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Event:
TOF 19
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Russell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Russell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bronze circles away.
Russell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Bronze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Bronze tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Bronze just content to control the position.
Bronze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Russell taking a bit of punishment here - Bronze scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Russell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bronze's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bronze! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Russell has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Grady Bronze! |
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Event:
TOF 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Manfred manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Russell on his heels. He'll look to pass Russell's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Manfred is posturing up here but Russell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Manfred tries to roll out but it's too tight and Manfred has to tap! Slick submission there by Russell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Russell!
Bill Russell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bill Russell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Biden pushes Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
Biden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russell just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Russell wants the takedown. Biden is fighting it off but Russell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Biden's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (0) Biden
Russell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russell stopping the sweep attempt from Biden.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Biden looking to control.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.
Biden is trying to control the position but Russell postures up.
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#
Russell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Biden dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (2) Biden
Russell is trying to control the position but Biden postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Biden 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.
Russell wants to sweep here but Biden controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Russell working for submissions but it's allowed Biden to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Russell looking for submissions off his back.
Biden trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom. #T2#
Biden is taking a breather. Russell 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Russell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Biden is looking to stall in half guard but Russell is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Biden taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Russell!
A relieved looking Bill Russell 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 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 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gerbandi sprawls well. Gerbandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Russell clinches up with Gerbandi and pushes him back against the cage.
Russell tries to score a body lock takedown but Gerbandi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gerbandi is pressed up against the cage. Russell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gerbandi down to the mat. Gerbandi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Russell.
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerbandi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russell or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerbandi, which made it look bad.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Gerbandi circles away.
Gerbandi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Russell moves into range and clinches up with Gerbandi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gerbandi prevents it.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Russell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerbandi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Gerbandi feints and as Russell raises his hands in defense, Gerbandi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Russell
Gerbandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gerbandi 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. #SUB2#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
Russell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Russell working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Russell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gerbandi has picked Russell up and slammed him! Russell can't keep hold of the triangle and Gerbandi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Russell#T2#
Gerbandi takes a little break here. Russell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russell trying to remain calm as Gerbandi controls from the top position.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but Russell is defending well. #T3#
Russell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Russell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.
Gerbandi taking a breather here.
Gerbandi'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.#T4#
Further stalling from Gerbandi.
Russell is trying to improve his position.
Russell struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Russell is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Gerbandi wants to control but Russell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Russell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Gerbandi stalls from top position.
Russell is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gerbandi controls the position from side control.
Russell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gerbandi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Russell trying to control here.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Russell defends it.
Russell wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but Russell defending well. #SUB2#
Russell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russell wants to control but Gerbandi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (8) vs (0) Russell
Russell being controlled for a moment. #T8##SUB#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Russell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi controlling the position. #T9#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Russell is defending well.
Russell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Russell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gerbandi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Russell has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi 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 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Russell to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Russell
Russell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to control.
Russell wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Russell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Russell
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Russell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Russell prevents Chai from improving his position.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russell.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Russell
Chai wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Russell has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Russell is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Russell can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Russell is defending it quite comfortably.
Russell is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Russell is working away. #T3#
Russell wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russell is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Russell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Russell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russell sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Russell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Russell actively working from the bottom here.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Russell
Chai controlling from the full mount. #T5##SUB#
Chai has control of Russell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russell is looking to escape.
Chai takes Russell's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Russell is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (5) Russell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is trying to break free.
Russell trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks. #T6#
What can Russell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Russell is keeping busy.
Russell is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Russell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Russell for a finish.
Russell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Russell.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (7) Russell
Russell is looking to advance position but Chai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (12) vs (7) Russell
Russell tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Russell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Russell shrugs it off. #T7#
Russell tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Russell can't escape the position.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Russell is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Russell is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (15) vs (7) Russell#SUB#
Chai has his arm under Russell's chin here. Game over son! Chai squeezes tightly and Russell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bill Russell!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Russell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Russell has Mendes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
Mendes gets underhooks to prevent Russell's takedown attempt.
Paulo Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Russell.#TD2#
Russell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mendes is trying to keep an underhook but Russell manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendes (0) vs (2) Russell
Russell wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Russell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendes defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendes holds on and takes a little breather.
Russell is looking to pass into half guard but Mendes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mendes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mendes (2) vs (2) Russell
Mendes wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Russell working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Russell keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Mendes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Russell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Russell. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (2) Russell
Mendes advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mendes (7) vs (2) Russell#T3#
Russell tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Mendes is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mendes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Mendes!
A very excited looking Paulo Mendes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 101 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Russell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Niilo Huhtala!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Russell clinches.
Huhtala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Russell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huhtala is trying to keep an underhook but Russell manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Russell (2) vs (0) Huhtala
Huhtala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhtala is looking to control Russell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhtala avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Russell has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Huhtala defend it? Russell steps over the head and cranks it - Huhtala is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Russell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Russell!
After winning the bout, Bill Russell 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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