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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sershurrapal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sershurrapal (4) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal 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.
Sershurrapal takes a little break here. Yasalmibaal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yasalmibaal is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sershurrapal is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sershurrapal (6) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Sershurrapal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Yasalmibaal to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sershurrapal (9) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal just trying to survive but Sershurrapal is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Yasalmibaal do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sershurrapal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sershurrapal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Yasalmibaal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sershurrapal content just to control the position here.
Sershurrapal looking to control but Yasalmibaal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position but Sershurrapal isn't that keen on the idea.
Yasalmibaal tries to control the position but Sershurrapal now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sershurrapal (12) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Sershurrapal is not going to allow Yasalmibaal to sit and survive in this position.
Yasalmibaal tries to escape the position.
#T3#
I would not like to be Yasalmibaal right now.
Yasalmibaal turns into Sershurrapal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (12) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal seems keen to control Yasalmibaal's posture.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Sershurrapal.#T4#
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Sershurrapal pulls Yasalmibaal in to control the position.
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sershurrapal pulls Yasalmibaal in close to prevent any damage.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Sershurrapal to sweep him here. #T5#
Yasalmibaal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sershurrapal's guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sershurrapal keeps working.
Sershurrapal is concentrating on defense, preventing Yasalmibaal from advancing position. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sershurrapal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sershurrapal is looking to improve his position.
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.#T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Sershurrapal works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sershurrapal holds on and takes a little breather.
Sershurrapal wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Sershurrapal wants to improve his position but instead Yasalmibaal has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending well.
Sershurrapal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sershurrapal is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up. #T8#
Sershurrapal has control of Yasalmibaal's left arm, preventing Yasalmibaal from doing any damage.
Sershurrapal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sershurrapal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sershurrapal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yasalmibaal is now in half guard. #T9#
Yasalmibaal stalling away here and it's allowed Sershurrapal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Sershurrapal is retaining full guard.
Sershurrapal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sershurrapal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sershurrapal (14) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Sershurrapal stopping the sweep attempt from Yasalmibaal.#T10##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for subs off his back but Sershurrapal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to get back to full guard but Sershurrapal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (17) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Sershurrapal wants to control the pace but Yasalmibaal is squirming around nicely.
Yasalmibaal can't escape the position.
#T11#
Sershurrapal controlling his opponent.
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position but Sershurrapal isn't that keen on the idea.
Sershurrapal controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Yasalmibaal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yasalmibaal tries to lock up and control but Sershurrapal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal regains half guard.#T13#
Sershurrapal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sershurrapal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yasalmibaal for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yasalmibaal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sershurrapal is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Yasalmibaal trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sershurrapal (20) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is squirming around, avoiding Sershurrapal's attempts to control the action.
Sershurrapal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sershurrapal takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yasalmibaal's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yasalmibaal is holding on for now.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yasalmibaal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Yasalmibaal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yasalmibaal trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Yasalmibaal has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ibrahim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yasalmibaal has tightened it up now! Ibrahim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
River trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
River keeping hold of Yasalmibaal's head, controlling as best he can.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal tries to move into full mount but can't pass River's legs. #T1#
River struggling a bit here.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yasalmibaal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (8) Yasalmibaal#T3#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
River is working hard here to advance position.
Yasalmibaal looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#SUB2#
River defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yasalmibaal. #T5#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (11) Yasalmibaal#T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
River is looking for a sweep.
River sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T8#
River works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
River working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (11) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#T10#
River trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #T11#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well. #SUB#
River is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasalmibaal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yasalmibaal tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.#T13#
River controls the position from side control.
Yasalmibaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
River tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed clinches up with Yasalmibaal and pushes him back against the cage.
Reed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yasalmibaal pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Reed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Reed gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Reed
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yasalmibaal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (2) Reed
Reed trying to control the hands but Yasalmibaal won't let him. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a choke. Reed gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Reed manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (4) Reed
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed passes into half guard. #T1#
Yasalmibaal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.
Reed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yasalmibaal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Reed seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Yasalmibaal has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reed uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (7) Reed#SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning.
Reed wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well. #T3#
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Reed control the position. #SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reed advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (9) Reed
Yasalmibaal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Reed moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Yasalmibaal. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (12) Reed
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal prevents Reed from moving into mount.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasalmibaal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T5#
Yasalmibaal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reed trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6##SUB2#
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Reed tries to move to mount but Yasalmibaal blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Reed gets to mount! Yasalmibaal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (14) Reed
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Reed trying to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Reed working for a submission but Yasalmibaal is keeping him at bay.
Reed fails to move to back control.
Reed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yasalmibaal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reed controlling from mount. #T9#
Reed trying to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
Yasalmibaal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yasalmibaal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (17) Reed#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Reed keeps control of the position.
Yasalmibaal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reed.
#SUB2#
Reed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yasalmibaal is defending well though. Reed let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11##SUB2#
Reed is looking for a rear naked choke here but Yasalmibaal reverses the position brilliantly into Reed's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (6) vs (17) Reed
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Reed working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yasalmibaal has passed into half guard!
Reed moves into full guard.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (6) vs (19) Reed
Reed wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Reed drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yasalmibaal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yasalmibaal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yasalmibaal! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (19) Reed
Reed is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yasalmibaal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (23) Reed
Reed keeps control of the position as Yasalmibaal tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a choke. Yasalmibaal gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Yasalmibaal manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (23) Reed
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Yasalmibaal has moved into half guard.
Yasalmibaal prevents Reed from improving his position.#T14#
Yasalmibaal moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (23) Reed
Reed struggling a bit here.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 23 to 15.
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Norman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yasalmibaal's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Norman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
Norman is trying to control the action in half guard but Yasalmibaal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal wants to get back to full guard but Norman has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Norman looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Norman is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Yasalmibaal tries to hold on but Norman postures up.
Yasalmibaal is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.
Norman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Norman avoids the attempt from Yasalmibaal to control.
Yasalmibaal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Yasalmibaal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Norman controlling from the full mount.
Yasalmibaal prevents Norman from taking his back.
Norman tries to control but Yasalmibaal wriggling away. #T3#
Yasalmibaal tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal 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.
Yasalmibaal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Norman fails to move to back control.
Yasalmibaal is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman looking to control but Yasalmibaal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norman controlling from mount. #T4#
Yasalmibaal wants to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Norman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yasalmibaal prevents Norman from taking his back.
Yasalmibaal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yasalmibaal has given up his back. Will we see Norman going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Norman (8) vs (0) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Norman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T5#
Good control from Norman.
You can see the frustration on Yasalmibaal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yasalmibaal staying busy and making it hard for Norman to control. #SUB#
Norman looking to break Yasalmibaal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yasalmibaal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Norman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yasalmibaal's body.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal fending off the submission attempt from Norman. #T6#
Norman controls the action.
Will Norman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Yasalmibaal tries to break free.
Norman controlling from the back.
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Norman tries to get the hooks in deep but Yasalmibaal pushed the leg off.
Yasalmibaal wants to control his opponent's hands but Norman gets his hands free. #SUB#
Norman looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Yasalmibaal is really stuck here.
Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yasalmibaal's body.
Yasalmibaal wants to escape the position.
Norman struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Yasalmibaal keeps trying to improve his position.
Norman controlling the position well here. Yasalmibaal rolled but Norman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Norman keeps control of the position as Yasalmibaal tries to break free.
Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yasalmibaal's body.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Norman gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Yasalmibaal is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Norman is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Norman!
Mark Norman 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 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal gets a double leg takedown into Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilmat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working.
Vilmat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yasalmibaal's best efforts.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vilmat defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on Vilmat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vilmat. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB#
Yasalmibaal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vilmat manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Vilmat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to control for a moment but Vilmat uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T2#
Vilmat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Vilmat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasalmibaal pushes down on Vilmat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vilmat is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vilmat avoid being mounted?
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Vilmat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vilmat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura here.
Yasalmibaal content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Vilmat is looking to get back to full guard here but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (11) vs (0) Vilmat#SUB#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Vilmat is defending well. #T5#
Vilmat sneaks back into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Vilmat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilmat is holding on for now.
Vilmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilmat.
Vilmat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal advances to half guard.
Vilmat wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vilmat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Vilmat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on Vilmat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vilmat. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (0) Vilmat
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilmat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vilmat is surviving well by controlling Yasalmibaal's body position as best he can.
Vilmat is looking to get to half guard.
Vilmat wants to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilmat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Vilmat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vilmat to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vilmat shrugs it off. #SUB#
Vilmat defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yasalmibaal.
Vilmat tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vilmat 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: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #T9#
Vilmat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vilmat is aware though and is defending well.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal wants to sweep but no luck.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilmat trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T10#
Vilmat looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vilmat is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yasalmibaal. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (5) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #SUB2#
Vilmat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vilmat's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (5) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control the position.
Yasalmibaal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Vilmat 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.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vilmat has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Vilmat looking to control but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is keen to just control but Vilmat is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Vilmat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasalmibaal is working away from the top position though.
Yasalmibaal is looking to advance position but Vilmat won't allow it. #T13#
Vilmat is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vilmat sees it coming and defends easily.
Vilmat trying to control here.
Vilmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilmat.#T14#
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Vilmat keeps moving. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal has gone for a leg lock! Vilmat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yasalmibaal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yasalmibaal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal is trying to keep Vilmat in close.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vilmat defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
A very excited looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Navarro on his heels. He'll look to pass Navarro's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Navarro controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Navarro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Navarro looking to control.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Navarro trying to control the position.
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Navarro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Navarro 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#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Navarro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Navarro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Navarro is looking to stall here but Yasalmibaal recovers full guard.
Navarro passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Navarro tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it. #SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal can't keep his opponent in guard - Navarro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Navarro is taking a breather. Yasalmibaal 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.
Navarro wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
Navarro is thwarting Yasalmibaal's attempts to control the position.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Navarro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Yasalmibaal defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Navarro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yasalmibaal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Navarro seems to be working for a kimura but Yasalmibaal defends the submission attempt.
Navarro is keen to just control but Yasalmibaal is a slippery customer.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Navarro is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yasalmibaal defends it well. #T10#
Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Navarro control the position.
Navarro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Navarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yasalmibaal is just riding it out for now. Navarro eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working.
Navarro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yasalmibaal reverses the position - he's now on top in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a triangle but Yasalmibaal pushes his legs off easily.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Yasalmibaal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro pulls Yasalmibaal in to control the position. #SUB#
Navarro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yasalmibaal is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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:
SSKT VIII
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai throws a hook but Yasalmibaal blocks it.
Yasalmibaal wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yasalmibaal takes one to the chin there.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yasalmibaal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yasalmibaal tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Yasalmibaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai sets himself, and Yasalmibaal steps forward looking for the clinch! Chai avoids it this time.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yasalmibaal.
Yasalmibaal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leonardinho Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yasalmibaal.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Yasalmibaal wants to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch position.
Yasalmibaal misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Yasalmibaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai digs a good hook to Yasalmibaal's body.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Yasalmibaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yasalmibaal tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yasalmibaal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai thuds a left hand into Yasalmibaal's body.
Chai lands a head shot.
Chai misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Chai cracks Yasalmibaal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yasalmibaal tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Yasalmibaal moved out of range.
Yasalmibaal wants to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch position.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yasalmibaal moves away.
Yasalmibaal throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Yasalmibaal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yasalmibaal.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yasalmibaal throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yasalmibaal doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yasalmibaal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardinho Chai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yasalmibaals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Yasalmibaal.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yasalmibaal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Leonardinho Chai has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Yasalmibaal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yasalmibaal. #T1#
Yasalmibaal working aggressively here.
Yasalmibaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yasalmibaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yasalmibaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yasalmibaal misses with a punch to the body.
Yasalmibaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yasalmibaal misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Chai.
Yasalmibaal pushes Chai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Yasalmibaal uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yasalmibaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Yasalmibaal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yasalmibaal moves out of range as Chai strikes.#T2#
Chai throws a series of punches but Yasalmibaal moves out of range.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yasalmibaal can do to turn this around?
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Yasalmibaal tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yasalmibaal.
Leonardinho Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Yasalmibaal misses with a few strikes there.
Yasalmibaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yasalmibaal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Yasalmibaal moved out of range nicely.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Yasalmibaal. Those never looked like landing.
Yasalmibaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Yasalmibaal lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardinho Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardinho Chai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Odaishah Yasalmibaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Yasalmibaal backpedaling.
#ROC#Yasalmibaal is rocked!
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Yasalmibaal is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Yasalmibaal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai connects with a quick right hand that sends Yasalmibaal tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Green gets caught napping as Yasalmibaal dives in and scores a takedown. Green manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Green is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Green controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Green trying to control the position.
#T3#
Green working a defensive guard but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Yasalmibaal has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green controlling Yasalmibaal's posture.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T4#
Green wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is pushing down on Yasalmibaal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yasalmibaal is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green is looking to advance position but Yasalmibaal won't allow it.
Green moves into full mount! Yasalmibaal won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Green controlling the pace for now.
Yasalmibaal wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (8) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Green keeps control of the position.
Green is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7#
Green tries to get the hooks in deep but Yasalmibaal pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Yasalmibaal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Yasalmibaal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Green.
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Green trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Green controlling the positon.
Yasalmibaal breaks Green's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (8) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasalmibaal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green wants to sweep here but Yasalmibaal controlling him for the moment.
Yasalmibaal is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Yasalmibaal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Green tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Yasalmibaal trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Green keeping control of the position.
Green wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Green 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: Green (10) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Green controlling the action here.#T13#
Green is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green looking to pass the guard. #T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Walon Green thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngannou to the ground. Yasalmibaal is now in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ngannou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yasalmibaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yasalmibaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ngannou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ngannou.#T1#
Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal looking to sit in guard and control but Ngannou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou trying to move into half guard but instead Yasalmibaal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself. #SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Ngannou is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Ngannou working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
Ngannou is trying to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to take a breather but Ngannou is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngannou wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (2) vs (9) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou regains half guard.
Ngannou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ngannou moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ngannou dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Ngannou wants to pass to mount but Yasalmibaal is defending the position.
Ngannou is just content to waste time from the top position. Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ngannou looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (4) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ngannou looking for subs off his back but Yasalmibaal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ngannou trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngannou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngannou trying to control here.
Ngannou tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Ngannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ngannou has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Ngannou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yasalmibaal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ngannou tries to pass. #T9#
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Ngannou passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngannou in particular looking to stall.
Yasalmibaal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ngannou escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ngannou! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (9) vs (14) Yasalmibaal#T11##SUB#
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yasalmibaal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ngannou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (11) vs (14) Yasalmibaal
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Yasalmibaal is squirming around, avoiding Ngannou's attempts to control the action.
Ngannou prevents Yasalmibaal from getting the reversal.
Ngannou wants to control the pace but Yasalmibaal is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Ngannou wants to pass to mount but Yasalmibaal is defending the position.
Yasalmibaal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ngannou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ngannou's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (11) vs (18) Yasalmibaal#T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for the choke from the back position but Ngannou is controlling his hands well.
Ngannou can't escape the position.
Yasalmibaal is trying to stick to Ngannou's back but Ngannou is turning into Yasalmibaal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yasalmibaal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ngannou. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (13) vs (18) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine here but Ngannou defends easily.
Yasalmibaal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 18 to 13.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Cahute's coaches at Funky Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Cahute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cahute is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cahute has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cahute tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Cahute is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cahute avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Cahute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there.
Cahute is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head to control his posture.
Cahute looking to control.
#T2#
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 (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Cahute is trying to control the action in half guard but Yasalmibaal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cahute passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Cahute moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yasalmibaal has worked his arm free - good work by Yasalmibaal!
#T3#
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working.
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.
Yasalmibaal tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working.
Yasalmibaal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Yasalmibaal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Cahute wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yasalmibaal defends it well.
Yasalmibaal regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working for a triangle but Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cahute has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard.
Cahute works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it. #SUB#
Cahute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cahute is keen to just control but Yasalmibaal is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cahute passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Cahute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #T8##SUB#
Cahute tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cahute trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal is working away.
Cahute is really struggling to control Yasalmibaal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cahute wants to control for a moment but Yasalmibaal uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cahute stalling away here and it's allowed Yasalmibaal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T9#
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily.
Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cahute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Yasalmibaal defending well. #T10##SUB#
Cahute looking for a submission but Yasalmibaal manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cahute passes Yasalmibaal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cahute is looking to stall here but Yasalmibaal recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Cahute is working hard here to advance position.
Cahute stands and throws Yasalmibaal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (11) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal sneaks back into half guard.
Cahute wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy.
Cahute passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (14) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Cahute wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy. #T12#
Yasalmibaal tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position. #SUB#
Cahute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cahute has hold of Yasalmibaal's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yasalmibaal seems comfortable defending it but Cahute has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yasalmibaal is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yasalmibaal is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cahute couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Cahute!
A relieved looking Gaston Cahute thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kylar Sensei! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sensei (0) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Sensei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sensei is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yasalmibaal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sensei is defending against the submission attempts here by Yasalmibaal.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but Sensei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yasalmibaal to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sensei looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yasalmibaal passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sensei (0) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sensei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Sensei is defending well.
Sensei is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sensei has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yasalmibaal but great work by Sensei. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sensei (4) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Sensei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yasalmibaal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sensei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sensei tries for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Yasalmibaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sensei's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sensei is keen to just control but Yasalmibaal is a slippery customer.
Sensei is really struggling to control Yasalmibaal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Sensei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal sees it coming and defends easily.
Sensei is looking to pass Yasalmibaal's guard but actually Yasalmibaal recovers to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has his foot on Sensei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sensei works his way back into a safe position though.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sensei lying in Yasalmibaal's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Yasalmibaal decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sensei taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
During a confident post fight interview, Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
Date: Aug 13, 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 11 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gomes on his heels. He'll look to pass Gomes's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Gomes
Yasalmibaal won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but instead Gomes has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (5) Gomes
Gomes controls the position.#T1#
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes tries to control but Yasalmibaal wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal is trying to escape the mount.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yasalmibaal 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: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Yasalmibaal can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gomes looking to break Yasalmibaal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yasalmibaal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gomes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes is hanging on to Yasalmibaal's back as he tries to escape.
Yasalmibaal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yasalmibaal staying busy and making it hard for Gomes to control.
Yasalmibaal is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Gomes has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Yasalmibaal is defending well but eventually Gomes manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Yasalmibaal has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
Our winner, David Gomes, 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 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal drives through with a takedown into Lake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Lake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here momentarily.
Lake is trying to keep Yasalmibaal in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Lake controlling the position.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Lake#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has control of Lake's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lake regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Lake to control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lake and Yasalmibaal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Lake manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lake wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but Lake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yasalmibaal to get the leverage.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lake wants to control the action here but instead Yasalmibaal manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Lake#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for a guillotine from mount but Lake is having none of it. #T4#
Yasalmibaal prevents Lake from getting the reversal.
Lake tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (2) Lake
Lake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (5) Lake
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake slows the pace down.
Lake trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal is working away. #T5#
Yasalmibaal is looking to reverse the position.
Lake trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (5) Lake#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has managed to slip his arm under Lake's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lake is tapping out! Submission win for Yasalmibaal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Navarro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Navarro prevents the takedown attempt.
Yasalmibaal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Navarro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Navarro has Yasalmibaal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Navarro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yasalmibaal tumbling to the mat - Navarro dives into Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yasalmibaal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Navarro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Navarro slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yasalmibaal manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Navarro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (2) Navarro#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Navarro is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.#T2#
Yasalmibaal slips nicely into half guard.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal 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.
#T3#
Navarro trying to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro is trying desperately to improve position.
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.#T4#
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for a guillotine from mount but Navarro frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Navarro is now in Yasalmibaal's guard. A big mistake from Yasalmibaal there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (4) Navarro#SUB#
Yasalmibaal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Navarro trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Navarro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (4) Navarro
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet. #T6#
Navarro wants to hit a sweep here but Yasalmibaal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Navarro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (4) Navarro#SUB#
Yasalmibaal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Navarro turns into him and now he's in Yasalmibaal's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (6) Navarro
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yasalmibaal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (6) Navarro#SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Yasalmibaal won't allow Navarro to sweep him here.
Navarro can't keep his opponent in guard - Yasalmibaal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Navarro trying to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (6) Navarro
Navarro tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal wants to finish this one by submission but Navarro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yasalmibaal. #T8#
Navarro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navarro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Navarro has worked his arm free - good work by Navarro!
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Navarro looking for a sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (17) vs (6) Navarro
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.#T9##SUB#
Yasalmibaal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Navarro has worked his arm free - good work by Navarro!
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (19) vs (6) Navarro#T10#
Navarro tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Navarro regains half guard.
Navarro is in trouble now - Yasalmibaal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (22) vs (6) Navarro#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking to secure an arm triangle but Navarro defends it well.
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#T11#
Navarro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yasalmibaal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Navarro 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.
Navarro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Navarro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Navarro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (22) vs (8) Navarro
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Navarro won't allow Yasalmibaal to sweep him here.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navarro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard. #T13#
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
Navarro wants to advance to full mount but Yasalmibaal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Navarro trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Yasalmibaal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Navarro looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (24) vs (8) Navarro
Navarro is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head. It's preventing any offense from Yasalmibaal, at least for the moment.
Navarro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (24) vs (10) Navarro
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 24 to 10.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 24 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Mason
Mason tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Mason is controlling Yasalmibaal's trapped leg to prevent Yasalmibaal from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Mason
Mason is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB#
Yasalmibaal goes for an armbar but Mason turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (2) Mason
Mason content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mason is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (2) Mason
Yasalmibaal stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (2) Mason
Mason tries to buck Yasalmibaal off but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (2) Mason
Mason is looking to improve his position but Yasalmibaal isn't that keen on the idea.
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mason is trying to control but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (2) Mason#T6##SUB#
Mason reaches up and pulls Yasalmibaal towards him, trying to control the position. Yasalmibaal manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Mason! Mason tries to roll over - now Yasalmibaal is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Mason has to tap out! Great work there by Yasalmibaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Stella Fella!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fella wants to clinch up but Yasalmibaal keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Fella gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Yasalmibaal gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Fella
Fella is trying to control but can't.
Fella tries to get to full guard but Yasalmibaal has control of the leg.
Fella gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Fella is looking to sweep but instead, Yasalmibaal has passed into half guard.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Fella#T1#
Fella tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fella keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fella manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fella wants to get back to full guard.
Fella is trying is best to control the position here.
Fella trying to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#SUB#
Fella is defending against the submission attempts here by Yasalmibaal.
#T2##SUB2#
Fella looking for submissions off his back.
Fella trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (8) vs (0) Fella
Fella wants to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Fella holds on to Yasalmibaal around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Fella tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal postures up.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fella tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Fella really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Fella to control.
Fella is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Fella tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fella manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (11) vs (0) Fella
Fella really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fella is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fella is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Fella wants to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fella has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fella! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (11) vs (2) Fella
Fella is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fella tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard.
Fella trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Fella advances to half guard. #T6#
Fella wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
Yasalmibaal trying to get back to full guard but Fella takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (11) vs (5) Fella
Yasalmibaal is looking to get to half guard.
Fella looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fella wants to control the pace but Yasalmibaal is squirming around nicely.
Yasalmibaal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Yasalmibaal is working hard here to advance position.
Fella looking to control but Yasalmibaal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fella content just to control the position here.
Fella trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fella with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fella trying to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it. #T8#
Fella might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yasalmibaal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yasalmibaal 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#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions off his back.
Fella is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Yasalmibaal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fella engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fella wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #T10#
Fella's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yasalmibaal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fella manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (5) Fella
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fella holds on and takes a little breather.
Yasalmibaal passes Fella's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11#
Fella works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fella wants to sweep but no luck.
Fella is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head. It's preventing any offense from Yasalmibaal, at least for the moment.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Fella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fella looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fella looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fella! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (9) Fella#T12#
Yasalmibaal gets back to half guard.
Fella is trying to control the action in half guard but Yasalmibaal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Fella seems content to control.
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Fella control the position.
Well, if Fella 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.
Yasalmibaal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Well, if Fella is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fella content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fella wants to pass the guard but Yasalmibaal is defending well. #T14#
Fella wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy.
Fella stalling away here and it's allowed Yasalmibaal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fella passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (12) Fella
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sauv Ignon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignon clinches.
Ignon prevents the takedown attempt.
Yasalmibaal wants a takedown.
Yasalmibaal is working for takedown but Ignon is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odaishah Yasalmibaal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasalmibaal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yasalmibaal.
#TD#
Yasalmibaal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ignon is trying to keep an underhook but Yasalmibaal manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Ignon
Ignon wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignon gets back to full guard.
Ignon being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Ignon has an active guard here but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ignon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal pulls his head out easily.
Yasalmibaal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Ignon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.
Ignon won't allow Yasalmibaal to pass to mount.
Ignon is trying to control but can't.
Ignon tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yasalmibaal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yasalmibaal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Ignon#T3#
Ignon is trying to improve his position.
Ignon struggling a bit here.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the action but Ignon is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ignon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (0) Ignon#T4#
Ignon is desperately trying to improve his position but Yasalmibaal has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Yasalmibaal content just to control the position here.
Ignon can't escape the position.
Ignon 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: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (2) Ignon
My spies in Cope's inform me that Ignon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yasalmibaal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Ignon tries to pass. #T6#
Ignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yasalmibaal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yasalmibaal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (9) vs (2) Ignon
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Ignon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yasalmibaal controls the pace.
Yasalmibaal postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yasalmibaal stacks Ignon 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 Yasalmibaal! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (2) Ignon
Ignon looks to move to half guard but instead Yasalmibaal has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (14) vs (2) Ignon#T8#
Ignon working to try and regain half guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Ignon is having none of it.
Ignon working to try and regain half guard.
Ignon keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Ignon is squirming around, avoiding Yasalmibaal's attempts to control the action.
Ignon is looking to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling the pace for now.
Ignon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignon manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ignon is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Yasalmibaal has latched onto it... Big trouble! Yasalmibaal pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ignon is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Yasalmibaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nutz fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Yasalmibaal gets tackled into the cage by Nutz. Nutz maintains the clinch.
Nutz is trying to drag Yasalmibaal to the mat but Yasalmibaal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Nutz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Nutz#SUB2#
Nutz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal sees it coming and defends easily.
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yasalmibaal is holding on for now.
Nutz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yasalmibaal! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (5) Nutz#T1#
Nutz content just to control the position here.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yasalmibaal is looking to escape.
Yasalmibaal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to hold on but Nutz postures up.#T2#
Nutz controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yasalmibaal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (5) Nutz
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Yasalmibaal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nutz dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Yasalmibaal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (10) Nutz
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal struggling a bit here.#T5#
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nutz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nutz's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (10) Nutz
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz looking to control.
#T6#
Nutz pulls Yasalmibaal in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nutz working for a triangle but Yasalmibaal defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sitting in close to Nutz's body. Nutz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yasalmibaal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yasalmibaal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nutz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justa Nutz!
After the big win, Justa Nutz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders trying to control the position.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.#SUB2#
Saunders looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T1#
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Saunders
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saunders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Saunders tries to improve his position but Yasalmibaal has taken his back! Yasalmibaal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Saunders tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Yasalmibaal pushes Saunders away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
A very excited looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yasalmibaal lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton wants to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Peyton tries to buck Yasalmibaal off but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Peyton being controlled for a moment.
Peyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yasalmibaal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Peyton is keeping the position.
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peyton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a triangle but Yasalmibaal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (2) Peyton
Yasalmibaal controlling the position.
Peyton trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Peyton tries to pass. #T3#
Peyton is still trying to improve position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (2) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yasalmibaal 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.
Yasalmibaal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peyton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yasalmibaal is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peyton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Peyton looking to control.
Peyton looking to control but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yasalmibaal prevents Peyton from improving his position.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position but Yasalmibaal isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal working for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peyton gets back to half guard.
Peyton tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
Peyton is trying to hold Yasalmibaal in close to prevent damage but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
#T7#
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peyton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (2) Peyton
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal stalling.
Peyton is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasalmibaal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Peyton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (4) Peyton#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Peyton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (7) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Peyton's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (7) Peyton
Peyton looks winded!#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T11#
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton trying to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Peyton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Peyton gets back to full guard.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (9) Peyton
Yasalmibaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Yasalmibaal, not yet.
Yasalmibaal controlling Peyton's posture.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now.
Peyton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (12) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton has hold of Yasalmibaal's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yasalmibaal tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Peyton cranks the arm and Yasalmibaal screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yasalmibaal, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Lieb Fraumilch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Fraumilch
Fraumilch wants to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Fraumilch
Fraumilch is desperately trying to improve his position but Yasalmibaal has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fraumilch is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Fraumilch is having none of it. #SUB#
Fraumilch has left one of his arms exposed and Yasalmibaal doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Fraumilch screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
A relieved looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal drives through with a takedown into Philbert's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Philbert is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
Philbert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a triangle but Philbert pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Yasalmibaal pulls Philbert in to control the position.
Philbert forces his way into half guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal is staying active underneath Philbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Philbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Philbert in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Philbert wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Yasalmibaal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yasalmibaal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Yasalmibaal is still trying to improve position.
Yasalmibaal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yasalmibaal.
Yasalmibaal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working for a triangle but Philbert defends it easily.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal#T5#
Yasalmibaal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Philbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yasalmibaal defends it easily.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Philbert looking to control.
#SUB#
Philbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yasalmibaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yasalmibaal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yasalmibaal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#T7#
Philbert regains half guard.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Philbert defends it well.
Philbert is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Yasalmibaal moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (10) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Philbert to control.
Philbert sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Philbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Philbert tries to get to full guard but Yasalmibaal has control of the leg. #T9#
Philbert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Philbert throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yasalmibaal escapes and throws Philbert's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (13) Yasalmibaal
Philbert regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yasalmibaal's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T10#
Philbert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert controlling the position.
Yasalmibaal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Philbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11##SUB#
Philbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yasalmibaal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
Philbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yasalmibaal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Yasalmibaal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Philbert manages to get to full guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Philbert looking to control.
#T14#
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Philbert is trying to control but can't.
Philbert is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Yasalmibaal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal gets caught flat footed, as Lake shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Lake trying to control the position.
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.#T1#
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lake controlling the position.
Yasalmibaal is stalling in the full guard.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
Lake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yasalmibaal controls the pace.#T2#
Lake looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Lake wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving.
Lake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lake trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard. #T4#
Lake is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Lake is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head. It's preventing any offense from Yasalmibaal, at least for the moment.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head. It's preventing any offense from Yasalmibaal, at least for the moment.
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there. #T5#
Lake is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Lake wants to sweep here but Yasalmibaal controlling him for the moment.
Yasalmibaal postures up.
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Lake working a defensive guard here.
Lake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yasalmibaal being controlled here momentarily.
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
Yasalmibaal controlling from the top position.
Lake pulls Yasalmibaal in to control the position.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yasalmibaal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lake working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Lake is really struggling to control Yasalmibaal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Lake to sweep him here.
Lake controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.#T9#
Lake is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lake controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
Lake being controlled here, momentarily.
Lake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass.
Lake wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving.
Lake 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.
Lake wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #T11#
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.
Yasalmibaal working a defensive guard here.
Lake looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (6) Yasalmibaal
Lake is looking to sweep but instead, Yasalmibaal has passed into half guard.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lake wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lake sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Yasalmibaal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yasalmibaal is trying to control. Lake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Yasalmibaal has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Lake is defending well.
Lake wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lake tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Lake trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Yasalmibaal gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 7 to 6.
Odaishah Yasalmibaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 110 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cahute sprawls well initially but Yasalmibaal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal prevents Cahute from improving his position.
Cahute moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yasalmibaal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute controlling the position.#SUB#
Cahute has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Cahute has his hands on Yasalmibaal's head, controlling the position.
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.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cahute looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.
Yasalmibaal prevents Cahute from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
Yasalmibaal is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
Cahute passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yasalmibaal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Cahute keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cahute is looking to pass Yasalmibaal's guard but actually Yasalmibaal recovers to full guard.
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cahute forces his way into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Cahute is looking to stall here but Yasalmibaal recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Cahute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cahute controls the pace.#T5#
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully. #T6#
Cahute looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.
Cahute slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yasalmibaal defends it well. #SUB#
Cahute looking for a submission but Yasalmibaal manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T7#
Cahute tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasalmibaal is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.
Cahute slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T8#
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Cahute advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cahute (7) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Cahute wants to control the pace but Yasalmibaal is squirming around nicely.
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yasalmibaal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9##SUB#
Cahute looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cahute is looking to work his way around to Yasalmibaal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cahute trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Cahute prevents Yasalmibaal from getting the reversal.
Yasalmibaal is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Yasalmibaal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cahute is looking to work his way around to Yasalmibaal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cahute content just to control the position here.
Cahute trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cahute. #T11#
Yasalmibaal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yasalmibaal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cahute. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cahute trying to pass the guard but Yasalmibaal defending well.
Yasalmibaal regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Cahute from controlling successfully.
Cahute looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (7) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal content to stall in guard here.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Yasalmibaal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Yasalmibaal passes Cahute's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cahute holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cahute is refusing to be controlled, as Yasalmibaal sits in half guard.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini
Date: Feb 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Yasalmibaal slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up.
#T1#
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yasalmibaal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Gomes has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep.
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yasalmibaal is now in half guard.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Gomes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomes is holding on for now.
Yasalmibaal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Yasalmibaal.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Yasalmibaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Yasalmibaal advances to half guard.
Gomes trying to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Yasalmibaal has a good base and remains in mount.
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yasalmibaal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yasalmibaal wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Gomes tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomes defends it well. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.
Yasalmibaal trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
Yasalmibaal prevents Gomes from improving his position.#T7##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gomes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal scores with a takedown into Innkeeper's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yasalmibaal passes Innkeeper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Innkeeper is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
Innkeeper won't allow Yasalmibaal to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Innkeeper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Innkeeper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Yasalmibaal wants to take a breather but Innkeeper is having none of it. #SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal is looking to take a break and control but Innkeeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.
Yasalmibaal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Innkeeper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yasalmibaal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yasalmibaal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (4) Innkeeper#SUB2#
Innkeeper working for the choke.
Yasalmibaal is trying to break free.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position but Innkeeper manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal 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 Innkeeper gets his way!
Yasalmibaal trying to control the hands but Innkeeper won't let him.
We've been informed that Innkeeper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
You can see the frustration on Yasalmibaal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is having to fend off submission attempts from Innkeeper, who is looking to sink in the choke. Innkeeper doesn't have the hooks in though and Yasalmibaal manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (4) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Innkeeper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Innkeeper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yasalmibaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Innkeeper working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
#T5#
Yasalmibaal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (4) Innkeeper#SUB#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Innkeeper is now in Yasalmibaal's guard. A big mistake from Yasalmibaal there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (6) Innkeeper#SUB2#
Innkeeper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (9) vs (6) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Innkeeper is trying to hold Yasalmibaal in close to prevent damage but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to free his trapped foot but Innkeeper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yasalmibaal passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (6) Innkeeper
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7##SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Innkeeper is working to get back to half guard.
Innkeeper tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal working for a submission but Innkeeper is keeping him at bay.
Yasalmibaal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Innkeeper sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.
Innkeeper is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Innkeeper avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Innkeeper is staying active underneath Yasalmibaal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Innkeeper actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Innkeeper has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Yasalmibaal escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (6) Innkeeper
Innkeeper prevents Yasalmibaal from improving position. #T10#
Innkeeper is trying to control Yasalmibaal's posture but Yasalmibaal avoids it.
Innkeeper prevents Yasalmibaal from improving position.
Innkeeper is looking for a sweep.
Yasalmibaal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Innkeeper's legs.
Innkeeper struggling a bit here.#T11#
Innkeeper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to move to full mount but Innkeeper actually manages to regain half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innkeeper keeps working. #T12#
Yasalmibaal content to control rather than advance.
Innkeeper regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Innkeeper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasalmibaal is aware though and is defending well.
Yasalmibaal forces his way into half guard.#T13#
Yasalmibaal is trying to control the action in half guard but Innkeeper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Innkeeper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal pulls his head out easily.
Yasalmibaal trying to control from half guard but Innkeeper is working away.
Yasalmibaal controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yasalmibaal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Innkeeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Innkeeper looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Innkeeper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mae Joon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Yasalmibaal scores with a takedown into Joon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joon (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Joon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Joon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yasalmibaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yasalmibaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasalmibaal is aware though and is defending well.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Yasalmibaal defends easily.
Joon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yasalmibaal controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Joon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.
Yasalmibaal pushes down on Joon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to take a breather but Joon is having none of it. #T2#
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joon! Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yasalmibaal prevents Joon from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for a guillotine from mount but Joon frees his head quite easily.
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: Joon (2) vs (5) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Joon has gone for a leg lock! Yasalmibaal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joon keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass. #SUB#
Joon has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joon is keeping the position for now.
Yasalmibaal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Yasalmibaal looking to sit in guard and control but Joon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (4) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yasalmibaal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5##SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yasalmibaal wants to sweep here but Joon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joon (4) vs (9) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass. #T6#
Yasalmibaal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joon (4) vs (12) Yasalmibaal
Joon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yasalmibaal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yasalmibaal defends it easily.
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7##SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Joon has locked up a guillotine! Joon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Yasalmibaal is holding on here and Joon must be using up a lot of energy. Yasalmibaal has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Joon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mae Joon! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 90
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Gotosleep Innkeeper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Innkeeper stuffs the takedown attempt from Yasalmibaal. Yasalmibaal gets slowly back to his feet.
Innkeeper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yasalmibaal shoots in looking for a takedown. Innkeeper tries to sprawl out of it but Yasalmibaal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Innkeeper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Innkeeper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Innkeeper! Score +3 for passing guard: Innkeeper (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Innkeeper's coaches at Gym Goroshi London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Innkeeper has worked his arm free - good work by Innkeeper!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innkeeper trying to remain calm as Yasalmibaal controls from the top position.#T1#
Innkeeper struggling a bit here.
Yasalmibaal looking to control but instead Innkeeper has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Innkeeper is staying active underneath Yasalmibaal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass to mount but Innkeeper is defending the position.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting Innkeeper's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Yasalmibaal is stalling here. Innkeeper is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yasalmibaal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Innkeeper has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Innkeeper (4) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yasalmibaal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Yasalmibaal regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yasalmibaal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Innkeeper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working for a triangle but Innkeeper defends it easily.
#T4#
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Innkeeper from controlling successfully.
Yasalmibaal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has an active guard here but Innkeeper has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has an active guard here but Innkeeper has managed to pass into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Innkeeper escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Innkeeper! Score +3 for passing guard: Innkeeper (7) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Innkeeper controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
Innkeeper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yasalmibaal tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Innkeeper taking a breather here. #T8#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.
Innkeeper trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Innkeeper gets to mount! Yasalmibaal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Innkeeper (9) vs (5) Yasalmibaal#T9#
Innkeeper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yasalmibaal is trying to escape the mount but Innkeeper keeps good control and instead manages to take Yasalmibaal's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Innkeeper (12) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Innkeeper has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yasalmibaal's body.
Innkeeper is hanging on to Yasalmibaal's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Innkeeper working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T10##SUB#
Innkeeper has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yasalmibaal tries to break free.
Yasalmibaal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Yasalmibaal do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Innkeeper is hanging on to Yasalmibaal's back as he tries to escape.
#T11##SUB#
Innkeeper tightening his grip on Yasalmibaal, looking for the choke.
Innkeeper controlling from the back.
Yasalmibaal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Innkeeper's guard. Nice work there by Yasalmibaal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Innkeeper (12) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Innkeeper's guard. #T12#
Innkeeper has Yasalmibaal pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Innkeeper has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom. #T13#
Innkeeper trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
Innkeeper is adopting a defensive guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Innkeeper keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Innkeeper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Innkeeper manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Innkeeper's guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but Innkeeper is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Innkeeper working a defensive guard but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Innkeeper takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Our winner, Gotosleep Innkeeper, 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:
Stepping Stone 86
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berendas shoots in and bounces Yasalmibaal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Berendas trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Berendas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yasalmibaal's guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.
Yasalmibaal moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Berendas tries to pass.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position.
#T1#
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasalmibaal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Berendas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yasalmibaal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Berendas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.
Yasalmibaal wants to control but Berendas postures up.
Yasalmibaal prevents Berendas from improving position. #SUB#
Berendas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yasalmibaal can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Berendas is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Yasalmibaal prevents Berendas from improving position. #T4#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Berendas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Berendas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yasalmibaal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berendas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berendas (7) vs (0) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yasalmibaal turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T5#
Yasalmibaal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berendas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (9) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berendas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berendas to get the leverage. #T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for a kimura from the bottom but Berendas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (12) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Berendas is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Yasalmibaal tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Berendas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yasalmibaal tries to bench press Berendas off him but Berendas keeps the position. #T7#
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Berendas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Berendas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Berendas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berendas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yasalmibaal wants to control but Berendas postures up.#T8##SUB#
Berendas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Yasalmibaal is trying to escape and Berendas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Yasalmibaal is forced to tap! Nice work there by Berendas! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
A very excited looking Uvele Berendas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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