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Event:
CFC CG 723
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 82 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavicci was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuang finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T1#
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci pulls Kuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Kuang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci controlling Kuang's posture. #T4#
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci is trying to keep Kuang in close.
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.
Lavicci is controlling Kuang's posture.#T5#
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci managing to control the position. #T7#
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci trying to control the position.
#T8#
Kuang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci pulls Kuang in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T10#
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci has control of Kuang's left arm, preventing Kuang from doing any damage.
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lavicci pulls Kuang in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Kuang controlling from the top position.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Lavicci is trying to hold Kuang in close to prevent damage but Kuang has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuang not doing much here.
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position. #T14#
Kuang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Nedry Kuang 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 CG 715
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 13 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuang or perhaps it was just good defense by Prochazka, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Prochazka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuang (0) vs (4) Prochazka
Kuang is trying to control Prochazka's posture but Prochazka avoids it.
Prochazka controlling the position.
What's Kuang going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is not content to let Prochazka control the position. #T1#
Prochazka controlling the position from side mount.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Prochazka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Prochazka trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuang wants to control but Prochazka postures up.
Prochazka is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Prochazka staying calm.
Let's hope that Prochazka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Prochazka trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang seems a little lost for a moment, as Prochazka dominates the positioning.#T5#
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prochazka taking a breather here.
Kuang sneaks back into half guard.#T6#
Prochazka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Prochazka is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Prochazka is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuang reverses the position - he's now on top in Prochazka's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (4) Prochazka
Prochazka looking for a sweep. Not yet Prochazka, not yet. #T8#
Prochazka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prochazka holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka controlling the position.
Kuang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuang being controlled here momentarily.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Kuang controlling the action here.
Prochazka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Prochazka trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Prochazka 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.
Prochazka manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Prochazka seems keen to control Kuang's posture.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prochazka pulls Kuang in to control the position.
Kuang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Prochazka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Prochazka is pulling down on Kuang's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuang, at least for the moment.
Prochazka working a defensive guard here.
Prochazka wants to sweep but no luck. #T14##SUB2#
Kuang sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Prochazka doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kuang paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Prochazka - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuri Prochazka!
A very excited looking Yuri Prochazka 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.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 23 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 22 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sticks has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Kuang has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kuang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sticks regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (0) vs (2) Kuang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuang defends well.#SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuang defends well.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Kuang pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sticks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuang stacks Sticks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kuang! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) Kuang
Kuang works to advance to full mount. Sticks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (0) vs (7) Kuang
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sticks is looking to escape.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuang has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang controlling from mount.
Sticks is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to take his opponent's back but Sticks doesn't allow it.
Kuang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Sticks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang looking to control but Sticks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to take Sticks's back here but Sticks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3#
Sticks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Sticks is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (10) Kuang
Kuang prevents Sticks from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sticks to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (0) vs (13) Kuang
Sticks is really stuck here.
Sticks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuang's guard. Nice work there by Sticks.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (13) Kuang#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Kuang in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (15) Kuang
Kuang passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Kuang uses his free foot to push down on Sticks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (18) Kuang
Kuang tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuang passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (21) Kuang
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuang is taking a breather. Sticks 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.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kuang 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.
#T6#
Kuang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (24) Kuang
Sticks is trying to improve his position.
Kuang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sticks! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (2) vs (26) Kuang
Sticks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sticks 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: Sticks (4) vs (26) Kuang
Sticks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (28) Kuang#T7##SUB#
Sticks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Kuang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (31) Kuang
Kuang trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #T8#
Sticks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuang is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Kuang is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position. #SUB#
Sticks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuang pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (34) Kuang#SUB2#
Kuang has hold of Sticks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sticks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sticks is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Kuang tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Sticks is trying to reverse the position but instead Kuang has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (4) vs (37) Kuang
Kuang doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (6) vs (37) Kuang#SUB2#
Sticks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kuang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Kuang in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (6) vs (39) Kuang
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuang passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuang pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Sticks is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kuang is trying to work for a kimura but Sticks is defending well.
Kuang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sticks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kuang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kuang! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (6) vs (42) Kuang
Sticks is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (6) vs (44) Kuang#T11##SUB2#
Kuang has hold of Sticks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sticks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sticks looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (6) vs (47) Kuang
My spies in Frugal McDoogal\'s Dojo inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
#SUB2#
Kuang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sticks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuang keeps control of the position as Sticks tries to break free.
Sticks is working hard here to advance position.#T12##SUB2#
Kuang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kuang.
Sticks is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Sticks fending off the submission attempt from Kuang.
Sticks can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sticks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Sticks regains half guard.
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang is controlling the pace.
Kuang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (6) vs (50) Kuang#T14#
Kuang content just to control the position here.
Kuang trying to control but Sticks is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kuang is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang wins on points by 50 to 6.
A relieved looking Nedry Kuang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Cap has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kuang regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Cap
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Cap preventing the sweep.
Cap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cap defends well.#T1#
Cap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuang working a defensive guard here.
Cap advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (5) Cap
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Cap is staying tight to Kuang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kuang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang'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.
You can see the frustration on Kuang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuang is trying to improve his position.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cap's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cap is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cap wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it. #T3#
Cap wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Kuang is pressing down on Cap's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Kuang looking to control but Cap passes into half guard.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
Kuang is concentrating on defense, preventing Cap from advancing position.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kuang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuang.
Cap wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Cap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Cap content to stall in guard here.
Kuang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cap tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuang is retaining full guard. #T5#
Kuang wants to sweep here but Cap controlling him for the moment.
Cap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Kuang.
Cap slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (8) Cap
Kuang is not content to let Cap control the position.
Kuang is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Cap trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuang trying to control here.
Kuang is pressing down on Cap's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cap slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cap works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Cap trying to mount his opponent but Kuang defends it.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang is positioning himself well to prevent Cap advancing to mount.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cap is working away from the top position though.
Cap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Cap trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
Cap is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Cap prevents Kuang from improving his position.
Kuang gets back to full guard.
Cap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Cap wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Cap slips nicely into half guard.
Cap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuang is trying to control but Cap passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (11) Cap
Cap trying to control the position but Kuang is working away. #T10#
Kuang wants to control but Cap postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (11) Cap
Kuang slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang is looking to advance position but Cap won't allow it.
Cap trying to control here.
Kuang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cap knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Cap is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang is trying to control. Cap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuang trying to mount his opponent but Cap defends it.
Cap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cap trying to control from the bottom.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Cap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cap tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg. #T12#
Cap is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuang content to control rather than advance.
Kuang is trying to control. Cap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (11) Cap
Cap being controlled for a moment.
Cap tries to improve position but can't.
Cap 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.#T13#
Cap keeps trying to improve his position.
Cap is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (5) vs (15) Cap#SUB2#
Kuang showing good submission defense here.
Cap gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control.
Cap keeps control of the position as Kuang tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Kuang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cap's arms. #T14#
Kuang trying to control the hands but Cap breaks the grip.
Kuang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cap can't control as he wanted to and Kuang manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Cap wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap not doing much here.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap wins on points by 15 to 5.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuang dives in and scores a takedown into Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Thumb
Kuang won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang advances to half guard.
Thumb tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb controlling the position for now.#T1#
Thumb trying to control here.
Kuang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Thumb
Kuang fails to advance to Thumb's back.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thumb tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang'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.
Kuang controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Kuang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuang controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang is looking to work his way around to Thumb's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kuang avoids the attempt from Thumb to control.
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape.
Thumb gets back to half guard.#T3#
Thumb wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Kuang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Thumb wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working. #T4#
Thumb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
Kuang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (5) vs (2) Thumb#T5#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Kuang 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.
Thumb passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it.
Kuang tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Kuang moves into full guard.
Thumb passes into half guard. #T7#
Thumb wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it.
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Thumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuang sees it coming and defends easily.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T8#
Kuang is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Kuang won't allow it.
Thumb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuang reverses the position - he's now on top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (7) vs (2) Thumb
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Kuang postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb pulls Kuang in to control the position. #SUB2#
Kuang has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thumb to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kuang is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thumb pulls down on the head and he's put Kuang to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Kuang
Majere 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.
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Kuang.
Kuang controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Kuang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuang is one step ahead there.
Majere can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Majere is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (5) Kuang#SUB2#
Kuang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Majere manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuang's best efforts.
Kuang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Majere is defending well.
My spies in Frugal McDoogal\'s Dojo inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Majere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere trying to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it. #SUB2#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Majere is defending it quite comfortably.
Majere wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Majere manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.#SUB#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Majere keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
Kuang trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Majere wants to hit a sweep here but Kuang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Majere there! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (8) Kuang
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.#T4#
Kuang trying to control the pace.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere 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: Majere (4) vs (8) Kuang
Well, if Majere 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.
#T5#
Kuang is not content to let Majere control the position.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere is controlling the pace.
Kuang trying to control here.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg. #T6#
Kuang is concentrating on defense, preventing Majere from advancing position.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Kuang is in trouble now - Majere has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (7) vs (8) Kuang
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Majere with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T7#
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Majere wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Majere avoids the attempt from Kuang to control.
Kuang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Kuang working to try and regain half guard.
Majere wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Kuang prevents Majere from taking his back.
Majere content just to control the position here.
Kuang is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Majere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang wants to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Majere controlling from the full mount.
Kuang tries to reverse the position but Majere maintains control.
Majere wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Majere controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Majere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Majere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuang for as long as he can get away with.
Kuang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Kuang wants to control but Majere passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (10) vs (8) Kuang
Kuang gets back to half guard.
Kuang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well.
Well, if Majere 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.
Kuang trying to control but Majere postures up.
#T12#
Majere controlling the action here.
Kuang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Kuang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majere preventing the sweep.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Majere wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kuang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Kuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Majere looking to sit in guard and control but Kuang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (10) vs (10) Kuang#T14#
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Majere is looking for a triangle but Kuang pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Majere can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Majere wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere is looking to improve his position.
Kuang trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Majere gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Majere takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Denubis Majere 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.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Barnett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuang (0) vs (4) Barnett
Kuang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnett trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuang is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Frugal McDoogal\'s Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kuang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnett trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Barnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Kuang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (4) Barnett#T1#
Barnett pulls Kuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Kuang trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett 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: Kuang (2) vs (6) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnett is stalling here. Kuang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (6) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
Kuang trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
Kuang working away.#T3#
Kuang trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett looking for a sweep but Kuang has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (8) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett is trying to escape the mount but Kuang keeps good control and instead manages to take Barnett's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (11) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kuang has the hooks in. Barnett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuang wants to control but Barnett manages to buck him off and is now in Kuang's guard! Nice work there by Barnett! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (11) vs (8) Barnett
Kuang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (13) vs (8) Barnett#T4#
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Barnett is trying to keep Kuang in close.
Barnett is controlling Kuang's posture.
Kuang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnett controlling Kuang's posture.
Kuang passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Kuang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuang prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Kuang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Barnett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB2#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Barnett desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T7#
Kuang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Barnett is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but Barnett defending well.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Kuang sits in half guard.
Kuang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Kuang is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Kuang is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now.
Well, if Kuang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
#T9#
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnett for as long as he can get away with.
Kuang is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Kuang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg. #T10#
Kuang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuang prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Kuang is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
#T11#
Kuang is taking a breather. Barnett 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.
Barnett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (16) vs (8) Barnett
Barnett tries to buck Kuang off but Kuang is having none of it.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #T12#
Barnett sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kuang wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuang is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuang postures up.
Kuang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kuang stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (19) vs (8) Barnett#T13#
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Barnett prevents Kuang from moving into mount.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (19) vs (10) Barnett
Barnett trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang trying to control from the bottom.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. #T14#
Kuang trying to control here.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Barnett 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.
Barnett trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Nedry Kuang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Farquharson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang is doing well to control the position and prevent Farquharson from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Farquharson 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.
Kuang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kuang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Farquharson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Farquharson! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (5) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang seems a little lost for a moment, as Farquharson dominates the positioning.#T2#
Farquharson trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Farquharson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Farquharson wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
Kuang has one of Farquharson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuang is trying to control Farquharson's posture but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson just content to control the position. #T4#
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang controls the position for a moment.
Kuang is trying to work for a sweep but Farquharson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (7) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Farquharson's attempts to control the action.
Farquharson controlling the pace for now.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Kuang 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: Farquharson (7) vs (2) Kuang#SUB#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farquharson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet. #T6##SUB2#
Kuang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farquharson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farquharson 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.
Kuang is pushing down on Farquharson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Farquharson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuang wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy. #T7#
Still in half guard, Kuang seems content to control.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang is pressing down on Farquharson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farquharson is holding on for now.
Kuang keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kuang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (5) Kuang
Farquharson working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Farquharson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Farquharson is working away.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang is trying to control. Farquharson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Farquharson won't allow Kuang to pass to mount.
Farquharson is trying to control but can't.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Farquharson trying to control from the bottom.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuang is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10##SUB#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuang slips nicely into half guard.
Kuang wants to take a breather but Farquharson is having none of it.
Kuang is pressing down on Farquharson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farquharson is holding on for now.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Farquharson is working away.
Kuang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Farquharson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Farquharson defends it.
Kuang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (7) vs (8) Kuang
Kuang looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Kuang trying to control but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Farquharson wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Farquharson can't escape the position.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Farquharson is squirming around nicely.
Farquharson is looking to improve his position but Kuang isn't that keen on the idea.
Farquharson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Farquharson is not content to let Kuang control the position.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Farquharson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farquharson gets full guard.#SUB#
Farquharson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farquharson 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: Farquharson (9) vs (8) Kuang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Hamish Farquharson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cap gets a clinch.
Cap gets underhooks to prevent Kuang's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cap turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cap manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kuang (0) vs (4) Cap
Cap staying calm.
Cap's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuang struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What's Kuang going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cap working away.#T1#
Cap is staying tight to Kuang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kuang tries to buck Cap off but Cap is having none of it.
Kuang is trying to control Cap's posture but Cap avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang'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.
Kuang is looking to reverse the position.
Cap trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang is looking to regain half guard here but Cap keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Cap content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kuang is looking to reverse the position.
Cap tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuang's legs.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Cap tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kuang trying to remain calm as Cap controls from the top position.#T3#
Kuang gets back to half guard.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Cap passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (7) Cap
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang wants to hold on but Cap pushes him away.
Cap controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cap wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Cap isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Cap controlling from the full mount.
Cap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Kuang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Cap trying to advance position but Kuang counters by regaining guard.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kuang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cap stands and throws Kuang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (10) Cap
Kuang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cap off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (4) vs (10) Cap#T6#
Kuang just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cap manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuang's guard. Nice work there by Cap.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (4) vs (12) Cap
Cap wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Kuang looking to control.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Kuang.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Cap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Cap postures up.
Cap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cap stopping the sweep attempt from Kuang.
Cap slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuang 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: Kuang (6) vs (12) Cap
Kuang prevents Cap from improving his position.#T8#
Kuang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cap wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Kuang is pressing down on Cap's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cap is holding on for now.
Kuang is taking a breather. Cap 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.
Cap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuang is working away from the top position though.
Kuang not doing much here.
Kuang is trying to control. Cap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Cap is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Kuang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cap for as long as he can get away with.
Kuang uses his free foot to push down on Cap's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cap. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (9) vs (12) Cap#T10#
Cap regains half guard.
Cap is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuang wants to take a breather but Cap is having none of it.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Cap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang prevents Cap from improving his position.
Kuang trying to control the action but Cap is working from the bottom.
Kuang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Kuang prevents Cap from improving his position.
Cap trying to control from the bottom.
Cap moves into full guard.
Cap keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass.
Kuang 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. #T12#
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Cap is retaining full guard.
Cap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cap keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuang content to stall in guard here.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
Kuang postures up.
Cap 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.
Kuang looking to sit in guard and control but Cap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (9) vs (14) Cap#SUB#
Kuang working for submissions but it's allowed Cap to get to half guard.
#T14#
Well, if Cap 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.
Kuang moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kuang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cap passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap wins on points by 14 to 9.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kuang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hall's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Hall
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang'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.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall 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: Kuang (2) vs (2) Hall
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hall stalling.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kuang trying to control here.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kuang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Kuang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
Kuang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hall.
Hall postures up.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Hall 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.#T4##SUB#
Kuang has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall not doing much here.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (5) Hall
Kuang is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Hall wants to take Kuang's back here but Kuang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T6#
Hall controlling from mount.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Hall controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Hall is looking to work his way around to Kuang's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hall controlling from mount.
Kuang gets back to half guard.
Kuang trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall prevents Kuang from improving his position.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang is doing well to control the position and prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Kuang doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuang looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuang, not yet. #T10#
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall prevents Kuang from improving his position.#T12#
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Hall the control monster continue. Boring.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (8) Hall
Hall takes a little break here. Kuang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Hall just content to control the position.
Kuang tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Scott Hall 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.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Kuang with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Kuang 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Doe
Kuang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Doe
Doe wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Kuang looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Doe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (5) Doe
A lull in the action here.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kuang struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kuang is trying to work for a sweep but Doe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (2) vs (7) Doe
Doe controlling the pace for now.
Kuang regains half guard.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard but Doe has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (10) Doe
Kuang gets back to half guard.
Kuang wants to sweep but Doe has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (2) vs (13) Doe#T5#
Kuang looking for a sweep but Doe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (2) vs (15) Doe
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Doe isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang holds on, trying desperately to control.#T6#
Doe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (2) vs (18) Doe
Kuang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doe trying to control.
Doe has the hooks in. Kuang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kuang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Kuang can't escape the position.
Doe biding his time, controlling Kuang.
Kuang trying to control the hands but Doe won't let him.
Kuang tries to break free.
Doe has good solid back control here.
Kuang just trying to survive but Doe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8#
Doe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doe's guard. Nice work there by Kuang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (4) vs (18) Doe
Kuang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (7) vs (18) Doe
Doe tries to control but Kuang manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (10) vs (18) Doe#SUB#
Kuang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Doe is defending well though. Kuang let's go of the attempt for now.
Good control from Kuang.#T9#
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Doe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuang's arms.
Doe prevents Kuang from getting a body triangle.
Doe wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free. #T10#
Kuang looking to hold on to the position here but Doe rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe is trying to keep Kuang in close.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself. #T11#
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass.
Kuang stands and throws Doe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (13) vs (18) Doe
Doe is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Kuang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doe struggling a bit here.
Doe is trying to escape the position but Kuang is controlling the position.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Doe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Doe is trying to escape the position but Kuang is controlling the position.
Doe is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kuang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kuang tries for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
Kuang working away.#T14#
Kuang trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Kuang advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (15) vs (18) Doe
Kuang tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Doe is holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 18 to 15.
A relieved looking John Doe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 16 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuang.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches up with Kuang, looking for a takedown. Hlervu pushes Kuang against the cage but Kuang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hlervu as he jumps to the side.
Kuang shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
Tendren Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nedry Kuang.
Hlervu shoots in and drives through. Kuang sprawls well.#TD#
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kuang trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
#SUB#
Hlervu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kuang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hlervu pulls his head out easily.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Hlervu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Kuang
Hlervu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (8) vs (0) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kuang turns into Hlervu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Kuang
Hlervu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (10) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T4#
Hlervu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (16) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuang is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang reaches up to try and control the position but Hlervu seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kuang rolls and tries to escape and now Hlervu has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (19) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kuang fending off the submission attempt from Hlervu.
Kuang staying busy and making it hard for Hlervu to control. #T5#
Hlervu keeps control of the position as Kuang tries to break free.
Kuang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuang trying to control the hands but Hlervu breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hlervu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hlervu is hanging on to Kuang's back as he tries to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Kuang 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 Hlervu gets his way!
Hlervu is trying to stick to Kuang's back but Kuang is turning into Hlervu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hlervu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (19) vs (4) Kuang#SUB#
Hlervu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kuang is defending well. Hlervu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kuang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hlervu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Our winner, Tendren Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 37 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kuang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Kuang#SUB2#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuang.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima has a hand on Kuang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Kuang
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Kuang has isolated one of Lima's arms. Lima looking to fight him off but Kuang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nedry Kuang!
After winning the bout, Nedry Kuang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 36 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuang to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Lima
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuang defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuang defends well.#SUB#
Kuang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard. #T1#
Lima is trying to keep Kuang in close.
Kuang is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T2#
Lima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kuang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Lima
Kuang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (7) vs (0) Lima
Lima 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.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kuang fails to take his opponent's back.
Lima wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang'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.
Kuang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Kuang controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kuang working for a guillotine from mount but Lima is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Lima doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lima wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Kuang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kuang avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Kuang is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lima is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (10) vs (0) Lima#T5#
Lima trying to control the action but Kuang just sinks the hooks in.
Lima turns into Kuang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (10) vs (2) Lima
Kuang trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Kuang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Lima trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang controlling Lima's posture. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Kuang is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Kuang is really struggling to control Lima but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is pushing down on Kuang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuang trying to control but Lima postures up.
Kuang is in trouble now - Lima has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (10) vs (5) Lima#T8#
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
Kuang wants to control but Lima is having none of it.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape. #T9#
Kuang can't escape the position.
Lima trying to control but Kuang is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lima looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Kuang regains half guard.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Kuang is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuang avoid being mounted?
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lima 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.
Kuang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Kuang pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kuang looking for a guillotine here but Lima defends easily.
#T13#
Kuang is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima is pushing down on Kuang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
Lima stalling.
Kuang trying to control but Lima postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Kuang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (14) vs (5) Lima
Lima rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Kuang is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Kuang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Kuang seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Nedry Kuang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 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 14 wins and 13 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Danny Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shaw forces Kuang back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Kuang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Kuang passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kuang is looking to advance position but Shaw has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (0) vs (4) Shaw
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Kuang to control.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.#T2#
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw wants to take Kuang's back but he can't do it this time.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang tries to hold on but Shaw postures up.#T3#
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Shaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape. #T4#
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Shaw.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Shaw content just to control the position here.
Kuang has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shaw's lack of action.
#T5#
Shaw is controlling the pace.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
Kuang tries to roll over but Shaw keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaw in particular looking to stall.
Shaw wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuang wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
#T6#
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Shaw moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (7) Shaw
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Kuang struggling a bit here.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Shaw 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.#T7#
Shaw working away.
Kuang is being controlled here.
Shaw advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (0) vs (9) Shaw
Shaw fails to move to back control.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Shaw controlling from mount. #T8#
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Kuang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuang tries to reverse the position but Shaw maintains control.
Shaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuang wants to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Shaw looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (0) vs (12) Shaw
Kuang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shaw controlling the pace.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Shaw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Shaw works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (15) Shaw
Shaw trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Shaw 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 Kuang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw slows the pace down. #T11#
Kuang is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kuang is not content to let Shaw control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kuang's face as Shaw controls the position.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Shaw in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T12#
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw tries to advance to mount but Kuang denies him.
Kuang is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw taking a breather here. #T13#
Kuang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shaw wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Kuang prevents Shaw from improving position.
Shaw controlling the position. #T14#
Kuang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Shaw trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuang wants to control but Shaw postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw wins on points by 15 to 0.
Our winner, Danny Shaw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laulhere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kuang looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Kuang
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.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kuang seems to be looking for submissions.
Laulhere has his hands clasped together around Kuang's back. He's all about the action.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
My spies in Doom\'s Gym inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a kimura here.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well. #SUB#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang is trying to control the action in half guard but Laulhere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laulhere gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Kuang being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuang is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere 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.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere is controlling Kuang's posture.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Laulhere is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away. #T6#
Laulhere wants to sweep but Kuang has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Kuang
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Laulhere tries to buck Kuang off but Kuang is having none of it.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laulhere is not content to let Kuang control the position. #T7#
Laulhere gets back to half guard.
Laulhere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuang seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Laulhere trying to control here.
#T8#
Laulhere holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (5) Kuang
I really don't envy Kuang right now.
Kuang trying to control the position but Laulhere manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Kuang right now.
Laulhere biding his time, controlling Kuang.
Laulhere'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.#T9#
Kuang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kuang is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Laulhere.
#SUB#
Laulhere looking for the RNC.
Laulhere trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kuang doesn't escape. #T10#
Kuang prevents Laulhere from getting a body triangle.
Laulhere keeps control of the position as Kuang tries to break free.
Laulhere gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control.
Kuang rolls, trying to escape but Laulhere keeps control of the position.
Laulhere gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control.
I would not like to be Kuang right now.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Kuang is still trying to improve position.
Kuang prevents Laulhere from getting a body triangle.
Laulhere gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control. #T11#
Kuang tries to escape but Laulhere has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laulhere controls the position.
Kuang breaks Laulhere's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (7) Kuang#SUB#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (4) vs (10) Kuang#SUB2#
Kuang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Laulhere stops Kuang from passing to mount.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere wants to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Laulhere is trying to control Kuang's posture but Kuang avoids it. #T13#
Laulhere manages to get back to half guard.
Laulhere keeping control of the position.
Kuang passes into side control, despite Laulhere's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (4) vs (13) Kuang
Laulhere manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuang's best efforts.#T14#
Kuang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laulhere reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (13) Kuang
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Kuang trying to control the position here.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang wins on points by 13 to 6.
After winning the bout, Nedry Kuang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chancel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang won't allow Chancel to sweep him here.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Kuang postures up.
Chancel 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.
Chancel controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang 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.
Chancel controlling the position.#T1#
Chancel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang passes Chancel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuang is trying to control. Chancel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel'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.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel trying to control here.
My spies in Doom\'s Gym inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Chancel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chancel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chancel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Chancel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chancel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Kuang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chancel keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chancel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuang has managed to get both his arms back between Chancel's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Chancel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chancel postures up.
#SUB2#
Kuang looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
Kuang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Kuang has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kuang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Kuang working a defensive guard here.
Chancel 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.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Kuang is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #T5#
Chancel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuang is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Chancel wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Kuang wants to sweep here but Chancel controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chancel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chancel forces his way into half guard.
Chancel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Chancel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to reverse the position but Chancel maintains control.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Kuang tries to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chancel tries to control but Kuang wriggling away.
Kuang tries to hold on but Chancel postures up.
Kuang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kuang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
Kuang is still trying to improve position.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Chancel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel controlling the pace for now.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Kuang regains half guard.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Chancel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well. #T12#
Well, if Chancel 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Chancel tries to pass to full mount but Kuang defends it. #SUB2#
Kuang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg.
Kuang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuang.
Kuang is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Chancel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (8) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang is looking for a sweep.
Chancel happy to just control the position for now.
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gascoigne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gascoigne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuang misses with a takedown attempt - Gascoigne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nedry Kuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gascoigne tries for a takedown but Kuang circles away easily#TD#
and Kuang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
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.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuang passes Gascoigne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well.
Gascoigne trying to control here.
#T1#
Kuang is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascoigne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascoigne is pressing down on Kuang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang looking to sit in guard and control but Gascoigne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascoigne 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. #T2#
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascoigne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascoigne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Gascoigne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Gascoigne is looking to advance position but Kuang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (6) vs (2) Gascoigne
Gascoigne is trying to escape the mount.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang postures up.#T4#
Gascoigne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascoigne is still trying to improve position.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang postures up.#SUB#
Kuang has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gascoigne is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nedry Kuang!
A very excited looking Nedry Kuang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kuang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (4) Kuang
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.
Kuang wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Gascoigne is trying to improve his position.
Gascoigne is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang trying to control the action but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Kuang controls the position from side control.
Kuang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gascoigne! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascoigne (0) vs (6) Kuang
Kuang wants to control the pace but Gascoigne is squirming around nicely.
Gascoigne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascoigne is looking to escape. #T2#
Gascoigne is looking to get to half guard.
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gascoigne is looking to escape.
Gascoigne is trying desperately to improve position.
Gascoigne prevents Kuang from taking his back.#T3#
Kuang avoids the attempt from Gascoigne to control.
Gascoigne working to try and regain half guard.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Gascoigne is squirming around nicely.
Gascoigne tries to hold on but Kuang postures up.
Kuang tries to control but Gascoigne wriggling away. #T4#
Kuang can't control as he wanted to and Gascoigne manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away. #SUB2#
Kuang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gascoigne wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Gascoigne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Gascoigne is working away.
Kuang is looking to advance position but Gascoigne won't allow it.
Gascoigne wants to control the action here but instead Kuang manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (9) Kuang
Kuang tries to take Gascoigne's back but instead Gascoigne uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gascoigne trying to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Doom\'s Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Gascoigne gets full guard.
Gascoigne controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang 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.
Kuang forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascoigne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it.
Gascoigne is pressing down on Kuang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Gascoigne looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascoigne, not yet.
Gascoigne controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascoigne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Kuang trying to pass the guard but Gascoigne defending well.
Kuang trying to control from Gascoigne's half guard. Gascoigne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.#T10#
Gascoigne is pulling down on Kuang's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuang, at least for the moment.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the position here.
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne seems keen to control Kuang's posture.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kuang wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang is looking to advance position but Gascoigne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (9) Kuang#T12#
Gascoigne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Gascoigne avoids the attempt from Kuang to control.
Gascoigne controlling from the full mount.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Kuang manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gascoigne looking to sit in guard and control but Kuang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (11) Kuang
Kuang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Gascoigne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang wins on points by 11 to 4.
A relieved looking Nedry Kuang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Danny Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Shaw drives through and clinches with Kuang against the cage.
#TD#
Shaw jumps guard and drags Kuang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaw trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Shaw pushes a forearm under Kuang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kuang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Shaw!
An out of breath Danny Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sadiq closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Sadiq wants the takedown. Kuang is fighting it off but Sadiq persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuang's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Kuang
Sadiq passes Kuang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sadiq seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saad Sadiq !
In his post fight interview, Saad Sadiq started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Nedry Kuang spoke after the fight, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Strakapoud is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuang's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Kuang moves into full guard.
Strakapoud stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Kuang 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.
Strakapoud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strakapoud being controlled here momentarily.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strakapoud controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud pushing down on Kuang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strakapoud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
#T1#
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kuang actively working from the bottom here.
Strakapoud takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang keeping hold of Strakapoud's head, controlling as best he can.
Kuang is pressing down on Strakapoud's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Strakapoud is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Strakapoud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strakapoud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Strakapoud has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Kuang wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Strakapoud pushing down on Kuang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strakapoud is working away from the top position though.
Strakapoud perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuang trying to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well, if Strakapoud 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.
It looks like Strakapoud 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.
More stalling from Strakapoud.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
Strakapoud stalling. #T5#
Strakapoud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuang! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (5) Strakapoud
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang has given up his back here. Will Strakapoud look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (0) vs (8) Strakapoud#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking for the RNC.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Strakapoud has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Strakapoud.
Kuang is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB2#
Strakapoud working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Strakapoud doesn't have the hooks in and Kuang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (8) Strakapoud
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Strakapoud has his hands on Kuang's head, controlling the position.
Strakapoud trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Strakapoud has control of Kuang's left arm, preventing Kuang from doing any damage.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Strakapoud.
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strakapoud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strakapoud wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang is pressing down on Strakapoud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strakapoud is holding on for now.
Kuang prevents Strakapoud from improving his position.#SUB#
Kuang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Strakapoud looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuang pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (8) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it. #T8#
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Kuang looking to secure an arm triangle but Strakapoud defends it well.
Kuang fails to advance to Strakapoud's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud 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: Kuang (5) vs (10) Strakapoud
Strakapoud trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (13) Strakapoud
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
Kuang tries to buck Strakapoud off but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Kuang being controlled for a moment.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Kuang is looking to reverse the position.
Strakapoud controls the position from side control.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom here.
Strakapoud content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom. #T11#
Strakapoud staying calm.
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Strakapoud staying calm.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud taking a breather here.
Kuang is looking to regain half guard here but Strakapoud keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuang keeps working.
Kuang controls the position for a moment.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud controlling from side mount.
Kuang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strakapoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Kuang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Kuang is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Kuang is trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom.
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. #T14#
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Kuang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strakapoud performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuang trying to hold on to Strakapoud's head to control him but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Strakapoud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud trying to mount his opponent but Kuang defends it.
Strakapoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud wins on points by 13 to 5.
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Darkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuang to the ground. Darkins is now in Kuang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang wants to sweep but no luck.
Darkins stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Kuang is trying to control the position but Darkins postures up.
Kuang trying to control the position here.
Kuang 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.
Kuang working a defensive guard here.
Kuang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darkins controls the pace.
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Darkins wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (2) Kuang#SUB#
Darkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuang defends it easily.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Darkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Darkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Doom\'s Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Kuang keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Darkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuang defends well.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kuang content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Darkins has locked up a guillotine! Darkins's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kuang is holding on here and Darkins must be using up a lot of energy. Kuang has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Darkins gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darrell Darkins!
A very excited looking Darrell Darkins 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.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 198 Hlervu vs Bar
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Benjamins clinches with his opponent.
Benjamins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuang to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Benjamins manages to pull guard.
Benjamins 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang stalling.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Kuang 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.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Kuang is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang content to control rather than advance.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuang in particular looking to stall.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Benjamins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang prevents Benjamins from improving his position.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang'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.
Benjamins wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy.
Kuang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Benjamins gets full guard.
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Further stalling from Kuang.
Kuang passes into half guard.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Benjamins is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamins avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Kuang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Benjamins defends it.
Kuang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benjamins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benjamins looking to control.
Kuang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang controls from within his opponent's guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kuang is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6#
Benjamins wants to improve his position but instead Kuang has moved into half guard.
Kuang is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjamins is trying to control but Kuang passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (3) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins looks to move to half guard but instead Kuang has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (5) vs (0) Benjamins#T7#
Benjamins gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard but Kuang has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (8) vs (0) Benjamins
A lull in the action here as Kuang stalls from top position.
Kuang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Benjamins! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (10) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuang has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Benjamins is looking to improve his position but Kuang isn't that keen on the idea.
Benjamins tries to improve his position but instead Kuang has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (13) vs (0) Benjamins
Kuang is not going to allow Benjamins to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Benjamins's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuang controls the position.#T9#
Benjamins tries to break free.
Kuang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benjamins for as long as he can get away with.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kuang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T10##SUB#
Benjamins fending off the submission attempt from Kuang. #SUB#
Kuang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Benjamins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Benjamins for a finish.
Kuang slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Benjamins tries to break free.
Kuang not allowing Benjamins to control his hands.
Kuang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##SUB#
Kuang looking to break Benjamins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Benjamins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kuang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kuang is riding his opponent, not letting Benjamins buck him off.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well. #T12#
Kuang content to control rather than advance.
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Benjamins trying to control here.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well.
Kuang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (16) vs (0) Benjamins
The referee asks Kuang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuang prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Benjamins is trying to improve his position.
Benjamins is being controlled here.
Benjamins is trying to get back to half guard.
Benjamins struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kuang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Benjamins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kuang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Benjamins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kuang lets go of the hold and Benjamins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nedry Kuang!
An out of breath Nedry Kuang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuang leaves Laulhere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laulhere fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kuang rushes Laulhere and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Laulhere lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Kuang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuang is pulling down on Laulhere's head. It's preventing any offense from Laulhere, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Laulhere stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Kuang controls Laulhere momentarily but Laulhere frees himself.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere is pulling down on Kuang's head to control his posture.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laulhere has his hands clasped together around Kuang's back. He's all about the action.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Laulhere is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuang from advancing to side control.
Kuang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Kuang looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuang controlling from mount. #T3#
Laulhere holds on to Kuang as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Kuang's attempts to control the action.
Kuang content just to control the position here.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.#T4#
Kuang looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
Kuang is looking to work his way around to Laulhere's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere working to try and regain half guard.
Kuang trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere 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: Kuang (5) vs (4) Laulhere#T5#
Kuang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (7) vs (4) Laulhere
Kuang trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Kuang postures up.
Laulhere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (10) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuang tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him.
Laulhere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuang uses his free foot to push down on Laulhere's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laulhere. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (13) vs (4) Laulhere
Kuang prevents Laulhere from getting the reversal.
Laulhere looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (16) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laulhere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Kuang controlling from the back.
Laulhere prevents Kuang from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere tries to escape the position.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuang keeps control of the position as Laulhere tries to break free.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Kuang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free.
Laulhere needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kuang keeps control of the position as Laulhere tries to break free.
Kuang has good solid back control here.
Kuang wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.#T9#
Laulhere tries to escape but Kuang has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laulhere just trying to survive but Kuang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laulhere tries to break free.
Kuang gets his hands free as Laulhere looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuang controlling the positon.#SUB#
Laulhere showing good submission defense here.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
#T10#
Kuang trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Laulhere defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuang's arms.
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laulhere breaks Kuang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (16) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Laulhere won't allow Kuang to sweep him here.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuang has control of Laulhere's left arm, preventing Laulhere from doing any damage.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere won't allow Kuang to sweep him here.
Laulhere forces his way into half guard.
Kuang keeping control of the position. #T14#
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuang trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuang sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuang has his hands clasped together around Laulhere's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A relieved looking Nedry Kuang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kimura defends it well.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuang as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kuang shoots in and bounces Kimura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura pulls Kuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kimura has his hands on Kuang's head, controlling the position.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura wants to control but Kuang passes easily into half guard.
Kimura won't allow Kuang to pass to mount. #T2#
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura trying to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.#T3#
Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuang passes into half guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Kuang sits in half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Kuang has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Kuang
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kimura is holding on tight.
Kimura holds on for dear life.#T4#
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (8) Kuang
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB2#
Kuang 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.
Kimura is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Well, if Kuang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Kuang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (11) Kuang
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Kuang's attempts to control the action.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Kimura has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (14) Kuang#T7#
Kuang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kimura's body.
I really don't envy Kimura right now.
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura trying to control the action but Kuang just sinks the hooks in. #T8##SUB2#
Kuang has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kimura is in real trouble here. Kuang gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kimura is tapping out! Kuang wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedry Kuang!
An out of breath Nedry Kuang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuang is fending him off so far but Mack persists. Nope, Kuang circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Kuang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Mack
Kuang won't allow Mack to sweep him here.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuang looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuang passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Mack
Kuang 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.#T1##SUB#
Kuang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mack is being controlled here.
Mack struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Mack tries to improve position but can't.
Mack trying to remain calm as Kuang controls from the top position.
Kuang trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mack isn't going anywhere.
Kuang in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mack's legs. #T4#
Kuang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mack! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (7) vs (0) Mack
Kuang is looking to work his way around to Mack's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kuang controlling the pace for now.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Kuang's attempts to control the action.
Kuang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Mack tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Mack regains half guard.#SUB#
Kuang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mack defends it well.
Kuang controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Mack is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mack has a hand on Kuang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kuang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (10) vs (0) Mack
Mack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuang controlling the pace.
Kuang works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (13) vs (0) Mack#T7##SUB#
Kuang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Mack is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mack and Kuang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kuang wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
Kuang controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Mack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mack tries to bench press Kuang off him but Kuang keeps the position.
Mack manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mack! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (16) vs (0) Mack
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mack is looking to escape. #T9#
Mack is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mack is looking to escape.
Kuang content just to control the position here. #T10#
Kuang'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.
Mack regains half guard.
Kuang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Mack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (16) vs (4) Mack
Mack is trying to stick to Kuang's back but Kuang is turning into Mack. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mack's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (18) vs (4) Mack
Kuang wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Mack wants to improve his position but instead Kuang has moved into half guard.
#T12#
Mack is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mack reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (18) vs (6) Mack
Mack wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.
Mack wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving. #T13#
Kuang 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.
Mack postures up.
Kuang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (20) vs (6) Mack
Mack pulls Kuang in to control the position.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Kuang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Kuang looking to sit in guard and control but Mack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (20) vs (8) Mack
Mack trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kuang looking for a triangle here. Mack is fighting it but it looks tight! Kuang pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mack is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nedry Kuang!
Our winner, Nedry Kuang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Standish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Standish
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Standish has control of the leg.
Well, if Standish 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.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuang wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang wants to control but Standish is keeping busy.
Kuang tries to get to full guard but Standish has control of the leg.
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Standish's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuang wants to control but Standish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kuang'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.
Kuang is trying to control but Standish passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (5) Standish
Kuang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Standish is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Standish content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Standish sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuang wants to control but Standish is keeping busy.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Standish trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.
Standish tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Kuang tries to roll over but Standish keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (0) vs (8) Standish
Standish looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Standish looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Standish looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Kuang holds on for dear life, controlling Standish's posture momentarily.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuang tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away. #SUB2#
Standish is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kuang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kuang shrugs it off. #T6#
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Standish looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Kuang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuang is looking to escape.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Kuang wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.#T8#
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.
Kuang wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Standish tries to control but Kuang wriggling away.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kuang 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: Kuang (2) vs (8) Standish#SUB2#
Kuang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Standish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuang has managed to get both his arms back between Standish's legs - danger averted.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Standish wants to sweep here but Kuang controlling him for the moment.
Kuang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving. #T10#
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuang pushes down on Standish's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Standish's thigh. Standish counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuang is one step ahead there. #T11#
Standish controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Kuang won't allow Standish to sweep him here.
Standish is still trying to improve position.
Kuang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Standish 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.#T12#
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Standish is retaining full guard.
Kuang trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom.
Standish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuang is one step ahead there.
Standish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Standish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Standish wants to improve his position but instead Kuang has moved into half guard.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Standish keeps working.
Kuang is pressing down on Standish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Standish is holding on for now.
Standish is pressing down on Kuang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang forces his way into half guard.
Kuang stalling. #T14#
Kuang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Standish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Standish is trying to maintain the position but Kuang is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang stalling away here and it's allowed Standish to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Standish trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Niles Standish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 149 Jagonoy vs Philbert
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gerbandi pinned against the cage. Gerbandi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kuang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gerbandi did well to prevent Kuang getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang controlling the action here.
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (2) Kuang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuang is having to fend off submission attempts from Gerbandi, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gerbandi doesn't have the hooks in though and Kuang manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (4) Kuang
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (6) vs (4) Kuang#T1#
Kuang keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi won't allow Kuang to sweep him here.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuang wants to hit a sweep here but Gerbandi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (9) vs (4) Kuang
Gerbandi looking to control but Kuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Kuang is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuang is still trying to improve position.
Gerbandi controlling the position easily from mount.
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gerbandi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Kuang wants to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi controlling from mount.
Kuang working to try and regain half guard.
Kuang prevents Gerbandi from taking his back.#T4#
Kuang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now.
Kuang has given up his back here. Will Gerbandi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (12) vs (4) Kuang
Gerbandi is hanging on to Kuang's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuang defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gerbandi avoiding Kuang 's attempts to control his hands. #T5##SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke from the back.
Kuang just trying to survive but Gerbandi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kuang wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is persistently looking for the submission but Kuang is defending it well.
#SUB#
Kuang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gerbandi's arms. #SUB#
Gerbandi has got his arm under Kuang's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kuang has spun round into Gerbandi's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (6) Kuang#T6#
Kuang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi controlling the position.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Kuang defends it easily.
Kuang is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7#
Kuang passes Gerbandi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a kimura but Gerbandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuang to get the leverage.
Gerbandi moves into full guard.
Kuang trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Kuang postures up.
Gerbandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuang content to stall in guard here.
Kuang trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T8#
Kuang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kuang looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (14) vs (6) Kuang
Gerbandi trying to control but Kuang is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuang is retaining full guard.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Kuang 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: Gerbandi (14) vs (8) Kuang#T9#
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gerbandi is trying to keep Kuang in close.
Kuang passes into half guard.
Gerbandi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Gerbandi has his hands on Kuang's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi has his feet on Kuang's thighs here. He's pushed Kuang off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kuang screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dani Gerbandi!
A very excited looking Dani Gerbandi 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.
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hank Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Kuang back into the cage.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Kuang shoots in.
Kuang leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Robinson has hold of one of Kuang's legs. Kuang is fighting the takedown attempt but Robinson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Robinson
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Kuang 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.
Kuang is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Kuang wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Kuang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kuang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuang is retaining full guard.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Kuang is working from the bottom. #T3#
Robinson is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuang is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Kuang is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kuang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang gets full guard.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuang is retaining full guard.
Robinson passes Kuang's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Robinson is stalling here. Kuang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Robinson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (4) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Kuang trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kuang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Kuang working away.
Robinson is not content to let Kuang control the position. #SUB#
Kuang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Robinson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuang (4) vs (6) Robinson#T7##SUB2#
Robinson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kuang won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Robinson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Robinson!
Hank Robinson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuningas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kuang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuningas quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Still in half guard, Kuang seems content to control.
Kuningas moves into full guard.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kuningas working for submissions but it's allowed Kuang to get to half guard.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuningas is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuang.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuang pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Kuang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuningas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuang.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard but Kuang has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Kuningas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Kuang takes Kuningas's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kuningas is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (8) vs (0) Kuningas#SUB#
Kuang is persistently looking for the submission but Kuningas is defending it well.
#SUB#
Kuang is working for a rear naked choke. Kuningas is not defending it well and Kuang has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kuningas refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kuningas's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedry Kuang!
A relieved looking Nedry Kuang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chancel looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Kuang
Chancel stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chancel defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chancel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chancel looking for a sweep. Not yet Chancel, not yet. #SUB#
Kuang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuang trying to control but Chancel is working from the bottom.
Kuang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (4) vs (2) Kuang
Chancel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chancel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #SUB2#
Kuang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Chancel postures up.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel pushes down on Kuang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kuang gets full guard.
Kuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang has control of Chancel's left arm, preventing Chancel from doing any damage. #T4#
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is keeping the position.
Kuang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chancel being controlled here momentarily.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (7) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang tries to improve position but can't.
Chancel trying to control the position but Kuang is working away.
Chancel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuang! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (9) vs (2) Kuang#T5#
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuang is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuang tries to lock up and control but Chancel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chancel wants to control the pace but Kuang is squirming around nicely.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Chancel trying to control but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel is really struggling to control Kuang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chancel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuang is working to get back to half guard.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuang is squirming around, avoiding Chancel's attempts to control the action.
Kuang wants to hold on but Chancel pushes him away.#T8#
Kuang can't escape the position.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Kuang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Kuang is defending well.
Chancel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuang is trying to maintain the position but Chancel is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Kuang defending well.
Chancel is keen to just control but Kuang is a slippery customer.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel trying to control from half guard but Kuang is working away.
Kuang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chancel is working away from the top position though.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Chancel wants to take a breather but Kuang is having none of it.
Chancel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuang is controlling Chancel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Chancel 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.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but Kuang defending well.
Chancel not doing much here.
Kuang tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel is taking a breather. Kuang 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.#T11#
Kuang is trying to control but can't.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Kuang trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chancel in particular looking to stall.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Kuang wants to control but Chancel is keeping busy.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Kuang tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chancel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (12) vs (2) Kuang
Chancel controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang wants to control but Chancel is having none of it.
Chancel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Kuang is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Further stalling from Chancel.
Kuang is looking to improve his position but Chancel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuang tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Kuang
Kimura wants to control but Kuang is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuang wants to control but Kimura postures up.
Kuang tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuang! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (6) vs (0) Kuang
Kimura takes Kuang's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kuang is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (9) vs (0) Kuang#SUB#
Kimura has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kuang is defending well but eventually Kimura manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kuang has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daijiro Kimura!
Nedry Kuang was interviewed post fight and said '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Toryiama moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Toryiama successfully pulls guard.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Toryiama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toryiama trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toryiama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Toryiama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Toryiama is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Toryiama is looking for a triangle but Kuang pushes his legs off easily.
Kuang trying to control but Toryiama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toryiama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Toryiama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuang defends it easily.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Toryiama is trying to keep Kuang in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuang stays in close to Toryiama's body and controls the position.
Toryiama keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kuang wants to control from the top but Toryiama keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toryiama holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Toryiama working for a triangle but Kuang defends it easily.
Kuang stays in close to Toryiama's body and controls the position. #T4#
Toryiama looking to control.
Toryiama has his hands on Kuang's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Toryiama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuang 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 Toryiama. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (3) vs (0) Toryiama
Kuang trying to control the action but Toryiama is working from the bottom. #T5#
Kuang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Toryiama is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Toryiama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Toryiama's face as Kuang controls the position.
Toryiama wants to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control the action but Toryiama is working from the bottom. #T6#
Toryiama is looking to reverse the position.
Kuang trying to control the action but Toryiama is working from the bottom.
Kuang working away.
Toryiama is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Toryiama gets back to half guard.
Kuang prevents Toryiama from improving his position.
Toryiama is not content to let Kuang control the position.
Toryiama has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Kuang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toryiama trying to control but Kuang postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Toryiama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Toryiama is defending the position. #SUB#
Kuang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toryiama defends it well.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9##SUB2#
Toryiama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Toryiama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toryiama is looking to improve his position.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toryiama keeps working.
Toryiama wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
#T10#
Toryiama is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toryiama avoid being mounted?
Kuang trying to control from Toryiama's half guard. Toryiama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kuang trying to control but Toryiama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toryiama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuang stacks Toryiama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kuang! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (6) vs (0) Toryiama
Toryiama tries to improve position but can't.
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toryiama keeps working. #T11#
Toryiama is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Toryiama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Toryiama is looking for a sweep.
Toryiama is trying to control Kuang's posture but Kuang avoids it.
Kuang gets to mount! Toryiama was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (8) vs (0) Toryiama
Kuang tries to control but Toryiama wriggling away. #T12#
Toryiama regains half guard.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Toryiama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toryiama manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Toryiama looking for a guillotine here but Kuang defends easily.
Toryiama trying to control the position here. #T13#
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Toryiama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Toryiama is looking for a triangle but Kuang pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Toryiama has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Toryiama is retaining full guard.
Kuang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Toryiama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Kuang won't allow Toryiama to sweep him here.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toryiama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuang controls the pace.
Toryiama pulls Kuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toryiama is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (8) vs (2) Toryiama
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toryiama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Nedry Kuang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kuang clinches up with Dirt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dirt is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dirt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuang uses from the top position.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dirt for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Dirt has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 inform us that Dirt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt looking to control.
Kuang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Dirt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuang controls the pace.
Dirt keeping full guard, as Kuang tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dirt has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dirt working for submissions but it's allowed Kuang to get to half guard.
Kuang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dirt is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?#T2#
Still in half guard, Kuang seems content to control.
Dirt wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Kuang moves into full mount! Dirt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (3) vs (0) Dirt
Dirt tries to lock up and control but Kuang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dirt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuang controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Dirt tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Dirt is looking to improve his position but Kuang isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuang controlling from the full mount.
Dirt regains half guard.#T4##SUB#
Kuang is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dirt trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Kuang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (6) vs (0) Dirt
Kuang avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Kuang avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.
Dirt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuang takes Dirt's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (9) vs (0) Dirt
Dirt trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Dirt's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt just trying to survive but Kuang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Dirt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuang's arms. #T6#
Kuang has good solid back control here.
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dirt trying to control the hands but Kuang won't let him.
Dirt is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kuang is staying active.
I would not like to be Dirt right now.
#T7#
Kuang'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.
Dirt trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kuang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dirt tries to escape the position.
Kuang gets his hands free as Dirt looks to control.
Good control from Kuang.
Dirt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8##SUB#
Kuang has his arm under Dirt's chin here. Game over son! Kuang squeezes tightly and Dirt is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedry Kuang!
A victorious Nedry Kuang 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:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuang or perhaps it was just good defense by Thumb, which made it look bad.
Thumb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuang.
Thumb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuang as he avoids it easily.
Kuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Thumb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thumb fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thom Thumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thumb fails with the takedown.#TD#
Thumb is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuang's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Kuang
Kuang trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb prevents Kuang from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuang is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuang can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thumb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.
Kuang controlling the position for now.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Kuang is defending the position.
Thumb sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Kuang trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuang is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Kuang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Well, if Thumb 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#
Thumb is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Thumb is thwarting Kuang's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kuang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Thumb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuang defends it well.
Kuang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Thumb trying to mount his opponent but Kuang defends it.
Kuang trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Kuang won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Thumb content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuang is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thumb content to control rather than advance.
Thumb is pressing down on Kuang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuang is holding on for now.
Thumb is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuang reverses the position - he's now on top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T7#
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang 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.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Kuang is posturing up here but Thumb has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuang tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuang has to tap! Slick submission there by Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thom Thumb!
A relieved looking Thom Thumb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai clinches up with Kuang and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kuang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chai is trying to keep an underhook but Kuang manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (0) Chai
Kuang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai 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.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T2#
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Kuang has moved into half guard.
Kuang is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Kuang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuang fails to move to back control.
Kuang trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Chai tries to improve his position but Kuang has taken his back! Kuang has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chai tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kuang pushes Chai away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nedry Kuang!
A victorious Nedry Kuang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Kuang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Kuang
Manning desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Manning tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Kuang is fighting to break Manning's control of his arms but Manning is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manning looking for a sweep. Not yet Manning, not yet.
Manning controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Kuang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manning is just riding it out for now. Kuang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Manning looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning controlling the position well. #T5#
Manning wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
#SUB#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuang pulls his head out easily.
Kuang wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it. #SUB2#
Kuang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Manning wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manning is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (4) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kuang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Manning.
Kuang tries to break free.
Kuang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manning.
#T7##SUB#
Manning is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Manning struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kuang breaks Manning's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (4) vs (4) Kuang
Manning is trying to keep Kuang in close.
#SUB#
Kuang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuang has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Manning controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Manning wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Manning gets full guard.
Manning is trying to hold Kuang in close to prevent damage but Kuang has managed to pass into half guard.
Manning trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Kuang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Manning is pressing down on Kuang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning has Kuang pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Manning pulls Kuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuang trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning pulls Kuang in close to prevent any damage.
Kuang 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. #T11#
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Manning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuang pushes down on Manning's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kuang is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Manning has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Kuang is in a lot of trouble! Manning is straining to finish and he's done it! Kuang taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Manning!
Our winner, George Manning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 90
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kuang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascon (0) vs (4) Kuang
Gascon has one of Kuang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gascon is looking to regain half guard here but Kuang keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuang wants to control but Gascon is keeping him busy.
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon being controlled for a moment.
Gascon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it.
Gascon is looking to improve his position.
Gascon gets full guard.#T1#
Kuang preventing the sweep.
Kuang stands and throws Gascon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (7) Kuang
Gascon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gascon is being controlled here.
Gascon tries to buck Kuang off but Kuang is having none of it.
Gascon wants to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang tries to advance to mount but Gascon denies him.
Gascon regains half guard.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Kuang defends easily.
Kuang trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gascon wants to hit a sweep here but Kuang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gascon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (0) vs (10) Kuang
Kuang wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kuang controlling his opponent.
Gascon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Kuang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Well, if Kuang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Kuang stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gascon has his foot on Kuang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuang works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Gascon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kuang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gascon has tightened it up now! Kuang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Gascon!
In defeat, Nedry Kuang stepped up to the mic, saying '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nedry McFee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from McFee. McFee gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
McFee closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kimura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kimura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Kimura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McFee escapes and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) McFee
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura prevents McFee from moving into mount.
McFee trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
McFee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
McFee trying to control the pace.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but McFee pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura keeping full guard, as McFee tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
McFee wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
McFee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McFee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
McFee trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFee defends it easily.
McFee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Kimura is pressing down on McFee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kimura working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McFee has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Kimura wants to control but McFee is keeping busy.
Kimura is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Still in half guard, McFee seems content to control.
McFee tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it. #SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McFee prevents Kimura from improving his position.#T6#
McFee is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFee pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
McFee trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
McFee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McFee wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #T7#
McFee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is concentrating on defense, preventing McFee from advancing position.
McFee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (6) McFee
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Kimura 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.
McFee is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but McFee has control of the leg. #T8#
Kimura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McFee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (9) McFee
McFee avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
McFee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kimura gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
McFee wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #T9#
Kimura gets full guard.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but McFee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (12) McFee
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
McFee trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura gets back to half guard.#T10#
McFee wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McFee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura wants to control but McFee is keeping busy.
Kimura is controlling McFee's trapped leg to prevent McFee from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
McFee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura wants to improve his position but McFee is controlling well.
McFee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura trying to get back to full guard but McFee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (15) McFee#T12#
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead McFee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (18) McFee
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura turns into McFee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (18) McFee
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura stays in close to McFee's body and controls the position.
Kimura trying to control but McFee is working from the bottom.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but McFee is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
McFee is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but McFee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McFee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (20) McFee
McFee stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (23) McFee
McFee working away.
McFee trying to control the position but Kimura is working away. #T14#
McFee working away.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura wants to control but McFee postures up.
Kimura is not content to let McFee control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McFee wins on points by 23 to 2.
A relieved looking Nedry McFee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 81
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ferdinand Upsala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nedry McFee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Upsala darts in looking for a takedown but McFee gets double underhooks and turns Upsala into the cage.
McFee is trying to drag Upsala to the mat but Upsala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
McFee tightens his grip and picks Upsala up, before dumping him to the ground. Upsala manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Upsala (0) vs (2) McFee#SUB#
Upsala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Upsala looking for a guillotine here but McFee defends easily.
Upsala can't keep his opponent in guard - McFee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFee prevents Upsala from improving his position.
McFee is trying to control the action in half guard but Upsala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Upsala wants to improve his position but McFee is controlling well.
#T1#
McFee trying to pass the guard but Upsala defending well.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard.
McFee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Upsala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Upsala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFee trying to control but Upsala is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Upsala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFee defends it easily.
Upsala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (2) McFee
McFee keeping full guard, as Upsala tries to pass. #T2#
McFee controls Upsala momentarily but Upsala frees himself.
We've been hearing that Upsala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McFee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Upsala is one step ahead there.
Upsala wants to pass the guard but McFee is keeping the position.
McFee controlling the position.
McFee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (4) McFee
Upsala looking to control.
McFee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Upsala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFee defends it easily.#T3#
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFee is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Upsala working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McFee has passed into half guard!
Upsala works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Upsala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Upsala looking for a sweep. Not yet Upsala, not yet.
Upsala keeping moving, preventing McFee from controlling successfully.
McFee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
McFee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Upsala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McFee has managed to get both his arms back between Upsala's legs - danger averted.
Upsala wants to sweep here but McFee controlling him for the moment.
McFee wants to pass the guard but Upsala is keeping the position.
Upsala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McFee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (4) vs (4) McFee
Upsala wants to pass the guard but McFee is keeping the position.
McFee is adopting a defensive guard.
Upsala trying to move into half guard but instead McFee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (4) vs (6) McFee#T5#
Upsala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McFee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Upsala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McFee is keen to just control but Upsala is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Upsala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Upsala is trying to get back to full guard.
McFee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (9) McFee
Upsala is squirming around, avoiding McFee's attempts to control the action.
Upsala is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Upsala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Upsala wants to improve his position but McFee is controlling well.
McFee wants to control but Upsala is keeping him busy.
Well, if McFee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Upsala manages to get to full guard.
McFee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7##SUB#
Upsala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McFee passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (12) McFee
Upsala is looking for a sweep.
Upsala is working hard here to advance position.
Upsala prevents McFee from improving position.
Upsala struggling a bit here.#T8#
Upsala is being controlled here.
Upsala manages to get back to half guard.
McFee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Upsala keeps working.
Upsala wants to improve his position but McFee is controlling well.
Upsala works his way to full guard. Good work.
Upsala is trying to keep McFee in close.
#SUB#
Upsala working for a triangle but McFee defends it easily.
McFee looking to pass the guard. #T9##SUB#
Upsala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McFee is aware though and is defending well.
Upsala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Upsala working for submissions but it's allowed McFee to get to half guard.
Upsala is breathing heavily.
Upsala is trying to get back to full guard.
McFee controlling the pace. #T10##SUB#
Upsala looking for submissions off his back.
McFee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Upsala won't allow McFee to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Upsala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McFee stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.
McFee advances to half guard. #T11#
Upsala wants to control but McFee is keeping busy.
Upsala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McFee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (15) McFee
Upsala is trying to work for a sweep but McFee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Upsala (4) vs (17) McFee
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Upsala regains half guard.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard but McFee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (20) McFee
Upsala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McFee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McFee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
McFee wants to pass to mount but Upsala is defending the position. #SUB2#
McFee seems to be working for a kimura but Upsala defends the submission attempt.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Upsala working for submissions but it's allowed McFee to get to half guard.
Upsala tries to roll over but McFee keeps him under control.#T13#
McFee is looking to advance position but Upsala won't allow it. #SUB#
Upsala actively working from the bottom here.
Upsala manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
McFee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Upsala working a defensive guard but McFee passes into half guard.
#T14##SUB#
Upsala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McFee pulls his head out easily.
Upsala is in trouble now - McFee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (4) vs (23) McFee
Upsala is looking to improve his position but McFee isn't that keen on the idea.
McFee content just to control the position here.
Upsala is looking to improve his position but McFee isn't that keen on the idea.
McFee controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Upsala wants to hold on but McFee pushes him away.
McFee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Upsala to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Upsala (4) vs (26) McFee
And that's the end of the fight!
McFee wins on points by 26 to 4.
Nedry McFee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 75
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nedry McFee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Haygag Kapoian!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McFee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McFee (2) vs (0) Kapoian
McFee is thwarting Kapoian's attempts to control the position.
Kapoian tries to roll over but McFee keeps him under control.#SUB#
McFee seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kapoian is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nedry McFee!
During a confident post fight interview, Nedry McFee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
McFee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McFee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Li wants to control but McFee passes easily into half guard.
McFee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT2#It looks like Yize Li has been cut.#SUB2#
McFee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li has hold of McFee's hands but McFee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McFee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McFee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#Yize Li's cut is getting worse.
Li wants to control but McFee passes into side.
McFee controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T1#
McFee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT2#Yize Li's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Li seems a little lost for a moment, as McFee dominates the positioning.
McFee is chipping away with strikes.
#CUT2#Jeez, Yize Li's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yize Li's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nedry McFee!
Post fight, an emotional Nedry McFee said '台独万岁！万万岁！'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Siciliani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#It looks like Nedry McFee has been cut.
Siciliani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFee paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
McFee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Siciliani's guard.
Siciliani 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.
McFee with a nice head shot there.
Siciliani is trying to control the position but McFee postures up.
Siciliani being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFee won't allow Siciliani to sweep him here.
McFee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
McFee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McFee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McFee stands and throws Siciliani's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
McFee is working to tighten his grip on Siciliani's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Siciliani has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McFee is really squeezing tight and eventually Siciliani passes out! McFee breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nedry McFee!
Nedry McFee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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