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Event:
BBG 6 -
Date: Apr 20, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Quark to the ground. Man is now in Quark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Man
Quark has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
Man is pushing down on Quark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quark is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man. #SUB2#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Quark defends the submission attempt.
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark is concentrating on defense, preventing Man from advancing position.
Quark wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
#T1#
Quark is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man wants to pass the guard but Quark is defending well. #SUB2#
Man 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (0) vs (5) Man
Quark just holding on.#SUB2#
Man looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Quark is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Man has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Quark (0) vs (8) Man
You can see the frustration on Quark's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Man is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quark is defending well though. Man let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Quark's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Quark defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Man is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Quark with him. Quark is trying to defend but Man has an arm under the chin now! Quark grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rat Man!
After the fight, Rat Man was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre
Date: Mar 09, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Gracie pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Man.
#TD#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Man
Man tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Man blocks the move with his legs.
Man is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Man is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Gracie is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Man is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Man 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.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
Man is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Man is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Man looking to control.
Man wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (0) Man
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB#
Man is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Man has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre
Date: Feb 10, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rat Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into Thunder's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Man (2) vs (0) Thunder
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thunder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thunder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thunder! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Man (2) vs (4) Thunder
Man's coaches at Steel Penn Training Den 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.
Thunder working away.
Thunder taking a breather here.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Thunder keeps moving and retains side control.
Man wants to control but Thunder postures up.
I've been told that Thunder has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man sneaks back into half guard.
Man desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thunder is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man trying to control the position here.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Thunder wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man 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.
Thunder slips nicely into half guard.
Man wants to improve his position but Thunder is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thunder is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Man gets back to full guard.
Thunder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thunder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Man (4) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass. #T3#
Man 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.
Thunder trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Man (7) vs (4) Thunder
Thunder is not content to let Man control the position.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Man working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thunder stops Man from passing to mount.
Thunder is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it. #SUB#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Man is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunder is not content to let Man control the position.
Man tries to advance to mount but Thunder denies him.
Thunder is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB#
Man in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thunder is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rat Man!
In his post fight interview, Rat Man started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Telegin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Telegin to the ground. Man is now in Telegin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Telegin (0) vs (2) Man
Man won't allow Telegin to sweep him here.
Man is fighting to break Telegin's control of his arms but Telegin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Telegin can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Telegin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Telegin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Telegin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Telegin defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Telegin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Telegin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Telegin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Telegin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Telegin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man advances to half guard.
Telegin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Telegin controlling the position well.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Telegin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Telegin defends it. #T2##SUB#
Telegin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man wants to pass to mount but Telegin is defending the position. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Telegin defends it well.
Telegin wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Telegin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Telegin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Telegin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Telegin wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Telegin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (2) vs (2) Man
Man keeping full guard, as Telegin tries to pass.
Man is trying to control the position but Telegin postures up.
Man might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Telegin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Telegin trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Telegin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Telegin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Telegin is stalling in the full guard.
Man keeping full guard, as Telegin tries to pass. #SUB#
Telegin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Telegin won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Man keeps trying to improve his position.
Man looking to control.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Telegin is one step ahead there.
Telegin is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Telegin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Telegin wants to free his trapped foot but Man is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Telegin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Telegin (5) vs (2) Man
Telegin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Telegin working for a submission but Man is keeping him at bay.
Man regains half guard.
Telegin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Telegin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
Telegin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Telegin looking to pass the guard.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Telegin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (5) vs (4) Man
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telegin is keeping the position for now.
Telegin keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Telegin is trying to keep Man in close.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Telegin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Telegin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (7) vs (4) Man
Man trying to control the position.
Telegin looking to pass the guard. #T7##SUB#
Telegin has gone for a leg lock! Man slips out almost immediately though and dives into Telegin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (7) vs (6) Man
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Telegin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Telegin (9) vs (6) Man
Telegin wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Steel Penn Training Den inform us that Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Man has his hands on Telegin's head, controlling the position.
Man looking to control.
#T8#
Telegin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard.
Telegin is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now.
Telegin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Man is staying active underneath Telegin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Telegin trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Telegin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully.
Telegin passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telegin is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Telegin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man is just riding it out for now. Telegin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Telegin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Telegin wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man tries to roll over but Telegin keeps him under control.
Man won't allow Telegin to pass to mount. #T10##SUB#
Telegin wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Telegin wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man wants to control but Telegin is keeping busy.
Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Telegin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Telegin trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Telegin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Telegin is proving a slippery customer.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Man keeping full guard, as Telegin tries to pass.
Man pulls Telegin in close to his closed guard and prevents Telegin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin preventing the sweep.
Telegin slips nicely into half guard.
Man is looking for a sweep. Telegin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Telegin 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.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telegin is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Telegin trying to control from half guard but Man is working away. #SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Telegin is taking a breather. Man 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.
Man tries to get to full guard but Telegin has control of the leg.
Telegin wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Telegin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Telegin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man looks winded!
Telegin trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Telegin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Telegin pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Telegin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Man controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Telegin seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telegin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Man tries to get to full guard but Telegin has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Telegin takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sergey Telegin made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie -Laundry 20%, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Man gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Man
Man 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.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Man looking to control.
#T1#
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Man trying to control the position.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Smith pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith prevents Man from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Man is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (5) vs (0) Man
Man tries to improve position but can't.
Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith prevents Man from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Smith prevents Man from improving his position.
Man is still trying to improve position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Man wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man trying to control the position.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (8) vs (0) Man#T4##SUB#
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Man 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.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Man is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Man is working away. #T5#
Man trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Man wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith moves into full mount! Man won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (0) Man
Man is looking to get to half guard.
Man keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man is trying to escape the mount.
Man tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith wants to take Man's back but he can't do it this time.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Man is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Man is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smith (14) vs (0) Man
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7#
Smith is hanging on to Man's back as he tries to escape.
Man breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (14) vs (2) Man
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Man wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Man forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it. #SUB2#
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Man wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man prevents Smith from improving his position.
Man is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Man prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control but Man postures up.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (5) Man#T9#
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Man from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smith regains half guard.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Man uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (8) Man#SUB2#
Man with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith wants to control but Man is having none of it.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
Man is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Man is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Smith tries to hold on but Man postures up.
Smith 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.
Smith is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Smith's guard.
Man passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Man is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead Man has moved into half guard.
Man is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Man wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #SUB2#
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man. #T12##SUB2#
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Smith wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Man moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (14) vs (11) Man
Man is looking to work his way around to Smith's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Man trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 14 to 11.
A less than humble George Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Do Souza misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Do Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Do Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man controlling Do Souza's posture.
Do Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man pulls Do Souza in to control the position.
Man keeping moving, preventing Do Souza from controlling successfully.
Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Do Souza stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Man has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Do Souza manages to get his head free but now Man has transitioned to an armbar! Do Souza grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Man! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rat Man!
Rat Man decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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