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Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
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 11 wins and 7 losses; Chad Wellington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 14 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Salad Dressing gets caught napping as Wellington dives in and scores a takedown. Salad Dressing manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wellington (2) vs (0) Salad Dressing
Wellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wellington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salad Dressing is pulling down on Wellington's head. It's preventing any offense from Wellington, at least for the moment.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wellington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
Salad Dressing is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Wellington drops back looking for a leg! Salad Dressing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salad Dressing manages to kick Wellington off! Wellington jumps back into Salad Dressing's guard.
Wellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing working for a triangle but Wellington defends it easily.
#T2#
Wellington looking to pass the guard.
Wellington passes into half guard. #SUB#
Wellington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salad Dressing trying to hold on to Wellington's head to control him but Wellington postures up.
#T3#
Wellington trying to control from half guard but Salad Dressing is working away.
Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
Wellington trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it. #SUB#
Wellington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath Wellington, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB#
Wellington is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wellington is trying to work for a kimura but Salad Dressing is defending well.
Salad Dressing manages to get to full guard.
Wellington trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom. #T5#
Wellington preventing the sweep.
Wellington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wellington uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (5) vs (0) Salad Dressing#T6#
Wellington wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Wellington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salad Dressing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wellington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salad Dressing, who protects the arm well.
Salad Dressing manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (5) vs (2) Salad Dressing#T7##SUB2#
Salad Dressing seems to be working for a kimura but Wellington defends the submission attempt.
Salad Dressing trying to control from half guard but Wellington is working away. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for a kimura but Wellington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salad Dressing to get the leverage.
Wellington tries to roll over but Salad Dressing keeps him under control.
Wellington wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wellington as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wellington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wellington has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wellington (7) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Wellington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
Salad Dressing 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.
Wellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Salad Dressing pulls Wellington in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington is looking to advance position but Salad Dressing has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wellington (7) vs (6) Salad Dressing#T9#
Salad Dressing tries to control but Wellington wriggling away.
Salad Dressing controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wellington manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wellington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wellington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salad Dressing is pushing down on Wellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Salad Dressing has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wellington is not content to let Salad Dressing control the position.#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Salad Dressing prevents Wellington from improving his position.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing 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.
Wellington wants to improve his position but Salad Dressing is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wellington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salad Dressing pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Wellington is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Salad Dressing performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wellington manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Salad Dressing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wellington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salad Dressing has managed to get both his arms back between Wellington's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wellington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salad Dressing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head. It's preventing any offense from Salad Dressing, at least for the moment.
Salad Dressing slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wellington (7) vs (9) Salad Dressing
Wellington is not content to let Salad Dressing control the position. #T13##SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wellington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wellington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wellington is looking for a sweep.
Wellington regains half guard.
Salad Dressing slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14#
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Wellington is looking to control Salad Dressing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wellington avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Salad Dressing has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salad Dressing wins on points by 9 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Larry Salad Dressing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 385 Finn vs Feet
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
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 13 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Salad Dressing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Salad Dressing pulls guard successfully.
Kyng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salad Dressing's guard.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is defending well.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Kyng
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing wants to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.#T1#
Salad Dressing sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard.
Salad Dressing is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Salad Dressing trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng is taking a breather. Salad Dressing 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.
Salad Dressing is in trouble now - Kyng has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (6) Kyng
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Salad Dressing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Salad Dressing working to try and regain half guard.
Salad Dressing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Salad Dressing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
More stalling from Kyng.#T5#
Kyng wants to take Salad Dressing's back but he can't do it this time.
Salad Dressing is desperately trying to improve his position but Kyng has a good base and remains in mount.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Salad Dressing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng prevents Salad Dressing from getting the reversal.
Kyng content just to control the position here. #T6#
Salad Dressing tries to hold on but Kyng postures up.
Salad Dressing is looking to get to half guard.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T7#
Kyng wants to take Salad Dressing's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Kyng is continuing to stall.#T8#
Salad Dressing has given up his back here. Will Kyng look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Salad Dressing (0) vs (9) Kyng
What can Salad Dressing do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyng controlling well, preventing Salad Dressing from escaping the position.
Kyng is riding his opponent, not letting Salad Dressing buck him off.
Kyng is trying to stick to Salad Dressing's back but Salad Dressing is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salad Dressing. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (9) Kyng
Kyng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng pulls Salad Dressing in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng pulls Salad Dressing in close to his closed guard and prevents Salad Dressing from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kyng looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyng, not yet.
Salad Dressing tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Salad Dressing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kyng is looking for a sweep. Salad Dressing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyng is concentrating on defense, preventing Salad Dressing from advancing position.
Salad Dressing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyng keeps working. #T10##SUB#
Salad Dressing 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.
Salad Dressing tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Kyng keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kyng gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Kyng pulls Salad Dressing in to control the position.
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyng is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (11) Kyng
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salad Dressing holds on and takes a little breather.
Salad Dressing controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salad Dressing trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
#T13##SUB#
Salad Dressing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salad Dressing is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Tanner Kyng 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 383 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Salad Dressing gets tackled into the cage by Marston. Marston maintains the clinch.
Salad Dressing stops a takedown attempt from Marston.
#TD2#
Salad Dressing is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marston is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Salad Dressing to the mat. Salad Dressing regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (2) Marston
Marston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing is trying to control the position but Marston postures up.
Salad Dressing is really struggling to control Marston but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Marston wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Salad Dressing is pulling down on Marston's head. It's preventing any offense from Marston, at least for the moment.
Salad Dressing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salad Dressing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Salad Dressing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marston is aware though and is defending well.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position here.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Marston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salad Dressing looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salad Dressing looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salad Dressing! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (2) Marston
Salad Dressing looking to control but instead Marston has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Salad Dressing tries to pass to full mount but Marston defends it.
Salad Dressing is keen to just control but Marston is a slippery customer.
Marston gets full guard.
Marston is trying to keep Salad Dressing in close.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Marston is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Salad Dressing rolls with it to try and escape but Marston cranks on the arm and Salad Dressing is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Marston!
Jim Marston took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and pushes Howell back into the cage.#TD#
Salad Dressing gets control of Howell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salad Dressing will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salad Dressing is trying to hold Howell in close to prevent damage but Howell has managed to pass into half guard.
Howell is just content to waste time from the top position. Salad Dressing takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Salad Dressing controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself. #SUB#
Salad Dressing throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Salad Dressing actively working from the bottom here.
Howell is keen to just control but Salad Dressing is a slippery customer.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salad Dressing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salad Dressing is trying is best to control the position here.
Howell wants to pass to mount but Salad Dressing is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad Dressing is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard. #T3#
Salad Dressing tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Howell is thwarting Salad Dressing's attempts to control the position.
Howell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salad Dressing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howell is fighting to break Salad Dressing's control of his arms but Salad Dressing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Howell preventing the sweep.
Howell advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salad Dressing defends it well.
Howell is looking to advance position but Salad Dressing won't allow it.
Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard.
Salad Dressing is not content to let Howell control the position.#T5##SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath Howell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Howell
Howell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Salad Dressing is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Howell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salad Dressing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Howell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salad Dressing manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Howell is pressing down on Salad Dressing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salad Dressing is holding on for now. #T7#
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell is trying to control. Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salad Dressing gets full guard.
Howell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howell trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Howell is still trying to improve position.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T8#
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howell is fighting to break Salad Dressing's control of his arms but Salad Dressing is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salad Dressing keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell stopping the sweep attempt from Salad Dressing.#T9#
Howell wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Salad Dressing working a defensive guard here.
Howell wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing wants to hit a sweep here but Howell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salad Dressing there! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (6) Howell#SUB2#
Howell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T10#
Salad Dressing regains half guard.#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howell tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Howell postures up.
#SUB2#
Howell seems to be looking for submissions.
#T11#
Howell controlling the pace.
Salad Dressing keeping control of the position.
Salad Dressing is in trouble now - Howell has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (9) Howell
Salad Dressing is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Howell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salad Dressing is surviving well by controlling Howell's body position as best he can. #T12##SUB2#
Howell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Salad Dressing to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Salad Dressing shrugs it off.
Howell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salad Dressing is desperately trying to improve his position but Howell has a good base and remains in mount.
Salad Dressing is trying to escape the mount but Howell keeps good control and instead manages to take Salad Dressing's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Salad Dressing (0) vs (12) Howell#SUB2#
Howell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salad Dressing knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salad Dressing for a finish.
Salad Dressing staying busy and making it hard for Howell to control. #T13##SUB2#
Salad Dressing preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Howell.
Howell keeps control of the position as Salad Dressing tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Howell controlling well, preventing Salad Dressing from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Howell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Salad Dressing defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Salad Dressing trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Howell has the hooks in. Salad Dressing is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Howell working for the choke.
Salad Dressing needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Howell's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Howell is riding his opponent, not letting Salad Dressing buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing trying to control the hands but Howell won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 12 to 0.
A relieved looking Leonard Howell 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 374 Borgia vs Ozymandias
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 20 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marrero has closed the distance and engaged Salad Dressing in a clinch.
Salad Dressing is pressed up against the cage. Marrero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salad Dressing down to the mat. Salad Dressing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Marrero drives through and clinches with Salad Dressing against the cage.
#TD2#
Salad Dressing decides to pull guard.
Marrero trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marrero passes Salad Dressing's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marrero is trying to control. Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (3) vs (0) Salad Dressing
Marrero tries to control but Salad Dressing wriggling away. #T1##SUB#
Marrero has hold of Salad Dressing's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Salad Dressing manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marrero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salad Dressing is looking to escape. #SUB#
Marrero looking for a guillotine from mount but Salad Dressing is having none of it.
Marrero sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Marrero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salad Dressing is surviving well by controlling Marrero's body position as best he can.
Marrero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salad Dressing tries to hold on but Marrero postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad Dressing is squirming around, avoiding Marrero's attempts to control the action.
Marrero looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Marrero looking to control but Salad Dressing is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salad Dressing working to try and regain half guard.
Marrero looking to control but Salad Dressing is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marrero content just to control the position here. #T4#
Marrero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salad Dressing is looking to escape.
Marrero is stalling here but it's allowed Salad Dressing to get half guard.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Marrero postures up.
Salad Dressing gets full guard.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero is really struggling to control Salad Dressing but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position.
Salad Dressing is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Marrero stays in close to Salad Dressing's body and controls the position.
Salad Dressing working a defensive guard here.
Marrero trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Salad Dressing 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.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
Marrero passes into half guard. #SUB#
Marrero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marrero is keen to just control but Salad Dressing is a slippery customer.#T8#
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep. Marrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salad Dressing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marrero passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (6) vs (0) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad Dressing struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Marrero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salad Dressing is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to half guard.
Marrero wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Marrero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salad Dressing has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marrero but great work by Salad Dressing. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (6) vs (4) Salad Dressing
Marrero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (8) vs (4) Salad Dressing
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is defending well. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing actively working from the bottom here.
Salad Dressing is not content to let Marrero control the position.
Marrero is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #T10#
Marrero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing looking for subs off his back but Marrero has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T11##SUB#
Marrero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marrero tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it.
Salad Dressing tries to get to full guard but Marrero has control of the leg.
Marrero tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it. #T12#
Marrero is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marrero tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it. #SUB#
Marrero 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.
Salad Dressing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13##SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura but Salad Dressing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marrero to get the leverage.
Marrero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marrero is taking a breather. Salad Dressing 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.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep. Marrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is defending well.
Marrero is keen to just control but Salad Dressing is a slippery customer.#T14#
Salad Dressing trying to control from the bottom.
Marrero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salad Dressing tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.
Marrero controlling the action here.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salad Dressing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marrero takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Luis Marrero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Filerup gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Salad Dressing manages to pull guard.
Salad Dressing seems keen to control Filerup's posture.
Filerup passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Filerup
Filerup trying to control the action but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salad Dressing trying to remain calm as Filerup controls from the top position.#T2#
Salad Dressing is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Filerup off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (3) Filerup#SUB#
Salad Dressing working for a choke but Filerup is defending well. #SUB#
Filerup is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Filerup is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Salad Dressing is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Filerup knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Filerup for a finish.
Filerup wants to control his opponent's hands but Salad Dressing gets his hands free. #T3##SUB#
Salad Dressing tightening his grip on Filerup, looking for the choke.
Salad Dressing is trying to stick to Filerup's back but Filerup is turning into Salad Dressing. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Salad Dressing's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Filerup. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (5) Filerup
Filerup is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Filerup's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Salad Dressing has Filerup pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filerup controls the pace.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
Filerup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully. #T5#
Salad Dressing looking to control.
Filerup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salad Dressing pulls Filerup in to control the position.
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filerup controls the pace.#T6#
Filerup stopping the sweep attempt from Salad Dressing.
Salad Dressing is working hard here to advance position.
Salad Dressing pulls Filerup in close to his closed guard and prevents Filerup from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salad Dressing has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Filerup has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (8) Filerup#T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Salad Dressing is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Filerup trying to control the position but Salad Dressing is working away.
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom here.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Salad Dressing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Salad Dressing is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Filerup trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad Dressing desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath Filerup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Filerup controlling the pace.
Salad Dressing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salad Dressing.
Filerup looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Filerup passes easily into half guard.
#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salad Dressing is looking to improve his position.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Filerup passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (11) Filerup
Filerup taking a breather here. #T11#
Salad Dressing looking for a sweep but Filerup has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Salad Dressing (4) vs (13) Filerup
Salad Dressing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Filerup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salad Dressing is looking to escape. #T12#
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salad Dressing is trying to escape the mount.
Salad Dressing tries to lock up and control but Filerup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Salad Dressing is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Filerup is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salad Dressing can't escape the position.
Filerup looking to control but Salad Dressing is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salad Dressing working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
Filerup tries to control but Salad Dressing wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing tries to hold on but Filerup postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ribeiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing#SUB#
Ribeiro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Salad Dressing frees his head nicely. Oh but Ribeiro has switched to an armbar! Salad Dressing is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafael Ribeiro!
A very excited looking Rafael Ribeiro 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 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Salad Dressing instigates a clinch.
McDonald Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salad Dressing to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Salad Dressing pulls guard successfully.
Salad Dressing keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
Salad Dressing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully. #T1#
Salad Dressing looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salad Dressing holds on and takes a little breather.
Salad Dressing is trying to keep McDonald Jr in close.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salad Dressing has McDonald Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep.
Salad Dressing has control of McDonald Jr's left arm, preventing McDonald Jr from doing any damage.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.
Salad Dressing is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salad Dressing avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McDonald Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salad Dressing sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald Jr works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
Salad Dressing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salad Dressing is just riding it out for now. McDonald Jr eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald Jr trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Salad Dressing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salad Dressing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (4) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salad Dressing. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salad Dressing tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Salad Dressing moves into full mount! McDonald Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (7) Salad Dressing#SUB2#
Salad Dressing moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDonald Jr has worked his arm free - good work by McDonald Jr!
McDonald Jr manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDonald Jr still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDonald Jr 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: McDonald Jr (9) vs (7) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
McDonald Jr is looking to pass Salad Dressing's guard but actually Salad Dressing recovers to full guard.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald Jr is one step ahead there. #T8#
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (12) vs (7) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is trying to work for a sweep but McDonald Jr has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (14) vs (7) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (17) vs (7) Salad Dressing#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for the RNC.
Salad Dressing just trying to survive but McDonald Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9##SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a choke. Salad Dressing gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Salad Dressing manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (17) vs (9) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a guillotine here but Salad Dressing defends easily.
Salad Dressing wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.#T10#
McDonald Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Salad Dressing wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salad Dressing looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (19) vs (9) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr pushes down on Salad Dressing's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Salad Dressing defends the submission attempt.
McDonald Jr works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (22) vs (9) Salad Dressing#T12#
Salad Dressing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Salad Dressing won't allow McDonald Jr to pass to mount.
McDonald Jr prevents Salad Dressing from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salad Dressing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing controlling the position.#T13##SUB2#
Salad Dressing working for a triangle but McDonald Jr defends it easily.
McDonald Jr pushing down on Salad Dressing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salad Dressing gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Salad Dressing trying to control the position.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but McDonald Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr takes the fight on points by 22 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 356 Helvig vs Macker
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Salad Dressing gets caught napping as Vieira dives in and scores a takedown. Salad Dressing manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (0) Salad Dressing#SUB#
Vieira has gone for a leg lock! Salad Dressing slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Salad Dressing pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salad Dressing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (4) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salad Dressing sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Salad Dressing is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Salad Dressing is having none of it.
Salad Dressing works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salad Dressing seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Salad Dressing wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing 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.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. #T3#
Salad Dressing has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vieira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (7) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Vieira wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vieira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salad Dressing has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vieira but great work by Salad Dressing. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (7) vs (6) Salad Dressing
Vieira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salad Dressing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
Salad Dressing slows the pace down. #T4##SUB2#
Salad Dressing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #T5#
Vieira gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is working for a kimura but Vieira is defending it quite comfortably.
Vieira wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salad Dressing.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Salad Dressing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Salad Dressing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salad Dressing is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (9) vs (6) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing looking to control.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Vieira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (12) vs (6) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
Vieira trying to control the position but Salad Dressing is working away. #SUB#
Vieira is trying to get an arm triangle but Salad Dressing is defending well. #T7#
Salad Dressing prevents Vieira from moving into mount.
Salad Dressing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salad Dressing manages to get to full guard.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
Salad Dressing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salad Dressing keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass. #T8#
Vieira won't allow Salad Dressing to sweep him here.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Vieira trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (15) vs (6) Salad Dressing
You can see the frustration on Salad Dressing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
Salad Dressing is not content to let Vieira control the position. #T10#
Vieira tries to advance to mount but Salad Dressing denies him.
A lull in the action here as Vieira stalls from top position.
Vieira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salad Dressing's legs.
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Salad Dressing! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (17) vs (6) Salad Dressing#T11#
Vieira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Salad Dressing is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Vieira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vieira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Salad Dressing is holding on tight.
Salad Dressing keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vieira is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T12#
Vieira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Salad Dressing to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (20) vs (6) Salad Dressing#SUB#
Salad Dressing showing good submission defense here.
Will Vieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Vieira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Salad Dressing is defending well though. Vieira let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Salad Dressing defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vieira's arms. #T13#
Salad Dressing trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
Vieira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Salad Dressing is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Salad Dressing looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
Vieira is hanging on to Salad Dressing's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Salad Dressing turns into Vieira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (20) vs (8) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (22) vs (8) Salad Dressing
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
After winning the bout, Fabio Vieira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Leg Humpa!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Salad Dressing has managed to clinch.
Humpa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salad Dressing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Humpa wants to clinch.#CL#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Salad Dressing decides to pull guard.
Humpa won't allow Salad Dressing to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad Dressing seems keen to control Humpa's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humpa trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom. #T1#
Humpa wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Humpa trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing keeping full guard, as Humpa tries to pass.
Salad Dressing pulls Humpa in to control the position. #T2#
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Humpa from controlling successfully.
Humpa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salad Dressing's guard.
Humpa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Humpa
Humpa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salad Dressing is looking to escape. #T3#
Salad Dressing sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salad Dressing trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Humpa wants to work for an arm triangle but Salad Dressing is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Humpa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but Humpa is controlling well.
Humpa is keen to just control but Salad Dressing is a slippery customer.
Salad Dressing tries to roll over but Humpa keeps him under control.
Salad Dressing is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB2#
Humpa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Humpa tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it.
Humpa trying to control from half guard but Salad Dressing is working away.
Salad Dressing trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Salad Dressing gets full guard.
Humpa wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Salad Dressing looking for a sweep. Not yet Salad Dressing, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humpa trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Humpa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Humpa being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Humpa trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Humpa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (3) Humpa
Salad Dressing trying to control but Humpa is working from the bottom.
Humpa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there. #T8##SUB2#
Humpa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salad Dressing defends well.
Humpa keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing wants to pass the guard but Humpa is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salad Dressing looking to sit in guard and control but Humpa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (5) Humpa
Humpa stopping the sweep attempt from Salad Dressing.#T9#
Salad Dressing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Humpa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (5) Humpa
Salad Dressing stopping the sweep attempt from Humpa.
Humpa keeps trying to improve his position.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Humpa looking for a guillotine here but Salad Dressing defends easily.
Salad Dressing won't allow Humpa to sweep him here. #T10##SUB2#
Humpa is looking for a triangle but Salad Dressing pushes his legs off easily.
Salad Dressing controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salad Dressing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Humpa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Salad Dressing has his hands clasped together but Humpa extends and breaks Salad Dressing's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Humpa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leg Humpa! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mr Bean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bean pushes Salad Dressing up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Salad Dressing successfully pulls guard.
Bean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bean controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bean looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing pulls Bean in to control the position.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Bean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Bean seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salad Dressing for as long as he can get away with.
Salad Dressing managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Salad Dressing 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.
Bean wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Salad Dressing is looking to sweep but instead, Bean has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Bean is trying to control the action in half guard but Salad Dressing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salad Dressing desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Bean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salad Dressing is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bean's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bean's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bean (0) vs (4) Salad Dressing#T4##SUB2#
Salad Dressing is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bean has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bean looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Bean defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salad Dressing's arms. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bean is defending well though. Salad Dressing let's go of the attempt for now.
Bean trying to control but not successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Salad Dressing working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bean turns into Salad Dressing and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bean (2) vs (4) Salad Dressing
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salad Dressing is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bean stays in close to Salad Dressing's body and controls the position.
Bean tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard. #T6#
Salad Dressing 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.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Bean from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing working a defensive guard here.
Bean trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salad Dressing looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salad Dressing looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salad Dressing! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bean (2) vs (8) Salad Dressing
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Bean prevents Salad Dressing from improving position.
Salad Dressing is staying tight to Bean's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bean is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to get an arm triangle but Bean is defending well. #T8#
Bean regains half guard.
Bean moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing has gone for a leg lock! Bean slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salad Dressing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bean (4) vs (8) Salad Dressing
Bean preventing the sweep.
Bean looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bean (4) vs (10) Salad Dressing
Bean looking to control.
#T9#
Salad Dressing trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom.
Bean 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.
Salad Dressing is looking to advance position but Bean has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bean (8) vs (10) Salad Dressing
Bean tries to control but Salad Dressing wriggling away.
Bean controlling his opponent.
Bean trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10##SUB#
Salad Dressing defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bean.
Salad Dressing is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salad Dressing has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bean's lack of action.
#SUB#
Bean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salad Dressing sees it coming and defends easily.
Salad Dressing is trying to maintain the position but Bean is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11#
Bean trying to control the action but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bean is working for a kimura here but Salad Dressing manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bean's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bean (8) vs (12) Salad Dressing
Bean keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing postures up.
#SUB#
Bean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bean looking to control.
#T12#
Salad Dressing slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing looking to sit in guard and control but Bean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bean (10) vs (12) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is trying to control the position but Bean postures up.
Well,Bean is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Bean looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bean (10) vs (14) Salad Dressing
Bean trying to keep a closed guard but Salad Dressing is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bean throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salad Dressing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bean's guard.
Bean tries to roll over but Salad Dressing keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bean actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Salad Dressing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bean keeps working.
Salad Dressing content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to work for a kimura but Bean is defending well.
#SUB#
Bean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing is trying to control the action in half guard but Bean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salad Dressing wins on points by 14 to 10.
A relieved looking Larry Salad Dressing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Salad Dressing turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (0) Legions
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.#SUB#
Salad Dressing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legions, who protects the arm well.
Salad Dressing working away.
Salad Dressing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legions keeps working. #SUB#
Salad Dressing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Salad Dressing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Legions struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Salad Dressing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Legions, who protects the arm well.
Legions prevents Salad Dressing from moving into mount. #T1#
Legions can't do much from the bottom here.
Legions tries to bench press Salad Dressing off him but Salad Dressing keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salad Dressing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Salad Dressing is trying to get an arm triangle but Legions is defending well. #SUB#
Salad Dressing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legions is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Legions wants to control but Salad Dressing postures up.
Legions might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salad Dressing haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legions is not content to let Salad Dressing control the position.
You can see the frustration on Legions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Salad Dressing has hold of Legions's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Legions tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Salad Dressing cranks the arm and Legions screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Legions, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Larry Salad Dressing!
A very excited looking Larry Salad Dressing 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 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Salad Dressing has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon is trying to drag Salad Dressing to the mat but Salad Dressing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Salad Dressing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salad Dressing has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing is controlling Gordon's posture.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Salad Dressing 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.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Salad Dressing seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salad Dressing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Salad Dressing is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon looking to control.
Salad Dressing wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing postures up.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Salad Dressing trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head to control his posture.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon controlling the position.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon pulls Salad Dressing in to control the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Gordon is trying to keep Salad Dressing in close.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Gordon pulls Salad Dressing in close to his closed guard and prevents Salad Dressing from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon controlling the position.#T7#
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salad Dressing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing working a defensive guard here.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
#T8#
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Salad Dressing
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Salad Dressing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salad Dressing is being controlled here. #T9#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salad Dressing is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Gordon postures up.#T10#
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon trying to control the action but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Salad Dressing's face as Gordon controls the position.
Gordon working away.
Gordon controlling the position. #T11#
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon is staying tight to Salad Dressing's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon in the domination position with Salad Dressing hanging on.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salad Dressing's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Salad Dressing struggling a bit here.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Salad Dressing tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad Dressing regains half guard.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Salad Dressing tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Ryan Gordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orozco shoots for a double leg takedown but Salad Dressing sprawls well. He's pushed Orozco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Salad Dressing has closed the distance and engaged Orozco in a clinch.
#TD#
Salad Dressing is trying to trip Orozco. He has hold of a leg but Orozco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salad Dressing persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco controls Salad Dressing momentarily but Salad Dressing frees himself. #T1#
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salad Dressing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Salad Dressing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Salad Dressing is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salad Dressing looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco looking to control.
#T3#
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salad Dressing tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Salad Dressing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salad Dressing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orozco has his hands on Salad Dressing's head, controlling the position.
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salad Dressing wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Salad Dressing looking to pass the guard.
Orozco is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head to control his posture.
Salad Dressing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Salad Dressing passes into half guard.
Salad Dressing is trying to control. Orozco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Orozco actively working from the bottom here.
Orozco is staying active underneath Salad Dressing, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Orozco is defending against the submission attempts here by Salad Dressing.
Salad Dressing is looking to advance position but Orozco won't allow it.
Orozco gets back to full guard.
Orozco has Salad Dressing pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Salad Dressing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salad Dressing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad Dressing being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salad Dressing is fighting to break Orozco's control of his arms but Orozco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Salad Dressing postures up.
Orozco has his hands on Salad Dressing's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Salad Dressing drops back looking for a leg! Orozco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orozco manages to kick Salad Dressing off! Salad Dressing jumps back into Orozco's guard.
Salad Dressing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salad Dressing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Orozco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Salad Dressing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salad Dressing postures up.
Salad Dressing being controlled here momentarily.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Salad Dressing being controlled here momentarily.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing controlling from the top position. #T7#
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Salad Dressing drops back looking for a leg! Orozco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orozco manages to kick Salad Dressing off! Salad Dressing jumps back into Orozco's guard. #SUB#
Salad Dressing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orozco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is posturing up here but Orozco has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Salad Dressing tries to roll out but it's too tight and Salad Dressing has to tap! Slick submission there by Orozco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriel Orozco! |
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Event:
SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Salad Dressing moves into the clinch.#TD#
Marrero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Salad Dressing regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Salad Dressing
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero postures up.
Marrero is pushing down on Salad Dressing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salad Dressing is fighting to maintain full guard but Marrero has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Marrero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salad Dressing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marrero. #SUB#
Marrero seems to be working for a kimura but Salad Dressing defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Salad Dressing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is defending well.
Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Marrero prevents Salad Dressing from improving his position.
Salad Dressing is refusing to be controlled, as Marrero sits in half guard.
Marrero wants to pass to mount but Salad Dressing is defending the position.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salad Dressing does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salad Dressing is concentrating on defense, preventing Marrero from advancing position.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salad Dressing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep. Marrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marrero works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Salad Dressing#T3##SUB#
Marrero working for a submission but Salad Dressing is keeping him at bay.
Marrero tries to control but Salad Dressing wriggling away.
Salad Dressing working to try and regain half guard.
Salad Dressing is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Marrero is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salad Dressing has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Salad Dressing is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Marrero working for a submission but Salad Dressing is keeping him at bay.
Marrero wants to control but instead Salad Dressing manages to regain half guard.
Salad Dressing is refusing to be controlled, as Marrero sits in half guard.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salad Dressing knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Salad Dressing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salad Dressing's guard.
Salad Dressing keeping control of the position.
Salad Dressing tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.
Marrero is trying to control the action in half guard but Salad Dressing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Salad Dressing trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing actively working from the bottom here.
Marrero is pressing down on Salad Dressing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salad Dressing is holding on for now.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath Marrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it.
Marrero is trying to control. Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marrero is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Marrero is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura here.
Marrero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it. #T8##SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marrero wants to pass to mount but Salad Dressing is defending the position.
Salad Dressing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salad Dressing.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marrero is one step ahead there. #T9#
Marrero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marrero is one step ahead there.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
Salad Dressing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marrero manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) Salad Dressing#T10#
Marrero is trying to keep Salad Dressing in close.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head. It's preventing any offense from Salad Dressing, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Salad Dressing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salad Dressing has managed to get both his arms back between Marrero's legs - danger averted.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Marrero is looking for a triangle but Salad Dressing pushes his legs off easily.
Salad Dressing postures up.
#T11#
Salad Dressing stopping the sweep attempt from Marrero.#SUB#
Marrero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Salad Dressing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salad Dressing has managed to get both his arms back between Marrero's legs - danger averted.
Salad Dressing pushes down on Marrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marrero tries to roll over but Salad Dressing keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marrero defends it well. #SUB2#
Marrero is defending against the submission attempts here by Salad Dressing.
#T12##SUB2#
Salad Dressing is working for a submission of some sort.
Salad Dressing trying to control from half guard but Marrero is working away.
Marrero tries to get to full guard but Salad Dressing has control of the leg.
Marrero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Marrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Marrero wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Marrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salad Dressing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salad Dressing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marrero trying to keep a closed guard but Salad Dressing is proving a slippery customer.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Marrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing 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.
Marrero keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully. #T14#
Salad Dressing won't allow Marrero to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marrero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marrero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marrero! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (9) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Marrero tries to move to mount but Salad Dressing blocks the move with his legs.
Salad Dressing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Marrero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salad Dressing defends it well. #SUB#
Marrero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marrero takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Luis Marrero thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nurbolatov to the mat! Nurbolatov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing#SUB#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salad Dressing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salad Dressing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salad Dressing tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurbolatov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salad Dressing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Salad Dressing passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (0) vs (5) Salad Dressing
Nurbolatov tries to bench press Salad Dressing off him but Salad Dressing keeps the position.
Nurbolatov's coaches at 3Band 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing working away.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nurbolatov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nurbolatov is trying to control Salad Dressing's posture but Salad Dressing avoids it. #T1#
Nurbolatov is trying to improve his position.
Nurbolatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salad Dressing's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to work for a kimura but Nurbolatov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurbolatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Salad Dressing is controlling well.
Salad Dressing is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurbolatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salad Dressing prevents Nurbolatov from improving his position.#T2#
Salad Dressing is thwarting Nurbolatov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurbolatov defends it well.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Salad Dressing is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nurbolatov defend it? Salad Dressing steps over the head and cranks it - Nurbolatov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salad Dressing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Larry Salad Dressing!
During a confident post fight interview, Larry Salad Dressing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 319 Edison vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Salad Dressing instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Salad Dressing successfully pulls guard.
Salad Dressing looking for a sweep. Not yet Salad Dressing, not yet.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing#SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald Jr dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad Dressing is controlling McDonald Jr's posture.#T1#
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing controlling the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald Jr drops back looking for a leg! Salad Dressing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salad Dressing manages to kick McDonald Jr off! McDonald Jr jumps back into Salad Dressing's guard.
McDonald Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #T2#
Salad Dressing trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salad Dressing for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salad Dressing holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom. #T3#
Salad Dressing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (4) Salad Dressing
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there.
Salad Dressing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Salad Dressing pushing down on McDonald Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
McDonald Jr manages to get to full guard.
Salad Dressing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salad Dressing has McDonald Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (4) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (6) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Salad Dressing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there.
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald Jr, not yet.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (6) Salad Dressing#T6#
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (8) Salad Dressing#SUB#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salad Dressing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salad Dressing looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (8) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully. #T7#
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Salad Dressing wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Salad Dressing controlling the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #T8#
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salad Dressing pulls McDonald Jr in to control the position. #T9#
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald Jr controls the pace.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but McDonald Jr controlling him for the moment.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Salad Dressing.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Salad Dressing won't allow McDonald Jr to pass to mount.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald Jr in particular looking to stall.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath McDonald Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald Jr tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it.
Salad Dressing is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Salad Dressing is defending well.
Salad Dressing wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping busy.
Salad Dressing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr content to stall in guard here. #T11#
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
McDonald Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
Salad Dressing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald Jr is stalling here. Salad Dressing is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Salad Dressing has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (12) Salad Dressing#SUB2#
Salad Dressing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salad Dressing's guard! Nice work there by McDonald Jr! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (10) vs (12) Salad Dressing#T13#
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald Jr controls the pace.
Salad Dressing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (10) vs (14) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salad Dressing has McDonald Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (12) vs (14) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
McDonald Jr stalling.
McDonald Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Salad Dressing's thigh. Salad Dressing counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McDonald Jr stays in close to Salad Dressing's body and controls the position.
McDonald Jr'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.
McDonald Jr postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald Jr is pushing down on Salad Dressing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salad Dressing is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salad Dressing wins on points by 14 to 12.
After winning the bout, Larry Salad Dressing thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Bean!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Salad Dressing gets a clinch. #TD#
Salad Dressing gets control of Bean's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salad Dressing will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salad Dressing is trying to keep Bean in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salad Dressing has his hands on Bean's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salad Dressing looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bean trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Bean won't allow Salad Dressing to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bean wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.#SUB#
Salad Dressing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bean trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Bean told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Salad Dressing looking to control.
Bean controlling from the top position.
Salad Dressing is pulling down on Bean's head to control his posture.
Bean is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Bean drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bean as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Salad Dressing screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bean! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mr Bean! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Salad Dressing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Ruiz closes the distance and pushes Salad Dressing back into the cage.
Ruiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Salad Dressing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ruiz jumps into guard, dragging Salad Dressing to the mat.
Salad Dressing sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ruiz seems keen to control Salad Dressing's posture.
Ruiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there.
Ruiz is trying to control the position but Salad Dressing postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ruiz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Salad Dressing rolls with it to try and escape but Ruiz cranks on the arm and Salad Dressing is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Ruiz!
Anthony Ruiz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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