.
#T9#
Chibaclov just trying to survive but Borgia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Borgia controlling well, preventing Chibaclov from escaping the position.
Chibaclov turns into Borgia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (8) vs (21) Borgia
Chibaclov looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (8) vs (23) Borgia
Chibaclov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.#SUB#
Chibaclov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Borgia 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 Chibaclov. Score +3 for passing guard: Chibaclov (8) vs (26) Borgia
Chibaclov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Borgia just content to control the position.
Chibaclov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chibaclov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov has a hand on Borgia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Borgia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chibaclov (8) vs (29) Borgia
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Chibaclov is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Chibaclov tries to improve his position but Borgia has taken his back! Borgia has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chibaclov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Borgia pushes Chibaclov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesare Borgia!
A less than humble Cesare Borgia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nutz clinches.
Nutz prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Nutz has hold of one of Chibaclov's legs. Chibaclov is fighting the takedown attempt but Nutz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Chibaclov
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chibaclov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chibaclov working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet. #T1#
Nutz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nutz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chibaclov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.#SUB2#
Nutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Nutz postures up.
Chibaclov keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nutz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #T4#
Chibaclov is pushing down on Nutz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nutz is fighting to maintain full guard but Chibaclov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nutz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nutz.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nutz dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) Chibaclov
Nutz preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB2#
Chibaclov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chibaclov is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov looking to control.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz passes into half guard.
Chibaclov is refusing to be controlled, as Nutz sits in half guard. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nutz in particular looking to stall.
Chibaclov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nutz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nutz is sitting in close to Chibaclov's body. Chibaclov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nutz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nutz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chibaclov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Justa Nutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 34
Date: Aug 08, 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 6 wins and 3 losses; Matteo Chibaclov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chibaclov clinches. #TD#
Chibaclov gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chibaclov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Chibaclov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oliveira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chibaclov (0) vs (3) Oliveira
Chibaclov is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Chibaclov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira prevents Chibaclov from improving his position.
Chibaclov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Chibaclov can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Oliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is thwarting Chibaclov's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira prevents Chibaclov from improving his position.
Chibaclov is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Chibaclov is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira prevents Chibaclov from improving his position.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chibaclov (4) vs (3) Oliveira
Chibaclov is looking to control Oliveira but Oliveira is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oliveira 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oliveira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3##SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a choke. Oliveira gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Oliveira manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (4) vs (5) Oliveira
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chibaclov is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (6) vs (5) Oliveira
Chibaclov looking to pass the guard.
Chibaclov won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Chibaclov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard. #T5#
Oliveira is pulling down on Chibaclov's head. It's preventing any offense from Chibaclov, at least for the moment.
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Chibaclov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chibaclov is aware though and is defending well.
Chibaclov looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (6) vs (7) Oliveira
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.#T6#
Oliveira pushing down on Chibaclov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chibaclov keeps working. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Chibaclov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Chibaclov gets full guard.
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.#T7##SUB#
Chibaclov has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Chibaclov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliveira won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Oliveira trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov 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.#T8#
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (8) vs (7) Oliveira
Oliveira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chibaclov stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Chibaclov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov pushes down on Oliveira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oliveira reverses the position - he's now on top in Chibaclov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (8) vs (9) Oliveira#T9#
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Chibaclov is a slippery customer.#T10#
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
Chibaclov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (10) vs (9) Oliveira
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira is trying to keep Chibaclov in close.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Chibaclov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Chibaclov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (10) vs (11) Oliveira
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Oliveira pushes down on Chibaclov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chibaclov tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Oliveira content to control rather than advance.
Chibaclov tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chibaclov (14) vs (11) Oliveira#SUB#
Oliveira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chibaclov. #T13#
Oliveira staying busy and making it hard for Chibaclov to control. #SUB#
Oliveira defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (14) vs (13) Oliveira
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chibaclov is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov working a defensive guard but Oliveira passes into half guard.
Chibaclov gets full guard.#T14#
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliveira trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Chibaclov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for a triangle here. Oliveira is fighting it but it looks tight! Chibaclov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Oliveira is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 33
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chibaclov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Chibaclov
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chibaclov is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Chibaclov looking to control.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chibaclov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chibaclov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Frederick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Frederick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frederick prevents Chibaclov from improving his position.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Frederick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Frederick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but instead Frederick has moved into half guard.
Frederick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is defending well. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frederick pulls his head out easily.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chibaclov moves into full guard.
Frederick slips nicely into half guard.
Frederick is keen to just control but Chibaclov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov 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.
Chibaclov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frederick manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Chibaclov#T3#
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frederick looking to control.
Chibaclov trying to move into half guard but instead Frederick has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (4) vs (2) Chibaclov
Chibaclov 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.
Chibaclov looking to control.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Chibaclov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Frederick controlling him for the moment.
Frederick pushing down on Chibaclov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chibaclov regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (4) vs (4) Chibaclov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frederick is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (6) vs (4) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Chibaclov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov wants to hit a sweep here but Frederick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chibaclov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (9) vs (4) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is trying to escape the mount.
Frederick wants to take Chibaclov's back but he can't do it this time.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chibaclov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Chibaclov keeps trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frederick wants to control the pace but Chibaclov is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Chibaclov 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: Frederick (12) vs (4) Chibaclov
Chibaclov tries to escape the position.
Chibaclov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chibaclov is working to get back to half guard.
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chibaclov is desperately trying to improve his position but Frederick has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Chibaclov 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#
Chibaclov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (15) vs (4) Chibaclov
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chibaclov is trying desperately to improve position.
Chibaclov is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Chibaclov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov pulls Frederick in close to his closed guard and prevents Frederick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frederick trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Frederick won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Fitness inform us that Chibaclov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (15) vs (6) Chibaclov#T10#
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Chibaclov is proving a slippery customer.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Chibaclov from controlling successfully.
Frederick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frederick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chibaclov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving. #T11#
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Chibaclov from controlling successfully.
Chibaclov is looking to advance position but Frederick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (19) vs (6) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frederick prevents Chibaclov from getting the reversal.#T12#
Frederick wants to control the pace but Chibaclov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Chibaclov tries to improve his position but Frederick has taken his back! Frederick has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chibaclov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Frederick pushes Chibaclov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick!
Martino Frederick retains his super heavyweight title!
Martino Frederick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 32
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Frederick shoots in but no luck this time.
Chibaclov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chibaclov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frederick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chibaclov (2) vs (0) Frederick
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chibaclov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Frederick is defending against the submission attempts here by Chibaclov.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frederick sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Frederick is looking for a sweep. Chibaclov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frederick has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Chibaclov is working for a kimura but Frederick is defending it quite comfortably.
Frederick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Chibaclov looking to pass the guard.
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chibaclov trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Chibaclov looking to pass the guard.
Chibaclov looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (2) vs (2) Frederick#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for a guillotine here but Frederick defends easily.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frederick is aware though and is defending well.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (4) vs (2) Frederick#T4#
Chibaclov trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Chibaclov is proving a slippery customer.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chibaclov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frederick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chibaclov has managed to get both his arms back between Frederick's legs - danger averted.
Chibaclov is fighting to break Frederick's control of his arms but Frederick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Frederick 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: Chibaclov (4) vs (4) Frederick
Chibaclov moves into full guard.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frederick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (6) vs (4) Frederick
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick controls Chibaclov momentarily but Chibaclov frees himself. #T6#
Chibaclov looking to pass the guard.
Chibaclov forces his way into half guard.
Chibaclov stalling away here and it's allowed Frederick to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Frederick manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (6) vs (6) Frederick
Chibaclov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Chibaclov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frederick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Frederick is pushing down on Chibaclov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chibaclov is fighting to maintain full guard but Frederick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chibaclov is looking to improve his position.
Frederick passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chibaclov (6) vs (9) Frederick
Chibaclov regains half guard.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frederick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frederick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chibaclov (10) vs (9) Frederick#SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a choke. Frederick gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Frederick manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (10) vs (11) Frederick
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet. #T8#
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Chibaclov working for a triangle but Frederick defends it easily.
Frederick stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.#T9#
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (12) vs (11) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chibaclov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chibaclov trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is pushing down on Frederick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frederick is fighting to maintain full guard but Chibaclov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frederick defends it well. #T10##SUB#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frederick sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is looking to advance position but Frederick won't allow it. #SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chibaclov is trying to control. Frederick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frederick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frederick.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chibaclov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (12) vs (13) Frederick#T11#
Chibaclov is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
Chibaclov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Chibaclov is trying to control the position but Frederick postures up.
Frederick trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (14) vs (13) Frederick#SUB#
Chibaclov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frederick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chibaclov has Frederick in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (14) vs (15) Frederick#T12#
Chibaclov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frederick controls the pace.
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Chibaclov controls Frederick momentarily but Frederick frees himself. #SUB#
Chibaclov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Chibaclov being controlled here, momentarily.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (16) vs (15) Frederick
Chibaclov trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick is trying to keep Chibaclov in close.
Frederick is looking to sweep but instead, Chibaclov has passed into half guard.
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chibaclov is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Frederick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chibaclov trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick looking for a sweep. Not yet Frederick, not yet.
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Frederick is trying to keep Chibaclov in close.
#SUB#
Chibaclov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frederick dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chibaclov (16) vs (17) Frederick
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chibaclov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick wins on points by 17 to 16.
Martino Frederick is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Martino Frederick 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:
HC GRAP 31
Date: Jul 28, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chibaclov moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Chibaclov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliveira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Oliveira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chibaclov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliveira is in Chibaclov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chibaclov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chibaclov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Chibaclov#T1#
Chibaclov passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chibaclov trying to advance position but Oliveira counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Chibaclov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.
Oliveira keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliveira is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
Chibaclov is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.
Oliveira wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
#T4#
Chibaclov wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira won't allow Chibaclov to pass to mount. #T5#
Oliveira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chibaclov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg. #T6##SUB2#
Chibaclov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Oliveira defend it? Chibaclov steps over the head and cranks it - Oliveira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chibaclov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Matteo Chibaclov 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:
HC GRAP 30
Date: Jul 24, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chibaclov closes the distance and pushes Levesque back into the cage.#TD2#
Chibaclov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Levesque (0) vs (4) Chibaclov#SUB2#
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard.
Levesque is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to get an arm triangle but Levesque is defending well.
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 tries to bench press Chibaclov off him but Chibaclov keeps the position.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chibaclov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chibaclov 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 Chibaclov. #T1##SUB2#
Chibaclov is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Levesque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chibaclov 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. #T2#
Chibaclov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov 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#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Chibaclov 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 Chibaclov. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Levesque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Levesque is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chibaclov in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Chibaclov prevents Levesque from improving his position.#SUB#
Levesque has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chibaclov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chibaclov! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (0) vs (7) Chibaclov
Levesque is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Chibaclov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Levesque's legs.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working. #T6#
Levesque sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Chibaclov trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chibaclov passes Levesque's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov 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. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (0) vs (10) Chibaclov#T9##SUB2#
Levesque defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chibaclov. #SUB2#
Chibaclov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Levesque manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Levesque is looking to regain half guard here but Chibaclov keeps moving and retains side control.
Levesque is not content to let Chibaclov control the position. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levesque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T10#
Levesque tries to buck Chibaclov off but Chibaclov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque regains half guard.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov 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 Chibaclov.
Levesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levesque.#T11#
Chibaclov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Levesque keeping full guard, as Chibaclov tries to pass.
Chibaclov keeps trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov passes into half guard.
Chibaclov trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
#T12#
Chibaclov is trying to control. Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chibaclov 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. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13##SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chibaclov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chibaclov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chibaclov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura here.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg. #T14#
Chibaclov wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.
Chibaclov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chibaclov is keen to just control but Levesque is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chibaclov wins on points by 10 to 0.
Matteo Chibaclov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 29
Date: Jul 22, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chibaclov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muffin quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (0) vs (2) Chibaclov
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.#SUB#
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov.
Muffin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Muffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chibaclov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but Muffin defending well.
Chibaclov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (5) Chibaclov
Muffin wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Chibaclov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muffin turns into him and now he's in Chibaclov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (5) Chibaclov
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Muffin pushing down on Chibaclov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muffin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muffin 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (2) vs (9) Chibaclov#SUB2#
Chibaclov working for a choke but Muffin is defending well.
Chibaclov controlling well, preventing Muffin from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Muffin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Muffin for a finish. #T2##SUB2#
Muffin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Muffin wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for the choke from the back position but Muffin is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Muffin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chibaclov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in a bad position, Muffin is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB2#
Muffin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Muffin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Muffin tries to hold on but Chibaclov postures up.
Chibaclov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chibaclov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muffin 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#
Chibaclov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muffin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chibaclov is trying to control. Muffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Muffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
Muffin is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muffin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muffin is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
Muffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back looking for a leg! Muffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muffin manages to kick Chibaclov off! Chibaclov jumps back into Muffin 's guard. #SUB#
Chibaclov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chibaclov has managed to get both his arms back between Muffin 's legs - danger averted.
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Muffin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chibaclov has Muffin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (9) Chibaclov#T6#
Muffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Muffin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chibaclov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Chibaclov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Muffin controlling him for the moment.
Muffin trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muffin 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (11) Chibaclov
Chibaclov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chibaclov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chibaclov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chibaclov is one step ahead there.
Muffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Muffin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Muffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chibaclov defends it easily.
Muffin controls Chibaclov momentarily but Chibaclov frees himself. #T8##SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chibaclov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chibaclov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (4) vs (14) Chibaclov
Muffin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chibaclov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (8) vs (14) Chibaclov
Chibaclov rolls, trying to escape but Muffin keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Muffin 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Muffin has the hooks in. Chibaclov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Chibaclov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Chibaclov won't allow Muffin to pass to mount.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muffin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muffin 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (8) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov gets his hands free as Muffin looks to control. #SUB2#
Chibaclov 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, Muffin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Chibaclov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for the choke from the back.
Muffin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chibaclov's guard. Nice work there by Muffin .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (10) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov 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.
Muffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Chibaclov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Muffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chibaclov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muffin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (13) vs (18) Chibaclov#SUB#
Muffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chibaclov trying to remain calm as Muffin controls from the top position.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muffin 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chibaclov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin trying to mount his opponent but Chibaclov defends it.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Muffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Chibaclov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chibaclov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Chibaclov manages to get to full guard.
Muffin advances to half guard.
Chibaclov is not content to let Muffin control the position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chibaclov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Muffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chibaclov sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muffin is looking to advance position but Chibaclov won't allow it. #SUB#
Chibaclov is defending against the submission attempts here by Muffin .
#T13#
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chibaclov keeps trying to improve his position.
Muffin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (16) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to work for a sweep but Muffin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (18) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov working to try and regain half guard.
Muffin wants to control the pace but Chibaclov is squirming around nicely. #T14##SUB#
Muffin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chibaclov 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: Muffin (18) vs (20) Chibaclov
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chibaclov moves into full mount! Muffin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (18) vs (23) Chibaclov
Muffin wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chibaclov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chibaclov controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chibaclov wins on points by 23 to 18.
Matteo Chibaclov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 27
Date: Jul 08, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; AJ Llewellyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Llewellyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Chibaclov tries to keep at a distance but Llewellyn has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Chibaclov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Llewellyn (0) vs (2) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is keen to just control but Llewellyn is a slippery customer.
Llewellyn is looking to improve his position.
Chibaclov trying to control from half guard but Llewellyn is working away. #SUB#
Llewellyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn won't allow Chibaclov to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chibaclov is thwarting Llewellyn's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Llewellyn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Llewellyn sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Llewellyn looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov is looking to stall here but Llewellyn recovers full guard.
Llewellyn pulls Chibaclov in to control the position.
Llewellyn trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Llewellyn working for a triangle but Chibaclov defends it easily.
Llewellyn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chibaclov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Llewellyn (0) vs (5) Chibaclov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chibaclov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Llewellyn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chibaclov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Llewellyn (0) vs (8) Chibaclov#T3#
Llewellyn is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chibaclov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Llewellyn (0) vs (11) Chibaclov#SUB2#
Chibaclov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Llewellyn escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Llewellyn (2) vs (11) Chibaclov#SUB#
Llewellyn is working for a kimura but Chibaclov is defending it quite comfortably.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Llewellyn is thwarting Chibaclov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Llewellyn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chibaclov sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Llewellyn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Llewellyn is trying to work for a kimura but Chibaclov is defending well.
#SUB#
Llewellyn is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llewellyn is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Llewellyn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Llewellyn (2) vs (13) Chibaclov
Chibaclov looking to pass the guard.
Chibaclov trying to control the position from guard on top but Llewellyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llewellyn keeping full guard, as Chibaclov tries to pass.
Llewellyn trying to keep a closed guard but Chibaclov is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Llewellyn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chibaclov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Llewellyn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chibaclov is pushing down on Llewellyn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Llewellyn is fighting to maintain full guard but Chibaclov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Llewellyn sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov tries to pass to full mount but Llewellyn defends it.
Llewellyn tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.#T7#
Chibaclov is pressing down on Llewellyn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Llewellyn is holding on for now. #SUB#
Llewellyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Llewellyn is staying active underneath Chibaclov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB#
Llewellyn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Llewellyn won't allow Chibaclov to pass to mount.
Llewellyn trying to control here.
Llewellyn tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.#T9#
Chibaclov is trying to control the action in half guard but Llewellyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Chibaclov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Llewellyn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matteo Chibaclov!
In his post fight interview, Matteo Chibaclov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 26
Date: Jul 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 39 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (0) vs (2) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thayer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chibaclov trying to control from half guard but Thayer is working away.
Thayer is in trouble now - Chibaclov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (0) vs (5) Chibaclov
Chibaclov looking to control but Thayer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chibaclov fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Chibaclov wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Chibaclov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chibaclov wants to take Thayer's back but he can't do it this time.
Thayer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chibaclov on the ground.#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking to secure an arm triangle but Thayer defends it well.
Chibaclov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thayer is looking to escape.
Chibaclov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB2#
Chibaclov working for a submission but Thayer is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer tries to reverse the position but Chibaclov maintains control.
Chibaclov wants to take his opponent's back but Thayer doesn't allow it.
Chibaclov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Thayer (0) vs (8) Chibaclov#SUB2#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Thayer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chibaclov. #SUB2#
Thayer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3##SUB2#
Chibaclov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chibaclov is hanging on to Thayer's back as he tries to escape.
Chibaclov trying to control momentarily.
Chibaclov is not going to allow Thayer to sit and survive in this position.
Thayer is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB2#
Chibaclov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thayer escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (8) Chibaclov
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Fitness inform us that Chibaclov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chibaclov is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (10) Chibaclov
Thayer looking to control.
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB2#
Chibaclov has gone for a leg lock! Thayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chibaclov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (4) vs (10) Chibaclov
Chibaclov working a defensive guard but Thayer passes into half guard.
Chibaclov tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
Chibaclov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thayer won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Chibaclov trying to keep a closed guard but Thayer is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a triangle here but Thayer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (7) vs (10) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Chibaclov wants to sweep but Thayer has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (10) vs (10) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chibaclov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thayer wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping him busy.
Chibaclov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chibaclov trying to control but Thayer postures up.
Chibaclov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Thayer trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for a guillotine here but Thayer defends easily.
Thayer preventing the sweep.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thayer defends well.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thayer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (10) vs (12) Chibaclov#T8#
Chibaclov trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov pushing down on Thayer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Thayer is defending well. #SUB2#
Chibaclov seems to be working for a kimura but Thayer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Chibaclov seems to be looking for submissions.
Chibaclov tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Chibaclov moves into full mount! Thayer won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (10) vs (15) Chibaclov#T9##SUB2#
Chibaclov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thayer is now in Chibaclov's guard. A big mistake from Chibaclov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (12) vs (15) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Thayer passes Chibaclov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but Thayer is controlling well.
Thayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Chibaclov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thayer controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thayer is one step ahead there.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Chibaclov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thayer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (12) vs (17) Chibaclov#SUB#
Thayer is looking for a triangle but Chibaclov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thayer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thayer (16) vs (17) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it.
Thayer wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping him busy.
Chibaclov 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. #T11#
Chibaclov gets back to half guard.
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thayer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chibaclov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chibaclov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12##SUB2#
Chibaclov working for a triangle but Thayer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chibaclov working for submissions but it's allowed Thayer to get to half guard.
Thayer is trying to control the action in half guard but Chibaclov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.#T13#
Chibaclov trying to control from the bottom.
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thayer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (19) vs (17) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is looking to reverse the position.
Chibaclov regains half guard.
Chibaclov won't allow Thayer to pass to mount.
Chibaclov is looking to control Thayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chibaclov avoid being mounted?
Chibaclov has his hands clasped together around Thayer's back. He's all about the action.
Chibaclov moves into full guard.
Thayer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T14#
Thayer trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thayer won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thayer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (19) vs (19) Chibaclov
Thayer can't keep his opponent in guard - Chibaclov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chibaclov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chibaclov wins on points by 20 to 19.
Matteo Chibaclov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 25
Date: Jun 24, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chibaclov moves into the clinch.
Chibaclov wants a takedown but no success here.
Levesque has Chibaclov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chibaclov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chibaclov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Levesque prevents it.
Chibaclov is looking for a takedown.
Miles Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matteo Chibaclov.
Levesque has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chibaclov after a bit of a struggle.
Levesque wants a takedown but no success here.
Chibaclov tries to score a body lock takedown but Levesque shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Chibaclov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Levesque (0) vs (2) Chibaclov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Levesque has his foot on Chibaclov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chibaclov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chibaclov is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chibaclov trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chibaclov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving. #SUB#
Levesque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chibaclov defends well.
Chibaclov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Levesque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Chibaclov trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chibaclov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levesque has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chibaclov has managed to get both his arms back between Levesque's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Levesque is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chibaclov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Levesque's body to avoid the submission. Levesque has instead reached around Chibaclov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Levesque arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 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:
HC GRAP 24
Date: Jun 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chibaclov dives in and grabs Lalla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes down on Chibaclov's head and hops out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chibaclov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lalla keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lalla closes the distance and clinches.
Lalla prevents the takedown attempt.
Lalla is trying to pull guard but Chibaclov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Chibaclov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lalla uses from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chibaclov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Lalla preventing the sweep.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chibaclov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (0) vs (2) Chibaclov#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle here but Chibaclov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (5) Chibaclov#T1#
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lalla tries to buck Chibaclov off but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Lalla stops Chibaclov from passing to mount.
Chibaclov wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lalla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Chibaclov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Chibaclov just content to control the position.
Chibaclov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (7) Chibaclov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chibaclov controlling from mount.
Chibaclov looking to control but Lalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lalla reaches up to try and control the position but Chibaclov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lalla rolls and tries to escape and now Chibaclov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (0) vs (10) Chibaclov#SUB2#
Chibaclov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lalla defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Chibaclov won't let him. #T3#
Lalla wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov working for the choke.
Lalla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lalla can't escape the position.
Chibaclov looking to control but Lalla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov has isolated one of Lalla's arms. Lalla looking to fight him off but Chibaclov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matteo Chibaclov!
A less than humble Matteo Chibaclov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RSE 61: Hopeless
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Uhp throws out a loose jab but Chibaclov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Chibaclov scores with a takedown into Uhp's guard.
Chibaclov trying to control the position from guard on top but Uhp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov passes Uhp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to control. Uhp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uhp wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uhp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uhp is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uhp sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uhp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chibaclov is trying to control the action in half guard but Uhp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uhp pushes Chibaclov off looking to stand but Chibaclov dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Chibaclov not doing much here.
Chibaclov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Uhp to regain full guard.
Uhp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chibaclov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chibaclov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chibaclov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uhp is wriggling around but Chibaclov manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uhp is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov is looking to advance position but Uhp won't allow it. #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.
Chibaclov stops Uhp from getting back to his feet.
#SU#
Chibaclov decides to stand up.
Chibaclov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chibaclov moves in looking to clinch but Uhp pushes him off.
Chibaclov has his takedown stuffed
and Uhp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chibaclov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uhp.
Uhp lands a really nice looking cross but Chibaclov seems unphased.
Chibaclov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uhp tries to avoid it but Chibaclov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uhp to the ground. Uhp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chibaclov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uhp sprawls well. Uhp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Uhp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uhp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uhp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uhp misses the jab.
Uhp throws the left hand but Chibaclov avoids the punch easily.
Uhp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uhp loads up on a big right hand but Chibaclov slips the punch.
Chibaclov is looking to counter punch.
Uhp cracks a nice hook into Chibaclov's ribs.
Chibaclov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chibaclov blocks a jab.
Uhp throws a hook but Chibaclov avoids it easily.#T4#
Uhp scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Uhp coming out on top.
A big left from Uhp misses.
Chibaclov shoots and misses
and Uhp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chibaclov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Uhp to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uhp throws an overhand right that lands on Chibaclov's shoulder, as Chibaclov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Uhp finds it's way through Chibaclov's defenses.
Chibaclov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uhp to score with a decent uppercut.
Light Uhp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chibaclov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chibaclov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uhp has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Light Uhp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chibaclov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uhp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Uhp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Uhp punishes Chibaclov's body with a nice straight punch.
Uhp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chibaclov.
Chibaclov tries to clinch but Uhp moves out of range.
Uhp just misses with a punch to the body.
Chibaclov avoids the body shot from Uhp.
Chibaclov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uhp.
Uhp cracks a nice hook into Chibaclov's ribs.
Chibaclov shoots in looking for a takedown. Uhp tries to sprawl out of it but Chibaclov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uhp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp throws a jab but it's blocked by Chibaclov.
Chibaclov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uhp looks to throw the jab but Chibaclov is out of range.
Chibaclov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uhp as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chibaclov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chibaclov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uhp.
Chibaclov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Uhp misses the target.
Chibaclov is looking to counter the offense by Uhp and move into the clinch.
Chibaclov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uhp throws out the jab.
Chibaclov attempts a counter takedown but Uhp avoids it well and moves away.
Uhp cracks Chibaclov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chibaclov dives in for a single leg takedown but Uhp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Uhp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chibaclov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uhp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uhp works on Chibaclov's body with a couple of short punches.
Chibaclov is trying to maintain a safe position but Uhp gets an underhook and turns Chibaclov into the cage.
Uhp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uhp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chibaclov misses with the head strike.
Uhp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uhp digs a right hand underneath Chibaclov's ribcage. Chibaclov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Uhp lands a hook that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
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!
Uhp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uhp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
Chibaclov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uhp lands with a left to the head.
Uhp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uhp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uhp cracks Chibaclov with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Uhp.
Uhp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
Uhp lands with a right to the head.
Uhp lands a shot to the body.
Uhp lands a body shot.
Uhp pushes Chibaclov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Uhp - that landed with a thud.
Uhp lands with a short shot to the head.
Uhp lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uhp. #ROC2#Chibaclov is rocked!
Uhp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Chibaclov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Uhp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chibaclov.
Chibaclov takes a shot to the head.
Uhp cracks Chibaclov with a nice body shot.
Uhp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uhp taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uhp.
Uhp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uhp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uhp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Uhp.
Still in the clinch, Uhp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uhp pushes Chibaclov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Uhp.
Uhp throws a big uppercut that drops Chibaclov! More strikes from Uhp and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chibaclov lies dazed against the cage as Uhp celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Light Uhp! |
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Event:
RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dienekes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dienekes controlling the action here.
Dienekes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dienekes controlling his opponent.
Dienekes prevents Chibaclov from getting the reversal.
Dienekes trying to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Chibaclov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.#T1#
Chibaclov is trying to keep Dienekes in close.
Dienekes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chibaclov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dienekes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chibaclov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dienekes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dienekes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Chibaclov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dienekes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doric Dienekes! Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
RSE 39.5: Dawning of Chaos
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Chibaclov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Le Strange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Strange looking to pass the guard.
Le Strange slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Le Strange controlling from side mount.
Chibaclov is trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov is working hard here to advance position.
Chibaclov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Le Strange off and has taken his back!
Le Strange tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Chibaclov tightening his grip on Le Strange, looking for the choke.
Le Strange tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Le Strange 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.#T1#
Le Strange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chibaclov wants to control the pace but Le Strange is squirming around nicely.
Le Strange wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Chibaclov moves to back control. #SUB#
Chibaclov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Le Strange is defending well though. Chibaclov let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Le Strange keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Le Strange defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Le Strange just trying to survive but Chibaclov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chibaclov keeps control of the position as Le Strange tries to break free.
#T2##SUB#
Chibaclov working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Le Strange can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Le Strange's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for the choke from the back.
Chibaclov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Strange can't escape the position.
Le Strange is trying to get back to his feet but Chibaclov has full control of the position and if anything, Le Strange has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chibaclov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Le Strange. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Will Chibaclov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Chibaclov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Le Strange escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3#
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
Le Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov trying to control the position.
Le Strange advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chibaclov defends it well.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is trying to maintain the position but Le Strange is very close to passing his half guard.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but Le Strange is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Le Strange seems to be working for a kimura but Chibaclov defends the submission attempt.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chibaclov is looking to control Le Strange's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chibaclov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Le Strange is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Le Strange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chibaclov is just riding it out for now. Le Strange eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Le Strange's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Chibaclov darts in and clinches Le Strange up against the cage.
Chibaclov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Le Strange walks away with a smile on his face. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chibaclov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Le Strange drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chibaclov defends it well.#TD#
Chibaclov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matteo Chibaclov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Le Strange tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
Le Strange moves into full guard.
Le Strange wants to sweep but no luck.
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chibaclov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Strange can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Strange trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chibaclov is keen to just control but Le Strange is a slippery customer.#T1#
Le Strange wants to control but Chibaclov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chibaclov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Le Strange is working to get back to half guard.
Le Strange in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chibaclov lands a nice shot to the head.
Chibaclov with a couple of short strikes.
Le Strange is looking to get to half guard.
Chibaclov fails to move to back control.
Le Strange tries to lock up and control but Chibaclov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Le Strange gets back to half guard.#T2#
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Le Strange is having none of it. #SUB#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov winds up and cracks Le Strange with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Strange is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Chibaclov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Strange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Le Strange is breathing heavily.
Le Strange has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chibaclov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Le Strange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Strange keeps working. #SUB#
Le Strange is defending against the submission attempts here by Chibaclov.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Strange is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Le Strange knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Strange sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is looking to take a break and control but Le Strange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Strange taking some punishment here, with Chibaclov in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Le Strange is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that second round.
That's time! Chibaclov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chibaclov fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Chibaclov as Le Strange shoots in.
As Le Strange tries to get set, Chibaclov tries to push him back and clinch up but Le Strange manages to avoid the attempt.
Chibaclov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Le Strange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Le Strange fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chibaclov sprawls well initially but Le Strange persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Le Strange is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Le Strange is trying to work for a kimura but Chibaclov is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Le Strange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Le Strange got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chibaclov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Strange has managed to get both his arms back between Chibaclov's legs - danger averted.
Le Strange stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Le Strange in close.
Le Strange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Le Strange controlling him for the moment.
Le Strange throwing strikes from guard but Chibaclov blocks nicely.
Le Strange wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.
Le Strange wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Le Strange preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Le Strange throws a big elbow that misses.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov is trying to control the position but Le Strange postures up.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Strange is one step ahead there.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chibaclov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matteo Chibaclov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerath Le Strange.
Nice straight punches there by Chibaclov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chibaclov.#T3#
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Strange sprawls well. Le Strange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Strange changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Chibaclov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Le Strange trying to control but Chibaclov postures up.
Le Strange taking some punishment here, with Chibaclov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Le Strange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Chibaclov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Le Strange looking for submissions off his back.
Gerath Le Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Le Strange looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chibaclov passes into side control!#SU#
Chibaclov decides to stand back up. Chibaclov steps back and let's Le Strange get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Strange dodges the punch combination from Chibaclov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Chibaclov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chibaclov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 608
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Chibaclov scores with a four punch combination!
We've been hearing reports that Chibaclov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Botev throws a lazy uppercut
and Chibaclov counters with a straight right hand.
Chibaclov lands with an uppercut that bounces Botev off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Botev. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Chibaclov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Botev is having none of it.
Chibaclov working over Botev with some ground and pound. Botev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chibaclov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Botev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Botev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chibaclov. #SUB#
Chibaclov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chibaclov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chibaclov stays in close to Botev's body and controls the position.
Botev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chibaclov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Botev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Botev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Botev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chibaclov's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Botev working his ground and pound in the gym.
Chibaclov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Botev gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov passes Botev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botev wants to get back to full guard.
Botev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Botev has hold of Chibaclov's hands but Chibaclov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Botev tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Chibaclov 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.
Botev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Botev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov.
Chibaclov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Botev trying to control but Chibaclov postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Botev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
Chibaclov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chibaclov stalling away here and it's allowed Botev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chibaclov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chibaclov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chibaclov is pushing down on Botev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Botev is fighting to maintain full guard but Chibaclov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Botev is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Botev is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Chibaclov is keen to just control but Botev is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Chibaclov is working for a submission of some sort.
Botev is staying active underneath Chibaclov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chibaclov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Botev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Botev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chibaclov's half guard.
Chibaclov taking some punishment here, with Botev in his half guard.
Chibaclov wants to get back to his feet.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov manages to get to full guard.
Botev controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Chibaclov 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! Botev rolls with it to try and escape but Chibaclov cranks on the arm and Botev is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matteo Chibaclov!
A victorious Matteo Chibaclov 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:
CFC 594
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Benoit moves out of range as Chibaclov strikes.
Chibaclov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chibaclov throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Benoit counters with a shoot takedown. Chibaclov fights it but they end up in guard.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Benoit trying to hold on to Chibaclov's head to control him but Chibaclov postures up.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov trying to control from half guard but Benoit is working away. #T1#
Benoit tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
Benoit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chibaclov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chibaclov passes Benoit's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benoit defends it well.
Chibaclov wants to control but Benoit is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benoit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov. #T2#
Benoit is looking to control Chibaclov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benoit avoid being mounted?
Chibaclov trying to mount his opponent but Benoit defends it.
Benoit works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benoit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benoit keeping full guard, as Chibaclov tries to pass.
Chibaclov advances position into side control!#T3#
Chibaclov working away.
Chibaclov trying to control the position but Benoit is working away. #SUB2#
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Benoit is defending well. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benoit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benoit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Chibaclov is not content to let Benoit control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chibaclov actively working from the bottom here.
Benoit lands with a punch from half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benoit scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Benoit has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chibaclov defend it? Benoit steps over the head and cranks it - Chibaclov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Benoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Benoit! |
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Event:
CFC 577
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Perkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Chibaclov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perkins manages to get back to half guard.
Perkins controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Perkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perkins moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Perkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chibaclov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chibaclov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chibaclov 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. #T1#
Chibaclov trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Perkins looking for a guillotine here but Chibaclov defends easily.
Perkins keeping full guard, as Chibaclov tries to pass. #SUB#
Perkins working for a triangle but Chibaclov defends it easily.
Perkins trying to keep a closed guard but Chibaclov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chibaclov tries to stand but Perkins is controlling from the bottom.
Perkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chibaclov pushing down on Perkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perkins trying to hold on to Chibaclov's head to control him but Chibaclov postures up.
Perkins's coaches at Chikara MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Perkins controls his leg. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is working for a kimura but Perkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Perkins keeping control of the position. #T3#
Perkins wants to improve his position but Chibaclov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Perkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Perkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chibaclov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chibaclov's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Perkins. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chibaclov can't escape the position.
Perkins is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Perkins gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Perkins gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Perkins apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Chibaclov tries for a takedown but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chibaclov fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Chibaclov shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl out of it but Chibaclov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slim Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matteo Chibaclov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chibaclov.
Perkins tries to counter with a takedown but Chibaclov is quick to defend against it.
Chibaclov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chibaclov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perkins's waist but Perkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chibaclov off to one side.
Perkins attempts a counter takedown but Chibaclov avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chibaclov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chibaclov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Perkins counters with a single leg into guard. Chibaclov didn't expect that.
Chibaclov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slim Perkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chibaclov throws a head kick that misses.
Perkins tries to counter with a takedown but Chibaclov is quick to defend against it.
Chibaclov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chibaclov throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Perkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chibaclov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perkins working over Chibaclov with some ground and pound. Chibaclov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chibaclov trying to control but Perkins postures up.
Slim Perkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chibaclov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Perkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chibaclov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perkins. #SUB#
Perkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chibaclov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Perkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Perkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Chibaclov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chibaclov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Perkins trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perkins controls the pace.
Perkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Perkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Perkins stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Perkins stops Chibaclov from standing up. #T2#
Perkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Perkins postures up.
Perkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Perkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Perkins looking to pass the guard.
Perkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Perkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chibaclov wants to control the position but Perkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Perkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Perkins connects with a nice short shot to Chibaclov's temple.
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Perkins won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Perkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a triangle but Perkins pushes his legs off easily.
Perkins is in close to Chibaclov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but instead Perkins has moved into half guard.
Chibaclov wants to control but Perkins is keeping busy.
Perkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Perkins drops an elbow to the side of Chibaclov's head. #SUB#
Perkins is looking for a kimura here.
Perkins working over Chibaclov with some ground and pound. Chibaclov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chibaclov taking some punishment here, with Perkins in his half guard.
Perkins lands strikes from half guard.
Perkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Perkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chibaclov wants to improve his position but Perkins is controlling well.
Perkins is looking to take a break and control but Chibaclov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chibaclov taking some punishment here, with Perkins in his half guard.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Perkins there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Perkins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chibaclov shoots in but Perkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chibaclov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perkins circles away.
Matteo Chibaclov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chibaclov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Slim Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matteo Chibaclov.
Chibaclov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Perkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Perkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chibaclov is looking to improve his position.
Perkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Perkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Perkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Perkins is looking to advance position but Chibaclov won't allow it. #SUB#
Perkins is looking for a kimura but Chibaclov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perkins to get the leverage.
Perkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chibaclov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Perkins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Perkins lands with some strikes.
Chibaclov is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Perkins.
Perkins wants to control the pace but Chibaclov is squirming around nicely.
Chibaclov is trying to escape the mount.
Perkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chibaclov can do to turn this around?
Perkins with a couple of short strikes.
Perkins breaks from Chibaclov's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Perkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Chibaclov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chibaclov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chibaclov is still in real trouble! Can Perkins finish him?
Chibaclov can't escape the position.
Perkins lands a big elbow.
Chibaclov is looking to get to half guard.
Chibaclov seems to have recovered his senses.
Perkins lands a nice shot to the head.
Perkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chibaclov tries to hold on but Perkins postures up.
Perkins scoring with strikes but Chibaclov is staying in there.
Perkins controlling his opponent.
Perkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Perkins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Perkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Perkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Perkins controlling from the full mount.
Perkins unloading with bombs!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Perkins! Chibaclov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Slim Perkins!
An out of breath Slim Perkins 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:
CFC 566
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Chibaclov circles away.
Chibaclov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chibaclov attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Chibaclov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Chibaclov scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Chibaclov passes into half guard.
Davis is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Chibaclov is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis is controlling Chibaclov's trapped leg to prevent Chibaclov from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Davis still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Davis has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Chibaclov is defending well. #T1#
Chibaclov is not content to let Davis control the position.
Chibaclov gets back to half guard.
Chibaclov is looking to improve his position.
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
Davis cracks Chibaclov with a solid left hand.
Chibaclov working a defensive guard here.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chibaclov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chibaclov has control of Davis's left arm, preventing Davis from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Chibaclov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Chibaclov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Chibaclov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chibaclov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis won't allow Chibaclov to sweep him here.
Davis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chibaclov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Davis keeping moving, preventing Chibaclov from controlling successfully.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Davis has his foot on Chibaclov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chibaclov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chibaclov trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Davis is looking for a triangle here but Chibaclov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chibaclov is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis is trying to control Chibaclov's posture but Chibaclov avoids it.
Chibaclov controlling from side mount. #T4#
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.
Chibaclov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chibaclov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis is squirming around, avoiding Chibaclov's attempts to control the action.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chibaclov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Davis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Davis shrugs it off.
Chibaclov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook.
Chibaclov keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis wants to clinch up but Chibaclov keeps it at a distance.
Matteo Chibaclov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Chibaclov shoots in and gets a takedown into Davis's guard.
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. #SUB2#
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chibaclov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chibaclov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Davis has locked up a guillotine! Davis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chibaclov is holding on here and Davis must be using up a lot of energy. Chibaclov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Davis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miguel Davis! |
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Event:
CFC 552
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Chibaclov tries to keep at a distance but Aregood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chibaclov takes a shot to the head.
Aregood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
Aregood scores with a shot to the side of Chibaclov's head.
A nice left hand lands by Aregood.
Chibaclov takes a shot to the head.
Chibaclov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aregood prevents it.
Chibaclov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aregood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aregood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aregood.
Aregood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chibaclov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aregood is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chibaclov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aregood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Aregood moves into the clinch successfully.
Chibaclov jumps guard but Aregood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aregood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aregood has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aregood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aregood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chibaclov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aregood.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aregood. #T1##KD2#
Aregood drops Chibaclov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chibaclov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Chibaclov is rocked!
Aregood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Chibaclov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Aregood.
Aregood lands with a short shot to the head.
Chibaclov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aregood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aregood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Aregood.
Chibaclov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aregood after a bit of a struggle.
Chibaclov is breathing heavily.
Aregood lands a left hand.
Aregood lands a shoulder strike.
Aregood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aregood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD2#
Aregood drops Chibaclov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chibaclov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Chibaclov jumps guard but Aregood stands there with Chibaclov around his waist. Chibaclov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#KD2#
Aregood drops Chibaclov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chibaclov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Aregood unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chibaclov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aregood is unloading with more strikes now! Chibaclov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Aregood!
James Aregood is the new middleweight champion!
James Aregood decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
CFC 546
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Chibaclov dives in and grabs Dienekes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dienekes pushes down on Chibaclov's head and hops out.#TD#
Dienekes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dienekes showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov 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.
Dienekes is in close to Chibaclov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chibaclov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Dienekes in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes postures up in Chibaclov's guard and throws a big left but Chibaclov blocks it.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Dienekes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chibaclov's head.#T1#
Dienekes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chibaclov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chibaclov 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.
Dienekes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dienekes trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Dienekes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chibaclov 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dienekes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chibaclov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chibaclov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a triangle but Dienekes pushes his legs off easily.
Chibaclov looking to control.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Chibaclov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chibaclov throwing strikes from guard but Dienekes blocks nicely.
Chibaclov stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dienekes is keeping the position for now.
Dienekes is looking to sweep but instead, Chibaclov has passed into half guard.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chibaclov tries to pass to full mount but Dienekes defends it.
Chibaclov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dienekes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Dienekes is holding on to half guard well.
Dienekes wants to improve his position but Chibaclov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chibaclov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Dienekes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dienekes is holding on for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dienekes is trying to get back to full guard.
Dienekes won't allow Chibaclov to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Chibaclov 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#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dienekes sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Chibaclov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dienekes quickly recovers to half guard.
Dienekes tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura here.
Dienekes wants to get back to full guard.
Dienekes keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.
Chibaclov works his way into full mount! #T1#
Chibaclov wants to take Dienekes's back but he can't do it this time.
Chibaclov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dienekes regains half guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dienekes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dienekes trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dienekes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Dienekes is having none of it.
Dienekes won't allow Chibaclov to pass to mount.
Chibaclov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dienekes is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Dienekes gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dienekes has Chibaclov pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dienekes is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Dienekes looking for a guillotine here but Chibaclov defends easily.
Matteo Chibaclov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chibaclov looking to pass the guard.
Dienekes is adopting a defensive guard.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dienekes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chibaclov tries to sprawl but Dienekes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dienekes's guard. #REVB#
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Dienekes keeps moving.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dienekes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chibaclov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dienekes's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dienekes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chibaclov is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dienekes shoots in looking for a takedown but Chibaclov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dienekes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chibaclov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dienekes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chibaclov.
Doric Dienekes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dienekes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chibaclov to the mat! Chibaclov manages to get full guard.
Chibaclov 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#
Dienekes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chibaclov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dienekes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chibaclov pulls down on the head and he's put Dienekes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Matteo Chibaclov 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:
CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chibaclov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flugamine is defended easily by Chibaclov.
Chibaclov goes for a double leg but Flugamine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flugamine continues to drive forward.
Chibaclov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flugamine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chibaclov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Flugamine has picked Chibaclov up - he's going for a ride! Flugamine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chibaclov is looking to control Flugamine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chibaclov avoid being mounted?
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Chibaclov controls Flugamine momentarily but Flugamine frees himself.
Flugamine throwing strikes from guard but Chibaclov blocks nicely. #T1#
Flugamine stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.#SUB#
Chibaclov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Flugamine has his hands clasped together but Chibaclov extends and breaks Flugamine's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chibaclov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matteo Chibaclov!
An out of breath Matteo Chibaclov 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:
CFC 532
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Aregood thuds a left hand into Chibaclov's body.
Chibaclov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chibaclov throws a body kick that misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Aregood has knocked Chibaclov down with a huge combo! Aregood steps away and waves a wobbly Chibaclov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Chibaclov is rocked!
James Aregood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aregood catches Chibaclov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Chibaclov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Aregood!
James Aregood is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, James Aregood 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:
CFC 524
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Chibaclov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chibaclov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Chibaclov gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chibaclov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chibaclov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chibaclov passes into side control.
Hill tries to buck Chibaclov off but Chibaclov is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chibaclov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hill is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Matteo Chibaclov 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:
CFC 520
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
PooPoo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chibaclov with a lazy takedown attempt
and PooPoo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chibaclov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PooPoo but PooPoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
PooPoo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
PooPoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Chibaclov. Chibaclov gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from PooPoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PooPoo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chibaclov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting PooPoo counter with a right hand.
PooPoo lands with a straight right. Chibaclov didn't see that one coming.
PooPoo clobbers Chibaclov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chibaclov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matteo Chibaclov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chibaclov fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Chibaclov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but PooPoo keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Chibaclov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
PooPoo is trying to stand back up but Chibaclov is controlling him
Chibaclov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and PooPoo defends it well.
Chibaclov controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chibaclov tries to pass the half guard into mount. PooPoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chibaclov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if PooPoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but PooPoo keeps working. #SUB#
Chibaclov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can PooPoo defend it? Chibaclov steps over the head and cranks it - PooPoo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chibaclov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov is the new middleweight champion!
Matteo Chibaclov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 515
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by McPherson.
Chibaclov tries for a takedown but McPherson circles away easily
and McPherson counters with a stiff right hand.
McPherson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chibaclov.
A punch combination from McPherson misses.
Chibaclov darts in looking for a takedown but McPherson gets double underhooks and turns Chibaclov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Chibaclov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McPherson manages to break the clinch.
Chibaclov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chibaclov with a lazy takedown attempt
and McPherson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from McPherson. No joy for Chibaclov on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chibaclov or perhaps it was just good defense by McPherson, which made it look bad.
McPherson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chibaclov enables McPherson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chibaclov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Chibaclov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McPherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McPherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chibaclov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chibaclov stays in close to McPherson's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Chibaclov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chibaclov trying to control but McPherson is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov pushing down on McPherson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
McPherson is defending against the submission attempts here by Chibaclov.
Chibaclov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McPherson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Chibaclov is pressing down on McPherson's thigh, looking to free his foot. McPherson is holding on for now.
Chibaclov prevents McPherson from improving his position.
Chibaclov trying to control the action but McPherson is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chibaclov prevents McPherson from getting the reversal.
Chibaclov tries to control but McPherson wriggling away.
McPherson taking shots to the head. #T3#
Chibaclov controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Chibaclov looking to secure an arm triangle but McPherson defends it well.
McPherson tries to hold on but Chibaclov postures up.
Chibaclov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McPherson looks winded!
McPherson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chibaclov has taken his back.
#SUB#
Chibaclov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McPherson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Chibaclov gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matteo Chibaclov! |
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Event:
CFC 511
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Chibaclov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chibaclov somewhat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tucker!
Tucker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tucker dips to his left and cracks Chibaclov with an uppercut!
Chibaclov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tucker.
Chibaclov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chibaclov's hands.
Tucker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Chibaclov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tucker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tucker duly obliges. #ROC2#Chibaclov is rocked!
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Chibaclov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Chibaclov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chibaclov is in Tucker's guard.
Chibaclov is standing up over Tucker. Tucker looks to escape but Chibaclov dives into side control.
Chibaclov seems to have got his legs back now.#REVB##SUB#
Chibaclov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Chibaclov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chibaclov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chibaclov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Tucker is defending well. #SUB#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tucker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working. #T2#
Chibaclov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chibaclov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chibaclov tries to control but Tucker wriggling away.
Chibaclov is really struggling to control Tucker but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB#
Chibaclov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tucker is surviving well by controlling Chibaclov's body position as best he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chibaclov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Chibaclov 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 Chibaclov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matteo Chibaclov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Rossetti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chibaclov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chibaclov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rossetti.
Rossetti prevents Chibaclov from improving his position.
Chibaclov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chibaclov.
Rossetti wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Rossetti looking to sit in guard and control but Chibaclov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Chibaclov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov forces his way into half guard.
Rossetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chibaclov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chibaclov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Chibaclov'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.
Chibaclov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chibaclov content just to control the position here.
Chibaclov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.#SUB#
Chibaclov looking for a guillotine from mount but Rossetti is having none of it.
Rossetti tries to hold on but Chibaclov pushes him away.
Chibaclov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chibaclov content just to control the position here.
Rossetti is looking to get to half guard.
Chibaclov controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Chibaclov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rossetti has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chibaclov controlling from mount. #T3#
Chibaclov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rossetti is still trying to improve position.
Chibaclov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Rossetti tries to reverse the position but Chibaclov maintains control.
Chibaclov looking to finish Rossetti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rossetti!
Chibaclov wants to control the pace but Rossetti is squirming around nicely.
Chibaclov controlling from the full mount.
Rossetti is looking to get to half guard.
Rossetti has given up his back. Will we see Chibaclov going for some submissions?
Chibaclov keeps control of the position as Rossetti tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rossetti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chibaclov is trying to defend but Rossetti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chibaclov keeping hold of Rossetti's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Rossetti is working for a kimura but Chibaclov is defending it quite comfortably.
Chibaclov is controlling Rossetti's trapped leg to prevent Rossetti from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov moves into full guard.
#T1#
Chibaclov controlling the position.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rossetti is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov is controlling Rossetti's posture.
Chibaclov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossetti can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossetti landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rossetti wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.
Chibaclov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chibaclov passes to side control.
Chibaclov working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Chibaclov has an Americana. Rossetti didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chibaclov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chibaclov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matteo Chibaclov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Karlsson leaves Chibaclov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Chibaclov looking to score a takedown here. Karlsson is defending well but Chibaclov drives through and ends up in Karlsson's guard.
Chibaclov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov is pushing down on Karlsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karlsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Chibaclov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karlsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chibaclov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlsson is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Chibaclov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Chibaclov 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! Karlsson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Chibaclov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Glick pulls Chibaclov in close to his closed guard and prevents Chibaclov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Glick is trying to control the position but Chibaclov postures up.
Chibaclov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chibaclov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chibaclov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chibaclov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chibaclov 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! Glick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee feints a jab promting Chibaclov to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chibaclov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Lee gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Lee trying to control the position but Chibaclov is working away.
Chibaclov tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Chibaclov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee in the domination position with Chibaclov hanging on.
Lee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chibaclov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Chibaclov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chibaclov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chibaclov is punishing Lee with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chibaclov missing with strikes from the back. #T1##SUB2#
Chibaclov working for a choke but Lee is defending well. #SUB2#
Chibaclov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lee is doing well to defend. Chibaclov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lee is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matteo Chibaclov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Chibaclov shoots in and gets a takedown into Atkins's guard.
Chibaclov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chibaclov wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Chibaclov tries to move to mount but Atkins blocks the move with his legs.
Chibaclov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chibaclov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Chibaclov wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chibaclov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chibaclov controls the position from side control.
Chibaclov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chibaclov content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chibaclov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chibaclov looking to control but Atkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chibaclov prevents Atkins from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Chibaclov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Atkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Atkins shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkins blocking the ground and pound.
Chibaclov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Atkins slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov is taking a breather. Atkins 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.
Atkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Chibaclov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chibaclov blocks the strikes from Atkins.
Chibaclov works his way into side control.
Chibaclov wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Chibaclov working the strikes but Atkins uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Atkins is looking for a sweep. Chibaclov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chibaclov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Well, if Chibaclov 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#
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Atkins is refusing to be controlled, as Chibaclov sits in half guard.
Chibaclov moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins is being controlled here.
Chibaclov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Atkins for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chibaclov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Chibaclov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Atkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chibaclov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkins has managed to get both his arms back between Chibaclov's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving.
Chibaclov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Atkins has his foot on Chibaclov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chibaclov works his way back into a safe position though.
Chibaclov 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.
Chibaclov passes Atkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chibaclov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
Atkins wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chibaclov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Chibaclov 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#
Chibaclov is trying for a kimura here. Atkins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chibaclov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov! |
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