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Event:
SSG 376 Helvig vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 80 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Itinya tries for a takedown but Archer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Itinya shoots in but Archer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Itinya on that attempt.
Archer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Itinya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stix Itinya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Itinya moves into the clinch.#TD#
Itinya turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Itinya (4) vs (0) Archer
Archer struggling a bit here.
Archer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Itinya prevents Archer from improving his position.
Itinya sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.
Itinya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer trying to control but Itinya postures up.
#T3#
Itinya is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
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.
Itinya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Archer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer pulls Itinya in close to prevent any damage.
Itinya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there.
Archer pulls Itinya in close to prevent any damage.
Itinya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Archer keeping full guard, as Itinya tries to pass.
Itinya trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Itinya tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer is pulling down on Itinya's head. It's preventing any offense from Itinya, at least for the moment.#T9#
Archer wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Itinya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.#T10#
Itinya content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet. #T11#
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
Archer pulls Itinya in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Itinya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Archer controlling Itinya's posture.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Stix Itinya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Itinya clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Itinya has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Berendas is trying to keep an underhook but Itinya manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Berendas
Itinya works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (0) Berendas
Itinya looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berendas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berendas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Itinya has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (0) Berendas
Berendas tries to reverse the position but Itinya maintains control.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berendas is still trying to improve position.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely.
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Berendas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Itinya controlling from the full mount.
Berendas is looking to improve his position but Itinya isn't that keen on the idea.
Itinya can't control as he wanted to and Berendas manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Itinya slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Berendas gets full guard.
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berendas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (8) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas advances to half guard.
Berendas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berendas stalling. #T4#
Berendas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Berendas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Itinya is just riding it out for now. Berendas eventually gives up the hold.
Berendas tries to pass to full mount but Itinya defends it. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Itinya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berendas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Berendas pushes down on Itinya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Itinya is looking to control Berendas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berendas is taking a breather. Itinya 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.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berendas wants to advance to full mount but Itinya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya looking for a sweep. Not yet Itinya, not yet.
Berendas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Itinya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Berendas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas postures up.
Berendas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Berendas trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Itinya is controlling Berendas's posture.
Berendas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Itinya is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Itinya has control of Berendas's left arm, preventing Berendas from doing any damage.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Berendas stays in close to Itinya's body and controls the position.
Itinya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (10) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas 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.
Berendas is looking to sweep but instead, Itinya has passed into half guard.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Berendas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itinya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Itinya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berendas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Berendas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Itinya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (10) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Berendas 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.
Berendas trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya trying to control the position here. #T14#
Berendas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Itinya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Stix Itinya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Itinya is pressed up against the cage. Chai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Itinya down to the mat. Itinya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Itinya stops a takedown attempt from Chai.
Chai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itinya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CC Chai.#CL#
Itinya rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Chai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai pushing down on Itinya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Itinya is defending well. #SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai prevents Itinya from improving his position.
Chai trying to control the pace. #T2#
Itinya keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Itinya is trying is best to control the position here.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T3#
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Itinya is holding on to half guard well.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Itinya wants to sweep but Chai has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai controlling from side mount. #T5#
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Chai working away.#T6#
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Itinya's legs.
Chai trying to control the position but Itinya is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai tries for a kimura but Itinya is defending well.
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (0) vs (7) Chai
Chai tries to control but Itinya wriggling away. #T7#
Itinya is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Itinya is looking to escape. #T8#
Chai controlling from mount.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Itinya to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (0) vs (10) Chai
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Itinya is staying busy.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chai has the hooks in. Itinya is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Itinya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Itinya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (10) Chai#SUB2#
Chai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Itinya uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (10) Chai
Itinya tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (5) vs (12) Chai#T10#
Itinya is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Chai prevents Itinya from improving his position.
Itinya is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Chai wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Itinya is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Itinya is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #T11#
Itinya wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai controlling the action here.
Itinya wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Itinya is doing well to control the position and prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#T13#
Itinya wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Itinya is looking to get back to full guard here but Chai has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (15) Chai
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
Itinya looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (5) vs (17) Chai#T14#
Chai tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Itinya is trying to escape the mount.
Chai looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is just holding on here. Chai manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (5) vs (20) Chai
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 20 to 5.
CC Chai 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 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 55 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias tries for a takedown but Itinya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Itinya rushes Gracias and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Itinya gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias controlling the position.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Itinya tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #T1#
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
Itinya won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Itinya being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there. #T2#
Itinya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itinya wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up. #T3#
Itinya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracias has his hands on Itinya's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Itinya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Itinya trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Gracias seems keen to control Itinya's posture.
Itinya 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.
Gracias controlling Itinya's posture. #T6#
Gracias is trying to keep Itinya in close.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itinya 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.
Gracias controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itinya showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Itinya passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Itinya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Itinya is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Itinya seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Itinya (2) vs (4) Gracias
Itinya is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Itinya is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias taking a breather here.
Gracias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
Itinya is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
A control attempt from Itinya but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (2) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Itinya is trying to escape the mount.
Itinya regains half guard.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Itinya is trying to control but Gracias passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (9) Gracias#T13#
You can see the frustration on Itinya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracias controls the position from side control.
Itinya struggling a bit here.#T14#
Itinya is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Itinya but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (2) vs (11) Gracias
Itinya gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Helio Gracias 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 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sova has a takedown stuffed.
Itinya shoots in for a double leg but Sova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sova moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Itinya gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sova regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Itinya
Sova working a defensive guard here.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova has control of Itinya's left arm, preventing Itinya from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya advances to half guard. #T1#
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Itinya works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (5) Itinya
Sova tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Sova is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brloh, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sova is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.
Itinya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Sova gets back to half guard.
Itinya wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
Itinya content to control rather than advance.
Sova trying to control here.
#T3#
Sova gets full guard.
Sova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sova wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment.
Sova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sova is really struggling to control Itinya but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Itinya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova looking to control.
#T4#
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Itinya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Itinya
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Sova trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya trying to control the position here.
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Itinya 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: Sova (2) vs (7) Itinya#T7#
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya stalling.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya is keen to just control but Sova is a slippery customer.
Sova trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Itinya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (10) Itinya#T8#
Sova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sova is trying to keep Itinya in close.
#SUB#
Sova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Itinya passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (2) vs (13) Itinya
Itinya takes a little break here. Sova wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.
Sova is letting Itinya control him for a moment.
Sova struggling a bit here.
Sova gets back to half guard.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Itinya slows the pace down in half guard.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Sova wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.
#T12#
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sova trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Itinya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Itinya's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sova (6) vs (13) Itinya
Itinya turns into Sova and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (6) vs (15) Itinya
Itinya advances to half guard.
Sova trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Sova trying to hold on to Itinya's head to control him but Itinya postures up.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya wants to take a breather but Sova is having none of it. #T14#
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya is controlling the pace.
Sova wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 15 to 6.
A victorious Stix Itinya 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 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dresner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dresner has Itinya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itinya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itinya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dresner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itinya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dresner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itinya after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Dresner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itinya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dresner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Itinya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dresner prevents it.
Dresner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dresner is working for takedown but Itinya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dresner tries for a takedown but Itinya manages to get underhooks.
Itinya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dresner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itinya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Itinya goes for a double leg but Dresner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresner continues to drive forward.#CL#
Dresner has Itinya up against the cage in a clinch.
Itinya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dresner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Itinya wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Itinya wants the takedown. Dresner is fighting it off but Itinya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dresner's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya passes Dresner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is taking a breather. Dresner 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.
Dresner's coaches at Marquis Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Itinya is looking to stall here but Dresner recovers full guard. #T2#
Dresner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.#SUB#
Dresner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itinya defends it easily.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Itinya won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Itinya stays in close to Dresner's body and controls the position.
Itinya trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Itinya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Itinya wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dresner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Itinya has picked Dresner up and slammed him! Dresner can't keep hold of the triangle and Itinya manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Itinya
Dresner sneaks back into half guard.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Itinya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dresner! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (8) Itinya#T5#
Itinya controlling from mount.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Itinya wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely.
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Dresner tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya can't control as he wanted to and Dresner manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Dresner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresner.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itinya forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Dresner wants to get back to full guard but Itinya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (11) Itinya
Itinya trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dresner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Dresner regains half guard.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Itinya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dresner wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.
Itinya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Dresner wants to control the action here but instead Itinya manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (14) Itinya
Dresner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Dresner 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: Dresner (2) vs (14) Itinya
Dresner trying to move into half guard but instead Itinya has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (16) Itinya
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Itinya passes into half guard.
Itinya is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Itinya trying to control the pace. #T12#
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner is staying active underneath Itinya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Itinya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Itinya wants to pass to mount but Dresner is defending the position. #T13#
Dresner is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dresner avoid being mounted?
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Dresner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner wants to hit a sweep here but Itinya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dresner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (2) vs (19) Itinya
Dresner can't escape the position.
#T14#
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Itinya controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Stix Itinya 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 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 24 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Itinya has closed the distance and engaged Flenderson in a clinch.
Flenderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Itinya lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Itinya is fighting to break Flenderson's control of his arms but Flenderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Flenderson is trying to keep Itinya in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Itinya 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.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Flenderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Itinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working. #T3#
Flenderson is being controlled here.
Flenderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itinya controls the position.
Flenderson is 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.
Itinya tries to move to mount but Flenderson blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Itinya controls the position from side control.
Itinya'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.
Flenderson wants to control but Itinya postures up.
Itinya controlling from side mount. #T5#
Itinya trying to control the action but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Itinya slows the pace down. #T6#
Flenderson tries to improve position but can't.
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working.
Itinya tries to advance to mount but Flenderson denies him. #T7#
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Itinya staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itinya 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 Flenderson's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Flenderson is trying to control Itinya's posture but Itinya avoids it.
Flenderson is being controlled here.
Itinya wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy. #T9#
Flenderson prevents Itinya from moving into mount.
Flenderson wants to control but Itinya postures up.
Flenderson is letting Itinya control him for a moment.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Flenderson is trying to escape the position but Itinya is controlling the position.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Itinya is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flenderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Flenderson tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position.
Flenderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Itinya tries to advance to mount but Flenderson denies him.
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
Flenderson regains half guard.
Itinya wants to pass to mount but Flenderson is defending the position.
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Flenderson wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.
#T12#
Itinya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Flenderson is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.
Itinya prevents Flenderson from improving his position.#T13#
Itinya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Itinya wants to free his trapped foot but Flenderson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Flenderson trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Flenderson is refusing to be controlled, as Itinya sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (0) Flenderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Stix Itinya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Feet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Itinya to the mat! Itinya manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Feet
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Itinya is trying to control the position but Feet postures up.
Feet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Itinya controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Feet is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya seems keen to control Feet's posture.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Feet controls the pace.
Feet trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Itinya is controlling Feet's posture.
Feet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Feet trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.#T4#
Feet forces his way into half guard.
Feet wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position.
Feet controlling the pace.
Itinya is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Dorito Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Feet wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position.
Itinya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Itinya won't allow Feet to pass to mount. #T6#
Feet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Feet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Itinya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Itinya moves into full guard.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Itinya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Feet stopping the sweep attempt from Itinya.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Feet controls the pace.
Feet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Itinya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully. #T8#
Feet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Feet advances to half guard.
Itinya wants to control but Feet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feet is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
Itinya controlling the position for now.
Itinya'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#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Itinya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully. #T10#
Feet is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Itinya seems keen to control Feet's posture.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet looking to sit in guard and control but Itinya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Feet
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (4) Feet#T11#
Feet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Itinya wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Feet has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (7) Feet
Itinya is desperately trying to improve his position but Feet has a good base and remains in mount.
Feet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Itinya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Feet fails to move to back control.
Itinya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feet controlling his opponent.
Itinya working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Feet trying to control but Itinya is having none of it. #SUB2#
Feet goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Itinya turns into him and now he's in Feet's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (4) vs (7) Feet
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself. #T14#
Feet wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment.
Feet working a defensive guard but Itinya manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (7) vs (7) Feet
Feet is looking to reverse the position.
Feet wants to control but Itinya postures up.
Itinya taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Feet gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Feet wins on points by 8 to 7.
Seemah Feet 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 346 Makarov vs Gomes
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ibrahim 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: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Itinya
Ibrahim controlling from side mount.
Ibrahim working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Itinya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Itinya wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.
Itinya being controlled for a moment.
Itinya is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim is staying tight to Itinya's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ibrahim wants to control for a moment but Itinya uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ibrahim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Itinya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim is thwarting Itinya's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Itinya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Itinya is defending well.
Itinya 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.
Ibrahim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Itinya tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Itinya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ibrahim won't allow Itinya to sweep him here. #T5#
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (0) Itinya
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Itinya is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
A lull in the action here.#T6##SUB#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura but Itinya is defending well.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
Ibrahim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom. #T7#
Itinya struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Itinya is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Ibrahim controls the position.#T8#
Itinya can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibrahim 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 Itinya's shoulder. That is not cool.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim in the domination position with Itinya hanging on.#T9##SUB#
Ibrahim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Itinya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ibrahim but great work by Itinya. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (4) Itinya
Ibrahim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itinya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibrahim manages to get back to half guard.
Itinya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Ibrahim has a hand on Itinya's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Itinya takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (7) Itinya
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Ibrahim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya controlling from the full mount.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away. #T11#
Ibrahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Itinya trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Ibrahim working to try and regain half guard.
Itinya is trying to control here but Ibrahim has managed to regain half guard.
Itinya is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ibrahim keeping control of the position. #T13#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ibrahim has an active guard here but Itinya has managed to pass into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Itinya content to control rather than advance.
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itinya trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard but Itinya manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (10) Itinya
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Stix Itinya 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 343 Gabenagus vs Gerbandi
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Itinya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Itinya tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T2#
Itinya tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yasalmibaal tries to buck Itinya off but Itinya is having none of it.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom here.
Itinya advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (7) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.#T3#
Itinya is stalling here but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get half guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Yasalmibaal has his hands clasped together around Itinya's back. He's all about the action.
Yasalmibaal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Itinya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itinya controlling from the top position.
Itinya trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal 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: Itinya (7) vs (4) Yasalmibaal#T5##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but Itinya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yasalmibaal to get the leverage.
Itinya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yasalmibaal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yasalmibaal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Itinya (11) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal tries to escape the position.
Yasalmibaal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Itinya controls the position.
Itinya has the hooks in. Yasalmibaal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Itinya trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yasalmibaal doesn't escape. #SUB#
Itinya working for the choke.
Yasalmibaal can't escape the position.
Itinya tries to keep control of the position but Yasalmibaal is staying busy.#T7#
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Itinya keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Itinya.
Yasalmibaal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Itinya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Yasalmibaal tries to escape the position.
Yasalmibaal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yasalmibaal is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.
Itinya wants to control the action but instead Yasalmibaal gets a body lock and reverses into Itinya's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (11) vs (6) Yasalmibaal
Itinya pulls Yasalmibaal in close to his closed guard and prevents Yasalmibaal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itinya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Yasalmibaal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (11) vs (9) Yasalmibaal
Itinya is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
Yasalmibaal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.#T11##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Itinya is defending well.
Yasalmibaal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Itinya keeps Yasalmibaal under control for a moment.
Yasalmibaal tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12#
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Itinya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Itinya, who protects the arm well.
Itinya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yasalmibaal's best efforts.#T13#
Itinya is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itinya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Itinya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yasalmibaal. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but Itinya is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Stix Itinya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 340 Hall vs Makarov
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Itinya did well to prevent Chai getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Chai
Itinya is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Itinya wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Itinya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Itinya won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Chai
Itinya is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai tries to move to mount but Itinya blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Itinya can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Itinya defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (0) vs (7) Chai
Itinya is looking to get to half guard.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai trying to control but Itinya is having none of it. #T3#
Chai is looking to work his way around to Itinya's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Itinya is looking to escape.
Chai controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Chai trying to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Chai is looking to work his way around to Itinya's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Itinya is looking to escape.
Chai tries to take Itinya's back but instead Itinya uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Itinya wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya trying to control here.
#T6#
Chai trying to pass the guard but Itinya defending well.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Itinya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Itinya won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Itinya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Itinya trying to control but Chai postures up.
Itinya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is trying to control. Itinya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Itinya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T8#
Chai wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Itinya 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.
Itinya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T9#
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (10) Chai
Chai controlling from side mount.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
Itinya is not content to let Chai control the position.
Itinya struggling a bit here.
Itinya is trying to improve his position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Itinya struggling a bit here.#T12#
Chai trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
Well,Itinya is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Itinya tries to improve position but can't.
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. #SUB2#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Itinya tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Chai trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Itinya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Itinya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Chai 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Stsyapan Chai 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 334 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes shoots in but Itinya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Itinya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Itinya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomes.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gomes.
Gomes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gomes tries to score a body lock takedown but Itinya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Itinya is trying to trip Gomes. He has hold of a leg but Gomes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Itinya persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Gomes
Itinya content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Itinya tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Itinya is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Itinya looking for a sweep. Not yet Itinya, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Itinya desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Gomes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Itinya wants to sweep but Gomes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Gomes
Itinya tries to improve position but can't.
Itinya regains half guard.#T5#
Itinya is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.
Gomes is taking a breather. Itinya 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itinya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Itinya tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes controlling the pace.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#T7#
Itinya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes stays in close to Itinya's body and controls the position.
Itinya pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving. #T8#
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Itinya looking to control.
#T9#
Itinya looking for a sweep. Not yet Itinya, not yet.
Gomes is stalling in the full guard.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Itinya pulls Gomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Itinya has Gomes pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomes trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (8) Gomes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Gomes controls the position.
Itinya struggling a bit here.
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Itinya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomes controls the position.#T12#
Itinya is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Gomes taking a breather here.
Itinya is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Gomes takes a little break here. Itinya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Itinya tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.#T14#
Gomes controls the position.
Itinya tries to improve position but can't.
Itinya being controlled for a moment.
Itinya holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking David Gomes 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 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Alexei Sykov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sykov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sykov manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Sykov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Itinya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sykov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Itinya is proving a slippery customer.
Sykov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Sykov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Itinya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Itinya has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (0) Sykov
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.
Itinya tries to move to mount but Sykov blocks the move with his legs.
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Sykov is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Sykov being controlled for a moment.
Sykov tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position.
Itinya trying to control the position but Sykov is working away.
Sykov struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Sykov tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykov struggling a bit here.
Sykov tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sykov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Itinya advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (5) vs (0) Sykov#T4#
Itinya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sykov is looking to escape.
Sykov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Itinya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sykov's guard. #T5#
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but Sykov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itinya is pressing down on Sykov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykov is holding on for now.
Sykov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sykov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Itinya is pushing down on Sykov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sykov is fighting to maintain full guard but Itinya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sykov trying to control from the bottom.
Itinya controlling the action here.
Sykov is controlling Itinya's trapped leg to prevent Itinya from advancing to side control.
Sykov is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykov avoid being mounted?
Itinya content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Itinya is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.
Sykov is not content to let Itinya control the position.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Itinya trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Itinya is working for a submission of some sort.
Itinya prevents Sykov from improving his position.
Itinya is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Itinya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily.
Sykov wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Sykov is not content to let Itinya control the position.#T10#
Itinya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sykov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sykov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sykov working for a triangle but Itinya defends it easily.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Sykov is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Itinya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Itinya being controlled here momentarily.
Sykov trying to control the position.
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Sykov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a triangle here but Itinya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (0) Sykov
Itinya advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (10) vs (0) Sykov
Sykov tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Itinya controlling from the full mount.
Itinya prevents Sykov from getting the reversal.#T13#
Sykov is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action.
Sykov can't escape the position.
#T14#
Itinya avoids the attempt from Sykov to control.
Sykov is looking to get to half guard.
Itinya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Itinya trying to control but Sykov is having none of it.
Sykov tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Stix Itinya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alexei Sykov was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 325 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden shoots in looking for a takedown. Itinya tries to sprawl out of it but Marden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Itinya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Itinya but Itinya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marden stuffs the takedown attempt from Itinya. Itinya gets slowly back to his feet.
Itinya slaps away a takedown attempt from Marden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulla Marden.
Nice takedown defense from Itinya. No joy for Marden on that attempt.
Itinya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marden sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Itinya looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya postures up.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marden 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: Itinya (2) vs (2) Marden
Marden trying to pass the guard but Itinya defending well.
Marden trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Itinya (6) vs (2) Marden#T2#
Marden wants to control his opponent's hands but Itinya gets his hands free.
Itinya controlling well, preventing Marden from escaping the position.
Itinya avoiding Marden 's attempts to control his hands.
Itinya controlling the position well here. Marden rolled but Itinya kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Itinya seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marden for as long as he can get away with.
Marden wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.#T3#
Itinya not allowing Marden to control his hands.
Itinya trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marden doesn't escape.
Marden is really stuck here.
Marden trying to control the action but Itinya just sinks the hooks in.
Marden tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Itinya 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.
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Itinya is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Itinya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Itinya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (6) vs (4) Marden
Marden advances to half guard.
Marden wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya trying to control here.
Marden moves into full mount! Itinya won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (6) vs (7) Marden
Marden controlling his opponent. #T5#
Marden wants to control the pace but Itinya is squirming around nicely.
Marden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marden avoids the attempt from Itinya to control.
Itinya is desperately trying to improve his position but Marden has a good base and remains in mount.
Itinya tries to hold on but Marden pushes him away.
Itinya is squirming around, avoiding Marden's attempts to control the action.
Marden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Itinya is desperately trying to improve his position but Marden has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Itinya is looking to escape.
Marden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marden trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7##SUB2#
Marden goes for an armbar but Itinya turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Itinya. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (8) vs (7) Marden
Itinya being controlled here momentarily.
Marden is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Itinya wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (8) vs (9) Marden#SUB#
Itinya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Itinya is pulling down on Marden's head. It's preventing any offense from Marden, at least for the moment.#T9##SUB2#
Marden drops back looking for a leg! Itinya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Itinya manages to kick Marden off! Marden jumps back into Itinya's guard.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marden trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Itinya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Marden wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Marden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Itinya's guard. #SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Itinya defends the submission attempt.
Marden controlling the action here.#T12#
Itinya is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Marden trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Marden seems to be working for a kimura but Itinya defends the submission attempt.
Marden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (12) Marden
Marden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Itinya is looking to escape.
Itinya tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.#T14##SUB2#
Marden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden prevents Itinya from getting the reversal.
Marden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Itinya is looking to escape.
Marden prevents Itinya from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden wins on points by 12 to 8.
Bulla Marden 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 319 Edison vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Itinya darts in and clinches Macker up against the cage.
Macker is pressed up against the cage. Itinya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macker down to the mat. Macker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Itinya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Macker clinches up against the cage.
Macker can't get the takedown.
Itinya has Macker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itinya stops a takedown attempt from Macker.
Macker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itinya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Macker.#CL#
Itinya moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Macker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Itinya can't fight it off and eventually Macker manages to take the fight to the floor. Itinya looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Macker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Itinya holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Macker postures up.
Itinya wants to hit a sweep here but Macker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Itinya there! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Macker
Itinya is trying to escape the mount.
Macker trying to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
It looks like Macker 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.
Itinya tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.
Macker controlling his opponent.
Macker mounts Itinya! Really nice guard pass there!
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Itinya tries to hold on but Macker postures up.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker trying to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Macker wants to control but instead Itinya manages to regain half guard.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Itinya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Itinya tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker is keen to just control but Itinya is a slippery customer.
Itinya has his hands clasped together around Macker's back. He's all about the action.
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Macker wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position. #T6#
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Itinya defends it.
Macker prevents Itinya from improving his position.#T7#
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
Itinya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Itinya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Itinya looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
#T8#
Macker postures up.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Itinya is trying to keep Macker in close.
Itinya is pulling down on Macker's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Itinya is looking for a triangle here but Macker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (8) Macker#T9#
Macker tries to advance to mount but Itinya denies him.
Itinya is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control.
Macker controlling the position from side mount.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Itinya is trying to escape the position but Macker is controlling the position.
Macker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macker just content to control the position.
Itinya tries to bench press Macker off him but Macker keeps the position. #SUB2#
Macker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Itinya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (0) vs (10) Macker
Macker fails to move to back control.
Itinya tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Itinya to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (0) vs (13) Macker
Macker gets his hands free as Itinya looks to control.
Macker is hanging on to Itinya's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Macker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Macker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Itinya is defending well though. Macker let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Itinya do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Itinya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Itinya is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Macker wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.
Macker has good solid back control here.
Macker is hanging on to Itinya's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker biding his time, controlling Itinya.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 310 Silalahi vs Gabenagus
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Itinya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Itinya slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Itinya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Itinya to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itinya defends it easily.#T1#
Itinya stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Itinya trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Itinya tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Itinya passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Itinya
The referee asks Itinya politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Itinya prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Itinya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Johnson wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #T4#
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Johnson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Itinya 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 Johnson. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (8) Itinya#T5#
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Itinya tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position. #T6#
Itinya just content to control the position.
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Itinya staying calm.#T7#
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Itinya wants to control for a moment but Johnson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Itinya has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (11) Itinya
Johnson can't escape the position.
#T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Johnson 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: Johnson (2) vs (11) Itinya
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Itinya has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (13) Itinya
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Itinya has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Itinya's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson 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 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Reed gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Itinya has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Itinya
Itinya keeps control of the position easily here as Reed tries to buck him off.
Itinya keeps control of the position as Reed tries to break free.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Reed controlling Itinya 's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed tries to roll but Itinya sticks to his back.
Itinya is trying to stick to Reed's back but Reed is turning into Itinya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Itinya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (4) Itinya
We've been hearing good reports from Reed'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.#T1#
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya looking to control.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Reed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Itinya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Itinya has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (6) Itinya#T2##SUB#
Reed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Itinya stacks Reed 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 Itinya! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (9) Itinya
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Itinya controls the position from side control.#T3#
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed regains half guard.#T4#
Reed trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Itinya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reed wants to sweep but Itinya has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (12) Itinya
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (12) Itinya
Reed is trying to control. Itinya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Itinya trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Itinya is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Itinya! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (7) vs (12) Itinya
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Itinya is looking to escape.
Itinya doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T6#
Itinya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Itinya 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.
Well, if Reed 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.
Itinya is pressing down on Reed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving. #T7#
Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Reed has gone for a leg lock! Itinya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (7) vs (14) Itinya
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Itinya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up. #T9#
Reed managing to control the position.
Reed is trying to keep Itinya in close.
Itinya preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T10##SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Itinya has moved into half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Itinya not doing much here.
Reed wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Itinya wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Itinya seems content to control.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Itinya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.#T13##SUB#
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.#T14#
Itinya slips nicely into half guard.
Reed is pressing down on Itinya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed 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.
Reed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Reed working for a triangle but Itinya defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 14 to 7.
An out of breath Stix Itinya 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 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ieyasu tries to close the distance and clinch but Itinya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Itinya closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Itinya is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ieyasu can't fight it off and eventually Itinya manages to take the fight to the floor. Ieyasu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ieyasu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Itinya has passed into half guard!
Ieyasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ieyasu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Itinya jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (0) Ieyasu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ieyasu wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Itinya has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ieyasu's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ieyasu is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Itinya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stix Itinya!
Stix Itinya thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Itinya as Ibrahim shoots in.
Itinya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibrahim closes the distance and clinches up with Itinya, looking for a takedown. Ibrahim pushes Itinya against the cage but Itinya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Itinya attempts a counter takedown but Ibrahim avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ibrahim.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Ibrahim.#TD#
Itinya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ibrahim was covering up waiting for the punch and Itinya finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Ibrahim
Itinya wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position.
Itinya tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it. #T2#
Ibrahim is concentrating on defense, preventing Itinya from advancing position.
Itinya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibrahim keeping hold of Itinya's head, controlling as best he can.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Ibrahim is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ibrahim manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim looking to control.
Ibrahim managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Itinya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is pushing down on Itinya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Itinya is fighting to maintain full guard but Ibrahim has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Itinya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Itinya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ibrahim manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Ibrahim
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya is controlling an arm, preventing Ibrahim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Itinya is squirming around nicely.
Itinya tries to hold on but Ibrahim pushes him away. #T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Itinya is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Itinya and Ibrahim has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is being controlled here.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Itinya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Itinya has his hands clasped together around Ibrahim's back. He's all about the action.
Itinya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim wants to control but Itinya is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it. #T8#
Itinya trying to control here.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Itinya is defending well.
Well, if Ibrahim 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.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it. #T9#
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Itinya defends it.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
Itinya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ibrahim is stalling here. Itinya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ibrahim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Itinya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Itinya (6) vs (5) Ibrahim#T10#
Ibrahim is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control.
Itinya wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itinya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position.
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Ibrahim is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim trying his best to control but Itinya has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (8) vs (5) Ibrahim
Itinya tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Itinya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Itinya tries to control but Ibrahim wriggling away.
Itinya controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Itinya avoids the attempt from Ibrahim to control.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Ibrahim is still trying to improve position.
Itinya controlling his opponent.
Ibrahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.
Itinya trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Itinya controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position but Itinya isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Stix Itinya 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 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Itinya 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: Itinya (2) vs (0) Feet
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Feet wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Feet trying to control but Itinya postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Itinya controlling the action here.
Itinya wants to control but Feet is keeping him busy.
Feet moves into full guard.
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Feet.
Feet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there.
Feet has control of Itinya's left arm, preventing Itinya from doing any damage.
Feet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Feet is pulling down on Itinya's head. It's preventing any offense from Itinya, at least for the moment.
Feet is trying to keep Itinya in close.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feet is keeping the position for now.
Itinya trying to move into half guard but instead Feet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Feet
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Feet passes into half guard. #T4#
Feet trying to control the action but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Feet controlling the action here.
Itinya is doing well to control the position and prevent Feet from advancing to side control.#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Itinya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itinya trying to control the position here.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feet trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #T6#
Feet wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Feet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya looking to control.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Feet trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #T7#
Itinya has control of Feet's left arm, preventing Feet from doing any damage.
Itinya working a defensive guard but Feet passes into half guard.
Itinya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Feet trying to pass the guard but Itinya defending well.
Feet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Feet moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Feet#T8#
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya is trying to control Feet's posture but Feet avoids it.
Feet tries to move to mount but Itinya blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.
Feet just content to control the position.
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya tries to buck Feet off but Feet is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Feet stalls from top position.#T10#
Itinya struggling a bit here.
Feet trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
Feet 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 Itinya's shoulder. That is not cool.
Itinya is trying to improve his position.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #T11#
Itinya is trying to escape the position but Feet is controlling the position.
Itinya tries to bench press Feet off him but Feet keeps the position.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom here.
Feet taking a breather here.
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
Feet tries to advance to mount but Itinya denies him. #T12#
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
Itinya is not content to let Feet control the position.
Itinya is trying to get back to half guard.
My spies in RBB Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Feet tries to advance to mount but can't. #T13#
Itinya gets back to half guard.
Itinya manages to get to full guard.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass. #T14#
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feet trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 5 to 2.
Seemah Feet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Itinya gets caught napping as Sershurrapal dives in and scores a takedown. Itinya manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (0) Itinya
Sershurrapal trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sershurrapal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sershurrapal controlling from the top position. #T1#
Itinya pulls Sershurrapal in close to prevent any damage.
Sershurrapal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Itinya wants to sweep here but Sershurrapal controlling him for the moment.
Sershurrapal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sershurrapal is looking to pass into half guard but Itinya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Itinya is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here.
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.#T3#
Itinya is stalling in the full guard.
Itinya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (5) Itinya#T4#
Sershurrapal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sershurrapal can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Sershurrapal is holding Itinya down, trying to stall.
Sershurrapal tries to improve position but can't.
Sershurrapal is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya tries to advance to mount but Sershurrapal denies him.
Sershurrapal is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Itinya happy to just control the position for now.
Sershurrapal wants to control but Itinya postures up.#T7#
Itinya wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Sershurrapal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itinya trying to control the position but Sershurrapal is working away.
Itinya taking a break here but Sershurrapal is having none of it and regains half guard. #T8#
Itinya stalling.
Itinya is trying to control. Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Itinya is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sershurrapal keeping control of the position.
Itinya works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (2) vs (8) Itinya
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Sershurrapal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sershurrapal can't escape the position.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Sershurrapal is squirming around nicely.
Itinya controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Itinya content just to control the position here. #T12#
Itinya looking to control but Sershurrapal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Itinya wants to control the action but instead Sershurrapal gets a body lock and reverses into Itinya's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (8) Itinya
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya has his hands on Sershurrapal's head, controlling the position.
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Itinya 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.
Itinya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sershurrapal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Itinya trying to control the position.
Itinya seems keen to control Sershurrapal's posture.
Itinya wants to control but Sershurrapal passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 8 to 4.
Stix Itinya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Itinya shoots in for a takedown but Dew shows good takedown defense.
Dew shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itinya as he jumps to the side.
Dew dives in for a single leg takedown but Itinya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Dew shoots in and bounces Itinya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Dew#SUB#
Itinya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dew not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Itinya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Dew
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya 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. #T1#
Itinya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Dew.
Itinya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Itinya passes into half guard. #T2#
Itinya trying to control the action but Dew is working from the bottom.
Itinya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dew wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Itinya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dew defends it well.
Itinya works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (2) Dew#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dew is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Itinya swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dew is now in Itinya's guard. A big mistake from Itinya there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (5) vs (4) Dew
Dew content to stall in guard here.
Itinya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Itinya has Dew pulled in close to control his posture.
Dew wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dew trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Itinya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dew has managed to get both his arms back between Itinya's legs - danger averted.
Itinya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dew showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Itinya is pulling down on Dew's head to control his posture. #T5#
Dew controlling from the top position.
Itinya wants to control the position but Dew says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Itinya keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Itinya is not content to let Dew control the position.
Itinya trying to control from the bottom.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Dew is controlling well.
Dew wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it. #T6#
Still in half guard, Dew seems content to control.
Dew is keen to just control but Itinya is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Dew seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Itinya is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kent Dew! |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner forces Itinya back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bremner successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itinya defends well.
Itinya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itinya controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bremner working for a triangle but Itinya defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Bremner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bremner 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.
Itinya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Itinya trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there. #T2#
Bremner is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Bremner can't keep his opponent in guard - Itinya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bremner looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Bremner'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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet. #SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itinya defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet. #SUB#
Bremner looking for a triangle here. Itinya is fighting it but it looks tight! Bremner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Itinya is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jaxon Bremner!
After the big win, Jaxon Bremner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverback Sweatshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ieyasu pushes Itinya up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ieyasu gets control of Itinya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ieyasu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ieyasu 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.
Itinya trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ieyasu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itinya defends it easily.
Ieyasu wants to sweep but no luck.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ieyasu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Itinya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Itinya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ieyasu controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself. #SUB2#
Ieyasu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Itinya stacks Ieyasu 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 Itinya! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (0) Ieyasu
Itinya working away.
Ieyasu prevents Itinya from improving position.
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. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Itinya trying to control the position but Ieyasu is working away.
Ieyasu is looking to reverse the position.
Ieyasu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Itinya tries to advance to mount but Ieyasu denies him.
The referee asks Itinya politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Itinya prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ieyasu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ieyasu can't do much from the bottom here.
Ieyasu tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ieyasu tries to buck Itinya off but Itinya is having none of it.
Ieyasu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ieyasu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4##SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ieyasu holds on and takes a little breather.
Ieyasu looking to control.
#SUB2#
Itinya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ieyasu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Itinya has managed to get both his arms back between Ieyasu's legs - danger averted.
Itinya controlling from the top position.
Ieyasu trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu working for a triangle but Itinya defends it easily.
Itinya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Itinya 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. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ieyasu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is keeping the position.
Itinya stays in close to Ieyasu's body and controls the position.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ieyasu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ieyasu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Itinya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ieyasu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Itinya has managed to get both his arms back between Ieyasu's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB2#
Ieyasu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya stands and throws Ieyasu's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (6) vs (0) Ieyasu
Ieyasu tries to bench press Itinya off him but Itinya keeps the position.
Itinya wants to control but Ieyasu is keeping him busy.
Itinya advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (8) vs (0) Ieyasu
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Itinya prevents Ieyasu from getting the reversal.#T8##SUB#
Itinya is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ieyasu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ieyasu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (8) vs (2) Ieyasu
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ieyasu is one step ahead there.
Ieyasu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Itinya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Itinya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Itinya is trying to control the position but Ieyasu postures up.
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Ieyasu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Itinya has Ieyasu pulled in close to control his posture.
Itinya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya seems keen to control Ieyasu's posture.#T10#
Ieyasu trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ieyasu won't allow Itinya to sweep him here.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully. #T11#
Itinya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ieyasu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ieyasu is still trying to improve position.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck.
Itinya is trying to control the position but Ieyasu postures up.
Ieyasu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Ieyasu from controlling successfully.
Itinya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ieyasu passes into half guard.
Itinya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ieyasu is working away from the top position though.
Ieyasu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (5) Ieyasu#T13#
Itinya has given up his back. Will we see Ieyasu going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (8) vs (8) Ieyasu#SUB2#
Ieyasu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Itinya wants to control his opponent's hands but Ieyasu gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for the choke from the back.
Itinya breaks Ieyasu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (10) vs (8) Ieyasu
Itinya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Ieyasu working a defensive guard but Itinya manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (13) vs (8) Ieyasu
Ieyasu looking for a sweep but Itinya has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (15) vs (8) Ieyasu
Ieyasu working to try and regain half guard.
Itinya looking to control but Ieyasu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ieyasu wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Ieyasu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
Stix Itinya 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 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
River shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itinya as he jumps to the side. #CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
River prevents the takedown attempt.
Itinya wants a takedown.
River has been working on his balance at Rivers Edge Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Itinya.#TD#
River gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Itinya#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
River wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Itinya is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
River is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it. #T2#
Itinya is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard.
Itinya 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.
Itinya trying to control from the bottom.
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Itinya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River. #T3##SUB#
River is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Itinya as he works his way to full guard.
Itinya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (2) vs (2) Itinya#SUB#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Itinya is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
River keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
River has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Itinya has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (2) vs (5) Itinya#SUB2#
Itinya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Itinya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
River can't do much from the bottom here.
River looking for a sweep but Itinya has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: River (2) vs (7) Itinya#T5#
Itinya controlling the position easily from mount.
Itinya tries to control but River wriggling away.
Itinya is stalling here but it's allowed River to get half guard.
River won't allow Itinya to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Itinya prevents River from improving his position.#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
River is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Itinya is tapping! Great win for River!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bernhard River!
Bernhard River 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 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Marden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Marden
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Marden
Marden controlling from the full mount.
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marden fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden working for a submission but Itinya is keeping him at bay.
Marden trying to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya's coaches at Globo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Itinya wants to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden wants to control but instead Itinya manages to regain half guard.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.
Marden uses his free foot to push down on Itinya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Itinya. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (8) Marden#T2#
Marden controlling from the full mount.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Marden controlling his opponent.
Marden tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Marden seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Itinya is holding on tight.
Marden content just to control the position here.
Marden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Itinya wants to control but Marden is having none of it.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marden content just to control the position here.
Itinya working to try and regain half guard.
Marden wants to control the pace but Itinya is squirming around nicely.
Marden controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Marden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Itinya is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Itinya and Marden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Itinya is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Itinya, who protects the arm well.
Itinya tries to improve position but can't.
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Marden taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Marden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Itinya, who protects the arm well.
Itinya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T5#
Marden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Itinya has his hands clasped together around Marden's back. He's all about the action.
Marden is keen to just control but Itinya is a slippery customer.
Itinya wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Itinya sees it coming and defends easily.
Marden wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position. #T6#
Itinya trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura here.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Itinya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass.
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Marden wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden keeps trying to improve his position.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marden controls the pace.
Marden stopping the sweep attempt from Itinya.
Marden wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Itinya keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass. #T8#
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Itinya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (8) Marden
Marden is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (10) Marden
Marden wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marden wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Marden pushes down on Itinya's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itinya defends it well.
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Itinya tries to get to full guard but Marden has control of the leg.
Marden controlling the pace.
Marden works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (13) Marden#SUB2#
Itinya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marden.
Marden controlling the pace for now.
Marden looking to control but Itinya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Itinya is desperately trying to improve his position but Marden has a good base and remains in mount.
Marden tries to control but Itinya wriggling away.
Itinya tries to reverse the position but Marden maintains control.
Itinya has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (2) vs (16) Marden#SUB2#
Marden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Itinya has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Itinya prevents Marden from getting a body triangle.
Itinya can't escape the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Marden is cranking Itinya's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Itinya! He's tightened the choke and Itinya is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bulla Marden!
After winning the bout, Bulla Marden 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 226 Johnson vs Itinya
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Itinya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (3) Itinya
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Itinya tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is trying to control Itinya's posture but Itinya avoids it.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Itinya is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Johnson reverses the position - he's now on top in Itinya's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (3) Itinya
Itinya keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Itinya 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: Johnson (2) vs (5) Itinya
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Itinya content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Johnson is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.
Itinya trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily.
Itinya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Itinya trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Itinya passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Itinya
Itinya tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Itinya controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Itinya takes Johnson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (2) vs (11) Itinya#T5#
Johnson trying to control the action but Itinya just sinks the hooks in.
Itinya tries to keep control of the position but Johnson is staying busy.
Itinya has good solid back control here.
Johnson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB2#
Itinya looking for the choke from the back.
Itinya gets his hands free as Johnson looks to control. #T6#
Itinya is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson trying to control the position but Itinya manages to sink in the hooks.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Johnson is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Itinya.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Itinya breaks the grip. #T7#
Johnson breaks Itinya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (11) Itinya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Itinya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson won't allow Itinya to sweep him here.
Itinya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Itinya has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson advances to half guard. #T9#
Itinya is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Itinya won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Itinya wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Itinya has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Itinya wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Itinya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Itinya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Itinya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (13) Itinya#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11##SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Itinya passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Itinya is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (16) Itinya
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Itinya has control of an arm but Johnson manages to advance to Itinya's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (8) vs (16) Itinya
Itinya tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Itinya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Itinya for a finish.
Itinya is trying to break free.
Itinya trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.
Johnson wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.#T14##SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Itinya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Itinya for a finish.
Johnson is not going to allow Itinya to sit and survive in this position.
Itinya is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Johnson is cranking Itinya's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Itinya! He's tightened the choke and Itinya is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drake Johnson!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson 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 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jafar has Itinya up against the cage in a clinch.
Itinya tries for a takedown but Jafar manages to get underhooks.
Jafar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Itinya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jafar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Itinya is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuri Jafar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Itinya turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jafar (0) vs (4) Itinya
Itinya in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jafar is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Itinya 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 Jafar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya takes a little break here. Jafar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jafar is looking to regain half guard here but Itinya keeps moving and retains side control.
Itinya taking a breather here. #T2#
Itinya tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jafar's legs.
Jafar is trying to control Itinya's posture but Itinya avoids it.
Itinya controls the position from side control.#T3#
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itinya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Itinya gets to mount! Jafar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (0) vs (6) Itinya
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Itinya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Jafar wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya prevents Jafar from getting the reversal.
Itinya content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Jafar'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.
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jafar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jafar tries to hold on but Itinya postures up.
Jafar 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.
Jafar is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Still in half guard, Itinya seems content to control.
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Jafar tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Itinya is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now.
Itinya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (9) Itinya#T7#
Itinya with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Itinya takes Jafar's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (0) vs (12) Itinya
A bit of a pause in the action here. Itinya controlling the positon.
Jafar trying to control the hands but Itinya breaks the grip.
Itinya is hanging on to Jafar's back as he tries to escape.
Jafar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Itinya controls the action.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Itinya is looking for the choke from the back position but Jafar is controlling his hands well.
Jafar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Itinya really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jafar.
Jafar tries to roll but Itinya sticks to his back.
#T9#
Itinya biding his time, controlling Jafar.
Jafar rolls, trying to escape but Itinya keeps control of the position.
Itinya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jafar's body.
Jafar tries to escape the position.
#T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Jafar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Itinya.
Jafar tries to break free.
Itinya doesn't have the hooks in and Jafar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (12) Itinya#T11#
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar being controlled here momentarily.
Jafar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Itinya's guard.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Itinya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Itinya is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itinya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Itinya to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Itinya 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: Jafar (2) vs (14) Itinya
Itinya wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
Itinya not doing much here.
Jafar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Jafar wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Jafar trying to control from the bottom.
Itinya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Itinya passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (2) vs (17) Itinya
Itinya is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Jafar is trying to control Itinya's posture but Itinya avoids it.
Itinya taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jafar! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (2) vs (19) Itinya
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 19 to 2.
Stix Itinya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Itinya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Itinya moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Itinya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Itinya is trying to drag Delisle to the mat but Delisle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itinya after a bit of a struggle.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Itinya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Itinya moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Itinya has picked Delisle up - he's going for a ride! Itinya dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Delisle
Itinya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delisle works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Itinya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Itinya won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Delisle is trying to keep Itinya in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delisle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Delisle#T2#
Delisle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Delisle preventing the sweep.
Itinya is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Itinya keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle is looking to pass into half guard but Itinya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Itinya is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (4) vs (2) Delisle
Itinya passes Delisle's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Itinya trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Delisle is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Delisle is defending against the submission attempts here by Itinya.
Itinya controlling the pace.
Delisle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Itinya controlling the pace.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itinya is trying to control. Delisle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Itinya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Delisle! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (7) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but Delisle doesn't allow it.
Delisle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Delisle has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (10) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle wants to escape the position.
Delisle trying to control the hands but Itinya breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Delisle right now.
Delisle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delisle breaks Itinya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (10) vs (4) Delisle#T7#
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from Itinya.
Delisle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Itinya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delisle stands and throws Itinya's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (10) vs (7) Delisle
Itinya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (10) vs (9) Delisle#T8#
Delisle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.
Delisle controlling the pace for now.
Itinya tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.
Delisle wants to take his opponent's back but Itinya doesn't allow it.
Delisle is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Itinya is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (10) vs (12) Delisle
Itinya looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Itinya is keeping busy.
Itinya trying to control the action but Delisle just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Itinya trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Delisle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Itinya prevents Delisle from getting a body triangle.
Delisle is riding his opponent, not letting Itinya buck him off. #T11#
Delisle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Delisle is trying to stick to Itinya's back but Itinya is turning into Delisle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Delisle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Itinya. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (12) vs (12) Delisle
Itinya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet.
Delisle is pulling down on Itinya's head. It's preventing any offense from Itinya, at least for the moment.
Delisle controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself. #T12#
Itinya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Itinya passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (15) vs (12) Delisle
Delisle manages to get back to half guard.
Delisle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Delisle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itinya is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Itinya wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Itinya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Delisle has his foot on Itinya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itinya works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
A very excited looking Stix Itinya 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 198 Hlervu vs Bar
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Itinya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheese as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Cheese instigates a clinch.
Cheese goes for a takedown attempt but Itinya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Cheese has closed the distance and engaged Itinya in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cheese decides to pull guard.
Itinya wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese has Itinya pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Itinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cheese controlling the position.
Itinya stays in close to Cheese's body and controls the position.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cheese wants to sweep here but Itinya controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Cheese seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Itinya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cheese's guard.
Cheese trying to hold on to Itinya's head to control him but Itinya postures up.
Itinya sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Cheese trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Cheese keeping hold of Itinya's head, controlling as best he can.
Cheese is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cheese avoid being mounted?#T4#
Cheese keeping hold of Itinya's head, controlling as best he can.
Itinya sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Itinya trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it.
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Itinya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cheese is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cheese avoid being mounted?#T6#
Cheese is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Itinya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Itinya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Cheese is looking to improve his position.
Cheese wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Itinya is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but Cheese defending well.
Itinya is keen to just control but Cheese is a slippery customer.
Cheese is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya uses his free foot to push down on Cheese's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cheese. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (0) vs (3) Itinya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Itinya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cheese is looking to escape.
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Itinya seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cheese is holding on tight.
#T10#
Cheese is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cheese gets back to half guard.
Itinya is controlling the pace.
Cheese trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Itinya trying to control from Cheese's half guard. Cheese has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Itinya controlling from the top position. #T12#
Itinya trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cheese is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (3) Itinya
Itinya is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Itinya wants to control the position but Cheese says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cheese keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Cheese passes into side control, despite Itinya's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (3) Itinya#T14#
Itinya struggling a bit here.
Cheese controls the position from side control.
Itinya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
Charles Eric Cheese 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 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
Date: Sep 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Itinya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farquharson.
Farquharson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Itinya pinned against the cage. Itinya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farquharson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itinya as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish Farquharson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farquharson shoots in looking for a takedown. Itinya tries to sprawl out of it but Farquharson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Itinya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farquharson dives in for a single leg takedown but Itinya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itinya has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Itinya manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Itinya is fighting off a takedown attempt but Farquharson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Itinya to the mat. Itinya regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (0) Itinya
Itinya is pulling down on Farquharson's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson won't allow Itinya to sweep him here. #T1#
Itinya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Itinya
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.
Itinya tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Itinya 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.
Farquharson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Farquharson is controlling Itinya's posture.
Farquharson looking to control.
Itinya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Farquharson is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Farquharson being controlled here, momentarily.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson is controlling Itinya's posture.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Farquharson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Itinya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Itinya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Itinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya stands and throws Farquharson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Farquharson (2) vs (5) Itinya#T5#
Itinya controls the position.
Farquharson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Itinya is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Farquharson (2) vs (7) Itinya
Itinya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson is trying desperately to improve position.
Farquharson tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Itinya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Farquharson 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 (4) vs (7) Itinya
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Itinya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Itinya pulls Farquharson in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Itinya has control of Farquharson's left arm, preventing Farquharson from doing any damage.
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Itinya managing to control the position.
Itinya trying to keep a closed guard but Farquharson is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson is fighting to break Itinya's control of his arms but Itinya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson is looking to advance position but Itinya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Farquharson (4) vs (11) Itinya
Farquharson tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but Farquharson doesn't allow it.
Farquharson 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 (6) vs (11) Itinya#T11#
Itinya trying to control the position here.
Farquharson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farquharson trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya wants to control the position but Farquharson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Itinya wants to improve his position but Farquharson is controlling well.
Farquharson is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now.
Itinya keeping control of the position.
Itinya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Itinya controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself. #T13#
Itinya controlling the position.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Itinya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (6) vs (13) Itinya#T14#
Itinya wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Itinya is stalling in the full guard.
Itinya won't allow Farquharson to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is fighting to break Farquharson's control of his arms but Farquharson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Itinya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 13 to 6.
Stix Itinya 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 189 Makaro vs Dukat
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 11 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Itinya.#TD2#
Itinya gets caught napping as Kersikov dives in and scores a takedown. Itinya manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Itinya pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Itinya is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Itinya 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.
Itinya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Kersikov won't allow Itinya to sweep him here. #T3#
Itinya pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Itinya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Itinya looking to control.
#T4#
Itinya wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Itinya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov postures up.
Itinya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov postures up.
Itinya is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.#T5#
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Itinya is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Itinya has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Itinya is looking to reverse the position.
Itinya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Itinya wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T7#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Itinya to control.#T8#
Itinya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Itinya tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T9#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Itinya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Itinya tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. Itinya squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (0) vs (11) Kersikov
Itinya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Itinya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Itinya is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Itinya wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Itinya tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Itinya is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount. #T12#
Itinya is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it.
Itinya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Itinya is defending the position. #T13#
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Itinya is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Itinya has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (16) Kersikov
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Itinya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya holds on, trying desperately to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Nykolai Kersikov 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 182 Beat The Man 7
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Itinya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Moncey to the ground. Itinya is now in De Moncey's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Moncey (0) vs (2) Itinya
De Moncey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
De Moncey has his foot on Itinya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itinya works his way back into a safe position though.
Itinya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Moncey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Moncey controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey being controlled here, momentarily.
De Moncey trying to keep a closed guard but Itinya is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
De Moncey looking for a sweep. Not yet De Moncey, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Moncey can't keep his opponent in guard - Itinya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
De Moncey is trying to get back to full guard.
De Moncey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Itinya wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.
Itinya looking to sit in guard and control but De Moncey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Globo Gym inform us that Itinya has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itinya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Moncey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Moncey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Itinya looking to control.
De Moncey 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.
De Moncey trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
De Moncey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Itinya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
De Moncey looking to sit in guard and control but Itinya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (4) Itinya#SUB#
De Moncey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Itinya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Itinya advances to half guard.
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Moncey wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Itinya is looking to advance position but De Moncey won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itinya in particular looking to stall.
Itinya is looking to pass De Moncey's guard but actually De Moncey recovers to full guard.
Itinya controlling from the top position. #SUB#
De Moncey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB#
De Moncey working for a triangle but Itinya defends it easily.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Moncey is keeping the position for now. #T7#
De Moncey working a defensive guard but Itinya passes into half guard.
Itinya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Moncey is not content to let Itinya control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya wants to pass to mount but De Moncey is defending the position. #T8#
Itinya prevents De Moncey from improving his position.
Itinya tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Moncey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Itinya content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Itinya wants to control but De Moncey is keeping him busy.
Itinya is thwarting De Moncey's attempts to control the position.
De Moncey tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.
Itinya is looking to pass De Moncey's guard but actually De Moncey recovers to full guard. #SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itinya defends well.#T10#
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Moncey is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for subs off his back but Itinya has passed one foot through into half guard.
Itinya trying to control from half guard but De Moncey is working away.
Itinya moves into full mount! De Moncey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (2) vs (7) Itinya#T11#
De Moncey is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.
De Moncey wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Moncey is looking to escape.
De Moncey wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.#T12#
De Moncey working to try and regain half guard.
De Moncey is trying to reverse the position but instead Itinya has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: De Moncey (2) vs (10) Itinya
De Moncey looking very determined here, making life difficult for Itinya.
De Moncey just trying to survive but Itinya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Itinya trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T13#
Itinya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of De Moncey's body.
De Moncey is really stuck here.
De Moncey is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya wants to control but De Moncey is keeping busy.
Itinya not allowing De Moncey to control his hands.
Itinya tries to get the hooks in deep but De Moncey pushed the leg off. #T14#
De Moncey trying to control the position but Itinya manages to sink in the hooks.
Itinya is hanging on to De Moncey's back as he tries to escape.
De Moncey trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Doctore fails with the takedown#TD#
and Itinya counters with a shoot takedown. Doctore fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itinya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Doctore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Itinya is aware though and is defending well.
Itinya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Itinya'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a triangle but Itinya pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Doctore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Itinya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Itinya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Doctore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya pushes down on Doctore's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Still in half guard, Itinya seems content to control.#SUB2#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itinya pulls his head out easily.
Doctore won't allow Itinya to pass to mount.
Itinya moves into full mount! Doctore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (0) Doctore
Itinya controlling from mount. #T3#
Itinya wants to control the pace but Doctore is squirming around nicely.
Doctore is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but Doctore doesn't allow it.
Doctore sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Itinya has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Doctore defend it? Itinya steps over the head and cranks it - Doctore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Itinya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stix Itinya! |
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Event:
SSG 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Itinya tries to keep at a distance but Hageman has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hageman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hageman manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Itinya (0) vs (4) Hageman
Itinya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Itinya tries to improve position but can't.
Itinya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hageman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itinya defends it well.
Itinya is looking to control Hageman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hageman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Itinya is just riding it out for now. Hageman eventually gives up the hold.
Hageman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Itinya is controlling Hageman's trapped leg to prevent Hageman from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Hageman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Itinya wants to control but Hageman is keeping busy.
Itinya tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
Itinya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hageman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hageman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Itinya (4) vs (4) Hageman#T2##SUB#
Hageman fending off the submission attempt from Itinya. #SUB#
Itinya is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Itinya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hageman's body.
Itinya gets his hands free as Hageman looks to control. #T3#
Itinya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hageman trying to control but not successfully.
Itinya is riding his opponent, not letting Hageman buck him off.
Itinya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Itinya is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hageman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Itinya off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stix Itinya! |
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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 9 wins and 15 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Itinya dives in and scores a takedown into Ulatov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya 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. #SUB#
Ulatov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Itinya has his hands clasped together but Ulatov extends and breaks Itinya's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ulatov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Ulatov!
A very excited looking Sergei Ulatov 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Akaro Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Itinya with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Horiguchi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Itinya tries to score a body lock takedown but Horiguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Horiguchi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Horiguchi looking for subs off his back but Itinya has passed one foot through into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horiguchi won't allow Itinya to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.#SUB#
Itinya is trying to work for a kimura but Horiguchi is defending well.
Horiguchi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Itinya passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (0) Horiguchi
Horiguchi sneaks back into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
#SUB#
Itinya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Horiguchi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Horiguchi is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.
Itinya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horiguchi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Horiguchi wants to get back to full guard.
Horiguchi is pressing down on Itinya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horiguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya stopping the sweep attempt from Horiguchi.#T3#
Itinya postures up.
#SUB#
Itinya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Horiguchi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Itinya has Horiguchi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (3) vs (2) Horiguchi
Horiguchi trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Itinya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horiguchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horiguchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Itinya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horiguchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Horiguchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Itinya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horiguchi has managed to get both his arms back between Itinya's legs - danger averted.
Horiguchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Itinya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horiguchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horiguchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horiguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Itinya wants to sweep here but Horiguchi controlling him for the moment.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Itinya trying to control the position.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Horiguchi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Itinya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Horiguchi has picked Itinya up and slammed him! Itinya can't keep hold of the triangle and Horiguchi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (5) Horiguchi
Horiguchi trying to control the position but Itinya is working away.
Horiguchi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Itinya will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Itinya is trying to get back to half guard.
Itinya is being controlled here.
Itinya is looking to regain half guard here but Horiguchi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Horiguchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Itinya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Itinya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8#
Itinya is looking to control Horiguchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Itinya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Itinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Itinya is looking for a triangle here but Horiguchi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (8) Horiguchi
Itinya manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Itinya tries to roll over but Horiguchi keeps him under control.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #SUB2#
Horiguchi seems to be looking for submissions.
Itinya is positioning himself well to prevent Horiguchi advancing to mount.
Itinya is refusing to be controlled, as Horiguchi sits in half guard.
Itinya wants to control but Horiguchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10##SUB2#
Horiguchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Itinya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horiguchi.
Itinya is looking to control Horiguchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Itinya looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Itinya wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
Itinya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Horiguchi postures up.
#T11#
Horiguchi passes into half guard.
Itinya trying to control but Horiguchi postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horiguchi in particular looking to stall.
Itinya is looking to control Horiguchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Itinya is defending well.
Itinya is looking to control Horiguchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Itinya avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Itinya is defending against the submission attempts here by Horiguchi.
#T12##SUB2#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura but Itinya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horiguchi to get the leverage.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
Itinya is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itinya is pressing down on Horiguchi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horiguchi stays in close to Itinya's body and controls the position.
Itinya looking for a sweep. Not yet Itinya, not yet. #T13#
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horiguchi trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Itinya has his foot on Horiguchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horiguchi works his way back into a safe position though.
Itinya looking to control but Horiguchi passes into half guard.
Horiguchi controlling the action here.
Itinya gets full guard.#SUB#
Itinya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Horiguchi 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 Itinya. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (3) vs (11) Horiguchi#T14#
Itinya is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but Itinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itinya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Horiguchi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya tries to buck Horiguchi off but Horiguchi is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horiguchi wins on points by 11 to 3.
Akaro Horiguchi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Brovold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brovold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Itinya avoids it really well and circles away.
Brovold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Itinya as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knut Brovold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brovold shoots in for a takedown but Itinya shows good takedown defense.
Brovold shoots in for a takedown but Itinya shows good takedown defense.
Itinya stuffs the takedown.
Itinya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Itinya gets caught flat footed, as Brovold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Itinya managing to control the position.
Itinya is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Itinya has his hands on Brovold's head, controlling the position.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Brovold from controlling successfully.
Itinya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itinya keeps trying to improve his position.
Brovold tries to free his leg and advance position but Itinya is retaining full guard.
Itinya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brovold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Itinya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brovold fails to land the takedown.
Brovold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Itinya but Itinya pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Itinya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brovold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Itinya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brovold is trying to control but can't.
Itinya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Itinya there. #T3#
Itinya prevents Brovold from improving his position.
Brovold works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Brovold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Itinya is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brovold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itinya defends well.
Itinya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Brovold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itinya defends it easily.#SUB#
Itinya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brovold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Itinya has managed to get both his arms back between Brovold's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Brovold is looking for a triangle but Itinya pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Itinya connects with a couple of short punches.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brovold working a defensive guard here.
Itinya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Itinya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brovold's head.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Itinya content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brovold has locked up a guillotine! Brovold's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Itinya is holding on here and Brovold must be using up a lot of energy. Itinya has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brovold gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Knut Brovold!
Knut Brovold decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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