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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Prochazka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prochazka gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Simmons moves into range and clinches up with Prochazka.
Simmons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prochazka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Simmons clinches with his opponent.
Simmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prochazka pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Simmons instigates a clinch.
Simmons has Prochazka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Prochazka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Prochazka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simmons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Prochazka to the mat. Prochazka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Prochazka pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Prochazka wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka 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.
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prochazka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prochazka holds on and takes a little breather.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Prochazka is adopting a defensive guard.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Simmons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Prochazka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Prochazka has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (2) Prochazka
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Prochazka is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Simmons has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Prochazka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simmons. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (2) vs (5) Prochazka
A lull in the action here as Prochazka stalls from top position.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Prochazka controls the position from side control.
Simmons is trying to control Prochazka's posture but Prochazka avoids it.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
Prochazka has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simmons! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (2) vs (7) Prochazka#T5#
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prochazka avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Simmons wants to control but Prochazka is having none of it.
Simmons looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Prochazka controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Prochazka 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.#T6#
Simmons can't escape the position.
Prochazka content just to control the position here.
Simmons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simmons tries to hold on but Prochazka postures up.
Prochazka controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons wants to control but Prochazka is having none of it.#T7#
Prochazka controlling the pace for now.
Prochazka is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Prochazka maintains control.
Prochazka fails to advance to Simmons's back.
Prochazka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons tries to hold on but Prochazka pushes him away. #T8#
Prochazka content just to control the position here.
Simmons bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (4) vs (7) Prochazka
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Prochazka wants to sweep but no luck.
Prochazka controlling the position.
Simmons passes into half guard. #SUB#
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prochazka is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Simmons is looking to advance position but Prochazka won't allow it.
Prochazka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Prochazka keeps moving.
Prochazka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prochazka controlling the position.#T10#
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Prochazka wants to get back to full guard.
Prochazka keeping hold of Simmons's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Prochazka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Simmons uses his free foot to push down on Prochazka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Prochazka. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (7) vs (7) Prochazka
Simmons avoids the attempt from Prochazka to control.
Prochazka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Prochazka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Prochazka is working away. #T12#
Simmons is pressing down on Prochazka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prochazka is holding on for now.
Prochazka wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
Simmons wants to take a breather but Prochazka is having none of it. #SUB#
Simmons is working for a kimura but Prochazka is defending it quite comfortably.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but Prochazka defending well. #T13#
Prochazka is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons is trying to control. Prochazka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Prochazka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prochazka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Prochazka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simmons (7) vs (11) Prochazka
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Simmons just trying to survive but Prochazka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Prochazka biding his time, controlling Simmons.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Simmons right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka wins on points by 11 to 7.
A victorious Yuri Prochazka 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 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Slamister gets tackled into the cage by Simmons. Simmons maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Slamister has hold of one of Simmons's legs. Simmons is fighting the takedown attempt but Slamister gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simmons (0) vs (2) Slamister#SUB#
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slamister defends well.
Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister 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.
Slamister passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Slamister slows the pace down in half guard.
Slamister works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (0) vs (5) Slamister
Slamister happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Slamister advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (0) vs (7) Slamister
Simmons tries to hold on but Slamister postures up.
Slamister controlling the pace for now.
Simmons wants to control but Slamister is having none of it.#T3#
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Slamister has a good base and remains in mount.
Simmons tries to hold on but Slamister pushes him away.
Slamister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Slamister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slamister controlling from mount.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Slamister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Slamister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slamister seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Simmons is holding on tight.
Slamister controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Slamister has eaten all the pies!
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Slamister has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Slamister controlling his opponent.
Simmons is desperately trying to improve his position but Slamister has a good base and remains in mount.
Slamister is looking to work his way around to Simmons's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but Slamister gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slamister controlling from mount.
It looks like Slamister might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Simmons bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (7) Slamister
Simmons looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T6#
Slamister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Simmons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simmons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (7) Slamister#T7#
Slamister wants to control but Simmons postures up.#SUB#
Simmons is trying to get an arm triangle but Slamister is defending well.
Slamister is not content to let Simmons control the position. #SUB#
Simmons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slamister, who protects the arm well.
Simmons tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slamister's legs. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Slamister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slamister manages to get back to half guard.
Simmons is keen to just control but Slamister is a slippery customer.
Slamister is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Slamister is refusing to be controlled, as Simmons sits in half guard.
Slamister moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons passes Slamister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slamister tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.
Slamister regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Slamister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simmons controls the pace.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (5) vs (9) Slamister#SUB#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slamister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slamister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Simmons has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slamister is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Simmons. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (12) Slamister
Slamister controls the position.#T11#
Slamister advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (5) vs (14) Slamister
Slamister looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons regains half guard.
Slamister is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slamister is continuing to stall.#T12#
Simmons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slamister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slamister's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simmons (9) vs (14) Slamister#SUB#
Simmons looking for the choke from the back.
Simmons wants to control the position but Slamister frees himself and scrambles - Simmons manages to regain control in side control.
Simmons working away.
Simmons wants to control but Slamister is keeping him busy.
Simmons is really struggling to control Slamister but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slamister is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T13#
Slamister keeping hold of Simmons's head, controlling as best he can.
Slamister trying to control from the bottom.
Simmons passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (12) vs (14) Slamister
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slamister keeps working.
Slamister is looking for a sweep.
Simmons wants to control but Slamister is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB#
Simmons swings around for an armbar but Slamister sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Simmons's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (12) vs (16) Slamister
Slamister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slamister wins on points by 16 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simmons drives through and clinches with Blue against the cage.
#TD2#
Simmons gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Simmons
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Simmons is fighting to break Blue's control of his arms but Blue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is pulling down on Simmons's head to control his posture.
Blue 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.
Blue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Simmons wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Blue pulls Simmons in close to his closed guard and prevents Simmons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simmons trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
Blue pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Simmons#T3##SUB2#
Simmons looking for a triangle here. Blue is fighting it but it looks tight! Simmons pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blue is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barrett Simmons!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Barrett Simmons waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kyran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simmons to the ground. Kyran is now in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyran (2) vs (0) Simmons
Kyran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyran defends well.#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a triangle but Kyran pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyran controls the pace.#SUB2#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Kyran postures up.
Kyran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Simmons trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyran is aware though and is defending well.
Kyran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is trying to keep Kyran in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Simmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Kyran tries to pass. #T2#
Kyran is working hard here to advance position.
Kyran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons trying to keep a closed guard but Kyran is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Liminal MMA inform us that Simmons has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kyran defends well.
Kyran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simmons for as long as he can get away with.
Simmons controls Kyran momentarily but Kyran frees himself.
Kyran passes Simmons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kyran trying to pass the guard but Simmons defending well.
Kyran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (5) vs (0) Simmons#T4#
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Kyran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Kyran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away. #SUB#
Kyran is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simmons has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kyran controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons wants to control but Kyran is having none of it.#T7#
Kyran is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Simmons tries to reverse the position but Kyran maintains control.
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran'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.#T8#
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran content just to control the position here.
Kyran wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Simmons tries to hold on but Kyran pushes him away. #SUB#
Kyran looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Simmons wants to control but Kyran is having none of it.
Kyran moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (8) vs (0) Simmons
Kyran just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kyran biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simmons trying to control the hands but Kyran breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kyran looking for the RNC.
Simmons looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyran is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyran not allowing Simmons to control his hands.
Simmons breaks Kyran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (8) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (10) vs (2) Simmons#T11#
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (13) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran slows the pace down.
Simmons is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kyran is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyran (15) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simmons wants to hold on but Kyran pushes him away.
Kyran controlling his opponent.
Kyran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Kyran avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount but Kyran keeps good control and instead manages to take Simmons's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (18) vs (2) Simmons
Kyran is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyran.
Further stalling from Kyran.#SUB#
Kyran has got his arm under Simmons's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Simmons has spun round into Kyran's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (18) vs (4) Simmons
Simmons wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Simmons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyran is just riding it out for now. Simmons eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Kyran trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Simmons is pressing down on Kyran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyran is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Simmons is working for an americana but Kyran has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Simmons was thinking about the submission.
Simmons trying to control but Kyran is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kyran holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyran takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dramos tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Simmons moves in looking to clinch but Dramos pushes him off.#CL2#
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simmons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dramos after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Simmons lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dramos (0) vs (2) Simmons#SUB#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Simmons advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Dramos is working away.
Simmons prevents Dramos from improving his position.
Dramos is concentrating on defense, preventing Simmons from advancing position. #T1#
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Dramos is working away.
Dramos is positioning himself well to prevent Simmons advancing to mount.
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simmons's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dramos (4) vs (2) Simmons
Simmons trying to control the hands but Dramos breaks the grip.
Dramos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Simmons showing good submission defense here.
#T2##SUB#
Dramos is looking for the choke from the back position but Simmons is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Dramos looking to break Simmons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Simmons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dramos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dramos biding his time, looking for the opening.
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dramos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dramos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simmons has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dramos is hanging on to Simmons's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Simmons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Simmons defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simmons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simmons tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Dramos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Simmons breaks Dramos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (4) vs (4) Simmons#SUB#
Dramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Dramos's legs - danger averted.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.
Simmons trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simmons drops back looking for a leg! Dramos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dramos manages to kick Simmons off! Simmons jumps back into Dramos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos wants to improve his position but instead Simmons has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Dramos is trying is best to control the position here.
Simmons prevents Dramos from improving his position.
Simmons is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Dramos is defending well.
Dramos is staying active underneath Simmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Simmons is working for a kimura but Dramos is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6##SUB2#
Dramos is defending against the submission attempts here by Simmons.
Dramos is pressing down on Simmons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
#SUB#
Dramos has his feet on Simmons's thighs here. He's pushed Simmons 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! Simmons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juliano Dramos! |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dresner wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.
Dresner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons attempts a counter takedown but Dresner avoids it well and moves away.
Dresner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tries to counter with a takedown but Dresner is quick to defend against it.
Simmons seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dresner tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Dresner keeps it at a distance.
Dresner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Simmons moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simmons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simmons manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simmons (4) vs (0) Dresner#SUB#
Simmons is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dresner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Simmons gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dresner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Simmons lets go of the hold and Dresner can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barrett Simmons!
After the big win, Barrett Simmons made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simmons tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simmons (0) vs (2) Castro
Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is trying to keep Castro in close.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Simmons's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (0) vs (5) Castro
Simmons is being controlled here. #T1#
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face as Castro controls the position.
It looks like Castro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Castro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (0) vs (8) Castro
Simmons wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
Simmons sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simmons gets full guard.
Castro postures up.
#T3#
Castro pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simmons trying to control here.
Castro slows the pace down in half guard.
Castro is continuing to stall.
Simmons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castro is working away from the top position though.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Castro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Castro controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Castro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castro is thwarting Simmons's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Castro in particular looking to stall.
Simmons trying to hold on to Castro's head to control him but Castro postures up.
Simmons gets back to full guard.
Castro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Simmons has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Castro should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Simmons has tightened it up now! Castro should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barrett Simmons!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Barrett Simmons waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jargon tries to sprawl but Simmons drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jargon (0) vs (2) Simmons
Simmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jargon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jargon wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Jargon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Jargon keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons trying to control but Jargon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jargon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (2) Simmons#SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jargon passes into half guard.
Jargon trying to control the pace.
Jargon wants to free his trapped foot but Simmons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jargon trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away. #T2#
Simmons wants to get back to full guard.
Simmons holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Jargon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simmons trying to control but Jargon postures up.
Jargon trying to control the pace.
Jargon wants to take a breather but Simmons is having none of it.
Jargon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simmons is not content to let Jargon control the position.#T3#
Jargon trying to mount his opponent but Simmons defends it.
Jargon is keen to just control but Simmons is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jargon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Simmons reverses the position - he's now on top in Jargon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (4) Simmons
Jargon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simmons puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura but Jargon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simmons to get the leverage.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Jargon is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Jargon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simmons pulls his head out easily.
Simmons wants to pass to mount but Jargon is defending the position.
Simmons is keen to just control but Jargon is a slippery customer.
Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Jargon defends it. #SUB#
Jargon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons wants to control but Jargon is keeping him busy.
Jargon moves into full guard.
#T5#
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
Simmons passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (2) vs (7) Simmons#SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jargon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jargon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Simmons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jargon, who protects the arm well.
Jargon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simmons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Jargon is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Jargon is trying to control Simmons's posture. Simmons takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Jargon! Simmons is rotating here... this could be the end... Jargon is out! Simmons has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barrett Simmons!
Barrett Simmons took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Collymore has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Collymore has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simmons regains guard immediately.
Collymore sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Collymore gets to his feet - Simmons follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons looks to land a left hand but Collymore moved out of range nicely.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collymore.
Collymore counters with a body kick.
Collymore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Collymore ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collymore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simmons clobbers Collymore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by Collymore.
Collymore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Collymore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collymore! But no joy.
Collymore misses with a head kick.
Collymore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simmons pinned against the cage. Simmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barrett Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieran Collymore.
Collymore darts in looking for a takedown but Simmons gets double underhooks and turns Collymore into the cage.
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Collymore. Collymore gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Nice shot by Simmons.#CUT#It looks like Kieran Collymore has been cut.
Jab by Simmons.
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Simmons throws a jab when Collymore was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simmons.
Collymore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Collymore steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Simmons.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Collymore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Simmons throws a jab when Collymore was well out of range.
Collymore feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Simmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Simmons connects with a body shot that sends Collymore's belly button to the back.
Collymore looks winded!
Collymore scores with a sloppy right hand. Simmons should have avoided that one.
Simmons dives in for a single leg takedown but Collymore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simmons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collymore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Collymore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Collymore manages to get underhooks.
Collymore wants a takedown.
Simmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Collymore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Collymore. Collymore gets slowly back to his feet.
Collymore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Collymore with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collymore moves away.
Collymore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Collymore is just out of range.#KD#
Simmons throws a left that rocks Collymore and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Simmons dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Collymore regain composure!
#ROC#Collymore is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Simmons is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Collymore looks calm but he's in trouble here. Simmons gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Collymore is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Simmons lets go of the hold and Collymore can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barrett Simmons!
Barrett Simmons tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Kieran Collymore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry i promise too improve'. |
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