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Event:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bill Russell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Mark Skells!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Skells fails with the takedown.#TD#
Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skells on his heels. He'll look to pass Skells's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (0) Skells#SUB#
Russell drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Russell as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Skells screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Russell! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bill Russell!
Bill Russell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mark Skells! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frank Lesnar !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lesnar clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Lesnar jumps guard.
Skells trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skells wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar , not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skells looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skells (0) vs (2) Lesnar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skells controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lesnar trying to control but Skells is working from the bottom. #T1#
Skells looking to control.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Skells keeps moving.
Lesnar content to stall in guard here.
Skells looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar advances to half guard.
Lesnar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lesnar wants to pass to mount but Skells is defending the position.
Lesnar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2##SUB#
Skells looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Skells is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skells is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Skells keeps moving.
Skells being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Lesnar trying to control but Skells is working from the bottom.
Skells being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Skells is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lesnar 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lesnar passes Skells's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skells knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lesnar in particular looking to stall.
Skells is trying to get back to full guard.
Skells is staying active underneath Lesnar , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Skells looking for submissions off his back.
Skells is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Skells is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lesnar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Skells (0) vs (5) Lesnar
Lesnar slows the pace down.
Skells tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lesnar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lesnar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lesnar working away.#T6#
Skells is trying to escape the position but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Skells is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skells struggling a bit here.
Lesnar trying to control the position but Skells is working away.
Skells tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
Skells can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Skells is not content to let Lesnar control the position. #SUB2#
Lesnar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skells is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lesnar 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Skells actively working from the bottom here.
Lesnar is thwarting Skells's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Lesnar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skells knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Skells is working away.
Skells is holding on to half guard well.
Skells on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skells tries to get out of the position.
Well, if Lesnar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T9#
Skells keeping control of the position.
Lesnar is stalling here. Skells is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lesnar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Skells has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Skells (4) vs (5) Lesnar #SUB#
Skells is trying to get an arm triangle but Lesnar is defending well.
Skells tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
A lull in the action here.
Lesnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is trying to control Skells's posture but Skells avoids it.
Lesnar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Skells wants to pass to mount but Lesnar is defending the position.
Skells not doing much here.
Skells moves into full mount! Lesnar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Skells (7) vs (5) Lesnar
Lesnar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skells wants to take Lesnar 's back but he can't do it this time.
Skells tries to control but Lesnar wriggling away. #T12#
Lesnar working to try and regain half guard.
Lesnar gets back to half guard.
Skells prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
Lesnar trying to hold on to Skells's head to control him but Skells postures up.
Skells wants to pass to mount but Lesnar is defending the position. #T13#
Skells working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lesnar 's thigh. Lesnar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lesnar trying to keep a closed guard but Skells is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnar is pulling down on Skells's head. It's preventing any offense from Skells, at least for the moment.
Skells looking to pass the guard. #T14##SUB2#
Lesnar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skells stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skells sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lesnar 's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skells wants to pass to mount but Lesnar is defending the position.
Skells is stalling here. Lesnar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skells seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lesnar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Skells (7) vs (9) Lesnar
And that's the end of the fight!
Lesnar wins on points by 9 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mark Skells!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skells shoots in for a double leg but Gerbandi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skells doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerbandi circles away.
Skells tries to clinch but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gerbandi slaps away a takedown attempt from Skells, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gerbandi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Skells.#TD#
Gerbandi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Skells
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skells can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Skells throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.#T1#
Skells keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skells is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Skells#T2##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skells knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skells is trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skells keeps working. #SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skells, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skells knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skells is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Skells is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Skells is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.#T4##SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skells has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Skells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skells is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi wants to control for a moment but Skells uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Skells is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
During a confident post fight interview, Dani Gerbandi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 102 Gomes vs Schaubi
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mark Skells! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Chai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skells (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai passes into half guard.
Chai wants to control but Skells is keeping him busy.
Skells is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Skells could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chai has cracked it and Skells is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stsyapan Chai!
After winning the bout, Stsyapan Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Skells!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Skells tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waterman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Skells shoots in for a double leg but Waterman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Skells clinches up with Waterman and pushes him back against the cage.
Skells is looking for a takedown.
Skells changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Waterman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henry Waterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Skells.
Skells is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Skells closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Waterman to the mat! Waterman manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Skells
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skells looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skells won't allow Waterman to sweep him here. #T1#
Skells wants to pass the guard but Waterman is keeping the position.
Waterman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Skells
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waterman wants to control from the top but Skells keeps moving.
Skells is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Waterman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waterman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Waterman pushing down on Skells's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skells can do anything to dispel that myth.
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Skells is defending well. #SUB#
Waterman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Waterman wants to work for an arm triangle but Skells is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Waterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skells is just riding it out for now. Waterman eventually gives up the hold.
Skells is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Waterman is looking for a kimura here.
Waterman wants to pass the guard but Skells is defending well.
Skells tries to get to full guard but Waterman has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Waterman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Waterman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skells is just riding it out for now. Waterman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Waterman is working for a kimura here but Skells manages to reverse the position and he's now in Waterman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (4) Skells
Waterman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Waterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skells is aware though and is defending well.
Waterman wants to sweep here but Skells controlling him for the moment.
Skells wants to control from the top but Waterman keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Skells avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Waterman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skells trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waterman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (4) vs (4) Skells
Waterman pushing down on Skells's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Waterman is working for a kimura but Skells is defending it quite comfortably.
Waterman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (7) vs (4) Skells#SUB#
Waterman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T5#
Skells is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Waterman wants to finish this one by submission but Skells is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Waterman. #SUB#
Waterman has control of Skells's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skells regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Waterman trying to control but Skells is having none of it.
Skells working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Waterman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T6##SUB#
Waterman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Skells turns into him and now he's in Waterman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (7) vs (6) Skells#SUB#
Waterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skells must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Waterman is looking for a triangle but Skells pushes his legs off easily.
Skells trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skells pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waterman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Waterman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skells trying to control but Waterman is working from the bottom. #T7#
Skells preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Waterman has his feet on Skells's thighs here. He's pushed Skells off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Skells screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Waterman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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