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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 London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Elvul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Elvul
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Elvul controlling the pace.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Chai trying to hold on to Elvul's head to control him but Elvul postures up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai is controlling Elvul's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Elvul preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Elvul is keeping busy.
Elvul wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Elvul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Elvul stops Chai from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Elvul working to try and regain half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Elvul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai fails to advance to Elvul's back. #T5#
Chai wants to control but Elvul has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Elvul trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Chai content just to control the position here.
Elvul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Chai is looking to take Elvul's back but instead Elvul gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Elvul is defending well.
Chai trying to control from Elvul's half guard. Elvul has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Elvul is trying to keep Chai in close.
#T8#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elvul can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elvul is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Elvul looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is looking to pass Elvul's guard but actually Elvul recovers to full guard.
Chai won't allow Elvul to sweep him here.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T10#
Elvul looking for a sweep. Not yet Elvul, not yet.
Chai is pushing down on Elvul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elvul is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is taking a breather. Elvul 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.#SUB2#
Elvul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elvul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Chai is stalling here. Elvul is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Elvul has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Elvul
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elvul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Elvul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Chai is controlling Elvul's trapped leg to prevent Elvul from advancing to side control.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Elvul is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Chai wants to control but Elvul passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (9) Elvul
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Chai is controlling Elvul's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14#
Elvul is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Elvul takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (12) Elvul
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Elvul's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Dreynos Elvul 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 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 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 London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Finn
Chai prevents Finn from improving his position.
Finn 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.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Finn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finn is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Chai is trying to control. Finn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Finn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chai passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Finn
Finn is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position. #T3#
Finn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finn.
Finn looking for a sweep. Not yet Finn, not yet.
Chai pushes down on Finn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Finn is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.#T4#
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position. #SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is trying to control. Finn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Finn defends it. #SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Finn defends it. #T7##SUB2#
Finn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Finn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is looking to stall here but Finn recovers full guard. #T8#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9##SUB2#
Finn working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Finn
Finn working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Finn is trying to escape the mount but Chai keeps good control and instead manages to take Finn's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (0) Finn
Finn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Finn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (2) Finn
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Finn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Chai is trying to hold Finn in close to prevent damage but Finn has managed to pass into half guard.
Finn is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Finn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Finn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Chai is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Finn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Huckleberry Finn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 03, 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 28 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helvig.#CL#
Chai rushes Helvig and presses him up against the cage.
Helvig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chai.
Helvig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chai prevents it.
#TD#
Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Helvig regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Helvig
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helvig is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai stands and throws Helvig's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Helvig#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Helvig knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Chai tries to move to mount but Helvig blocks the move with his legs.
Helvig is not content to let Chai control the position.
Helvig gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helvig is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it. #T2#
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Helvig defends it.
Helvig trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Helvig! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Helvig#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Helvig is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Helvig
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Helvig passes into half guard.
Helvig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helvig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helvig's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (2) Helvig#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai looking for the RNC.
Chai keeps control of the position as Helvig tries to break free.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Helvig defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms. #T4#
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Helvig pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Chai is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Helvig has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Chai has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Helvig taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Chai doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Stsyapan Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Feet instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Chai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing good reports from Feet'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai passes into half guard. #T1#
Chai prevents Feet from improving his position.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Feet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Feet trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Feet being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (2) Chai
Feet trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Feet 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.
Chai pulls Feet in to control the position. #T3#
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Feet pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.
Feet trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Feet moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (2) Chai#T4#
Chai tries to reverse the position but Feet maintains control.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Feet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is not content to let Feet control the position.
Chai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Feet wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Feet controls the pace.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Feet postures up.
Feet wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Feet defends it easily.
Chai keeping full guard, as Feet tries to pass.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (5) vs (4) Chai#T7#
Chai passes Feet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Feet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feet.
Chai stands and throws Feet's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (7) Chai
Feet regains half guard.
Feet is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feet avoid being mounted?
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Feet is working hard here to advance position.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (10) Chai
Feet is trying to improve his position.
Chai trying to control the position but Feet is working away.
Feet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Feet! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (5) vs (12) Chai#T9#
Feet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feet is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Feet wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Feet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai wants to take Feet's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
Feet is trying to escape the mount.
Chai takes Feet's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Feet is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Feet (5) vs (15) Chai
Feet is in bad spot here.
Chai is looking to control Feet but Feet is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Feet do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T11#
Chai wants to control but Feet manages to buck him off and is now in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Feet! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (7) vs (15) Chai
Chai seems keen to control Feet's posture.
Feet 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. #T12#
Feet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (10) vs (15) Chai
Feet controls the position from side control.
Feet wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T13#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Feet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai tries to bench press Feet off him but Feet keeps the position.
Chai trying to control but Feet flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Feet (13) vs (15) Chai
Feet wants to control the position but Chai frees himself and scrambles - Feet manages to regain control in side control.
#T14#
Chai tries to bench press Feet off him but Feet keeps the position.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Feet passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Feet (15) vs (15) Chai
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Feet has a good base and remains in mount.
Feet controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet is looking to work his way around to Chai's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Feet is heads and Chai is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Chai wins on points by 16 to 15. Stsyapan Chai retains his middleweight title!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 357 Chai vs Gracias
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 London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 53 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracias can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Gracias
Chai wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
Gracias is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.#T1#
Gracias is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Gracias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias controlling the position well. #T2#
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracias defends it well.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Gracias
Chai can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gracias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chai doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Chai right now.
#T4#
Chai trying to control the position but Gracias manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracias biding his time, controlling Chai.
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracias gets his hands free.
Gracias controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
Chai trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Chai breaks Gracias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Gracias
Gracias pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracias's guard. #T7#
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Chai trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now. #T8#
Gracias is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai postures up.
Chai pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Gracias defends the submission attempt.
Chai trying to advance position but Gracias counters by regaining guard. #T9#
Gracias seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracias is trying to keep Chai in close.
#T10#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Gracias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T13#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chai is now in half guard.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Chai is taking a breather. Gracias 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.
Chai is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
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 Chai gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chai takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Stsyapan Chai retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Stsyapan Chai 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 354 Chai vs Macker
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 London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai is pressed up against the cage. Macker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chai down to the mat. Chai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Macker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Chai decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Chai pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Macker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai looking to control.
Macker stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Macker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai controls Macker momentarily but Macker frees himself. #T2#
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Macker is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Macker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai is not content to let Macker control the position.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker is just content to waste time from the top position. Chai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai managing to control the position.
Macker wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Macker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Macker
Macker content just to control the position here.
Chai stops Macker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Macker controlling his opponent.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Macker trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Macker wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time.
Macker controlling from mount. #T8#
Macker looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Macker controlling the pace for now.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Macker trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (3) Macker#T10#
Chai pushing down on Macker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Macker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (3) Macker
Macker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macker's legs.
Macker is trying to improve his position.
Macker keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Macker denies him.
Macker is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai working away.
Chai controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Macker, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Macker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Macker denies him.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Macker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (3) Macker
Chai moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (3) Macker
Chai wants to control but Macker manages to buck him off and is now in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Macker! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (5) Macker
Chai is trying to control the position but Macker postures up. #T13#
Macker won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Macker passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Macker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (8) Macker
Chai tries to hold on but Macker postures up.
Macker looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Chai wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Stsyapan Chai is the new middleweight champion!
Stsyapan 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 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 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 28 wins and 20 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai is looking to clinch.
Solo slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solo tries to counter with a takedown but Chai is quick to defend against it.
Solo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solo off to one side.
Chai tries to clinch there but Solo circles away.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Solo enables Chai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Solo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Chai
Solo is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solo won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T1#
Solo wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Chai
Solo 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.
Solo trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Chai is pulling down on Solo's head to control his posture.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Chai is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself. #T6#
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Solo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Solo wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Solo postures up.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solo trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T8#
Solo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Chai trying to control the position here.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T10#
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control.
#SUB2#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solo is aware though and is defending well.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai 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: Solo (2) vs (4) Chai#T11#
Solo is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (2) vs (7) Chai#T12##SUB2#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chai trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#T13#
Solo is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai trying to control the position but Solo is working away.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
It looks like Chai 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.
Solo prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Solo, who protects the arm well.
Solo stops Chai from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Stsyapan Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with River against the cage.
Chai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Chai pulls guard effortlessly.
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
River drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and River jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
River looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai seems keen to control River's posture.#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chai is tightening it up a little... River has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! River reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! River taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stsyapan Chai!
A relieved looking Stsyapan Chai 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 341 Macker vs Solo
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finn.#TD2#
Chai 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: Finn (0) vs (4) Chai
Finn tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Finn gets back to half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Finn defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Finn is working hard here to advance position.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (7) Chai
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai wants to control the pace but Finn is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Finn tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finn's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finn is looking to get to half guard.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finn is looking to escape.
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Finn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is keen to just control but Finn is a slippery customer.
Finn is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Finn moves into full guard.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T6#
Finn keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Chai wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Chai
Finn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (9) Chai
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (9) Chai
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn controlling from the top position.
Chai pulls Finn in close to prevent any damage.
Finn controlling from the top position.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai has his hands on Finn's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn content to stall in guard here.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Finn postures up.
Finn is looking to pass into half guard but Chai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chai is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (11) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (6) vs (11) Chai
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Finn controlling from the top position.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Finn wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Finn is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Chai 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: Finn (6) vs (13) Chai
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn moves into full guard.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai prevents Finn from improving his position.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Finn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Finn! Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (6) vs (16) Chai
Finn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finn is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Finn (6) vs (19) Chai
Finn breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (8) vs (19) Chai
Finn passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finn prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Finn (8) vs (23) Chai
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai has the hooks in. Finn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 23 to 8.
Stsyapan 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 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 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 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 London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Berendas
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berendas is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Berendas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Berendas is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Berendas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Chai is controlling Berendas's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Chai trying to control here.
Berendas wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg. #T2#
Chai trying to control but Berendas postures up.
Chai is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Berendas is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Berendas sits in half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Berendas#T3#
Berendas prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chai is staying active underneath Berendas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Berendas manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Berendas
Chai prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Chai 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.
Berendas is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berendas 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.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai 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.
Chai keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Chai is trying to control the position but Berendas postures up.
Berendas preventing the sweep. #T5#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (8) Berendas#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berendas is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (10) Berendas
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berendas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (10) Berendas
Berendas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Berendas has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (12) Berendas#SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berendas is aware though and is defending well.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berendas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Berendas looking to pass the guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berendas wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T8#
Chai 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: Chai (8) vs (12) Berendas
Berendas is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (14) Berendas
Berendas wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T9#
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (14) Berendas
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pushing down on Berendas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Berendas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai is thwarting Berendas's attempts to control the position.
Berendas tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T11#
Chai is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Berendas is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Berendas gets back to full guard.
Chai postures up.
#T12#
Chai is pushing down on Berendas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berendas is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai not doing much here.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chai.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (14) Berendas#T13#
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Berendas is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (16) vs (14) Berendas
Chai trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Berendas reverses nicely into Chai 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (16) vs (16) Berendas
Chai pulls Berendas in close to his closed guard and prevents Berendas from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Chai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berendas 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 Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (19) Berendas
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 19 to 16.
A relieved looking Uvele Berendas 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 328 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Jul 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 London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Macker.
Macker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Macker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Macker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Macker
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Macker trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai tries to bench press Macker off him but Macker keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macker 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 Chai's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Macker slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is not content to let Macker control the position.
Chai is positioning himself well to prevent Macker advancing to mount.
Macker is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai looking to control.
Chai keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass. #T3#
Macker is still trying to improve position.
Chai managing to control the position.
Macker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macker wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Macker postures up.
#T4#
Macker stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (7) Macker
Chai holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Chai tries to buck Macker off but Macker is having none of it.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control but Macker postures up.#T5##SUB2#
Macker tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Macker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Macker trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T6#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Macker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (7) Macker
Chai wants to control but Macker is keeping him busy.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Macker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is pressing down on Macker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macker is holding on for now.
Macker trying to control from the bottom.
Macker wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Macker is defending well.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macker avoid being mounted?
Macker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Macker
Chai is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Macker working for a choke but Chai is defending well.
I really don't envy Chai right now.
#T10#
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Macker controls the position.
Macker wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#T11#
Macker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai prevents Macker from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
#T12#
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai just trying to survive but Macker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Macker is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Macker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macker avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macker controlling the positon.
Chai tries to escape but Macker has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Macker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Macker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Macker controls the action.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Macker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Macker looking for the choke from the back.
Macker is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Dan Macker 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 321 Octavio vs Bar
Date: Jun 23, 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 20 wins and 11 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Reed clinches up against the cage.
Chai is working for takedown but Reed is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Chai jumps guard.
Chai is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Reed
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Reed#SUB2#
Reed has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Reed looking to break Chai's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chai remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Reed looking to break Chai's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chai remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chai just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Reed is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Reed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Reed#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Reed's legs - danger averted.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Reed
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reed for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reed! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (4) Reed
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Reed is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Reed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reed gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai postures up.
Reed pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (4) Reed
Reed tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Reed is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (4) Reed
Chai looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Reed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Reed is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai controlling from mount.
Chai continues to stall.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Reed is holding on tight.
Reed wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.#T8#
Reed is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai'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.
Reed is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai prevents Reed from getting the reversal.
Chai controlling from mount.
Reed bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (6) Reed
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there. #T10#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Reed trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (17) vs (6) Reed
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed controlling the position.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T12#
Chai pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Reed is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T13#
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (20) vs (6) Reed
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reed is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (8) Reed
Chai keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14#
Reed wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 314 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Jun 09, 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 18 wins and 13 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yasalmibaal is in Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai is trying to keep Yasalmibaal in close.
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai has his hands on Yasalmibaal's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Yasalmibaal is stalling in the full guard.
Chai controlling the position.#SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yasalmibaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai pulls Yasalmibaal in to control the position.
Yasalmibaal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T3#
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself. #SUB2#
Chai working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
#T4#
Chai has his hands clasped together around Yasalmibaal's back. He's all about the action.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasalmibaal is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yasalmibaal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Chai
Yasalmibaal taking a breather here.
Chai tries to buck Yasalmibaal off but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#T6#
Yasalmibaal controls the position.
Chai tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (0) Chai
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai wants to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chai is now in Yasalmibaal's guard. A big mistake from Yasalmibaal there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (2) Chai#T7##SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yasalmibaal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Yasalmibaal's legs - danger averted.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai 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.
Yasalmibaal 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.
Chai passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (5) Chai#T10#
Chai looking to control but Yasalmibaal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Chai is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 312 Hall vs Bar
Date: Jun 02, 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 19 wins and 10 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Marden gets caught flat footed, as Chai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Marden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chai has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Marden
Marden gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai postures up.
Marden controlling Chai's posture.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.#T1#
Marden wants to improve his position but instead Chai has moved into half guard.
Marden gets back to full guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Chai won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Marden looking to control.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Marden is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai won't allow Marden to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Marden
Chai trying to control the position.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Chai pulls Marden in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Chai looking to control.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marden slips nicely into half guard.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Marden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Chai is positioning himself well to prevent Marden advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Marden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marden tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it. #T6#
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Marden preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
Marden passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Marden is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Marden is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marden slips nicely into half guard.
Marden prevents Chai from improving his position.
Marden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8##SUB2#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
Chai controlling the position well.
Marden working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chai's thigh. Chai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T9#
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is pulling down on Marden's head. It's preventing any offense from Marden, at least for the moment.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position here. #T10#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marden is one step ahead there.
Chai keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass. #SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marden is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marden won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Marden controlling from the top position.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Chai has his foot on Marden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marden works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pulls Marden in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is trying to control the position but Marden postures up.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Chai is trying to hold Marden in close to prevent damage but Marden has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Marden works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Marden
Chai trying to remain calm as Marden controls from the top position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Marden trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Marden gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Marden wins on points by 6 to 5.
A relieved looking Bulla Marden 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:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Helvig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chai quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai is looking for a sweep. Helvig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helvig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chai is looking to control Helvig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to roll over but Helvig keeps him under control.
Helvig is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
Helvig is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai trying to control here.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig stalling. #T2#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helvig is working away from the top position though.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well. #T4#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Helvig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai trying to control but Helvig postures up.
#T5#
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Helvig takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai holds of for dear life.
Helvig content just to control the position here.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape. #T6#
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.
Helvig tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig controlling his opponent. #T7#
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig controlling from the full mount.
Helvig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helvig takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Helvig (8) vs (0) Chai#T8#
Chai is trying to break free.
Helvig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Chai trying to control the hands but Helvig won't let him.
Helvig is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9#
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Helvig struggling to keep hold of the position.
Helvig not allowing Chai to control his hands.
Helvig is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off. #T10#
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Helvig keeps control of the position.
Helvig controlling from the back.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Chai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Helvig.
Helvig keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Helvig keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Helvig'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.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Helvig's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (8) vs (2) Chai
Helvig keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Helvig pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig looking for a sweep. Not yet Helvig, not yet.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (2) Chai
Helvig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helvig continues to hold on tight.
Helvig trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself. #T13#
Helvig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Helvig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (10) vs (4) Chai
Helvig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Helvig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (12) vs (4) Chai
Helvig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helvig trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Bjørn Helvig 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 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 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 London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takeshi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Chai
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Takeshi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
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.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T1#
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position. #T3#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Takeshi pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Chai 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.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T6#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Takeshi is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#T7#
Takeshi tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Takeshi is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#T8#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi controlling the position for now.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Takeshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (5) Chai#T9#
Chai controlling the position.
Takeshi tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai tries to move to mount but Takeshi blocks the move with his legs. #T10#
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Chai 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.
Takeshi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Chai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Chai wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12#
Chai trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Chai has control of an arm but Takeshi manages to advance to Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (5) Chai
Chai turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (7) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Takeshi is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Stsyapan Chai 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 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Feet has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Feet jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chai stands and throws Feet's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (0) Feet
Feet struggling a bit here.
Feet is trying to get back to half guard.
Feet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is pressing down on Feet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feet is holding on for now. #SUB#
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Feet tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Feet is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Feet is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Feet has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Feet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Feet is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Feet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Feet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feet working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Feet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Feet managing to control the position.
Feet wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Feet being controlled here, momentarily.
Feet 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.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feet trying to control the position.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T6#
Chai postures up.
#SUB2#
Feet working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Feet 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: Chai (3) vs (2) Feet
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Feet is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Feet tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Still in half guard, Feet seems content to control.
Chai is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Feet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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!
Chai is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Feet wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is pressing down on Feet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai working a defensive guard but Feet passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Feet is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
#T10#
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Feet from advancing position.
Chai trying to hold on to Feet's head to control him but Feet postures up.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Feet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Feet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (3) vs (5) Feet
Feet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai wants to control but Feet is having none of it.
Feet prevents Chai from getting the reversal.#T12#
Feet controlling the pace for now.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Feet seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chai is holding on tight.
Feet controlling from the full mount.
Feet moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (3) vs (8) Feet#T13#
Feet controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Feet's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chai tries to roll but Feet sticks to his back.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Feet.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Feet controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 8 to 3.
After winning the bout, Seemah Feet 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 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Doe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Chai
Doe has Chai pulled in close to control his posture.
Chai won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Doe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doe has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (2) Chai
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Doe wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Doe takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Doe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Doe wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doe controls the position. #T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Doe just content to control the position.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Chai has one of Doe's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Doe has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (7) vs (2) Chai
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Chai is just holding on here. Doe manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Doe (10) vs (2) Chai#T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Doe controlling the positon.
Doe is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Doe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Doe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (10) vs (4) Chai
Chai trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doe dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (12) vs (4) Chai
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T8#
Doe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai is pulling down on Doe's head. It's preventing any offense from Doe, at least for the moment.
Doe trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T9#
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doe wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Chai has control of Doe's left arm, preventing Doe from doing any damage.
Chai 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: Doe (12) vs (6) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai. #T11#
Doe wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Doe moves into full guard.
Doe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard. #T13#
Doe pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doe is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Doe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (14) vs (6) Chai
Chai pulls Doe in close to his closed guard and prevents Doe from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Doe postures up.
Doe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Chai throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doe uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (17) vs (6) Chai
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
A very excited looking John Doe 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 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall gets a double leg takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Hall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall'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.
Hall is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. #T1#
Chai is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it. #T3#
Hall is controlling the pace.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall slows the pace down in half guard.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Hall controlling the action here.#T5#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Hall prevents Chai from improving his position.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Hall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Chai
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (5) vs (4) Chai
Hall wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hall fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
Hall is really stuck here.
Despite being in a bad position, Hall is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T9#
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall is really stuck here.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hall wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chai working for the choke.
Chai is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Chai working for the choke. #T10#
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chai has the hooks in. Hall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
What can Hall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hall tries to break free.
Hall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Hall.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (4) Chai
Hall controlling from the top position. #T11##SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (7) vs (6) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Chai trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Hall 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.#T13#
Hall is controlling Chai's posture.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (9) vs (6) Chai
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controlling from the top position. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Scott Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Maximus!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maximus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Maximus
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Maximus controls the position.
Chai is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Chai seems a little lost for a moment, as Maximus dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (6) Maximus#T1#
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Maximus avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai regains half guard.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Chai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Chai is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (9) Maximus
Maximus tries to take his opponent's back but Chai turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (9) Maximus
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Chai wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Maximus trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus controlling the position.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Maximus working a defensive guard here.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.#T6#
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (11) Maximus
Chai pulls Maximus in to control the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T7#
Maximus stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Maximus is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Maximus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (14) Maximus
Chai wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Chai tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai tries to lock up and control but Maximus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Maximus 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.#T10#
Maximus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai can't escape the position.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Maximus prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Chai stops Maximus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chai can't escape the position.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Chai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (17) Maximus
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chai's body.
Chai trying to control the hands but Maximus won't let him.
Maximus is looking to control Chai but Chai is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Maximus controls the position.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Maximus controls the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maximus.
Yet more stalling tactics from Maximus.#T14#
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
Chai tries to roll but Maximus sticks to his back.
Maximus wants to control the position but Chai frees himself and scrambles - Maximus manages to regain control in side control.
Chai is letting Maximus control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai prevents Maximus from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus wins on points by 17 to 2. Alexander Maximus retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Alexander Maximus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
My spies in Gym inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Jones
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Jones
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai prevents Jones from getting the reversal.#T2#
Jones tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (2) Jones
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (2) Jones
Jones trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Jones tries to escape the position.
Chai is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (4) Jones
Jones wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones postures up.
Chai controlling the position.#T4#
Chai continues to stall.
Chai trying to control the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
#T6##SUB2#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Chai is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chai is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (7) Jones
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#T8##SUB2#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chai and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (15) vs (7) Jones
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Chai has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Panda One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chai scores with a takedown into One's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: One (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
One pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
One is controlling Chai's posture.#T1#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
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.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
One is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
One'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.#T3#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Chai trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
One seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Chai trying to control but One is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai wants to control from the top but One keeps moving. #T8#
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but One defending well. #SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but One defends the submission attempt.
One is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. One doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
One wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Chai is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but One defending well.
One is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so One is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
One won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai trying to control from One's half guard. One has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but One keeps moving. #T12#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.#T13#
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One has Chai pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
One keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 2 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 230 Le Boulder vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai is looking to clinch but Le Boulder is avoiding it.
#TD#
Le Boulder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Chai looking for a triangle here. Le Boulder is fighting it but it looks tight! Chai pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Le Boulder is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stsyapan Chai!
A victorious Stsyapan Chai 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 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Henry Grace!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grace keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Grace clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Grace jumps into guard, dragging Chai to the mat.
#SUB2#
Grace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.#SUB2#
Grace has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Grace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Grace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grace is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grace is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grace knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Grace is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grace avoid being mounted?
Grace controlling the position well.
Chai is taking a breather. Grace 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.#T3#
Grace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Grace
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to escape the position.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grace trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chai doesn't escape.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Grace is controlling the position but Chai somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Grace controlling the action here.#T4#
Chai is looking for a sweep. Grace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grace has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chai defend it? Grace steps over the head and cranks it - Chai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Grace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Grace!
Our winner, Henry Grace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Goble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai wants to clinch.
Goble closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Goble pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Chai darts in and clinches Goble up against the cage.#TD#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goble is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai has control of Goble's left arm, preventing Goble from doing any damage. #T2#
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T3#
Chai controlling the position.
Goble passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goble is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goble seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (2) vs (4) Chai
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Goble tries to control but Chai manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (2) vs (7) Chai#T4#
Goble tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai biding his time, controlling Goble.
Goble is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Goble fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai avoiding Goble 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai keeps control of the position easily here as Goble tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Goble trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Goble wants to escape the position.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
Goble trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
Chai controls the position.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Goble is staying busy.
Goble trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Goble is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Goble trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
Goble trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Chai is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goble.
Goble trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
Goble tries to break free.
#T10#
Chai not allowing Goble to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Goble's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goble turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (4) vs (7) Chai
Chai keeping full guard, as Goble tries to pass. #T11#
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. #T12#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Goble wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Goble pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Goble seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai is controlling Goble's trapped leg to prevent Goble from advancing to side control.#T14#
Chai tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Stsyapan Chai 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 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 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 33 wins and 25 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siam gets underhooks to prevent Chai's takedown attempt.
Siam tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Siam is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Chai
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is trying to keep Siam in close.
Siam preventing the sweep. #T1#
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siam won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T2#
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam'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.
Siam won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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##SUB2#
Chai has an active guard here but Siam has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Siam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Chai#T4#
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siam controlling from mount.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siam controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Chai tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Siam controlling from the full mount.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
Chai is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it. #T9#
Siam taking a breather here.
Chai manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Siam passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (11) vs (0) Chai#T10#
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Siam is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Chai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Siam is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (14) vs (0) Chai#T14#
Chai being controlled for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Chan Siam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 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 London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bar gets tackled into the cage by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Bar has picked Chai up - he's going for a ride! Bar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Bar
Chai wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Bar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Bar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Bar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Bar
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.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Chai tries to lock up and control but Bar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai regains half guard.
Bar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Bar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai has his hands on Bar's head, controlling the position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Bar
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Bar#T4#
Bar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy.
Bar being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Bar looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (5) Bar
Chai content just to control the position here.
Bar 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.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chai looking to control but Bar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Bar tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Bar tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bar is looking to escape.
Chai content just to control the position here. #T8#
Chai fails to move to back control.
Bar tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Bar is looking to get to half guard.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bar is looking to escape.
Bar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9#
Chai trying to pass the guard but Bar defending well.
Bar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bar pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving. #T10#
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai pushing down on Bar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Bar is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Bar won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Bar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Bar trying to control the position here.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Bar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
An out of breath Stsyapan Chai 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Logan Justis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Justis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Logan Justis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Justis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Justis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch.#TD#
Justis jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Justis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Justis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Justis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Justis! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Justis (4) vs (0) Chai
Justis trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chai prevents Justis from moving into mount.
Justis trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Justis is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Justis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Justis prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai is not content to let Justis control the position.
Chai moves into full guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Justis wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Justis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Justis from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to control the position.
Justis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Justis trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Justis preventing the sweep.
Justis trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justis looking to pass the guard.
Justis trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justis is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Justis from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Justis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chai is tightening it up a little... Justis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Justis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Justis taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Logan Justis was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit'. |
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Event:
SSG 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 24 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snowstrinski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai tightens his grip and picks Snowstrinski up, before dumping him to the ground. Snowstrinski manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Chai
Snowstrinski trying to control the position.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Snowstrinski defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Snowstrinski defends it.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#T2#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (5) Chai
Snowstrinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai tries to control but Snowstrinski wriggling away.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai looking to control but Snowstrinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB2#
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Snowstrinski is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Snowstrinski is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (5) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Snowstrinski has his hands clasped together but Chai extends and breaks Snowstrinski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stsyapan Chai!
Our winner, Stsyapan Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Kyng lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Kyng
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kyng jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Kyng
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Chai trying to remain calm as Kyng controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyng's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Chai trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controlling the action here. #T2#
Kyng prevents Chai from improving his position.
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng not doing much here.
#T3#
Kyng uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Chai is trying to reverse the position but instead Kyng has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (11) Kyng
I really don't envy Chai right now.
Kyng controlling from the back.
Kyng has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Kyng is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Kyng keeps control of the position.
What can Chai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyng has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Chai. #T6#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng controlling the position well here. Chai rolled but Kyng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kyng is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyng controls the action.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Kyng 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.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Kyng is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kyng uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (14) Kyng
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Kyng prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Kyng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai gets full guard.#T11#
Kyng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kyng is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyng has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Kyng moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (17) Kyng
Kyng controlling from mount.
Chai can't escape the position.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Kyng isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Kyng wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 17 to 0.
Tanner Kyng very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai wants to counter with a clinch but Manning pushes him away.
Manning fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manning can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Manning looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manning 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.#T1#
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manning preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Manning looking for submissions off his back.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Manning is defending well. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Chai is pressing down on Manning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manning is holding on for now.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai trying to control but Manning is having none of it.
Manning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Manning is squirming around nicely. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Manning is just holding on here. Chai manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manning (0) vs (8) Chai#T4#
Chai gets his hands free as Manning looks to control. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manning knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manning for a finish.
Manning tries to escape the position.
Chai not allowing Manning to control his hands. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manning knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manning for a finish.
Manning tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Manning is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manning is trying to escape the mount but Chai keeps good control and instead manages to take Manning's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manning (0) vs (11) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Manning with him. Manning is trying to defend but Chai has an arm under the chin now! Manning grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Our winner, Stsyapan Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
George Manning was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chai is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chai looking for a takedown.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stsyapan Chai.#TD#
Barnes lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Chai
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.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Chai
Barnes moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (8) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Chai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chai is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Chai
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Barnes is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes controlling the position.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Chai wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (5) Chai
Chai working away.#SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T5##SUB2#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Barnes is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (12) vs (5) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but Chai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (7) Chai
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (10) Chai
Chai is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes prevents Chai from improving position.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (16) vs (10) Chai#T10#
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T11#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Chai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chai is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chai is tightening it up a little... Barnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai clinches.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Dresner.
#TD#
Chai pulls guard successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dresner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dresner defends it easily.
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Dresner#T1#
Chai is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it. #SUB2#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (3) Dresner
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (3) Dresner#T2#
Dresner tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Dresner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dresner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dresner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chai has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (3) Dresner#SUB#
Dresner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Dresner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chai off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Chai working for the choke. #SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Dresner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Chai is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dresner taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stsyapan Chai!
A victorious Stsyapan Chai 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 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Hlervu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chai regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Chai
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai looking to control.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hlervu controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Hlervu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hlervu has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Hlervu preventing the sweep.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hlervu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard.
Hlervu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Chai#T3#
Hlervu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hlervu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chai! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (7) vs (0) Chai
Chai controls the position.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Chai wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.
Hlervu prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu controlling his opponent. #T6#
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Hlervu tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hlervu working for a guillotine from mount but Chai is in no mood to give up.
Chai tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away. #T8#
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai tries to lock up and control but Hlervu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Chai is looking to improve his position but Hlervu isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Chai is pressing down on Hlervu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hlervu postures up.
#T10#
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hlervu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hlervu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
#T11##SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hlervu pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai with the active half guard here but Hlervu passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (0) Chai
Chai stops Hlervu from passing to mount.
Hlervu controls the position.#T12#
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Hlervu has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (12) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hlervu.#T13#
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Tendren Hlervu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gerbandi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Gerbandi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is trying to keep Gerbandi in close.
Gerbandi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Gerbandi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gerbandi stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Gerbandi
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gerbandi wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Chai is working away. #T4#
Chai being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi working away.#T5#
Chai is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Gerbandi controls the position.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gerbandi swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Gerbandi
Chai wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Gerbandi#T8#
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerbandi keeps working. #SUB#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gerbandi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gerbandi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Gerbandi denies him. #T9#
Chai moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (5) Gerbandi
Gerbandi has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (5) Gerbandi
What can Gerbandi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gerbandi trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Gerbandi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
#SUB#
Chai is cranking Gerbandi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gerbandi! He's tightened the choke and Gerbandi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
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 136 Chai vs Thumb
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Thumb gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thumb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thumb is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Thumb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg.
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Thumb is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Chai as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Thumb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thumb is aware though and is defending well.
Chai controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thumb in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Thumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Thumb
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Thumb controlling his opponent.
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding Thumb's attempts to control the action.
Chai wants to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb controlling his opponent.
Chai has given up his back. Will we see Thumb going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Thumb
Chai is really stuck here.
#T6#
Thumb keeps control of the position easily here as Chai tries to buck him off.
Thumb is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Thumb. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thumb's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Thumb#SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thumb manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has Thumb in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Thumb
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Thumb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chai is surviving well by controlling Thumb's body position as best he can. #T7#
Thumb controlling from mount.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thumb trying to control the pace.
Chai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #T8#
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thumb defends well.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (13) Thumb#T9#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thumb controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb wants to control the position but Chai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Chai trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (15) Thumb
Chai is controlling Thumb's posture.#T11#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Thumb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Thumb.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T13#
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Thumb 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.
Thumb trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T14#
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thumb puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thumb trying to advance position but Chai counters by regaining guard.
Chai is trying to control the position but Thumb postures up.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Thumb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (8) vs (15) Thumb
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 15 to 8.
Thom Thumb 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 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kimura's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Kimura
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura 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.
Kimura trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T1#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount. #SUB#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura controlling the position for now.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Kimura
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kimura is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Kimura trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Chai is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai controlling the action here.#SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
#SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura trying to control here.
#T6##SUB#
Chai trying to work for an americana but Kimura has managed to regain full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Kimura
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Chai wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T10#
Kimura stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai working away.
Chai trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura holds on to Chai's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position.
#T12#
Chai trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai postures up.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (6) Kimura
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
Chai fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A relieved looking Stsyapan Chai 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 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Laulhere looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Well, if Laulhere 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.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laulhere.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Chai tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai is staying active underneath Laulhere, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Laulhere seems to be looking for submissions.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Laulhere goes for an armbar but Chai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Laulhere#T2#
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it. #T4#
Chai is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Chai is really struggling to control Laulhere but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Laulhere trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it. #SUB#
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laulhere has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laulhere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (7) Laulhere#T6#
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Chai 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: Chai (7) vs (7) Laulhere#SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Chai wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Chai passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai controlling the action here.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Chai is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.
Chai prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Laulhere is not content to let Chai control the position.#T9#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laulhere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laulhere is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (7) Laulhere
Chai wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (10) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere laying and praying for a moment but Chai takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Laulhere is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Laulhere passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (14) Laulhere
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it. #SUB2#
Laulhere goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laulhere's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (14) Laulhere
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (16) Laulhere
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T11#
Laulhere trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (16) Laulhere
Chai passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laulhere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to control from Laulhere's half guard. Laulhere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T12#
Laulhere is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chai is pushing down on Laulhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laulhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well.
#T13#
Laulhere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T14#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (17) vs (16) Laulhere
Chai trying to control the position but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laulhere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (19) vs (16) Laulhere
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Laulhere is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laulhere and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Chai has hold of Laulhere's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Laulhere seems comfortable defending it but Chai has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Laulhere is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Laulhere is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chai couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stsyapan Chai!
An out of breath Stsyapan Chai 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 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chancel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chancel is in Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Chai#SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai is trying to keep Chancel in close.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there.
Chancel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chancel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancel postures up.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel postures up.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai 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.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Chancel stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chancel trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chancel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chancel trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chancel trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancel is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Chancel wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Chancel from controlling successfully.
Chancel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chancel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai 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: Chancel (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Chancel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Chancel tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (5) Chai
Chancel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai is keen to just control but Chancel is a slippery customer.
Chancel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (2) vs (8) Chai#T6#
Chai tries to control but Chancel wriggling away. #SUB2#
Chai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chai moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chancel (2) vs (11) Chai#SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Chai working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chancel is doing well to defend. Chai seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chancel is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
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 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Peyton has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Chai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peyton regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai won't allow Peyton to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Peyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Peyton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Peyton.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Chai seems to have locked his on tight now - Peyton screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Chai, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Russell to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Russell
Russell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to control.
Russell wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Russell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Russell
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russell prevents Chai from improving his position.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russell.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Russell
Chai wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Russell has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Russell can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Russell is defending it quite comfortably.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Russell is working away. #T3#
Russell wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russell is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Russell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Russell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Russell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Russell actively working from the bottom here.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Russell
Chai controlling from the full mount. #T5##SUB#
Chai has control of Russell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russell is looking to escape.
Chai takes Russell's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Russell is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (5) Russell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is trying to break free.
Russell trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
What can Russell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Russell is keeping busy.
Russell is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Russell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Russell for a finish.
Russell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Russell.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (7) Russell
Russell is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (7) Russell
Russell tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Russell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Russell shrugs it off. #T7#
Russell tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Russell can't escape the position.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Russell is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Russell is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (7) Russell#SUB#
Chai has his arm under Russell's chin here. Game over son! Chai squeezes tightly and Russell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Chai
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Chai stalling.
Atkinson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Atkinson gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (8) Chai
Atkinson tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Chai tries to move to mount but Atkinson blocks the move with his legs.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Atkinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Atkinson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (8) Chai
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atkinson won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T2#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Atkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Atkinson is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai is concentrating on defense, preventing Atkinson from advancing position.
Atkinson prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai wants to control but Atkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkinson is looking to pass Chai's guard but actually Chai recovers to full guard.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Chai is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up. #SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atkinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (8) Chai#SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Chai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Atkinson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T5#
Atkinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Atkinson is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atkinson trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai trying to hold on to Atkinson's head to control him but Atkinson postures up.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a submission but Chai manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson postures up.
#T7#
Atkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a submission but Chai manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chai trying to control the position.
#T8#
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (5) vs (10) Chai
Atkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Atkinson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (13) Chai#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Atkinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atkinson is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson regains half guard.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it. #T10##SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (16) Chai
Atkinson working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Atkinson doesn't allow it.
Atkinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to control the pace but Atkinson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Chai is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Atkinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Atkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson 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.
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai pushes down on Atkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Chai is trying to control. Atkinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (5) vs (19) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Atkinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Atkinson shrugs it off.
Atkinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkinson has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Atkinson (5) vs (22) Chai
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 22 to 5.
A victorious Stsyapan Chai 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 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mark Skells! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Chai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skells (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai passes into half guard.
Chai wants to control but Skells is keeping him busy.
Skells is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Skells could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chai has cracked it and Skells is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stsyapan Chai!
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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