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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soderberg quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Soderberg is defending the position. #SUB#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now.
Soderberg is not content to let Grandall control the position.
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Soderberg defends it.
Soderberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Grandall from advancing position. #T1#
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Soderberg is defending well.
Soderberg trying to hold on to Grandall's head to control him but Grandall postures up.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but Soderberg defending well.
Soderberg controlling the position well. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Soderberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grandall being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Grandall forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Soderberg trying to control but Grandall postures up.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Soderberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soderberg defends it well.
Soderberg won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Soderberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Soderberg is holding on to half guard well.
Grandall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soderberg reverses the position - he's now on top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (2) Soderberg#T4#
Soderberg controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soderberg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soderberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soderberg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Grandall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soderberg has picked Grandall up and slammed him! Grandall can't keep hold of the triangle and Soderberg manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (5) Soderberg#T5#
Soderberg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grandall is trying to get back to half guard.
Grandall regains half guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Soderberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Grandall looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall moves into full guard.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall wants to sweep here but Soderberg controlling him for the moment.
Grandall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soderberg has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (8) Soderberg
Grandall tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg controls the position.#T8#
Grandall prevents Soderberg from moving into mount.
Grandall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grandall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soderberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg is trying to control. Grandall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Grandall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grandall wants to sweep but no luck.
Soderberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soderberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grandall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Soderberg not doing much here.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Grandall is defending well.
Grandall is staying active underneath Soderberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Soderberg seems content to control.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Grandall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grandall tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.#T11#
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grandall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Grandall wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Grandall defends it.
Soderberg controlling the pace.
Grandall wants to control but Soderberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Soderberg is pressing down on Grandall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grandall is holding on for now.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Soderberg is taking a breather. Grandall 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.
Soderberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (11) Soderberg
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grandall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 11 to 2.
Krister Soderberg 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 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leopold Shaw!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaw shoots in but Grandall avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Shaw gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (0) vs (2) Shaw
Grandall is not content to let Shaw control the position.#SUB#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Shaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw is taking a breather. Grandall 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.
Grandall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grandall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall gets full guard.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Grandall has his feet on Shaw's thighs here. He's pushed Shaw 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! Shaw screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Grandall!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Grandall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Grandall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuningas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grandall is in Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall passes into half guard.
Grandall is pressing down on Kuningas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuningas is holding on for now.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Kuningas is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall trying to mount his opponent but Kuningas defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is still trying to improve position.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.#T1#
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Kuningas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuningas is controlling Grandall's trapped leg to prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (5) Grandall
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (8) Grandall
Grandall wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Kuningas showing good submission defense here.
Grandall has the hooks in. Kuningas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Grandall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kuningas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2##SUB2#
Kuningas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kuningas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuningas won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Grandall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grandall trying to control from half guard but Kuningas is working away. #T3#
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Kuningas defends it.
Grandall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (11) Grandall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #SUB2#
Grandall tries for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Grandall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (0) vs (13) Grandall
Grandall tries to control but Kuningas wriggling away. #T5#
Grandall fails to advance to Kuningas's back.
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall controlling the pace for now.
Kuningas gets back to half guard.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kuningas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Kuningas wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grandall in particular looking to stall.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuningas is keeping the position for now.
Kuningas working a defensive guard here.
Grandall pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Grandall sits in half guard.
Kuningas controlling the position well.
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grandall trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Grandall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (0) vs (16) Grandall
Kuningas can't escape the position.
Grandall trying to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuningas (0) vs (19) Grandall#T8##SUB2#
Kuningas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuningas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grandall.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kuningas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kuningas just trying to survive but Grandall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kuningas wants to escape the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Grandall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grandall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Kuningas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #SUB2#
Grandall has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kuningas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Grandall gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
A relieved looking Billy Grandall 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 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hunt quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Hunt
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grandall is working away from the top position though.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hunt trying to control but Grandall postures up.
Grandall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Grandall controlling him for the moment.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grandall sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hunt doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Grandall paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hunt - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Hunt!
Cole Hunt 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 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Benjamins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Grandall has picked Benjamins up - he's going for a ride! Grandall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Benjamins
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grandall controlling the pace.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Benjamins defends it.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Benjamins is defending the position.
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grandall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grandall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grandall (2) vs (4) Benjamins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins has the hooks in. Grandall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Benjamins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Benjamins looking for the choke from the back.
Grandall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grandall regains half guard.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Benjamins is controlling well.
Benjamins moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (7) Benjamins
Grandall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benjamins's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grandall is defending against the submission attempts here by Benjamins.
Grandall wants to control but Benjamins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grandall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grandall pulls Benjamins in close to his closed guard and prevents Benjamins from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Grandall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (4) vs (7) Benjamins
Grandall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (7) vs (7) Benjamins
Grandall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Grandall prevents Benjamins from getting the reversal.
Benjamins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grandall wants to take Benjamins's back but he can't do it this time.
Benjamins wants to hold on but Grandall pushes him away.#SUB#
Grandall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Benjamins is surviving well by controlling Grandall's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Grandall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Grandall controlling from mount. #SUB#
Grandall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grandall moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (10) vs (7) Benjamins
Benjamins rolls, trying to escape but Grandall keeps control of the position.
Grandall has good solid back control here.
Benjamins 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.#SUB#
Benjamins preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grandall. #T4##SUB#
Grandall has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Benjamins is in real trouble here. Grandall gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Benjamins is tapping out! Grandall wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
Billy Grandall 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 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nutz moves into the clinch.
Nutz gets underhooks to prevent Grandall's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Nutz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nutz manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grandall (0) vs (4) Nutz
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Nutz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grandall (0) vs (6) Nutz
Grandall tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is looking to improve his position but Nutz isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz fails to take his opponent's back.
Grandall wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.#SUB2#
Nutz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grandall is surviving well by controlling Nutz's body position as best he can.
Grandall is working to get back to half guard.
Grandall is controlling an arm, preventing Nutz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall 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: Grandall (2) vs (6) Nutz
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz has Grandall pulled in close to control his posture.
Nutz can't keep his opponent in guard - Grandall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Nutz wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy.
Nutz tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Grandall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (6) Nutz
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (8) vs (6) Nutz#SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms.
Nutz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nutz working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Grandall has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (11) vs (6) Nutz#T4#
Nutz staying busy and making it hard for Grandall to control. #SUB#
Grandall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Grandall looking for the RNC.
Nutz tries to break free.
Nutz trying to control the position but Grandall manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Nutz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Grandall looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #T5#
Nutz trying to control the hands but Grandall breaks the grip. #SUB#
Nutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grandall. #SUB#
Nutz showing good submission defense here.
Grandall trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Grandall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nutz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grandall controlling well, preventing Nutz from escaping the position.
#T6##SUB#
Nutz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms.
Nutz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grandall.
#SUB#
Grandall looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grandall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Grandall is looking for the choke from the back position but Nutz is controlling his hands well.
Nutz is keeping busy.
Grandall keeps control of the position as Nutz tries to break free.
#SUB#
Grandall looking for the RNC.
Grandall gets his hands free as Nutz looks to control. #T7#
Nutz rolls, trying to escape but Grandall keeps control of the position.
Nutz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nutz prevents Grandall from getting a body triangle.
Nutz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Grandall looking to break Nutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grandall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Grandall is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Nutz has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Grandall has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Nutz taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Grandall doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
A victorious Billy Grandall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 226 Johnson vs Itinya
Date: Nov 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mister Nobody! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Grandall drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nobody (0) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall passes Nobody's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Grandall 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.
Grandall prevents Nobody from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobody won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Grandall trying to control the action but Nobody is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for a submission of some sort.
Nobody's coaches at The Devil’s Playground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nobody keeps working. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nobody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grandall.
Grandall trying to mount his opponent but Nobody defends it.
Grandall wants to take a breather but Nobody is having none of it. #T2#
Nobody is trying to control but can't.
Nobody has a hand on Grandall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grandall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nobody (0) vs (5) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nobody is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nobody is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grandall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nobody is looking to escape.
Grandall takes Nobody's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nobody is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Nobody (0) vs (8) Grandall
Grandall tries to get the hooks in deep but Nobody pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB2#
Nobody defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Grandall has managed to slip his arm under Nobody's chin. This could be all over... yep, Nobody is tapping out! Submission win for Grandall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
An out of breath Billy Grandall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias
Date: Nov 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lascombe dives in for a single leg takedown but Grandall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Grandall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lascombe was covering up waiting for the punch and Grandall finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Lascombe
Lascombe is pulling down on Grandall's head to control his posture.
Grandall trying to control but Lascombe is working from the bottom.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Lascombe is keeping the position.
Lascombe wants to sweep here but Grandall controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lascombe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass. #T1#
Grandall won't allow Lascombe to sweep him here.
Lascombe pulls Grandall in to control the position.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lascombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lascombe's guard.
Grandall is trying to control. Lascombe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lascombe looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lascombe tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lascombe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandall pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Grandall uses his free foot to push down on Lascombe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lascombe. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (0) Lascombe
Lascombe has given up his back here. Will Grandall look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (8) vs (0) Lascombe
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grandall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Grandall looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Grandall seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lascombe's chin but Lascombe turns very nicely into Grandall's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lascombe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (8) vs (2) Lascombe
Grandall wants to sweep here but Lascombe controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Lascombe trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Lascombe tries to pass.
Lascombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lascombe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lascombe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grandall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lascombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandall is keeping the position for now.
Lascombe preventing the sweep.
Lascombe trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Grandall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lascombe has his hands clasped together but Grandall extends and breaks Lascombe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grandall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Grandall!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Grandall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 15, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grandall shoots in for a takedown but Slamister shows good takedown defense.
Grandall has a takedown stuffed.
Grandall fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Slamister counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (0) vs (2) Slamister
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Grandall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Grandall wants to hit a sweep here but Slamister passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grandall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (0) vs (5) Slamister
Grandall can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister trying to control but Grandall is having none of it.
Grandall's coaches at K.O MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grandall gets back to half guard.#T1#
Slamister with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Slamister is looking to take a break and control but Grandall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slamister looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grandall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass. #SUB#
Slamister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slamister has managed to get both his arms back between Grandall's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass. #T2#
Grandall is trying to keep Slamister in close.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister content to stall in guard here.
Grandall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grandall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (5) Slamister
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Slamister is controlling Grandall's posture.
Grandall trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom. #T3#
Slamister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grandall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slamister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slamister 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.
Grandall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slamister controlling Grandall's posture. #T4#
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Slamister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slamister pulls Grandall in to control the position.
Grandall passes Slamister's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Grandall 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.
Slamister won't allow Grandall to pass to mount. #SUB#
Grandall 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#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Slamister is defending well.
#T6#
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Slamister is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grandall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (5) Slamister
Grandall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Grandall wants to control the pace but Slamister is squirming around nicely.
Grandall fails to move to back control. #T7#
Grandall is trying to control here but Slamister has managed to regain half guard.
Slamister wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
#SUB#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Grandall is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Slamister as he works his way to full guard.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Grandall trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Grandall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Slamister manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (5) vs (7) Slamister
Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slamister is aware though and is defending well.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Slamister tries to pass.
Slamister trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Slamister pushes down on Grandall's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Grandall wants to control but Slamister is keeping busy.
Slamister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working.
Grandall 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: Grandall (9) vs (7) Slamister
Grandall is trying to control but Slamister is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Grandall fails to move to back control.
Slamister tries to lock up and control but Grandall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slamister regains half guard.#SUB#
Grandall is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Slamister regains full guard. Nicely done.
Slamister keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass.
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Grandall passes Slamister's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Grandall is working for a submission of some sort.
Slamister is looking for a sweep. Grandall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Grandall seems content to control.
Grandall trying to mount his opponent but Slamister defends it. #T12##SUB#
Grandall is working for a kimura but Slamister is defending it quite comfortably.
Grandall controlling the action here.
Slamister is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13#
Grandall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (12) vs (7) Slamister
Grandall tries to take his opponent's back but Slamister turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (12) vs (9) Slamister
Slamister won't allow Grandall to sweep him here.
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister looking to pass the guard.
Slamister stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.#T14##SUB2#
Slamister drops back looking for a leg! Grandall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grandall manages to kick Slamister off! Slamister jumps back into Grandall's guard.
Slamister trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Slamister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandall is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (12) vs (12) Slamister
Grandall can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Grandall gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Grandall takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Billy Grandall 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 198 Hlervu vs Bar
Date: Sep 10, 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 12 wins and 11 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gascon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gascon showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
Gascon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gascon advances to half guard.
Gascon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grandall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall is pressing down on Gascon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gascon won't allow Grandall to sweep him here.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grandall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall pushing down on Gascon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Gascon is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gascon's coaches at Pure Progress Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gascon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gascon is looking for a sweep. Grandall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grandall maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gascon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Grandall has cracked it and Gascon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Grandall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Grandall!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Grandall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Grandall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigoryan is breathing heavily.
Grandall throws a jab when Grigoryan was well out of range.#TD2#
Grandall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grigoryan to the ground. Grandall is now in Grigoryan's guard.
Grigoryan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grigoryan tries to get out of the position.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Grigoryan keeps moving.
Grandall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grandall throwing strikes but missing.
Grandall is working Grigoryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grigoryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grandall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall passes Grigoryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Grigoryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grandall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Grandall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grigoryan is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Grandall.
Grandall passes to full mount!
Grandall thowing shots but they're missing.
Grandall misses with a head shot.
Grandall punching from mount but Grigoryan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grandall looking to ground and pound but Grigoryan is blocking nicely.
Grandall thowing shots but they're missing.
Grigoryan blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Grandall throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Grandall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Grandall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grandall punching from mount but Grigoryan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grandall punching from mount but Grigoryan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grandall thowing shots but they're missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grigoryan because Grandall loaded up on that one.
Grandall lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grandall thowing shots but they're missing.
Grigoryan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grandall.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grandall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Grandall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grigoryan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Grandall.
Grandall with shots to the head and body - Grigoryan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grigoryan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Grandall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Grandall unloads with some shots from mount but Grigoryan bucks and avoids them well.
Grandall sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall unloads with some shots from mount but Grigoryan bucks and avoids them well.
Grigoryan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Grandall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Grandall.#ROC2#Grigoryan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandall throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Oh Grigoryan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grandall throws some wild stikes that Grigoryan manages to avoid easily.
Grandall postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Grigoryan badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Grandall around the waist but Grandall pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Grandall is the winner by TKO! Grandall jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Grandall!
An out of breath Billy Grandall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huntington closes the distance and clinches up with Grandall, looking for a takedown. Huntington pushes Grandall against the cage but Grandall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grandall shoots in looking for a takedown. Huntington tries to sprawl out of it but Grandall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huntington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grandall shoots in and drives through. Huntington sprawls well.#TD2#
Grandall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grandall showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Grandall
Huntington's coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall is trying to control. Huntington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grandall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (5) Grandall
Huntington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (5) Grandall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huntington is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy. #T1#
Grandall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huntington won't allow Grandall to sweep him here.
Grandall looking to control.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall wants to sweep here but Huntington controlling him for the moment.
Huntington tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandall is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a triangle but Huntington pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grandall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Huntington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huntington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huntington preventing the sweep. #T2#
Huntington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grandall is trying to keep Huntington in close.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huntington trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall can't keep his opponent in guard - Huntington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huntington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grandall! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (5) vs (5) Grandall#SUB#
Huntington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grandall turns into him and now he's in Huntington's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (5) vs (7) Grandall#SUB#
Huntington has his foot on Grandall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grandall works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Huntington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (7) vs (7) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huntington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huntington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huntington is one step ahead there.
Grandall looking to control.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Huntington tries to pass. #SUB2#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huntington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huntington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huntington is aware though and is defending well.
Huntington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandall is keeping the position for now.
Huntington advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (10) vs (7) Grandall
Grandall is looking to regain half guard here but Huntington keeps moving and retains side control.
Huntington tries to advance to mount but Grandall denies him.
Grandall tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Huntington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grandall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Huntington wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy.
Grandall tries to bench press Huntington off him but Huntington keeps the position.
Huntington controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Huntington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grandall, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Huntington working away.
Grandall is not content to let Huntington control the position.
Grandall is trying to work for a sweep but Huntington has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (12) vs (7) Grandall
Grandall is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Huntington working for a guillotine from mount but Grandall is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Huntington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grandall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grandall shrugs it off.
Grandall is desperately trying to improve his position but Huntington has a good base and remains in mount.
Grandall manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Huntington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huntington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Huntington seems to be looking for submissions.
Grandall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Huntington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Grandall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (12) vs (9) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall seems to be working for a kimura but Huntington defends the submission attempt.
Huntington wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Grandall is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.
Huntington moves into full guard.
Huntington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (14) vs (9) Grandall
Grandall working a defensive guard here.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Grandall has his foot on Huntington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huntington works his way back into a safe position though.
Huntington stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Grandall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (14) vs (11) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grandall moves into full mount! Huntington won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (14) vs (14) Grandall
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Grandall maintains control.
Huntington tries to hold on but Grandall pushes him away.
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (14) vs (17) Grandall
Grandall trying to control.#T10##SUB2#
Huntington defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #SUB2#
Grandall looking for the choke but no joy.
Grandall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Huntington doesn't escape.
Grandall avoiding Huntington 's attempts to control his hands.
Huntington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grandall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huntington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Huntington is desperately trying to improve his position but Grandall has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Grandall has hold of Huntington's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Huntington manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Huntington is trying to escape the mount.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Grandall's attempts to control the action.
Grandall fails to advance to Huntington's back.
Grandall trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Grandall working for a guillotine from mount but Huntington is in no mood to give up. #T12#
Grandall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Huntington is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (14) vs (20) Grandall#SUB2#
Huntington showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Huntington fending off the submission attempt from Grandall. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Huntington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Huntington is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Huntington is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Huntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Huntington trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Grandall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Huntington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Huntington preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grandall.
Huntington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Huntington is defending the position. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for a kimura but Huntington is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Huntington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huntington.
Grandall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huntington's guard.
Huntington trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huntington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huntington controls Grandall momentarily but Grandall frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grandall wins on points by 20 to 14.
A relieved looking Billy Grandall 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 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grandall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grandall shoots for a double leg takedown but Silalahi sprawls well. He's pushed Grandall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billy Grandall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silalahi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silalahi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grandall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Grandall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Grandall scores with a takedown into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Silalahi
Grandall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silalahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Silalahi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi 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.#T1#
Grandall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silalahi looking for a guillotine here but Grandall defends easily.
Silalahi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grandall is looking to pass into half guard but Silalahi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silalahi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (2) Silalahi
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grandall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Silalahi passes Grandall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silalahi is taking a breather. Grandall 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 starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi is thwarting Grandall's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Silalahi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grandall wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grandall tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grandall manages to get to full guard.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Grandall is trying to control the position but Silalahi postures up. #T4#
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Silalahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Grandall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silalahi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (5) Silalahi
Grandall is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grandall is trying to control Silalahi's posture but Silalahi avoids it. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face as Silalahi controls the position.
Grandall is trying to get back to half guard.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Grandall is working away. #SUB2#
Silalahi tries for a kimura but Grandall is defending well.
Silalahi looking to control but instead Grandall has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Grandall wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grandall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working. #SUB2#
Silalahi seems to be looking for submissions.
Grandall controlling the position for now.
Silalahi wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy.
Silalahi prevents Grandall from improving his position.
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.#T7#
Grandall gets full guard.
Silalahi stands and throws Grandall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (8) Silalahi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Grandall is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silalahi tries for a kimura but Grandall is defending well.
Grandall is looking to reverse the position.
Grandall struggling a bit here.#T8#
Silalahi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grandall will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silalahi wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy.
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face as Silalahi controls the position.
Grandall tries to buck Silalahi off but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy. #T9#
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working.
Silalahi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grandall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silalahi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grandall's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working.
Grandall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grandall can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Grandall sneaks back into half guard.
Grandall wants to control but Silalahi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard but Silalahi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (11) Silalahi
Silalahi controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Grandall is working away.
Grandall wants to control but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Grandall is working from the bottom. #T11#
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi is staying tight to Grandall's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grandall tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grandall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Silalahi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12#
Grandall is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Silalahi is trying to get an arm triangle but Grandall is defending well.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working.
Grandall tries to improve position but can't.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Grandall is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face as Silalahi controls the position.
Grandall tries to bench press Silalahi off him but Silalahi keeps the position. #T13#
Silalahi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Silalahi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (14) Silalahi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silalahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grandall is trying to control Silalahi's posture but Silalahi avoids it.
Grandall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silalahi's best efforts.
Silalahi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Silalahi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grandall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silalahi wins on points by 14 to 2.
Raja Silalahi 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. |
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Event:
SSG 176 Chai vs Gerbandi
Date: Jul 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jargon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Jargon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jargon (0) vs (2) Grandall
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Jargon pulls Grandall in to control the position.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grandall passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon is not content to let Grandall control the position.#SUB2#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jargon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grandall won't allow Jargon to sweep him here.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Grandall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (0) vs (5) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grandall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jargon's legs.
Jargon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jargon manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jargon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall won't allow Jargon to sweep him here.
Jargon is trying to control the position but Grandall postures up.
Grandall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Grandall is proving a slippery customer.
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Grandall is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Grandall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jargon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grandall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 (5) Grandall
Grandall managing to control the position. #T4#
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Jargon from controlling successfully.
Jargon tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandall is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grandall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (2) vs (7) Grandall
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Grandall is proving a slippery customer.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Grandall pushing down on Jargon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grandall is trying to control the action in half guard but Jargon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Jargon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jargon moves into full guard.
Jargon looking to control.
Jargon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
Jargon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grandall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (2) vs (10) Grandall#T6#
Grandall tries to move to mount but Jargon blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jargon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jargon is trying to improve his position.
Grandall advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jargon (2) vs (12) Grandall
Grandall tries to control but Jargon wriggling away. #SUB2#
Grandall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jargon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jargon has one of Grandall's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T7##SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jargon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grandall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jargon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jargon (2) vs (14) Grandall
Jargon is squirming around, avoiding Grandall's attempts to control the action.
Jargon is trying to escape the mount but Grandall keeps good control and instead manages to take Jargon's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jargon (2) vs (17) Grandall
Jargon breaks Grandall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (17) Grandall
Jargon wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Grandall trying to keep a closed guard but Jargon is proving a slippery customer.
Grandall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jargon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jargon (4) vs (19) Grandall#T8#
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Jargon looking to control.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grandall passes Jargon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grandall uses his free foot to push down on Jargon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jargon. Score +3 for passing guard: Jargon (4) vs (22) Grandall
Jargon tries to lock up and control but Grandall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grandall tries to control but Jargon wriggling away.
Jargon is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grandall working for a guillotine from mount but Jargon is in no mood to give up.
Jargon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Grandall fails to move to back control.
Grandall wants to control the pace but Jargon is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Grandall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Grandall looking to control but Jargon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jargon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jargon wants to hold on but Grandall pushes him away.#SUB2#
Grandall working for a submission but Jargon is keeping him at bay. #T10#
Grandall is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Grandall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jargon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jargon manages to get back to half guard.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Jargon won't allow it.
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Grandall seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jargon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Grandall!
Billy Grandall 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 171 Hlervu vs Standish
Date: Jul 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Prochazka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grandall circles away.#TD#
Grandall looking to score a takedown here. Prochazka is defending well but Grandall drives through and ends up in Prochazka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Prochazka
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now.
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Prochazka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grandall defends it easily.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Prochazka is retaining full guard.
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Prochazka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (2) Prochazka
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grandall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (4) vs (2) Prochazka
Prochazka is trying to keep Grandall in close.
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Grandall advances to half guard.
Prochazka is refusing to be controlled, as Grandall sits in half guard.
Grandall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prochazka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall trying to control from half guard but Prochazka is working away.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Prochazka won't allow it. #T2#
Prochazka is trying to control but can't.
Grandall is pressing down on Prochazka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prochazka is holding on for now. #SUB#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Prochazka is defending well.
Grandall working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Prochazka's thigh. Prochazka counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now.
Grandall trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom. #T3#
Grandall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prochazka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Prochazka is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Grandall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Prochazka dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (4) vs (4) Prochazka
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandall is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Grandall looking for a guillotine here but Prochazka defends easily.
Prochazka stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.#T4#
Prochazka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Grandall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prochazka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandall is keeping the position for now.
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Prochazka from controlling successfully.
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Grandall is keeping the position.
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Prochazka from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grandall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Grandall is keeping the position.#T5#
Grandall 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.
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Grandall is keeping the position.
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prochazka is looking to advance position but Grandall has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grandall (8) vs (4) Prochazka
Prochazka is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Grandall working for a submission but Prochazka is keeping him at bay.
Prochazka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Prochazka is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Prochazka is defending the position.
Prochazka is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall is trying to control the action in half guard but Prochazka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prochazka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Prochazka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grandall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prochazka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prochazka keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Grandall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prochazka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Grandall forces his way into half guard.
Grandall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grandall moves into full mount! Prochazka won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (11) vs (4) Prochazka
Prochazka wants to control but Grandall is having none of it.
Prochazka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grandall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prochazka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (14) vs (4) Prochazka#T8#
Prochazka is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Grandall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grandall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Prochazka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grandall looking to control but Prochazka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Prochazka prevents Grandall from taking his back.#T9#
Grandall tries to control but Prochazka wriggling away.
Prochazka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prochazka 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: Grandall (14) vs (6) Prochazka
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Prochazka from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grandall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prochazka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prochazka pushes down on Grandall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grandall is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Prochazka wants to take a breather but Grandall is having none of it. #SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions off his back.
Grandall tries to roll over but Prochazka keeps him under control.
Prochazka is keen to just control but Grandall is a slippery customer.
Grandall won't allow Prochazka to pass to mount.
Prochazka is keen to just control but Grandall is a slippery customer.
Prochazka moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (14) vs (9) Prochazka#T11#
Grandall is trying to get back to half guard.
Grandall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grandall is staying active underneath Prochazka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grandall gets full guard.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Grandall is trying to control the position but Prochazka postures up.
Prochazka trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall looking to control.
Prochazka advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (14) vs (12) Prochazka
Prochazka trying to control the action but Grandall is working from the bottom. #T12#
Grandall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prochazka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grandall looks to move to half guard but instead Prochazka has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grandall (14) vs (14) Prochazka
Grandall is squirming around, avoiding Prochazka's attempts to control the action.
Grandall is working to get back to half guard.
Grandall regains half guard.
Prochazka trying to control from half guard but Grandall is working away. #T13#
Grandall gets full guard.
Prochazka trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grandall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prochazka defends it easily.
Grandall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grandall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (16) vs (14) Prochazka
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.
Prochazka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Grandall stopping the sweep attempt from Prochazka.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grandall trying to control but Prochazka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Prochazka has his feet on Grandall's thighs here. He's pushed Grandall 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! Grandall screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Prochazka!
Our winner, Yuri Prochazka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Castro gets a clinch.
Grandall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grandall.
Castro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grandall after a bit of a struggle.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grandall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Grandall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Castro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grandall is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castro to the mat. Castro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Castro#SUB#
Grandall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grandall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Castro has Grandall pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (0) Castro#T1#
Castro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grandall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Castro is just riding it out for now. Grandall eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grandall is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castro controlling the position well.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well. #T2#
Grandall is keen to just control but Castro is a slippery customer.
Grandall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (8) vs (0) Castro#SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but Castro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandall to get the leverage.
Grandall is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castro manages to get to full guard.
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
Grandall stands and throws Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (11) vs (0) Castro#T3#
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Grandall trying to control the position but Castro is working away. #SUB#
Grandall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Grandall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castro is looking for a sweep.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
Castro is looking to regain half guard here but Grandall keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Castro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grandall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grandall.
Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grandall is working away from the top position though.
Grandall trying to mount his opponent but Castro defends it. #T5#
Castro is controlling Grandall's trapped leg to prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.
Castro manages to get to full guard.
Grandall trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Castro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (14) vs (0) Castro
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grandall wants to control for a moment but Castro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T6##SUB#
Castro is defending against the submission attempts here by Grandall.
#SUB#
Grandall wants to work for an arm triangle but Castro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (17) vs (0) Castro
Grandall looking to control but Castro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castro 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: Grandall (17) vs (2) Castro
Grandall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castro won't allow Grandall to sweep him here. #T7#
Castro content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Grandall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grandall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Castro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grandall wants to improve his position but instead Castro has moved into half guard.
Castro prevents Grandall from improving his position.#T8#
Grandall works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Grandall working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Grandall working a defensive guard here.
Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grandall's guard.
Castro slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Grandall manages to get to full guard.
Castro is stalling in the full guard.
Castro trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall can't keep his opponent in guard - Castro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grandall tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grandall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castro controlling the action here.#T10#
Castro is keen to just control but Grandall is a slippery customer.
Grandall manages to get to full guard.
Grandall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grandall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (19) vs (2) Castro
Castro is trying to control the position but Grandall postures up. #T11#
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (19) vs (4) Castro#SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro 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. #SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grandall is trying to keep Castro in close.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.#T12#
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Castro passes Grandall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Castro controlling the pace.
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.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
Castro is taking a breather. Grandall 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.
Let's hope that Castro 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grandall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13#
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully.
Grandall wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Castro looking to improve position, pressing down on Grandall's thigh with his hand. Grandall seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Castro paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Castro's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Grandall picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Grandall!
Billy Grandall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Marcelo Castro spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 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 7 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gascon wants it to stay on the feet.
Gascon dives in and grabs Grandall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grandall pushes down on Gascon's head and hops out.
Gascon shoots in for a takedown but Grandall shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Gascon as Grandall shoots in.#TD2#
Grandall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (0) vs (2) Grandall#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grandall defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall forces his way into half guard.
Gascon's coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gascon is trying to maintain the position but Grandall is very close to passing his half guard.
Grandall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Grandall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascon is just riding it out for now. Grandall eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Grandall is keen to just control but Gascon is a slippery customer.#T1#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.
Grandall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grandall is working away from the top position though.
Gascon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grandall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grandall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (4) vs (2) Grandall#SUB#
Gascon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gascon has the hooks in. Grandall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gascon is trying to stick to Grandall's back but Grandall is turning into Gascon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gascon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grandall. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (4) vs (4) Grandall
Grandall preventing the sweep.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon is pulling down on Grandall's head. It's preventing any offense from Grandall, at least for the moment.
Grandall trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.
Grandall preventing the sweep.
Gascon trying to control the position.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grandall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Gascon trying to keep a closed guard but Grandall is proving a slippery customer.
Grandall looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grandall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grandall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gascon controlling the position.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Grandall defends easily.
#SUB#
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Grandall trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass.
Grandall postures up.
#T4#
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gascon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grandall defends it easily.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Grandall trying to control but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon 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.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon trying to control the position.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard. #T5#
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (6) vs (4) Grandall#SUB2#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Grandall's legs - danger averted.
Grandall working a defensive guard here.
Grandall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gascon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gascon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grandall trying to control from the bottom.
Gascon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (9) vs (4) Grandall
Grandall is trying to improve his position.
Gascon tries to move to mount but Grandall blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Grandall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grandall gets back to half guard.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Gascon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Grandall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon is really struggling to control Grandall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
Gascon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grandall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grandall is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold.
Gascon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (12) vs (4) Grandall
Grandall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grandall tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.
Grandall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grandall is pressing down on Gascon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grandall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (12) vs (6) Grandall
Grandall postures up.
#T8#
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Gascon is trying to keep Grandall in close.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grandall is one step ahead there.
Grandall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grandall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gascon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass. #SUB#
Gascon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grandall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9#
Gascon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard.
Gascon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (14) vs (6) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.#SUB2#
Grandall working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
#T10#
Gascon wants to control from the top but Grandall keeps moving.
Gascon stays in close to Grandall's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gascon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandall is retaining full guard.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon forces his way into half guard.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
#T11#
Gascon controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grandall defends it well.
Gascon wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gascon 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.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Grandall defending well.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Gascon is controlling well.
#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Grandall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Grandall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gascon won't allow Grandall to sweep him here.
Grandall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grandall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully. #T13#
Grandall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grandall's guard.
Grandall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grandall is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
Grandall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon trying to control from half guard but Grandall is working away.
Gascon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Grandall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Grandall is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gascon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Grandall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grandall keeps working.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Gascon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascon takes the fight on points by 14 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Glacius Frank!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grandall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frank.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frank to the mat! Frank manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Frank
Grandall postures up.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Frank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Grandall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandall has managed to get both his arms back between Frank's legs - danger averted.
Frank is trying to keep Grandall in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Grandall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frank's guard.
Frank won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Frank is doing well to control the position and prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Frank won't allow it. #SUB#
Grandall wants to work for an arm triangle but Frank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Grandall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frank has his hands clasped together around Grandall's back. He's all about the action.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Grandall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grandall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grandall.
Grandall wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Grandall seems to be working for a kimura but Frank defends the submission attempt.
Grandall prevents Frank from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Grandall wants to work for an arm triangle but Frank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Frank is defending the position.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grandall prevents Frank from improving his position.
Grandall is just content to waste time from the top position. Frank takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Frank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grandall defends it easily.#T4#
Grandall wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Frank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frank is trying to control the position but Grandall postures up.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Grandall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frank trying to control the position.
Grandall tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard. #T5#
Grandall looking to sit in guard and control but Frank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (2) Frank
Grandall can't keep his opponent in guard - Frank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Frank is working for a submission of some sort.
Grandall tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Grandall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frank trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grandall (4) vs (2) Frank#T6#
Frank keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Frank is pulling down on Grandall's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Frank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grandall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grandall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grandall trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass.
Grandall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Frank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grandall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Grandall from controlling successfully.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grandall forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Frank actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Frank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working.
Frank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grandall trying to control from Frank's half guard. Frank has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.#T10#
Frank is trying to keep Grandall in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grandall preventing the sweep.
Frank keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11##SUB2#
Frank is looking for a triangle but Grandall pushes his legs off easily.
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Grandall trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grandall trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank wants to sweep here but Grandall controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Frank keeping full guard, as Grandall tries to pass. #SUB#
Grandall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frank looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frank looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frank! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grandall (4) vs (6) Frank
Grandall is looking to regain half guard here but Frank keeps moving and retains side control.
Grandall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frank controlling the action here.
Frank wants to pass to mount but Grandall is defending the position. #T13#
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
Frank passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (4) vs (9) Frank
Frank controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Frank with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Grandall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Grandall 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.#SUB2#
Frank is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grandall sees it coming and defends easily.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Frank is working for a kimura but Grandall is defending it quite comfortably.
Grandall wants to control but Frank passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (4) vs (12) Frank
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sortek Redfist!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grandall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redfist circles away.#CL2#
Grandall gets tackled into the cage by Redfist. Redfist maintains the clinch.
Grandall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redfist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grandall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redfist is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Grandall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redfist goes for a takedown attempt but Grandall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Redfist enables Grandall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Redfist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Redfist
Grandall looking to pass the guard.
Grandall trying to control but Redfist is working from the bottom.
Grandall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (0) Redfist
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Grandall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Redfist has worked his arm free - good work by Redfist!
#SUB#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Grandall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redfist controls the position for a moment.
Redfist is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Grandall is working to tighten his grip on Redfist's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Redfist has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grandall is really squeezing tight and eventually Redfist passes out! Grandall breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Grandall!
A very excited looking Billy Grandall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Sortek Redfist stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn. 148'. |
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Event:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Huntington leaves Grandall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huntington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grandall really is a fat lump.#TD#
Grandall shoots in and gets a takedown into Huntington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Huntington is keeping the position.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grandall trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington can't keep his opponent in guard - Grandall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huntington is doing well to control the position and prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but Huntington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandall to get the leverage. #SUB#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntington sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grandall in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Huntington tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grandall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Grandall! |
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Event:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shinta Himura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grandall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Himura did well to prevent Grandall getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Himura (0) vs (2) Grandall
Himura trying to hold on to Grandall's head to control him but Grandall postures up.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Himura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Himura wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy.
Grandall is looking to advance position but Himura won't allow it.
Himura is looking to control Grandall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Himura avoid being mounted?
Grandall is looking to advance position but Himura won't allow it.
Himura trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Himura trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Himura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Grandall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grandall has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Grandall wants to work for an arm triangle but Himura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Himura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandall pulls his head out easily.
Grandall is thwarting Himura's attempts to control the position.
Himura is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Grandall prevents Himura from improving his position.
Himura is refusing to be controlled, as Grandall sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Grandall wants to work for an arm triangle but Himura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Himura tries to get to full guard but Grandall has control of the leg.
Grandall trying to pass the guard but Himura defending well.
Grandall is trying to control. Himura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Grandall is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Himura is defending well.
#SUB2#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Himura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandall pulls his head out easily.
Himura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Grandall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Himura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
Himura is staying active underneath Grandall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grandall in particular looking to stall.
Grandall is thwarting Himura's attempts to control the position.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Grandall 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.
Grandall controlling the action here.#T5##SUB2#
Himura is defending against the submission attempts here by Grandall.
Grandall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Himura (0) vs (5) Grandall
Himura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grandall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Grandall looking to control but Himura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Himura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grandall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Grandall working for a submission but Himura is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Grandall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Himura has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grandall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Himura manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T7#
Grandall controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Grandall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Himura wants to control but Grandall postures up.
Grandall controlling the position.
Himura is trying to control Grandall's posture but Grandall avoids it.
Grandall wants to control but Himura is keeping him busy. #T8#
Himura is trying to get back to half guard.
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Himura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grandall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Himura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grandall tries to move to mount but Himura blocks the move with his legs.
Himura is looking to regain half guard here but Grandall keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Himura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T9##SUB2#
Grandall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Himura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grandall trying to control the position but Himura is working away.
Himura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grandall trying to control the position but Himura is working away. #SUB2#
Grandall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grandall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Grandall controls the position. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Himura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Himura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Himura wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Grandall wants to free his trapped foot but Himura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Himura is not content to let Grandall control the position.#T11#
Himura won't allow Grandall to pass to mount.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Himura keeps working. #SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Himura is defending well.
#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura here.
Himura tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB#
Himura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grandall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
Grandall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Himura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grandall is thwarting Himura's attempts to control the position.
Grandall wants to take a breather but Himura is having none of it. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Himura defends it well. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but Himura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandall to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for a kimura but Himura is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13##SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Himura is defending well.
Grandall controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be working for a kimura but Himura defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Grandall wants to work for an arm triangle but Himura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14##SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Himura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Himura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grandall is trying to control the action in half guard but Himura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Himura wants to control but Grandall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Himura is defending the position.
Grandall passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Himura (0) vs (8) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Himura has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grandall wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mimo Mosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Grandall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mosa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mosa (0) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Grandall has gone for a leg lock! Mosa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mosa (2) vs (2) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mosa uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mosa (5) vs (2) Grandall
Mosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grandall! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mosa (7) vs (2) Grandall
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall is trying to reverse the position but instead Mosa has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mosa (10) vs (2) Grandall
Grandall tries to roll but Mosa sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grandall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mosa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mosa (13) vs (2) Grandall#T1#
Grandall has given up his back. Will we see Mosa going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mosa (16) vs (2) Grandall#SUB#
Grandall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mosa doesn't have the hooks in and Grandall manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mosa (16) vs (4) Grandall
Grandall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mosa's guard.
Mosa is not content to let Grandall control the position.
Grandall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grandall 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.
Grandall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Mosa (16) vs (7) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Grandall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mosa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mosa and Grandall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Grandall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mosa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Grandall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grandall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Grandall has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mosa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Grandall yanks on the arm and Mosa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Grandall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Grandall! |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grandall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sticks (0) vs (4) Grandall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grandall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grandall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grandall 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.#SUB2#
Grandall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sticks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Grandall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grandall works to advance to full mount. Sticks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (0) vs (6) Grandall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grandall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sticks is now in Grandall's guard. A big mistake from Grandall there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (6) Grandall
Grandall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sticks stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Sticks slips nicely into half guard.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Sticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Sticks tries to pass.
Grandall being controlled here, momentarily.
Grandall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (8) Grandall
Grandall preventing the sweep. #T2#
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position.
Grandall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Grandall trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Sticks is defending well.
#SUB2#
Grandall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sticks is just riding it out for now. Grandall eventually gives up the hold.
Grandall is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grandall has eaten all the pies!#T4##SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grandall seems to be working for a kimura but Sticks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sticks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grandall on the ground.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working. #T5#
Grandall is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sticks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grandall passes Sticks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position.
Sticks trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura here.
Sticks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sticks tries to get out of the position.#T6#
Grandall is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Sticks tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Grandall 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.
#SUB2#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but Sticks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandall to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Grandall wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Grandall.
Grandall wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it.
Grandall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (11) Grandall
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Grandall forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (14) Grandall#SUB2#
Sticks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grandall gets his way!
Grandall doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (14) Grandall
Sticks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Grandall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sticks has his hands clasped together but Grandall extends and breaks Sticks's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grandall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Grandall! |
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Event:
SSG 115 Barnes vs Cheese
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grandall shoots for a takedown but Biden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grandall fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Biden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Biden is pressed up against the cage. Grandall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biden down to the mat. Biden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Grandall.#TD#
Biden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grandall's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (0) Grandall
Biden pushing down on Grandall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biden is pressing down on Grandall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grandall is holding on for now.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Grandall 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.#SUB2#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biden is aware though and is defending well.
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Biden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biden has managed to get both his arms back between Grandall's legs - danger averted.
Grandall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall 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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grandall has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Grandall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biden defends it easily.
Biden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biden stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Grandall being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Grandall has his foot on Biden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biden works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Grandall has an active guard here but Biden has managed to pass into half guard.
Biden moves into full mount! Grandall won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (5) vs (0) Grandall
Biden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biden'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.#T3#
Grandall working to try and regain half guard.
Biden 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#
Biden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Biden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grandall is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Biden has hold of Grandall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grandall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Grandall tries to reverse the position but Biden maintains control.
Grandall regains half guard.
Grandall manages to get to full guard.
Biden stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a triangle but Biden pushes his legs off easily.
Grandall looking for a sweep. Not yet Grandall, not yet.
Biden stays in close to Grandall's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Grandall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T5#
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Biden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grandall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biden has managed to get both his arms back between Grandall's legs - danger averted.
Biden stands and throws Grandall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (8) vs (0) Grandall
Biden advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Biden (10) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Grandall tries to roll over but Biden keeps him under control.
Biden trying to control the pace.
Biden passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (13) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall tries to reverse the position but Biden maintains control.
Grandall keeps trying to improve his position.
Biden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grandall tries to reverse the position but Biden maintains control.#T7#
Biden controlling from the full mount.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grandall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Biden is trying to control the action in half guard but Grandall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grandall gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there.
Grandall wants to hit a sweep here but Biden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grandall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (16) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grandall is trying to reverse the position but instead Biden has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Biden (19) vs (0) Grandall
Biden is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Grandall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Biden has the hooks in. Grandall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Biden is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grandall is defending well though. Biden let's go of the attempt for now.
Grandall tries to break free.
#SUB#
Biden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grandall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grandall wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Grandall looks winded!
Grandall trying to control the hands but Biden breaks the grip.
Biden trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Grandall doesn't escape.
Grandall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Biden is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grandall is defending well though. Biden let's go of the attempt for now.
Biden controls the position.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Grandall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Biden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Biden has the hooks in. Grandall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grandall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Biden trying to pass the guard but Grandall defending well.
Grandall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grandall.#T12#
Grandall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grandall can't keep his opponent in guard - Biden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Grandall looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Biden pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (22) vs (0) Grandall
Grandall 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: Biden (22) vs (2) Grandall#SUB#
Biden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall stands and throws Biden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (22) vs (5) Grandall
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB2#
Grandall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Grandall swings around for an armbar but Biden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (24) vs (5) Grandall
Biden is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Grandall working for a triangle but Biden defends it easily.
#T14#
Biden content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Grandall looking for subs off his back but Biden has passed one foot through into half guard.
Biden is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grandall wants to control but Biden is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biden takes the fight on points by 24 to 5. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dag Nabbit!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grandall shoots in for a double leg but Nabbit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Grandall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nabbit to the mat! Nabbit manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Nabbit
Nabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nabbit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grandall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nabbit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall trying to control but Nabbit is working from the bottom.
Grandall advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nabbit tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nabbit wants to sweep but Grandall has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (5) vs (0) Nabbit#SUB#
Nabbit wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Grandall has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Nabbit's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Nabbit is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Grandall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Grandall! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1133 Round 3
Date: Feb 02, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grandall is defended easily by Cammula.
Cammula is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grandall.
Grandall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cammula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Grandall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grandall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cammula tries to avoid it but Grandall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cammula to the ground. Cammula escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Cammula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grandall is trying to defend but Cammula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grandall is looking to get back to full guard here but Cammula has managed to pass to side control instead.
Grandall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cammula is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Grandall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grandall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Cammula seems content to control.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cammula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard but Cammula has passed into side control.
Grandall is trying to work for a sweep but Cammula has mounted him!
Grandall 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.
Cammula sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cammula's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Cammula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grandall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cammula perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grandall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Grandall is looking for a triangle but Cammula pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cammula is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Grandall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cammula uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Cammula working the head with strikes.
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Grandall regains half guard.
Cammula working the head and body with strikes.
Cammula slips a nice elbow through Grandall's hands, connecting with Grandall's forehead.
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cammula in particular looking to stall.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Cammula is controlling well.
Cammula content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cammula scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Cammula working over Grandall with some ground and pound. Grandall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cammula lands a nice short elbow.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard.
Grandall wants to get back to full guard but Cammula has mounted him!
Cammula tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cammula landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grandall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandall regains half guard.
Grandall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grandall.
Cammula is in close to Grandall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Cammula dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Grandall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Cammula counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grandall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grandall is working hard here to advance position.
Cammula controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Grandall gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Grandall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cammula stacks Grandall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cammula!
Grandall is looking for a sweep.
Cammula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grandall trying to remain calm as Cammula controls from the top position.
More stalling from Cammula.
Grandall looks to move to half guard but instead Cammula has passed into mount! Damn!
Grandall tries to reverse the position but Cammula maintains control.
Cammula controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Grandall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cammula breaks from Grandall's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grandall is desperately trying to improve his position but Cammula has a good base and remains in mount.
Cammula pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cammula pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cammula breaks from Grandall's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cammula controlling from mount. #T3#
Grandall can't escape the position.
Grandall tries to lock up and control but Cammula gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cammula controlling the pace for now.
Grandall tries to reverse the position but Cammula maintains control.
Cammula controlling from mount.
Cammula lands a big shot there that rocks Grandall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cammula controlling the pace for now.
Grandall tries to reverse the position but Cammula maintains control.
Cammula with a couple of short strikes.
Grandall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Cammula controlling from the full mount.
Grandall is trying to escape the mount.
Cammula content just to control the position here.
Grandall is desperately trying to improve his position but Cammula has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cammula controlling from the full mount.
Grandall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Cammula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cammula feints and as Grandall raises his hands in defense, Cammula changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cammula works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cammula looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grandall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grandall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cammula working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cammula won't allow Grandall to sweep him here. #SUB#
Grandall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cammula has passed into half guard!
Cammula keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cammula is working away from the top position though.
Cammula not doing much here.
#T1#
Grandall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grandall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cammula scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cammula prevents Grandall from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grandall taking some punishment here, with Cammula in his half guard.
Enrico Cammula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Cammula is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.
Grandall tries to roll over but Cammula keeps him under control.
Cammula seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.
Cammula is nestled in close to Grandall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cammula uses his free foot to push down on Grandall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grandall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cammula content just to control the position here.
Grandall working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cammula controlling his opponent.
Cammula is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grandall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Cammula connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grandall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cammula working Grandall over with strikes here.
Cammula looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cammula with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grandall wants to control but Cammula is having none of it.
Cammula controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrico Cammula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cammula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Enrico Cammula!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Enrico Cammula!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Enrico Cammula!
Enrico Cammula wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1133 Round 2
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Grandall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jcool avoids it really well and circles away.
Grandall shoots in looking for a takedown. Jcool tries to sprawl out of it but Grandall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jcool manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jcool misses the target.
Grandall shoots in but Jcool avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abdul Jcool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Grandall.
Grandall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jcool counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jcool goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grandall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Grandall scores with a takedown into Jcool's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Grandall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jcool has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandall has managed to get both his arms back between Jcool's legs - danger averted.
Grandall trying to control but Jcool is working from the bottom. #T1#
Grandall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jcool haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grandall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grandall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES#
Jcool pushes Grandall off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grandall or perhaps it was just good defense by Jcool, which made it look bad.
Grandall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jcool counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Grandall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jcool napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grandall 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.
Jcool is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Grandall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grandall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Grandall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jcool is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Grandall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jcool, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jcool has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jcool has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jcool keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Grandall tries for a kimura but Jcool is defending well. #SUB2#
Grandall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jcool is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Grandall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grandall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jcool is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grandall off and has taken his back!
Jcool will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Jcool is looking to control Grandall but Grandall is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Grandall can't escape the position.
Grandall prevents Jcool from getting a body triangle.
Grandall wants to control his opponent's hands but Jcool gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall tries to escape but Jcool has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grandall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Jcool is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jcool is looking to take a break and control but Grandall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grandall regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Grandall has his feet on Jcool's thighs here. He's pushed Jcool 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! Jcool screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Grandall!
Abdul Jcool spoke after the fight, saying 'I won, i beat that boy.'. |
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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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