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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; JoJo Tex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Avedidteonurmadov has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avedidteonurmadov.
Avedidteonurmadov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Avedidteonurmadov wants to clinch#TD#
and Tex counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tex (2) vs (0) Avedidteonurmadov
Tex wants to pass the guard but Avedidteonurmadov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tex 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. #SUB2#
Tex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tex wants to control from the top but Avedidteonurmadov keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tex passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tex (5) vs (0) Avedidteonurmadov#SUB#
Tex tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Avedidteonurmadov tries to bench press Tex off him but Tex keeps the position. #SUB#
Tex is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Avedidteonurmadov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tex working away.#T3##SUB#
Tex tries for a kimura but Avedidteonurmadov is defending well.
Avedidteonurmadov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tex (5) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tex is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov!
In his post fight interview, Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JoJo Tex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Pilkington!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pilkington has a takedown stuffed.
Tex slaps away a takedown attempt from Pilkington, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Tex shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tex (2) vs (0) Pilkington
Pilkington tries to get to full guard but Tex has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tex trying to mount his opponent but Pilkington defends it.
Pilkington has his hands clasped together around Tex's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Tex trying to control from half guard but Pilkington is working away.
Tex perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tex seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pilkington for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Tex 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.
Pilkington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Pilkington is trying to control the position but Tex postures up. #SUB2#
Tex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pilkington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tex has managed to get both his arms back between Pilkington's legs - danger averted.
Tex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pilkington is keeping the position for now.
Tex wants to control from the top but Pilkington keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Pilkington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pilkington pulls Tex in close to his closed guard and prevents Tex from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pilkington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tex has his hands clasped together but Pilkington extends and breaks Tex's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pilkington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Pilkington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Tex shoots in for a takedown but Berretta shows good takedown defense.
Berretta darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Tex closes the distance and clinches.
Berretta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berretta has had enough of the clinch but Tex keeps him there for the moment.
Tex lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berretta.
Berretta can't break the clinch.
Berretta is trying to break free.
Tex has Berretta pressed against the cage, preventing Berretta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berretta is looking to break free of the clinch but Tex has double underhooks.
Tex stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berretta letting Tex take a breather here.
Berretta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Tex breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Tex moves forwards but Berretta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Berretta - just one landing.
Berretta misses with a hook.
Berretta scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Tex is rocked!
Tex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tex is still on wobbly legs! Can Berretta finish him?
Massimo Berretta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tex scores with a punch to the head.
Tex switches off momentarily and Berretta cracks him with a monster right hand! Tex topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Berretta dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Berretta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massimo Berretta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Tex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bag was covering up waiting for the punch and Tex finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bag wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tex manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Tex wants to control but Bag is keeping him busy.
Tex landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tex prevents Bag from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tex controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Tex. #T1#
Tex trying to pass the guard but Bag defending well.
Tex looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bag wants to control but Tex is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bag tries to roll over but Tex keeps him under control.
Tex performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bag trying to hold on to Tex's head to control him but Tex postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tex is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bag trying to keep a closed guard but Tex is proving a slippery customer.
Bag looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Tex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bag is trying to stand back up but Tex is controlling him
#T3#
Tex scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU2#
Tex decides to return to a standing position.
Tex slips a jab and a cross from Bag.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tex! But no joy.#TD2#
Tex closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bag to the mat! Bag manages to get full guard.
Bag looking to control.
#T4#
Bag looking for a sweep. Not yet Bag, not yet.
Tex landing with the ground and pound.
Bag working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Tex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bag pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tex back to the cage. Bag follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Tex dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tex closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bag did well to prevent Tex getting side control.
JoJo Tex has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Tex stands up out of the half guard.
Tex shoots for a takedown but Bag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That kick from Tex tenderised Bag's leg. Bag is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bag taking a breather.
Bag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tex.
#TD#
Bag manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tex postures up.
#T1#
Tex chips away with some ground and pound.
Bag seems keen to control Tex's posture.
Bag trying to control the position.
Tex trying to control the position from guard on top but Bag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tex won't allow Bag to sweep him here.
Bag controls Tex momentarily but Tex frees himself.
Tex sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bag looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punch Bag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JoJo Tex.
Tex is breathing heavily.
Bag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tex is looking for the big counter here.
Bag wants to clinch.#T3#
Tex throws a leg kick which misses Bag's front leg but catches the back leg as Bag tries to avoid it.
Bag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tex.
Bag fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tex on the side of the head.
Tex blocks a head kick by Bag.
Bag lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bag fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tex avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Bag lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Tex clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tex jumps guard and drags Bag to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tex can't keep his opponent in guard - Bag advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!#SUB#
Tex is defending against the submission attempts here by Bag.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bag is looking to take a break and control but Tex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Punch Bag will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tex is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tex is trying to trip Bag. He has hold of a leg but Bag is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tex persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bag is keeping the position for now.
Tex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bag wants to stand but Tex is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tex looking to sit in guard and control but Bag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Tex wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Tex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tex tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bag defends well and Tex ends up having to push Bag into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Tex looks to move away, Bag throws a big counter combo but Tex just gets out of the way.
Tex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danga de danga de dang - Bag scores with a four punch combination!
Tex misses with a leg kick.
Bag fails with a takedown attempt.
Bag falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Tex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bag's guard.#ES#
Bag uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bag shoots in for a takedown but Tex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch Bag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bag misses with a body shot.
Bag closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Tex counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bag won't be happy with that.
Bag is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tex trying to control the action but Bag is working from the bottom.
Bag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tex wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Tex in side control, throwing shots but Bag defends.
Tex is looking to take a break and control but Bag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bag trying to control but Tex flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bag is really stuck here.
Bag trying to get back to his feet but Tex is in full control for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bag is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Bag showing good submission defense here.
Bag is trying to stand back up.
Tex is hanging on to Bag's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
JoJo Tex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tex has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JoJo Tex! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1133 Round 1
Date: Jan 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Tex looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grandall!
Grandall tries to bench press Tex off him but Tex keeps the position.
Grandall regains half guard.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Tex stands up out of the half guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grandall is defended easily by Tex.
Tex changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tex lands a head kick. Grandall smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Tex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grandall was covering up waiting for the punch and Tex finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grandall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Tex wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Tex is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grandall has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tex is looking to defend but Grandall has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tex! Grandall pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tex taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Grandall! |
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