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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 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 9 wins and 5 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi shoots for a takedown but De Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Takeshi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Rossi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
De Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeshi has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Takeshi defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi passes into half guard. #T1#
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Takeshi has control of De Rossi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Rossi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Takeshi tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Takeshi wants to take De Rossi's back here but De Rossi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Rossi can't escape the position.
Takeshi trying to control but De Rossi is having none of it.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Takeshi isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi stops Takeshi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Rossi 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.
Takeshi controlling the position easily from mount.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
De Rossi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (8) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi is hanging on to De Rossi's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
De Rossi fending off the submission attempt from Takeshi.
De Rossi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
De Rossi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takeshi's arms.
De Rossi tries to break free.
#T4#
De Rossi trying to control the hands but Takeshi breaks the grip.
Takeshi has the hooks in. De Rossi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Rossi wants to control his opponent's hands but Takeshi gets his hands free.
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.
De Rossi trying to control the hands but Takeshi won't let him.
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi just trying to survive but Takeshi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Takeshi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
De Rossi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takeshi's arms.
De Rossi wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.#SUB#
Takeshi looking to break De Rossi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Rossi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takeshi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Rossi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
De Rossi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takeshi.
De Rossi tries to break free.
De Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
De Rossi is trying to defend against the choke here but Takeshi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takeshi Tightens the hold and De Rossi taps out furiously! Takeshi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
De Rossi rushes Berendas and presses him up against the cage.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Berendas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Berendas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Berendas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Rossi can't fight it off and eventually Berendas manages to take the fight to the floor. De Rossi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Berendas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berendas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) De Rossi
Berendas trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away.
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.
De Rossi looking for a sweep but Berendas has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (7) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Rossi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Berendas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
De Rossi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
Berendas trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Berendas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Berendas is trying to work for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Rossi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Rossi looking to control.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Berendas wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Berendas defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Berendas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
De Rossi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berendas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (10) vs (0) De Rossi
Berendas controlling the position from side mount.
De Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Berendas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well.
Berendas tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Rossi's legs. #SUB#
Berendas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Rossi prevents Berendas from moving into mount. #T6#
De Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here.
De Rossi tries to bench press Berendas off him but Berendas keeps the position.
Berendas gets to mount! De Rossi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (12) vs (0) De Rossi#SUB#
Berendas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Rossi is surviving well by controlling Berendas's body position as best he can.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.#T7#
De Rossi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas wants to take his opponent's back but De Rossi doesn't allow it.
De Rossi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
De Rossi reaches up to try and pull Berendas in and control his posture, but Berendas latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! De Rossi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas 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 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthew Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bandini tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but Bandini has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Bandini gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) Bandini#SUB#
De Rossi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bandini doesn't defend quickly enough and De Rossi has managed to lock this one up! Can Bandini escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Rossi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flavio De Rossi!
A very excited looking Flavio De Rossi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 27 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
De Rossi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snowstrinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Rossi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snowstrinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Rossi prevents it.
#TD#
De Rossi jumps into guard, dragging Snowstrinski to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Snowstrinski has gone for a leg lock! De Rossi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Rossi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for a guillotine here but De Rossi defends easily.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
De Rossi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Rossi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Snowstrinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snowstrinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Rossi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (2) Snowstrinski
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snowstrinski won't allow De Rossi to sweep him here. #SUB#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snowstrinski is aware though and is defending well.
De Rossi is trying to keep Snowstrinski in close.
#SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Snowstrinski pushes his legs off easily.
De Rossi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
De Rossi has his foot on Snowstrinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snowstrinski works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
#SUB#
De Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snowstrinski defends it easily.
Snowstrinski trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Snowstrinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from De Rossi.#T5#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
De Rossi is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head to control his posture.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Snowstrinski off! Snowstrinski jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Snowstrinski preventing the sweep.
De Rossi 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: De Rossi (4) vs (2) Snowstrinski
De Rossi moves into full mount! Snowstrinski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (7) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T7#
Snowstrinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Rossi content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snowstrinski tries to hold on but De Rossi postures up.#T8#
De Rossi content just to control the position here.
Snowstrinski regains half guard.
De Rossi not doing much here.
#T9##SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Snowstrinski is looking to get back to full guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (10) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T10#
Snowstrinski wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
The referee asks De Rossi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. De Rossi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep.
Snowstrinski wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Snowstrinski tries to bench press De Rossi off him but De Rossi keeps the position. #T11#
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Snowstrinski is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Rossi controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg.
Snowstrinski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi stalling.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard but De Rossi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (13) vs (2) Snowstrinski#T13#
Snowstrinski is looking to get to half guard.
De Rossi controlling his opponent.
Snowstrinski tries to lock up and control but De Rossi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Snowstrinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snowstrinski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (16) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is desperately trying to improve his position but De Rossi has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Flavio De Rossi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Rossi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Rossi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) Hunt
De Rossi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt working away.#T1#
Hunt wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
De Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (0) vs (7) Hunt
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt controlling his opponent. #T2#
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Rossi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt controlling the pace.
Hunt is looking to advance position but De Rossi won't allow it.
Hunt controlling the action here.
De Rossi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but De Rossi defends it.
Hunt controlling the action here.
De Rossi is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but De Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.#T4#
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Rossi! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (10) Hunt#T5#
Hunt is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Hunt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.
De Rossi gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Rossi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
#T6#
De Rossi looking to control.
Hunt advances to half guard.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Hunt avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.
Hunt 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#
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but De Rossi doesn't allow it.
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi stops Hunt from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.#T9##SUB2#
Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… De Rossi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by De Rossi and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
De Rossi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
De Rossi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it. #T10#
Hunt prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
De Rossi wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
De Rossi keeping hold of Hunt's head, controlling as best he can.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Rossi is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Rossi tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
De Rossi is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#T12#
Hunt trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rossi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it. #T13#
De Rossi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Rossi is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.#SUB#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt 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.
Hunt trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
De Rossi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (16) Hunt
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 16 to 0.
Mike Hunt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jesse-James Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hopson with a poor takedown #TD2#
and De Rossi counters with a single leg into guard. Hopson didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (0) vs (2) De Rossi
Hopson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson wants to sweep here but De Rossi controlling him for the moment.
Hopson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson is trying to keep De Rossi in close.
#T1#
De Rossi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopson is controlling De Rossi's posture.
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (2) De Rossi#T2#
De Rossi wants to sweep here but Hopson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
De Rossi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hopson escapes and throws De Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (5) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson taking a breather here.
Hopson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
De Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
De Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hopson is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hopson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Rossi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
De Rossi wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
Hopson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5##SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hopson is thwarting De Rossi's attempts to control the position.
Hopson trying to control from half guard but De Rossi is working away.
De Rossi trying to control but Hopson postures up.
#T6#
De Rossi is pressing down on Hopson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Hopson defends easily.
#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Hopson pushes his legs off easily.
Hopson preventing the sweep.
De Rossi looking to control.
De Rossi can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7##SUB#
Hopson 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.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Hopson is controlling well.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
De Rossi wants to control but Hopson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (8) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopson takes a little break here. De Rossi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
De Rossi is not content to let Hopson control the position.
De Rossi wants to control but Hopson postures up.#T9#
Hopson happy to just control the position for now.
De Rossi stops Hopson from passing to mount. #SUB#
Hopson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Rossi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hopson's guard! Nice work there by De Rossi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (8) vs (4) De Rossi
De Rossi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hopson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
De Rossi preventing the sweep.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
De Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopson holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Rossi trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom.
Hopson 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.
Hopson is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Hopson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Rossi pushes down on Hopson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hopson is trying to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is thwarting Hopson's attempts to control the position.
Hopson is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopson keeps working.
Hopson tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.#T13#
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopson keeps working.
De Rossi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Rossi wants to control but Hopson is keeping him busy.
Hopson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
De Rossi prevents Hopson from improving his position.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Hopson is defending well. #T14#
De Rossi controlling the action here.
De Rossi is looking to advance position but Hopson won't allow it.
Hopson is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Jesse-James Hopson 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:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
De Rossi tries to sprawl but Doctore drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) Doctore
De Rossi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doctore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doctore's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Rossi (4) vs (2) Doctore
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doctore is in bad spot here.
De Rossi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
De Rossi is hanging on to Doctore's back as he tries to escape.
De Rossi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore can't escape the position.
De Rossi controls the position.#T1#
De Rossi doesn't have the hooks in and Doctore manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (4) vs (4) Doctore
Doctore won't allow De Rossi to sweep him here.
De Rossi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doctore looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Doctore wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Doctore passes into half guard.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doctore is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Doctore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Rossi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Rossi.
Doctore wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #T3#
Doctore passes De Rossi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Doctore 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.
De Rossi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Rossi.
Doctore postures up.
De Rossi controlling Doctore's posture.
De Rossi 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.#T4#
Doctore passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (4) vs (7) Doctore
De Rossi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (4) vs (9) Doctore
De Rossi wants to control but Doctore is having none of it.#SUB2#
Doctore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now De Rossi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (6) vs (9) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.
De Rossi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
De Rossi trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom.
De Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Doctore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Doctore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Rossi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
De Rossi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doctore's guard.
De Rossi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Rossi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Doctore! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (9) vs (9) Doctore
Doctore sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Rossi is controlling the pace.
#T7#
De Rossi prevents Doctore from improving his position.
De Rossi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (12) vs (9) Doctore
Doctore is trying desperately to improve position.
De Rossi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doctore is looking to escape. #T8#
De Rossi controlling the position easily from mount.
De Rossi prevents Doctore from getting the reversal.
Doctore tries to improve his position but instead De Rossi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (15) vs (9) Doctore#T9#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Doctore tries to break free.
De Rossi biding his time, looking for the opening.
De Rossi is trying to stick to Doctore's back but Doctore is turning into De Rossi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in De Rossi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Doctore. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (15) vs (11) Doctore#T11#
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Doctore from controlling successfully.
Doctore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Rossi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Doctore frees his head nicely. Oh but De Rossi has switched to an armbar! Doctore is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Flavio De Rossi!
After the fight, Flavio De Rossi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
De Rossi tries to sprawl but Doctore drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) Doctore
Doctore is thwarting De Rossi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Doctore 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.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura here.
De Rossi is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is not content to let Doctore control the position.#T1#
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Doctore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Rossi trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Doctore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Doctore wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Doctore wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
De Rossi is looking to control Doctore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#T2#
Doctore prevents De Rossi from improving his position.#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Rossi is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Doctore is working for a submission of some sort.
De Rossi trying to hold on to Doctore's head to control him but Doctore postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Doctore seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Doctore is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Doctore is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doctore pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi tries to roll over but Doctore keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Doctore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Doctore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Doctore seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
Doctore prevents De Rossi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Doctore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Doctore is proving a slippery customer.
Doctore trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rossi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Rossi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doctore manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (2) Doctore
Doctore can't keep his opponent in guard - De Rossi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Doctore tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.#T6#
Well, if De Rossi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doctore manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a triangle but De Rossi pushes his legs off easily.
De Rossi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doctore is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Doctore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Rossi defends it easily.#T7#
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a triangle here but De Rossi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (5) vs (2) Doctore
Doctore tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Doctore's face as De Rossi controls the position.
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doctore is looking to reverse the position.
Doctore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Rossi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Rossi (5) vs (6) Doctore#T9##SUB2#
Doctore is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
De Rossi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for the choke from the back position but De Rossi is controlling his hands well.
De Rossi is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
De Rossi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Doctore's arms.
Doctore is trying to stick to De Rossi's back but De Rossi is turning into Doctore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Doctore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by De Rossi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (7) vs (6) Doctore#SUB2#
De Rossi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doctore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Rossi has managed to get both his arms back between Doctore's legs - danger averted.
De Rossi forces his way into half guard.#T10#
De Rossi is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Rossi pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Rossi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doctore! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (10) vs (6) Doctore#T11#
De Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Rossi moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (13) vs (6) Doctore
De Rossi biding his time, controlling Doctore. #T12#
Doctore is really stuck here.
De Rossi keeps control of the position easily here as Doctore tries to buck him off.
Doctore is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get De Rossi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T13#
Doctore is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking to break Doctore's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Doctore remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise De Rossi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
#T14#
De Rossi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Doctore doesn't escape.
De Rossi doesn't have the hooks in and Doctore manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (13) vs (8) Doctore
Doctore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi is trying to control the position but Doctore postures up.
Doctore wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doctore is one step ahead there.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Doctore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Doctore has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing De Rossi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Doctore is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - De Rossi pulls down on the head and he's put Doctore to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flavio De Rossi!
In his post fight interview, Flavio De Rossi gave a big smile as he said 'I will gladly take on the winner or the loser of tonight's main event as my next fight, make it happen!'. |
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Event:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cahute shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Rossi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) De Rossi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi trying to control here.
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Cahute trying to control from half guard but De Rossi is working away. #T1##SUB#
Cahute is working for a submission of some sort.
Cahute trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Cahute tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
Cahute is controlling the pace.
Cahute works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) De Rossi#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cahute manages to capitalize on a mistake by De Rossi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (8) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
De Rossi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cahute's guard. Nice work there by De Rossi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cahute is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (2) De Rossi#T3#
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi has his feet on Cahute's thighs here. He's pushed Cahute off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cahute screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flavio De Rossi! |
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Event:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Philbert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Rossi's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
Philbert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Philbert is looking to advance position but De Rossi won't allow it. #T1#
De Rossi is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?
De Rossi tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Philbert is taking a breather. De Rossi 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.
De Rossi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
De Rossi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Rossi.#T3#
Philbert passes De Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) De Rossi#SUB#
Philbert has hold of De Rossi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Rossi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Philbert trying to control but De Rossi is having none of it. #T4#
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
De Rossi wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi 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.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
De Rossi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Well, if Philbert 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.
Philbert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (0) De Rossi#T5#
Philbert fails to advance to De Rossi's back.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Rossi prevents Philbert from taking his back.
Philbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.#T6#
Philbert prevents De Rossi from getting the reversal.
Philbert looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Philbert looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Philbert goes for an armbar but he's not got it… De Rossi turns into him and now he's in Philbert's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (8) vs (2) De Rossi#SUB#
Philbert looking for subs off his back but De Rossi has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T7#
De Rossi not doing much here.
Philbert is looking to get back to full guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (8) vs (5) De Rossi
Philbert tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
De Rossi is staying tight to Philbert's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Philbert tries to buck De Rossi off but De Rossi is having none of it.
De Rossi is staying tight to Philbert's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Philbert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Philbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (10) vs (5) De Rossi#T9#
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it.
De Rossi tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Philbert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (13) vs (5) De Rossi
Philbert controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Philbert moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (16) vs (5) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Philbert looking to break De Rossi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Rossi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Philbert will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Rossi trying to control the action but Philbert just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy De Rossi right now.
De Rossi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Philbert is just content to waste time from the top position. De Rossi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Philbert stacks De Rossi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Philbert! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (19) vs (5) De Rossi
You can see the frustration on De Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Philbert wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
De Rossi wants to control but Philbert postures up.
De Rossi gets back to half guard.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is defending well. #SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Philbert seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Rossi for as long as he can get away with.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but De Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (19) vs (7) De Rossi
Philbert wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De Rossi is now in half guard. #SUB#
Philbert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rossi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (19) vs (10) De Rossi#T14#
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, 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 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gaul fails to land the takedown.
De Rossi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gaul.#CL2#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
De Rossi successfully pulls guard.
De Rossi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Rossi keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul trying to move into half guard but instead De Rossi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Rossi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (5) De Rossi
De Rossi wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #T2#
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
De Rossi taking a breather here.
Gaul tries to improve position but can't.
De Rossi trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
De Rossi takes a little break here. Gaul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Gaul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Rossi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
De Rossi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gaul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul has his hands clasped together around De Rossi's back. He's all about the action.
De Rossi not doing much here.
Let's hope that De Rossi 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.#T5#
Gaul tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg.
De Rossi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Gaul trying to get back to full guard but De Rossi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (8) De Rossi
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
De Rossi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Gaul regains half guard.#SUB#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
De Rossi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaul is pressing down on De Rossi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Rossi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul has his hands clasped together around De Rossi's back. He's all about the action.
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Rossi controls the pace.#T8#
De Rossi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Rossi controls the pace.
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Gaul keeping full guard, as De Rossi tries to pass.
Gaul is pulling down on De Rossi's head. It's preventing any offense from De Rossi, at least for the moment.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Rossi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Rossi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gaul has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. De Rossi is looking to defend but Gaul has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for De Rossi! Gaul pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, De Rossi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamban Gaul!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mason tries to get set, De Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Mason manages to avoid the attempt.
De Rossi leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Rossi preventing the sweep.
De Rossi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Rossi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi controlling from the top position. #T1#
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rossi is one step ahead there.
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
De Rossi stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (3) vs (0) Mason
De Rossi 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 Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mason tries to bench press De Rossi off him but De Rossi keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi taking a breather here.
De Rossi continues to stall.#T3#
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rossi staying calm.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason keeping his opponent close.
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (3) vs (2) Mason#T5##SUB2#
De Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
De Rossi wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Rossi keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Rossi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6##SUB#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Rossi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Mason trying to move into half guard but instead De Rossi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (5) vs (2) Mason
De Rossi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Rossi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Mason is pulling down on De Rossi's head. It's preventing any offense from De Rossi, at least for the moment.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rossi is one step ahead there.
De Rossi stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (8) vs (2) Mason
Mason is not content to let De Rossi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking for a sweep.#T10#
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.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Rossi working away.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T11#
De Rossi trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as De Rossi stalls from top position.#T12#
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Rossi trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
De Rossi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but De Rossi keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Mason trying to remain calm as De Rossi controls from the top position.
Mason wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
De Rossi drags the fight down to the ground.
Saunders advances to half guard.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is defending well.
De Rossi wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy.
Saunders tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is looking to control Saunders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Saunders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saunders defends well.
Saunders forces his way into half guard.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Saunders working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on De Rossi's thigh. De Rossi counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saunders trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saunders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Saunders is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Rossi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Rossi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) De Rossi
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Saunders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Rossi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saunders wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
Saunders is looking to get back to full guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) De Rossi
Saunders being controlled for a moment.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi just content to control the position.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
De Rossi wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
Saunders wants to sweep but De Rossi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (8) De Rossi
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
De Rossi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saunders is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saunders wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
#T7#
De Rossi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (11) De Rossi
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.
Saunders regains half guard.
Saunders trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but De Rossi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (14) De Rossi
De Rossi is looking to work his way around to Saunders's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
De Rossi wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi wants to take his opponent's back but Saunders doesn't allow it.
De Rossi controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Saunders sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as De Rossi sits in half guard.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Saunders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Rossi is working away from the top position though.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders is trying to maintain the position but De Rossi is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Saunders is staying active underneath De Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saunders wants to control but De Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
De Rossi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
De Rossi is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
Saunders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
De Rossi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Rossi won't allow Saunders to sweep him here.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. #SUB#
Saunders looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Rossi has picked Saunders up and slammed him! Saunders can't keep hold of the triangle and De Rossi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (17) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Saunders tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Saunders wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi happy to just control the position for now.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Saunders is not content to let De Rossi control the position.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
De Rossi trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
De Rossi takes a little break here. Saunders wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi wins on points by 17 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Mae Joon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joon fails with the takedown#TD#
and De Rossi counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (0) Joon
Joon wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joon! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (5) vs (0) Joon
Joon can't escape the position.
#SUB#
De Rossi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but De Rossi keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Joon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Rossi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (7) vs (0) Joon
Joon is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Rossi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joon 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: De Rossi (7) vs (2) Joon#SUB#
De Rossi has his foot on Joon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Joon as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! De Rossi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Joon! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mae Joon! |
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Event:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
De Rossi pulls Walker into 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.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker postures up.
#SUB2#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (3) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi seems a little lost for a moment, as Walker dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
De Rossi struggling a bit here.#T1#
De Rossi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker staying calm.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
De Rossi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (5) vs (0) De Rossi
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Rossi on the ground.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
De Rossi can't escape the position.
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.
De Rossi tries to reverse the position but Walker maintains control.
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action. #T3#
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Walker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Walker pushes him away.#SUB#
Walker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Walker has a good base and remains in mount.
De Rossi is controlling an arm, preventing Walker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
Walker wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely. #T4#
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
Walker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
De Rossi is controlling an arm, preventing Walker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Walker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker controlling his opponent.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
Walker controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi wants to control but Walker is having none of it.#T6#
Walker fails to advance to De Rossi's back.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Walker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. De Rossi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (8) vs (0) De Rossi
Walker is looking to control De Rossi but De Rossi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Walker biding his time, controlling De Rossi. #T7#
De Rossi trying to control the position but Walker manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
De Rossi 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 Walker gets his way!
Walker controlling the position well here. De Rossi rolled but Walker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
De Rossi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Walker controlling the position well here. De Rossi rolled but Walker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
De Rossi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Walker is stalling here. De Rossi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Walker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Rossi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (8) vs (4) De Rossi#T8#
Walker tries to buck De Rossi off but De Rossi is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as De Rossi stalls from top position.
Walker is trying to work for a sweep but De Rossi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (8) vs (6) De Rossi
Walker is squirming around, avoiding De Rossi's attempts to control the action.
Walker has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (8) vs (9) De Rossi#T9#
Walker is really stuck here.
Walker breaks De Rossi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (10) vs (9) De Rossi
De Rossi looking to control.
Walker 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. #SUB2#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
#T11#
Walker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard. #T12#
Walker 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. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a triangle here. Walker is fighting it but it looks tight! De Rossi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Walker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Flavio De Rossi! |
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Event:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Nutz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nutz tries for a takedown but De Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nutz 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: De Rossi (0) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz working away.
Nutz tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Rossi's legs.
De Rossi tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nutz is trying to get an arm triangle but De Rossi is defending well.
De Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Nutz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Rossi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nutz's guard! Nice work there by De Rossi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz looking to control.
De Rossi is stalling in the full guard.
De Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Nutz can't keep his opponent in guard - De Rossi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nutz trying to hold on to De Rossi's head to control him but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi wants to pass to mount but Nutz is defending the position. #T3#
Nutz wants to control but De Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Rossi is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nutz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nutz is looking to control De Rossi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
De Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Rossi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking to cinch up a triangle. De Rossi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nutz's body to avoid the submission. Nutz has instead reached around De Rossi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nutz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justa Nutz!
Justa Nutz very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads 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:
WFC 32: Halkias v Romero II
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Graham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Rossi to the mat! De Rossi manages to get full guard. #SUB#
De Rossi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
De Rossi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Graham has passed into half guard!
Graham wants to stand up but De Rossi has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Rossi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg. #T1#
Graham wants to stand but De Rossi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graham working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Graham with the ground and pound but De Rossi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Rossi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
De Rossi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
De Rossi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Graham has picked De Rossi up and slammed him! De Rossi can't keep hold of the triangle and Graham manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Graham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well.
De Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
De Rossi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Rossi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Italian Job, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Graham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
De Rossi regains half guard.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi trying to hold on to Graham 's head to control him but Graham postures up.
Graham drops an elbow to the side of De Rossi's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graham lands a nice short elbow.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Graham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Graham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Rossi trying to control here.
De Rossi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graham .
De Rossi won't allow Graham to pass to mount. #SUB#
De Rossi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Graham . Oh but De Rossi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Graham goes limp - he's gone! De Rossi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Flavio De Rossi! |
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Event:
WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Bronson gets a clinch.
Bronson lands a knee to the body.
De Rossi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bronson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Rossi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bronson prevents the takedown attempt.
Brick Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavio De Rossi.
Bronson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Bronson pulls guard effortlessly.
De Rossi advances position into side control!
Bronson tries to bench press De Rossi off him but De Rossi keeps the position.
De Rossi controls the position from side control.
Bronson is not content to let De Rossi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Bronson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
De Rossi takes a little break here. Bronson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
De Rossi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
More stalling from De Rossi.
Bronson struggling a bit here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bronson is trying to improve his position.
De Rossi controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Bronson takes the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi has Bronson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bronson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
De Rossi has clasped his hands together around Bronson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bronson is pushing De Rossi's head away, looking to escape. De Rossi manages to hold on to the position though.
De Rossi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bronson is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
De Rossi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bronson is looking for a sweep.
Bronson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
De Rossi is working to tighten his grip on Bronson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bronson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but De Rossi is really squeezing tight and eventually Bronson passes out! De Rossi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Flavio De Rossi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Long closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Rossi did well to prevent Long getting side control.#SUB2#
Long is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Rossi defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Long 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#
Long wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Long is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Long is trying to work for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Long is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Long. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Long is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Long pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Long pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Long is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Long is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Long wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Long is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Rossi controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Long seems to be looking for submissions.
Long looks winded!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Long is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Long is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Rossi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Long is working for a submission of some sort.
De Rossi wants to control but Long is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Long is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Long dominated that round.
That's time! De Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
De Rossi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Long's guard.#SUB2#
Long is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.
De Rossi forces his way into half guard.
Long wants to get back to full guard but De Rossi has passed into side control.
Long is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working. #T1#
De Rossi controlling the position.
Long gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
De Rossi passes to full mount!
Long is trying desperately to improve position.
De Rossi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Long is looking to escape.
Flavio De Rossi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Long really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Long is breathing heavily.
Long bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De Rossi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Long is sitting in close to De Rossi's body. De Rossi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Long is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Long is tapping! That was a very nice submission by De Rossi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Flavio De Rossi! |
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