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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 11 wins and 7 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick gets caught napping as Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown. Frederick manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick 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: Frederick (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro is pressing down on Frederick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frederick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick looking to sit in guard and control but Belmiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (4) Belmiro
Frederick being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Frederick looking for a guillotine here but Belmiro defends easily.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Belmiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Belmiro trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick looking to control.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (4) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Frederick is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Frederick trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (7) vs (4) Belmiro
Frederick trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro stops Frederick from passing to mount. #T7#
Belmiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (9) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro 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: Frederick (9) vs (6) Belmiro
Frederick is adopting a defensive guard.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Belmiro passes Frederick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frederick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Frederick defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frederick defends it well.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Belmiro moves into full mount! Frederick won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (9) vs (9) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to control the action but instead Frederick gets a body lock and reverses into Belmiro's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (11) vs (9) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there. #T11##SUB#
Frederick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belmiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belmiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belmiro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (11) vs (13) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Frederick tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro slows the pace down.
Belmiro tries to advance position but instead Frederick slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Frederick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Frederick is looking to control Belmiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frederick avoid being mounted?
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Belmiro is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Belmiro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Frederick's thigh. Frederick counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Belmiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (11) vs (16) Belmiro
Frederick isn't going anywhere.#T14#
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belmiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro trying to control the action but Frederick is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro wins on points by 16 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
Date: Oct 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 2 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Melia shows good takedown defense.
Melia feinted with a counter takedown.
Frederick has a takedown stuffed.
Frederick shoots for a double leg takedown but Melia sprawls well. He's pushed Frederick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melia tries to counter by clinching up but Frederick breaks away and moves out of range.
Robert Melia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martino Frederick.
Frederick darts in looking for a takedown but Melia gets double underhooks and turns Frederick into the cage.
Frederick tries for a takedown but Melia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frederick shoots in and drives through. Melia sprawls well.
As Frederick tries to get set, Melia tries to push him back and clinch up but Frederick manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melia sprawls well. Melia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet.
Frederick dives in for a single leg takedown but Melia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##TD#
Melia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (0) Frederick#SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frederick sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Frederick is working away. #T2#
Melia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Melia 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.
#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Melia 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.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
Melia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Melia is very close to passing his half guard.
Melia controlling the pace.
Melia wants to free his trapped foot but Frederick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Melia controlling the pace. #SUB#
Frederick makes his way to full guard, as Melia worked for a kimura.
Frederick being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (0) Frederick
Melia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Melia tries to advance position but instead Frederick slips a leg back in to half guard.
Melia stalling.
Frederick is controlling Melia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Melia 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.
#T7#
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
Melia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frederick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Melia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (0) Frederick#T8##SUB#
Melia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Frederick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Frederick! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (8) vs (2) Frederick
Melia working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Melia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frederick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frederick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9##SUB#
Frederick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
Frederick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Melia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Melia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Melia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia is really struggling to control Frederick but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Frederick controlling from the top position.
Melia keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T12#
Melia keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Melia 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.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Melia controls Frederick momentarily but Frederick frees himself. #SUB#
Melia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Frederick has picked Melia up and slammed him! Melia can't keep hold of the triangle and Frederick manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (5) Frederick
Frederick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs. #T13#
Melia struggling a bit here.
Frederick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Melia wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Frederick controlling from side mount.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T14#
Melia is trying to control Frederick's posture but Frederick avoids it.
Frederick wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Melia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frederick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Melia gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bailey Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Frederick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frederick is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Frederick manages to pull guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Frederick has his foot on Simmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simmons works his way back into a safe position though.
Simmons trying to move into half guard but instead Frederick has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Simmons
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Simmons has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Frederick 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 Simmons. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Simmons
Simmons struggling a bit here.
Frederick trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Frederick staying calm.#T2#
Frederick advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (0) Simmons
Simmons tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Simmons is looking to get to half guard.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Frederick is staying active.
Frederick wants to take his opponent's back but Simmons doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Frederick avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick controlling from the full mount.
Frederick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simmons to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (10) vs (0) Simmons
Simmons tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Frederick looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Simmons taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 27 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason has Frederick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frederick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Frederick regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason postures up.
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck.
Frederick pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frederick 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.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mason wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Frederick.
Frederick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick manages to get to full guard.
Frederick trying to control the position.
#T3#
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frederick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Frederick in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Mason
Frederick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frederick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Frederick postures up.
Frederick trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully. #T5#
Mason working a defensive guard but Frederick manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (2) Mason
Frederick advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (2) Mason
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason prevents Frederick from taking his back.#T6#
Frederick is working hard here to advance position.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Mason manages to control the position for a moment.
Frederick controlling his opponent.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frederick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Mason wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (10) vs (2) Mason
Frederick tries to get the hooks in deep but Mason pushed the leg off.
Frederick is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Mason turns into Frederick and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (10) vs (4) Mason
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Frederick controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Mason postures up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Frederick has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason is still trying to improve position.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Frederick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Frederick is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Frederick is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Mason won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Frederick trying to control the position.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (12) vs (4) Mason#SUB2#
Mason working for a triangle but Frederick defends it easily.
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #T12#
Frederick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frederick works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (15) vs (4) Mason
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Frederick moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (18) vs (4) Mason
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (4) Frederick
Sixty Five tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frederick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frederick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sixty Five! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sixty Five (0) vs (6) Frederick
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five is controlling an arm, preventing Frederick from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Frederick prevents Sixty Five from getting the reversal.
Frederick looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Sixty Five can't escape the position.
Frederick tries to control but Sixty Five wriggling away.
Frederick controlling from mount.
Sixty Five tries to lock up and control but Frederick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position but Frederick isn't that keen on the idea.
Sixty Five wants to control but Frederick is having none of it.
Sixty Five 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: Sixty Five (2) vs (6) Frederick
Frederick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frederick looking to control.
Frederick 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.#T3#
Frederick looking to control.
Sixty Five pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sixty Five manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (8) Frederick#T4##SUB#
Sixty Five has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frederick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Frederick is sitting in close to Sixty Five's body. Sixty Five has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Frederick is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Frederick is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sixty Five.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Sixty Five!
During a confident post fight interview, Android Sixty Five thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Frederick is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Frederick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Frederick
Frederick is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frederick's guard.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick moves into full guard.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Frederick working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt controlling the action here.#T3#
Hunt passes into side control, despite Frederick's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Frederick
Frederick is trying to improve his position.
Frederick tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Frederick
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frederick 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.#T5#
Frederick is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frederick 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: Hunt (7) vs (2) Frederick
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Frederick wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Frederick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture.
Hunt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
Frederick won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Frederick stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (7) vs (5) Frederick
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Frederick keeps moving and retains side control. #T9##SUB2#
Frederick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hunt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to buck Frederick off but Frederick is having none of it.#T10##SUB2#
Frederick swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Frederick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (9) vs (5) Frederick
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (12) vs (5) Frederick
Frederick is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt working away.
Frederick regains half guard.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Hunt is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Frederick won't allow it.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14##SUB2#
Frederick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is taking a breather. Frederick 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Frederick still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Frederick 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: Hunt (12) vs (9) Frederick
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 12 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lake.#TD2#
Frederick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lake (0) vs (4) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick tries for a kimura but Lake is defending well.
Lake prevents Frederick from moving into mount.
Lake tries to buck Frederick off but Frederick is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick trying to control the position but Lake is working away. #T1#
Lake can't do much from the bottom here.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frederick advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lake (0) vs (6) Frederick
Lake tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.
Frederick trying to control but Lake is having none of it. #T2#
Lake can't escape the position.
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Lake to control.
Frederick trying to control but Lake is having none of it. #T3#
Frederick controlling his opponent.
Lake gets back to half guard.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Frederick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lake sees it coming and defends easily.
Lake trying to control but Frederick postures up.
Lake controlling the position for now.#T4#
Frederick wants to pass to mount but Lake is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frederick stalling.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg.
Frederick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Frederick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lake is looking to improve his position.
Lake is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Frederick trying to control from Lake's half guard. Lake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Frederick is proving a slippery customer.
Lake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Lake seems keen to control Frederick's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.#T7#
Lake keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frederick trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake trying to control the position.
Frederick won't allow Lake to sweep him here.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully. #T8#
Frederick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Frederick might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T9#
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 (2) vs (6) Frederick
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lake trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lake looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick 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 (8) Frederick
Lake keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (2) vs (11) Frederick
Lake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (11) Frederick
Lake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lake trying to pass the guard but Frederick defending well. #T11#
Frederick is staying active underneath Lake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frederick 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.
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.
Lake stalling.
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lake'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.
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Frederick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lake is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Frederick is looking for a sweep. Lake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Lake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frederick trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frederick holds on and takes a little breather.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lake looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Frederick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lake trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Frederick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frederick controlling the position.#T14#
Lake content to stall in guard here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lake.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Frederick 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.
Frederick trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 23 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frederick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snowstrinski circles away.
Snowstrinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Snowstrinski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frederick's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Frederick#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but Frederick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowstrinski to get the leverage.
Snowstrinski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Frederick! Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (5) vs (0) Frederick
Snowstrinski works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (8) vs (0) Frederick
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Snowstrinski has got his arm under Frederick's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Frederick has spun round into Snowstrinski's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (2) Frederick
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Snowstrinski keeps moving. #SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Frederick throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Snowstrinski's body to avoid the submission. Snowstrinski has instead reached around Frederick's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Snowstrinski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Olaf Snowstrinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saunders (0) vs (4) Frederick
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
Saunders wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Saunders tries to improve position but can't.
Frederick trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
You can see the frustration on Saunders's face as Frederick controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Saunders's coaches at Cobra Kai Workout Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saunders struggling a bit here.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
Saunders is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Frederick has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (0) vs (6) Frederick
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Saunders stops Frederick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Saunders tries to improve his position but instead Frederick has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (9) Frederick
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frederick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frederick is not going to allow Saunders to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders tries to escape the position.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Saunders rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saunders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Frederick wants to take Saunders's back but he can't do it this time.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders tries to improve his position but instead Frederick has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (12) Frederick
Saunders tries to break free.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Frederick works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (15) Frederick#T4#
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Frederick seems to be working for a kimura but Saunders defends the submission attempt.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy. #T5#
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frederick trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frederick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders wants to improve his position but instead Frederick has moved into half guard.
Saunders wants to control but Frederick is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Saunders is in trouble now - Frederick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (18) Frederick
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick wants to take his opponent's back but Saunders doesn't allow it.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders regains half guard.#T7#
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Saunders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Saunders isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frederick stacks Saunders 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 Frederick! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (21) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick tries for a kimura but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders wants to control but Frederick postures up.#T8#
Saunders is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frederick is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (0) vs (23) Frederick
Frederick prevents Saunders from getting the reversal.
Frederick takes Saunders's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (26) Frederick
Frederick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Frederick is trying to stick to Saunders's back but Saunders is turning into Frederick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frederick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saunders. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (26) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Frederick pulls Saunders in to control the position. #T9#
Saunders wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Saunders is looking to pass into half guard but Frederick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frederick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (28) Frederick
Saunders working a defensive guard but Frederick manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (2) vs (31) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick is trying to get an arm triangle but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Frederick presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (2) vs (33) Frederick#T10#
Frederick prevents Saunders from getting the reversal.
Frederick looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saunders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Frederick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders has given up his back. Will we see Frederick going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (2) vs (36) Frederick
Saunders tries to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Frederick looking to break Saunders's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saunders remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frederick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saunders tries to escape but Frederick has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Frederick looking for the choke from the back.
Saunders tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Frederick looking for the choke from the back.
Saunders is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at Raptors Den MMA inform us that Frederick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Frederick has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saunders! Can he survive? No! He's out! Frederick gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Da Silva with a poor takedown #TD#
and Frederick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frederick. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Da Silva
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Da Silva wants to control but Frederick passes easily into half guard.
Da Silva tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
Da Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Frederick is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Frederick is trying to control. Da Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Frederick trying to control the pace.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Silva tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Frederick has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Da Silva
Frederick controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Da Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Frederick isn't that keen on the idea.
Frederick wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Da Silva 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: Frederick (5) vs (2) Da Silva#T3#
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Frederick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (9) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action.
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Frederick. #T4#
Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Frederick isn't that keen on the idea.
Frederick controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Frederick has control of Da Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Da Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Da Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it. #T5#
Da Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Frederick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Silva is trying to reverse the position but instead Frederick has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (12) vs (2) Da Silva#T6#
Da Silva just trying to survive but Frederick is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Da Silva wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Frederick is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Da Silva is defending well though. Frederick let's go of the attempt for now.
Da Silva tries to break free.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Frederick just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Frederick keeps control of the position as Da Silva tries to break free.
Frederick controlling from the back.
Frederick avoiding Da Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Da Silva turns into Frederick and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (12) vs (4) Da Silva
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frederick seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T8#
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva advances to half guard.
Frederick gets full guard.
Da Silva won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Frederick controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T9#
Frederick 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.
Frederick controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Frederick looking for a sweep. Not yet Frederick, not yet.
Frederick is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up.
Frederick 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: Frederick (14) vs (4) Da Silva
Da Silva wants to control but Frederick is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Da Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frederick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (17) vs (4) Da Silva
Frederick looking to control but Da Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Silva is just holding on here. Frederick manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (20) vs (4) Da Silva#SUB#
Frederick is looking for the choke from the back position but Da Silva is controlling his hands well. #T11#
Da Silva wants to control his opponent's hands but Frederick gets his hands free.
Frederick is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Da Silva 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 Frederick gets his way!
Frederick has the hooks in. Da Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Da Silva trying to control the hands but Frederick won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Da Silva is in bad spot here.
Da Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Da Silva right now.
Frederick not allowing Da Silva to control his hands. #SUB#
Da Silva has hold of Frederick's leg, trying to break free but it's let Frederick lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Da Silva is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Frederick throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Frederick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frederick (4) vs (0) Green
Green is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Green is trying to control Frederick's posture but Frederick avoids it.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Frederick advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (6) vs (0) Green
Green is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green can't escape the position.
Green wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.#T1#
Green tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Frederick controlling his opponent.
Green 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: Frederick (6) vs (2) Green
Frederick managing to control the position.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick controlling the position.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Green frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (6) vs (5) Green#T2#
Frederick is looking to get to half guard.
Frederick tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frederick tries to hold on but Green postures up.
Frederick is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Green controlling the position easily from mount.
Green wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Green avoids the attempt from Frederick to control.#T4#
Frederick is desperately trying to improve his position but Green has a good base and remains in mount.
Green wants to control the pace but Frederick is squirming around nicely.
Frederick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Frederick wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (6) vs (8) Green#T5#
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frederick is looking to escape.
Green wants to control but instead Frederick manages to regain half guard.
Frederick wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.
Green is trying to control. Frederick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (6) vs (11) Green
Green with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frederick is looking to get to half guard.
Green avoids the attempt from Frederick to control.
Frederick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Green wants to control the pace but Frederick is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Green fails to advance to Frederick's back.
Green controlling from the full mount.
Frederick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Frederick defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Frederick desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Well, if Green 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.
Frederick wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frederick controlling the position well.
Well, if Green is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T9#
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Frederick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frederick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green postures up.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (8) vs (11) Green
Green looking to control but Frederick passes into half guard.
Green is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Frederick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (11) vs (11) Green
Green prevents Frederick from taking his back.
Green tries to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Frederick prevents Green from getting the reversal.
Green tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.
Frederick moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (14) vs (11) Green
Frederick has good solid back control here. #T11#
Frederick avoiding Green 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Frederick looking to break Green's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Green remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frederick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Frederick struggling to keep hold of the position.
Green turns into Frederick and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (14) vs (13) Green#SUB#
Frederick looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Frederick working a defensive guard but Green manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (14) vs (16) Green#T12#
Green wants to control but Frederick is keeping him busy.
Green laying and praying for a moment but Frederick takes advantage and regains half guard.
Frederick manages to get to full guard.
Frederick trying to control the position.
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Frederick can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frederick is trying to get back to full guard.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Frederick is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Frederick is trying to get back to full guard.
Green is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Green not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (14) vs (19) Green
And that's the end of the fight!
Green wins on points by 19 to 14.
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 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Timmy Dubs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Frederick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Dubs moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Frederick manages to pull guard.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Dubs from controlling successfully.
Frederick is controlling Dubs's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubs trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubs tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Dubs is working hard here to advance position.
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dubs trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick has Dubs pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Frederick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Dubs preventing the sweep.
Dubs trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick managing to control the position.
Dubs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Dubs from controlling successfully.
Dubs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frederick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Frederick is looking for a triangle but Dubs pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frederick holds on and takes a little breather.
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubs (0) vs (2) Frederick#T4#
Frederick looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Frederick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dubs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frederick escapes and throws Dubs's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dubs (0) vs (5) Frederick
Dubs stops Frederick from passing to mount. #T6##SUB2#
Frederick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick controls the position from side control.
Dubs prevents Frederick from moving into mount.
Dubs being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Dubs stops Frederick from passing to mount.
Frederick in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T8#
Frederick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frederick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dubs! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubs (0) vs (7) Frederick#T9#
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Frederick might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dubs wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Frederick controlling his opponent. #T10#
Frederick wants to take his opponent's back but Dubs doesn't allow it.
Frederick looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Dubs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dubs wants to control but Frederick is having none of it.
Dubs is breathing heavily.
Frederick moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dubs (0) vs (10) Frederick
Well, with Frederick on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dubs is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Dubs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12##SUB2#
Frederick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dubs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Dubs right now.
#SUB2#
Frederick is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dubs won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Frederick off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Ngannou shows good takedown defense.
Ngannou tries to clinch up but Frederick circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Frederick closes the distance and pushes Ngannou back into the cage.#TD#
Frederick pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (0) vs (3) Ngannou
Frederick can't do much from the bottom here.
Ngannou staying calm.
Frederick is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Frederick will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Frederick's coaches at Raptors Den MMA 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.
Frederick tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Frederick is letting Ngannou control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ngannou's best efforts.
Ngannou tries to pass to full mount but Frederick defends it.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Ngannou has control of the leg.
Ngannou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Frederick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ngannou pulls his head out easily.
Frederick is trying to get back to full guard.
Frederick controlling the position well.
Ngannou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
Frederick is in trouble now - Ngannou has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (0) vs (6) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Ngannou has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Frederick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou controlling from the full mount.
Ngannou with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ngannou looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Frederick can't escape the position.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frederick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frederick tries to hold on but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frederick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Frederick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick is working hard here to advance position.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
Ngannou wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ngannou controlling his opponent. #T8#
Frederick wants to control but Ngannou is having none of it.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frederick is looking to escape.
Ngannou controlling the pace for now.
Frederick tries to control the position but Ngannou now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (0) vs (9) Ngannou
Frederick just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Frederick tries to break free.
Frederick trying to control the action but Ngannou just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Good control from Ngannou.
Frederick looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ngannou is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Frederick is in bad spot here.
Good control from Ngannou.#T10#
Frederick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ngannou controlling the action here.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngannou trying to control the pace. #T11#
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Ngannou is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngannou is taking a breather. Frederick 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.
Frederick trying to hold on to Ngannou's head to control him but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frederick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12#
Ngannou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frederick wants to get back to full guard.
Ngannou passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Frederick! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (0) vs (12) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Frederick regains half guard.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
Ngannou works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (0) vs (15) Ngannou
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ngannou wants to control the pace but Frederick is squirming around nicely.
Frederick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ngannou tries to control but Frederick wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking Francisco Ngannou 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 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soares to the mat! Soares manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Soares
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Frederick stalling. #SUB#
Frederick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares with the active half guard here but Frederick passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Soares
Soares is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Frederick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soares wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Soares stops Frederick from passing to mount.
Frederick works to advance to full mount. Soares defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (0) Soares
Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Frederick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frederick slows the pace down in half guard.
Frederick is keen to just control but Soares is a slippery customer.#T2#
Soares is in trouble now - Frederick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (10) vs (0) Soares
Soares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frederick tries to control but Soares wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soares tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Soares is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soares keeps trying to improve his position.
Soares looks winded!#T3#
Frederick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soares to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (13) vs (0) Soares#SUB#
Frederick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soares for a finish.
Frederick is hanging on to Soares's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Frederick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soares defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Soares tries to break free.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Soares rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Soares tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
#T4#
Soares breaks Frederick's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (13) vs (2) Soares
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Soares controlling him for the moment.
Frederick 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: Frederick (15) vs (2) Soares
Frederick passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (18) vs (2) Soares
Frederick content just to control the position here. #T5#
Soares is working to get back to half guard.
Soares is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action.
Soares wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (21) vs (2) Soares#SUB#
Frederick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frederick controlling well, preventing Soares from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Soares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frederick is trying to stick to Soares's back but Soares is turning into Frederick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frederick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soares. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (21) vs (4) Soares
Soares wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.#T6#
Frederick has control of Soares's left arm, preventing Soares from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick 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: Frederick (23) vs (4) Soares
Frederick slows the pace down in half guard.
Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soares for as long as he can get away with.
Frederick is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soares reverses the position - he's now on top in Frederick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (23) vs (6) Soares#SUB2#
Soares drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Soares as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Frederick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Soares! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rafael Soares!
A victorious Rafael Soares 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 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bingwen quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Bingwen
Frederick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bingwen is refusing to be controlled, as Frederick sits in half guard.
Frederick is taking a breather. Bingwen 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.
Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bingwen for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bingwen wants to sweep but Frederick has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Bingwen#T1#
Frederick trying to control the action but Bingwen is working from the bottom.
Bingwen 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.
Frederick taking a breather here. #T2#
Frederick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Frederick wants to control but Bingwen is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bingwen trying to remain calm as Frederick controls from the top position.
Frederick moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (0) Bingwen
Bingwen working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingwen tries to hold on but Frederick pushes him away. #T4#
Frederick wants to take his opponent's back but instead Bingwen manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bingwen is defending against the submission attempts here by Frederick.
Bingwen is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bingwen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Frederick controlling the action here. #T6#
Frederick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bingwen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bingwen keeps working.
Frederick controlling the action here.#T7#
Bingwen is doing well to control the position and prevent Frederick from advancing to side control.
Frederick tries to pass to full mount but Bingwen defends it.
Frederick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bingwen! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (10) vs (0) Bingwen
Frederick controlling his opponent. #T8#
Frederick looking to control but Bingwen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frederick fails to advance to Bingwen's back. #T9#
Frederick takes Bingwen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bingwen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (13) vs (0) Bingwen#SUB#
Frederick working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bingwen is doing well to defend. Frederick seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bingwen is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Tsai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tsai on his heels. He'll look to pass Tsai's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tsai (0) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick passes Tsai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frederick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tsai! Score +3 for passing guard: Tsai (0) vs (5) Frederick
Frederick looking to control but Tsai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsai is breathing heavily.
Frederick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tsai has given up his back here. Will Frederick look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Tsai (0) vs (8) Frederick
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsai trying to control the hands but Frederick breaks the grip.
Tsai staying busy and making it hard for Frederick to control. #T1##SUB2#
Frederick sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tsai taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Frederick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Frederick (4) vs (0) Edison
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison looking for a sweep but Frederick has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (6) vs (0) Edison
Frederick trying to control but Edison is having none of it.
Edison tries to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick tries to control but Edison wriggling away.
Frederick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Edison controls the position.
Frederick fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Edison tries to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Edison is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action.
Edison wants to control but Frederick is having none of it.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Edison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Frederick moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Edison has worked his arm free - good work by Edison!
Frederick in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Edison is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Edison stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Frederick tries to move to mount but Edison blocks the move with his legs.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Edison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edison holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T4#
Frederick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Edison! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (8) vs (0) Edison
Edison reaches up to try and control the position but Frederick seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Edison rolls and tries to escape and now Frederick has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (11) vs (0) Edison
Edison trying to control the position but Frederick manages to sink in the hooks.
Edison tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
Edison looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
Frederick trying to control momentarily.
Frederick not allowing Edison to control his hands.
Edison is in bad spot here.
Edison keeps trying to improve his position.
Frederick trying to control.#SUB#
Frederick is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Edison with him. Edison is trying to defend but Frederick has an arm under the chin now! Edison grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Conquer Worlrd wants to clinch.
Frederick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Frederick gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (4) Frederick
Conquer Worlrd is trying to control Frederick's posture but Frederick avoids it.
Conquer Worlrd stops Frederick from passing to mount.
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.
Frederick trying to control the position but Conquer Worlrd is working away.
Conquer Worlrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conquer Worlrd is breathing heavily.#T1#
Frederick has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Conquer Worlrd! Score +2 for reaching mount: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (6) Frederick
Frederick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conquer Worlrd is looking to escape.
Frederick controlling his opponent.
Frederick tries to control but Conquer Worlrd wriggling away. #T2#
Conquer Worlrd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conquer Worlrd has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Conquer Worlrd (0) vs (9) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick working for the choke.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Conquer Worlrd rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Frederick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Conquer Worlrd staying busy and making it hard for Frederick to control. #SUB2#
Frederick working for a choke but Conquer Worlrd is defending well.
Conquer Worlrd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
#SUB2#
Frederick is looking for the choke from the back position but Conquer Worlrd is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Frederick controls the action.#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frederick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frederick is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Conquer Worlrd staying busy and making it hard for Frederick to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Conquer Worlrd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Conquer Worlrd tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
#T6#
Frederick is looking to control Conquer Worlrd but Conquer Worlrd is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Frederick biding his time, controlling Conquer Worlrd. #SUB2#
Conquer Worlrd is trying to defend against the choke here but Frederick has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Frederick Tightens the hold and Conquer Worlrd taps out furiously! Frederick displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes rushes Frederick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Barnes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frederick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes has his hands on Frederick's head, controlling the position.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Frederick from advancing to side control.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Barnes is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Frederick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Frederick
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Frederick is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Frederick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frederick dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#T4#
Frederick keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Barnes is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frederick is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Frederick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Frederick
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to bench press Frederick off him but Frederick keeps the position. #T6#
Frederick advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (2) vs (7) Frederick
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Frederick looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.#T7#
Frederick prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Frederick looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frederick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frederick wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (2) vs (10) Frederick#T8#
Barnes is trying to break free.
Frederick struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Frederick doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (10) Frederick
Frederick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frederick working a defensive guard here.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Frederick is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick is trying to keep Barnes in close.
#T10#
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Frederick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Frederick is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Frederick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frederick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (12) Frederick#T11#
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Frederick controlling from the top position.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frederick has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (15) Frederick
Barnes keeps Frederick under control for a moment.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frederick is looking to pass Barnes's guard but actually Barnes recovers to full guard.
Frederick has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Raptors Den MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T12##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frederick is aware though and is defending well.
Frederick trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frederick looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (15) Frederick
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13##T14#
Frederick has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Butterbaugh dips to his left and cracks Frederick with an uppercut!
Potato Butterbaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butterbaugh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Butterbaugh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Martino Frederick has been cut.
Frederick misses with a takedown attempt - Butterbaugh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Butterbaugh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frederick throws a big counter combination but Butterbaugh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frederick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butterbaugh.
Butterbaugh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frederick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Butterbaugh there.
A jab from Butterbaugh finds it's way through Frederick's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Butterbaugh.#KD2#
Butterbaugh lands a big head kick that sends Frederick tumbling to the mat! Butterbaugh takes a step backwards and waves Frederick back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Frederick is rocked!#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Frederick lands in his opponent's guard.
Butterbaugh looks winded!
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Frederick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Butterbaugh's head.
Frederick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frederick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Butterbaugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frederick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Butterbaugh taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU#
Frederick stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Butterbaugh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frederick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Butterbaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Frederick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frederick tries to clinch there but Butterbaugh circles away.
Frederick tries to bum rush Butterbaugh with a series of wild strikes but Butterbaugh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frederick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Butterbaugh tries to avoid it but Frederick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Butterbaugh to the ground. Butterbaugh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frederick darts in trying to clinch
and Butterbaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butterbaugh lands a really nice looking cross but Frederick seems unphased.
#CUT2#Martino Frederick's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Frederick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Butterbaugh keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick throwing strikes but missing.
Frederick sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Frederick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Frederick connects with a nice short shot to Butterbaugh's temple.
Frederick working over Butterbaugh with some ground and pound. Butterbaugh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frederick wants to stand up but Butterbaugh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frederick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Butterbaugh!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Frederick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Frederick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Butterbaugh has given up his back here. Will Frederick look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Butterbaugh looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
Frederick trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Butterbaugh doesn't escape. #SUB#
Frederick sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Butterbaugh taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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