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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
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 19 wins and 16 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Moly clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Moly wants the takedown. Kline is fighting it off but Moly persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kline's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline trying to control the position here.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kline has his hands on Moly's head, controlling the position.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.#T1#
Kline trying to control the position.
Moly is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kline has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moly is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kline. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (0) Kline
Kline is not content to let Moly control the position.
Moly is really struggling to control Kline but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Kline controls the position for a moment.
Kline is trying to work for a sweep but Moly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (7) vs (0) Kline
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Kline tries to improve his position but Moly has taken his back! Moly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kline tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moly pushes Kline away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
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 28 wins and 16 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Soderberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Moly tries to sprawl out of it but Soderberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Soderberg has Moly up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Moly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Moly
Soderberg working a defensive guard but Moly manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Moly
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moly is trying to get an arm triangle but Soderberg is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Soderberg wants to control but Moly postures up.
Soderberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Moly is controlling well.
Soderberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruttos gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Soderberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moly won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Soderberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (5) Moly#SUB#
Soderberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moly has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (7) Moly#T2##SUB#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment.
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soderberg controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself.
Soderberg working a defensive guard but Moly passes into half guard.
#T3#
Soderberg trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Moly manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (2) vs (10) Moly
Soderberg wants to hold on but Moly pushes him away.
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soderberg 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: Soderberg (4) vs (10) Moly
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (7) vs (10) Moly
Moly is looking to reverse the position.#T4##SUB#
Soderberg has hold of Moly's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Moly seems comfortable defending it but Soderberg has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Moly is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Moly is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Soderberg couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg 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. |
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Event:
SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Moly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moly has Gordon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gordon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Gordon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moly (0) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon 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 Moly's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Gordon 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.#T1#
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Moly is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Moly is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Gordon controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Moly is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Gordon controls the position.
Gordon laying and praying for a moment but Moly takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gordon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (7) Gordon
Gordon is staying tight to Moly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moly tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Gordon taking a breather here.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon controls the position.
Gordon trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face as Gordon controls the position. #T7#
Moly tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon controlling the position.
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T9#
Moly tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon staying calm.
Moly is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Moly tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy. #T10#
Moly is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moly is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T11#
Moly is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gordon wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy.
Moly being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Moly is not content to let Gordon control the position.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face as Gordon controls the position.
Moly is not content to let Gordon control the position. #T14#
Gordon takes a little break here. Moly wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Moly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 7 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 376 Helvig vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Moly darts in and clinches Gerbandi up against the cage.
Moly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gerbandi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Gerbandi gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moly (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Gerbandi wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (4) Gerbandi#T2#
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moly is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gerbandi actively working from the bottom here.
Moly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (4) Gerbandi#T3#
Gerbandi wants to hold on but Moly pushes him away.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position but Moly isn't that keen on the idea.
Gerbandi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Moly's attempts to control the action.
Gerbandi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gerbandi is squirming around, avoiding Moly's attempts to control the action.
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Moly pushes him away.
Gerbandi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gerbandi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Gerbandi wants to control but Moly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi tries to get to full guard but Moly has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gerbandi with the active half guard here but Moly passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (8) vs (4) Gerbandi#SUB#
Moly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gerbandi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6#
Gerbandi is looking to regain half guard here but Moly keeps moving and retains side control.
Gerbandi tries to control but Moly manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Moly (11) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the hands but Moly breaks the grip.
Gerbandi turns into Moly and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (11) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving. #T7#
Moly looking for a sweep. Not yet Moly, not yet.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving. #SUB#
Moly working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Moly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (13) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control the position.
#T9#
Gerbandi pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (13) vs (8) Gerbandi
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Moly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (17) vs (8) Gerbandi#T10#
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Moly pushes him away.
Gerbandi holds on to Moly around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Moly avoids the attempt from Gerbandi to control.
Moly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Gerbandi is working to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is still trying to improve position.
Gerbandi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Moly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gerbandi tries to lock up and control but Moly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerbandi trying to control but Moly postures up.
Gerbandi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerbandi.#T13#
Moly preventing the sweep.
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Moly defends easily.
Gerbandi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Moly is controlling well.
Gerbandi is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Moly keeps him under control.
Gerbandi wants to control but Moly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moly takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
After winning the bout, Holy Moly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 374 Borgia vs Ozymandias
Date: Dec 01, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Moly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nozadzi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nozadzi after a bit of a struggle.
Moly tries to score a body lock takedown but Nozadzi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Moly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Nozadzi
Moly is taking a breather. Nozadzi 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.
Moly prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi is trying to control but can't.
Nozadzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nozadzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Moly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nozadzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moly has managed to get both his arms back between Nozadzi's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Nozadzi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moly has picked Nozadzi up and slammed him! Nozadzi can't keep hold of the triangle and Moly manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (0) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi is trying to control but Moly manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (8) vs (0) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moly working for a submission but Nozadzi is keeping him at bay.
Nozadzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Nozadzi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nozadzi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control but Moly postures up.
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Moly trying to control from half guard but Nozadzi is working away.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Nozadzi managing to control the position.
Moly advances to half guard.
Nozadzi wants to control but Moly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nozadzi is looking to improve his position.
Moly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control here.
#T4#
Nozadzi wants to get back to full guard.
Nozadzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moly controlling from the top position.
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moly postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Nozadzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nozadzi is trying to keep Moly in close.
Nozadzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Moly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nozadzi 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: Moly (8) vs (2) Nozadzi#T6#
Nozadzi stalling away here and it's allowed Moly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Moly keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Nozadzi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (8) vs (5) Nozadzi
Nozadzi 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 Moly's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nozadzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (10) vs (5) Nozadzi
Moly prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.#T8#
Moly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moly prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi trying to hold on to Moly's head to control him but Moly postures up.
Moly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nozadzi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9##SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (13) vs (5) Nozadzi
Moly controls the position.
Nozadzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Nozadzi is trying to control Moly's posture but Moly avoids it.
Nozadzi gets back to half guard.
Nozadzi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi is looking to sweep but instead, Moly has passed into half guard.
Nozadzi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moly prevents Nozadzi from improving his position.
Nozadzi is pressing down on Moly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Nozadzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moly preventing the sweep.
Nozadzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nozadzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nozadzi wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Moly has taken Nozadzi's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Nozadzi has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Zurab Nozadzi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moly quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moly is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Moly is defending well.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson controlling the action here.
Robinson trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom. #T1#
Moly won't allow Robinson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moly is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#T2#
Moly trying to control the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Robinson is pushing down on Moly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moly is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Moly trying to control here.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well. #T3#
Robinson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Moly defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Moly is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson is looking to pass Moly's guard but actually Moly recovers to full guard. #T4#
Moly working a defensive guard here.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Robinson 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.#SUB#
Moly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Moly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (2) Robinson
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moly has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (2) Robinson
Moly trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson 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.
Robinson tries to buck Moly off but Moly is having none of it.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (5) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Moly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (7) vs (4) Robinson
Moly postures up.
#T9#
Moly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (7) vs (6) Robinson#SUB#
Moly looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
#SUB#
Robinson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Moly doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Robinson 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 Moly - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holy Moly!
Our winner, Holy Moly, 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 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Moly rushes Viera and presses him up against the cage.
Moly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viera after a bit of a struggle.
Viera prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Moly gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Viera
Moly prevents Viera from improving his position.
Viera is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Viera looking to control but Moly passes into half guard.
Viera wants to improve his position but Moly is controlling well.
Viera wants to control but Moly is keeping busy.
Viera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Viera.#T2##SUB2#
Viera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moly has picked Viera up and slammed him! Viera can't keep hold of the triangle and Moly manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (0) Viera
Moly moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Viera is looking to regain half guard here but Moly keeps moving and retains side control.
Viera is trying to control Moly's posture but Moly avoids it.
Viera is trying to work for a sweep but Moly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (7) vs (0) Viera#T3#
Moly controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera is desperately trying to improve his position but Moly has a good base and remains in mount.
Viera 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: Moly (7) vs (2) Viera
Viera wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Viera looking to sit in guard and control but Moly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (9) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Viera working for a triangle but Moly defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Moly trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Viera looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moly has picked Viera up and slammed him! Viera can't keep hold of the triangle and Moly manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (12) vs (2) Viera
Viera is looking for a sweep.
Viera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moly stalling. #T5#
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viera trying to get back to full guard but Moly takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (15) vs (2) Viera
Viera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Viera gets back to half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Viera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Viera is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Viera looking for subs from the bottom but Moly mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (18) vs (2) Viera
Viera is looking to improve his position but Moly isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Moly controlling from the full mount.
Viera looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Moly controlling from mount.
Viera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moly avoids the attempt from Viera to control.#T8#
Moly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moly avoids the attempt from Viera to control.
Viera manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Viera wants to control but Moly passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
Viera manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Viera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moly has passed into half guard!
Moly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Viera trying to hold on to Moly's head to control him but Moly postures up.
#SUB#
Viera is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Moly has latched onto it... Big trouble! Moly pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Viera is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Moly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holy Moly!
During a confident post fight interview, Holy Moly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 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 11 wins and 22 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Strakapoud gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Strakapoud (4) vs (0) Moly
Moly wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Strakapoud stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly is looking to regain half guard here but Strakapoud keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Strakapoud politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Strakapoud prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Strakapoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Moly is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Strakapoud is staying tight to Moly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working. #T3#
Moly is trying to improve his position.
Moly wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moly trying to remain calm as Strakapoud controls from the top position.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
Strakapoud controls the position.#T5#
Moly is trying to control Strakapoud's posture but Strakapoud avoids it.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud controlling from side mount.
Strakapoud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working. #T6#
The referee asks Strakapoud politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Strakapoud prefers to stall for the moment though.
Moly tries to buck Strakapoud off but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Strakapoud trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
Moly is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Moly is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Moly is letting Strakapoud control him for a moment.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud taking a breather here. #T8#
Strakapoud wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Moly is not content to let Strakapoud control the position.
Moly is trying to escape the position but Strakapoud is controlling the position. #T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Strakapoud.
Moly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strakapoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strakapoud slows the pace down.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strakapoud is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Strakapoud wants to control for a moment but Moly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Strakapoud controlling the action here. #SUB#
Strakapoud 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.
#T12#
Strakapoud works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (7) vs (0) Moly
Strakapoud controlling the position easily from mount.
Moly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Moly is desperately trying to improve his position but Strakapoud has a good base and remains in mount.
Strakapoud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud controlling from mount.
Strakapoud seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moly for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Strakapoud continues to hold on tight.
Moly gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Strakapoud content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud takes the fight on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 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 25 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moly clinches with his opponent.
Moly is looking for a takedown.
Moly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soderberg after a bit of a struggle.
Moly tries for a takedown but Soderberg manages to get underhooks.
Krister Soderberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.
Soderberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Moly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soderberg is trying to pull guard but Moly has him pressed against the cage.
Soderberg stops a takedown attempt from Moly.
#TD#
Soderberg pulls Moly into guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass. #T1#
Soderberg controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself. #SUB#
Soderberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soderberg pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Soderberg is trying to keep Moly in close.
Soderberg pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage.
Moly postures up.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but instead Moly has moved into half guard.
Moly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soderberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Moly is controlling well.
Soderberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
Moly wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving. #SUB#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Soderberg controlling Moly's posture.
Soderberg is trying to keep Moly in close.
Soderberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard. #T5#
Soderberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Soderberg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Soderberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
Moly trying to control the position from guard on top but Soderberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Moly advances to half guard.
Moly trying to control the pace.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Soderberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (3) Moly#T7#
Moly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Moly controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg wants to hold on but Moly pushes him away.#T8#
Moly controlling the pace for now.
Soderberg gets back to half guard.
Soderberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Moly from advancing position.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Moly is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Soderberg is pressing down on Moly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moly won't allow Soderberg to sweep him here.
Soderberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Moly is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg keeping hold of Moly's head, controlling as best he can.
Soderberg has a hand on Moly's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moly takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (6) Moly
Moly content just to control the position here.
It looks like Moly 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.#T12#
Moly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Soderberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Soderberg wants to control but Moly is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Moly prevents Soderberg from getting the reversal.
Soderberg tries to hold on but Moly postures up.
Soderberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moly avoids the attempt from Soderberg to control.
Moly trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it. #T14#
Soderberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Moly has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moly wins on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Holy Moly 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 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cardosi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Moly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (0) vs (2) Moly
Cardosi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moly stays in close to Cardosi's body and controls the position.
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Cardosi'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cardosi wants to control position but Moly is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Cardosi here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Thiago Cardosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 354 Chai vs Macker
Date: Sep 22, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moly fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Miyao gets tackled into the cage by Moly. Moly maintains the clinch.
Moly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moly is working for takedown but Miyao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulo Miyao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.
Miyao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moly.
Miyao prevents the takedown attempt.
Miyao prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miyao is pressed up against the cage. Moly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyao down to the mat. Miyao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Moly closes the distance and clinches.
Miyao gets underhooks to prevent Moly's takedown attempt.
Moly is trying to drag Miyao to the mat but Miyao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Moly has hold of one of Miyao's legs. Miyao is fighting the takedown attempt but Moly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Moly
Moly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Moly defends easily.
#SUB#
Miyao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Miyao looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyao trying to control but Moly postures up.
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Moly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moly wants to pass the guard but Miyao is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moly in particular looking to stall.
Miyao has his hands clasped together around Moly's back. He's all about the action.
Miyao trying to control here.
#T4#
Miyao is refusing to be controlled, as Moly sits in half guard.
Moly is taking a breather. Miyao 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.
Miyao is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyao avoid being mounted?
Miyao is staying active underneath Moly, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Miyao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Miyao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moly preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Moly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moly controls the pace.#T6#
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moly trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (2) Moly
Moly trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Miyao stopping the sweep attempt from Moly.
Moly working a defensive guard here.
Moly 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: Miyao (2) vs (4) Moly
Moly wants to take a breather but Miyao is having none of it. #T8#
Moly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment.
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard.
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Moly 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.
Moly advances to half guard. #T9#
Miyao is trying to maintain the position but Moly is very close to passing his half guard.
Moly wants to take a breather but Miyao is having none of it.
Miyao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyao keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass. #T10#
Moly keeps trying to improve his position.
Moly wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving. #SUB#
Miyao looking for subs off his back but Moly has passed one foot through into half guard.
Moly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (2) vs (7) Moly#T11#
Moly controlling the pace for now.
Miyao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miyao wants to improve his position but Moly is controlling well.
#T12#
Miyao trying to get back to full guard but Moly takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (2) vs (10) Moly
Moly is trying to control here but Miyao has managed to regain half guard.
Miyao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (4) vs (10) Moly#SUB2#
Moly looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miyao has picked Moly up and slammed him! Moly can't keep hold of the triangle and Miyao manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (7) vs (10) Moly#T13#
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Miyao has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (9) vs (10) Moly
Miyao prevents Moly from getting the reversal.
Moly 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: Miyao (9) vs (12) Moly
Moly preventing the sweep. #T14##SUB#
Miyao has an active guard here but Moly has managed to pass into half guard.
Miyao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyao (13) vs (12) Moly
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Moly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyao tries to keep control of the position but Moly is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
After winning the bout, Paulo Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 351 Ottke vs Gracias
Date: Sep 15, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gerbandi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gerbandi wants to take the fight to the mat but Moly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gerbandi to keep the fight standing.
Gerbandi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Moly jumps into guard, dragging Gerbandi to the mat.
Gerbandi won't allow Moly to sweep him here.
Moly is still trying to improve position.
Moly keeps trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi is stalling in the full guard.
Moly has control of Gerbandi's left arm, preventing Gerbandi from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#T1#
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerbandi is one step ahead there.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Gerbandi preventing the sweep.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moly is trying to control the position but Gerbandi postures up. #T2#
Moly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gerbandi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (3) vs (0) Moly
Moly tries to improve position but can't.
Gerbandi 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 Moly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi 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 Moly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moly tries to improve position but can't.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gerbandi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Gerbandi trying to control the pace.
Moly won't allow Gerbandi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Moly is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gerbandi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gerbandi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Moly is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dani Gerbandi!
A victorious Dani Gerbandi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 08, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Moly clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Belmiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Belmiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Moly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belmiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Moly is defending well. Belmiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Moly has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Belmiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 343 Gabenagus vs Gerbandi
Date: Aug 18, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Moly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Moly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silalahi wants a takedown but no success here.
Moly jumps guard but Silalahi stands there with Moly around his waist. Moly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moly is trying to pull guard but Silalahi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silalahi walks away with a smile on his face. Moly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Silalahi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moly (0) vs (4) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silalahi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silalahi controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face as Silalahi controls the position. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
Moly tries to buck Silalahi off but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi laying and praying for a moment but Moly takes advantage and regains half guard.
Silalahi wants to pass the guard but Moly is defending well.
Silalahi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moly wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
#T2#
Silalahi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Silalahi 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.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount. #T3#
Moly is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silalahi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Moly! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (7) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi has hold of Moly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Moly is trying desperately to improve position.
Moly 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: Moly (2) vs (7) Silalahi
Silalahi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (9) Silalahi#T4##SUB#
Moly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silalahi controlling from the top position.
Silalahi looking to pass the guard.
Silalahi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (2) vs (12) Silalahi
Silalahi is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silalahi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moly is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silalahi yanks on the arm and Moly is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silalahi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi 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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Event:
SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Moly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Moly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Moly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moly defends it well. #SUB#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hunt wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it.
Moly wants to get back to full guard but Hunt has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (5) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (0) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Hunt forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moly (0) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is hanging on to Moly's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Hunt 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, Moly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for the choke from the back. #T6##SUB2#
Moly showing good submission defense here.
Moly rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Hunt 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.#T7#
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (10) Hunt
Moly wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Moly pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Moly looking to pass the guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T9#
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moly wants to sweep but no luck.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Moly 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: Moly (4) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Moly preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Hunt keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Hunt is trying to keep Moly in close.
Moly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hunt has an active guard here but Moly has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12#
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Moly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (7) vs (12) Hunt#SUB#
Moly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moly's guard! Nice work there by Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (7) vs (14) Hunt#T13#
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (7) vs (17) Hunt#T14#
Moly is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunt but great work by Moly. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (11) vs (17) Hunt
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (11) vs (21) Hunt
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 21 to 11.
A very excited looking Cole Hunt 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. |
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Event:
SSG 334 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Jul 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Viera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Viera (4) vs (0) Moly#SUB#
Viera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Viera is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Viera tries for a kimura but Moly is defending well.
Viera trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Moly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moly prevents Viera from improving position.
Viera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
Viera works to advance to full mount. Moly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (6) vs (0) Moly
Moly is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Viera has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Viera (9) vs (0) Moly#SUB#
Viera goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Moly escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (9) vs (2) Moly#T2#
Viera gets full guard.
Moly wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viera is trying to keep Moly in close.
Moly looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viera trying to control the position.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Viera.
Viera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (11) vs (2) Moly
Viera won't allow Moly to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Moly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Viera escapes and throws Moly's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (14) vs (2) Moly#T4##SUB#
Viera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Viera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moly is looking to reverse the position.
Moly keeps trying to improve his position.
Viera is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Moly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Viera off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (14) vs (6) Moly#SUB2#
Viera is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Moly not allowing Viera to control his hands. #SUB2#
Viera showing good submission defense here.
Moly gets his hands free as Viera looks to control. #T6##SUB2#
Viera showing good submission defense here.
Viera is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Moly is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Viera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Viera rolls, trying to escape but Moly keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Viera just trying to survive but Moly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moly is hanging on to Viera's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Moly has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Viera! Can he survive? No! He's out! Moly 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 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
A victorious Holy Moly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke
Date: Jul 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Moly clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Moly pulls guard.
Moly wants to sweep but no luck.
Corona trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Corona has gone for a leg lock! Moly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Corona's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Corona
Corona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona looking to control.
#T1#
Corona 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: Moly (2) vs (2) Corona
Moly tries to roll over but Corona keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Corona is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moly.
Corona wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Moly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corona escapes and throws Moly's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (2) vs (5) Corona#SUB2#
Corona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corona trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moly tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Moly is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Corona is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (2) vs (7) Corona
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Corona with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moly has given up his back here. Will Corona look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Moly (2) vs (10) Corona
Moly is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2#
Corona looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona is looking to control Moly but Moly is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Corona keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Corona is looking for the choke from the back position but Moly is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Moly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Corona. #SUB2#
Corona is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moly is defending well though. Corona let's go of the attempt for now.
Moly can't escape the position.
#T5#
Corona trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moly doesn't escape.
Moly is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Corona is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Corona working for a choke but Moly reverses nicely into Corona 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (4) vs (10) Corona
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Corona.#T6#
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Corona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Moly passes Corona's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Corona trying to control here.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Corona wants to get back to full guard but Moly has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (7) vs (10) Corona#T8#
Corona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corona wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment.
Corona is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Corona looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
Moly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Corona! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (10) vs (10) Corona#T9#
Corona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Moly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Corona has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Corona reaches up to try and control the position but Moly seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Corona rolls and tries to escape and now Moly has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Moly (13) vs (10) Corona#SUB#
Moly goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Corona escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (13) vs (12) Corona
Corona is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corona is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moly is looking to control Corona's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moly avoid being mounted?
Corona controlling the action here. #T11##SUB#
Moly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corona pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Corona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Corona is keen to just control but Moly is a slippery customer.
Moly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Corona is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB2#
Corona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moly sees it coming and defends easily.
Corona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moly is looking to improve his position.
Moly is not content to let Corona control the position.#SUB#
Corona taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Moly has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Corona has tapped! Great work by Moly! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Holy Moly!
Our winner, Holy Moly, 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 321 Octavio vs Bar
Date: Jun 23, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Moly has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Moly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Moly takes the fight into the clinch.
Moly is trying to pull guard but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kim has clasped his hands together around Moly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moly (0) vs (4) Kim
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (4) vs (4) Kim
Moly tries to keep control of the position but Kim is staying busy.
Moly gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kim is keeping busy.
Moly is not going to allow Kim to sit and survive in this position.
Moly has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kim staying busy and making it hard for Moly to control. #T2#
Moly biding his time, looking for the opening.
Moly wants to control but Kim manages to buck him off and is now in Moly's guard! Nice work there by Kim! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (4) vs (6) Kim
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (4) vs (9) Kim
Moly is trying to improve his position.
Kim in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy.
Kim happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim taking a breather here.
Moly tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.#T5#
Moly wants to control but Kim postures up.
Moly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
Moly is not content to let Kim control the position.
Kim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moly's legs. #T6#
Kim trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Moly tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kim easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (4) vs (11) Kim
Moly working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Moly is looking to get to half guard.
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Kim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moly is working to get back to half guard.
Moly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Moly (4) vs (14) Kim
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Moly is keeping busy.
Moly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Kim keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kim has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kim biding his time, controlling Moly.
Moly trying to control the hands but Kim breaks the grip. #T11#
Moly breaks Kim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (6) vs (14) Kim
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
Kim controlling Moly's posture.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Moly trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
Kim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Kim seems keen to control Moly's posture.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Kim keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Kim controlling the position.#T14#
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moly wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 14 to 6.
A very excited looking Harry Kim 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. |
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Event:
SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
Date: Jun 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gaul gets a clinch. #TD2#
Moly decides to pull guard.
Gaul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (3) vs (0) Moly
Moly tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul is staying tight to Moly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gaul trying to control the position but Moly is working away. #SUB#
Gaul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Moly manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gaul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Moly is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly looking to control.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul is really struggling to control Moly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moly is trying to keep Gaul in close.
#T2#
Gaul is looking to advance position but Moly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (3) vs (4) Moly
Gaul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul regains half guard.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaul is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Moly trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Moly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moly controlling the action here.
Moly is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.
Gaul tries to roll over but Moly keeps him under control.
Moly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Gaul manages to get to full guard.
Moly wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Moly is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Gaul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moly defends well.#T6#
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaul is pulling down on Moly's head to control his posture.
Moly trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Moly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moly has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Moly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Gaul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (5) vs (4) Moly
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (4) Moly
Gaul working away.
Moly regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gaul's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T9#
Moly wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (4) Moly
Gaul wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy.
Moly struggling a bit here.
Moly is not content to let Gaul control the position. #SUB#
Gaul is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Moly is trying to escape and Gaul transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Moly is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gaul! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke
Date: May 26, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Moly rushes San and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
San manages to pull guard.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
San wants to get back to full guard.
Moly is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San tries to get to full guard but Moly has control of the leg.
Moly is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly wants to pass the guard but San is defending well.
San is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moly in particular looking to stall.
San is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San avoid being mounted?
Moly trying to pass the guard but San defending well. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
San is looking to get back to full guard here but Moly has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (3) Moly#T2#
San is trying to work for a sweep but Moly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (0) vs (5) Moly
San is wriggling around trying to escape.
San is working hard here to advance position.
Moly trying to control but San is having none of it.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
San is desperately trying to improve his position but Moly has a good base and remains in mount.#T3##SUB2#
San tries to improve his position but Moly has taken his back! Moly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will San tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moly pushes San away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly 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 305 Feet vs Chai
Date: May 19, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gerbandi doesn't manage to clinch there - Moly circles away.
#CL2#
Moly rushes Gerbandi and presses him up against the cage.
Moly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gerbandi just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Moly successfully pulls guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Moly keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi is looking to advance position but Moly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Moly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly is looking to work his way around to Gerbandi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gerbandi tries to lock up and control but Moly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Gerbandi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gerbandi wants to hold on but Moly pushes him away.
Gerbandi is trying desperately to improve position.
Moly looking to control but Gerbandi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gerbandi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.
Gerbandi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (0) vs (7) Moly
Moly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gerbandi's body.
#T3#
Moly is hanging on to Gerbandi's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moly not allowing Gerbandi to control his hands.
Gerbandi turns into Moly and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (7) Moly
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Gerbandi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.
Moly is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Moly is trying to control the position but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi stands and throws Moly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (7) Moly#T5##SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gerbandi but great work by Moly. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (11) Moly
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gerbandi (5) vs (13) Moly
Gerbandi wants to control but Moly is having none of it.
Gerbandi has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (5) vs (16) Moly
Good control from Moly.#T6#
Moly doesn't have the hooks in and Gerbandi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (16) Moly
Moly keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi looking to pass the guard.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moly keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass. #T7#
Gerbandi trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moly is looking for a triangle here but Gerbandi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (16) Moly#SUB#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moly is not content to let Gerbandi control the position. #T8##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but Moly is defending well.
Moly manages to get back to half guard.
Moly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (20) Moly
You can see the frustration on Gerbandi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Gerbandi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gerbandi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (23) Moly
Gerbandi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moly content just to control the position here. #T10#
Gerbandi wants to control but Moly is having none of it.
Gerbandi is just holding on here. Moly manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (10) vs (26) Moly
Gerbandi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Moly working for the choke.
Gerbandi tries to escape but Moly has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Moly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gerbandi rolls, trying to escape but Moly keeps control of the position.
Moly tries to keep control of the position but Gerbandi is staying busy.
Moly keeps control of the position as Gerbandi tries to break free.
Gerbandi staying busy and making it hard for Moly to control.
Gerbandi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moly.
#T12#
A lull in the action here.
Gerbandi trying to control the hands but Moly won't let him.
Gerbandi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moly's guard. Nice work there by Gerbandi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (12) vs (26) Moly
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gerbandi won't allow Moly to sweep him here. #T13#
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moly's guard.
Well, if Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it. #T14#
Moly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi stands and throws Moly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (15) vs (26) Moly
Moly is looking to regain half guard here but Gerbandi keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moly wins on points by 26 to 15.
Our winner, Holy Moly, 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 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries to clinch but Moly is having none of it. #CL#
Moly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moly stops a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Moly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Moly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Moly looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vieira is defending well. Moly quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vieira has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moly celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holy Moly!
Our winner, Holy Moly, 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 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson tries to clinch there but Moly circles away.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Moly clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Robinson is trying to trip Moly. He has hold of a leg but Moly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Robinson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Moly
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Robinson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Moly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#T2#
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Moly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Moly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Robinson trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moly's guard.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Moly tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moly defends it well.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Moly won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Moly manages to get to full guard.
Moly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Moly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Moly
Moly postures up.
Robinson is pulling down on Moly's head to control his posture.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself.
Moly trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #T7#
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Moly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Robinson has control of Moly's left arm, preventing Moly from doing any damage. #T8#
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Moly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Moly wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson pulls Moly in close to his closed guard and prevents Moly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moly preventing the sweep.
Robinson pulls Moly in to control the position.
Moly won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Moly controlling from the top position.
Robinson 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: Robinson (4) vs (2) Moly#T10##SUB#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it.
Robinson is really struggling to control Moly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11##SUB2#
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
Moly wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moly manages to get to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Moly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moly keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Moly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (4) Moly
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson looking to control.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Robinson trying to control here.
#T14#
Moly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robinson is looking to control Moly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Moly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robinson tries to roll over but Moly keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Moly gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Moly wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Holy Moly 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:
RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Walton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walton.
Walton throws a poor cross that misses
and Moly counters with a leg kick.
Jim Bob Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
Walton delivers a nice body kick.
Moly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Moly.
Moly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walton.
Walton misses with an uppercut. Moly saw that one coming.
Moly wants to counter with a clinch but Walton pushes him away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walton.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moly blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walton misses with a right hand
and Moly counters with an outside leg kick.
Moly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Walton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looks like Walton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Moly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walton.
Walton throws a leg kick
and Moly counters with a nice leg kick.
Walton misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Walton misses.
Walton connects with a looping right hand.
Walton is looking to slow Moly down with leg kicks.
Walton throws a lazy head kick
and Moly counters with a low kick, right behind Walton 's knee.
Walton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walton duly obliges.
Walton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moly takes one on the button.
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!
Walton misses with a body kick.
Moly wants to counter with a clinch but Walton pushes him away.#T2#
Moly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
Moly feints a counter leg kick.
Moly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Moly replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Walton blocks it well.
Nice body punch from Walton.
Walton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Moly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moly follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Walton throws a series of punches but Moly avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Walton misses the target.
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
Moly defending well as Walton loads up on a big left hand.
Moly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walton backing away here, and Moly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Walton connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Walton cracks Moly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walton is looking to slow Moly down with leg kicks.
Walton looks to land a combination but Moly avoids it well.
Moly ducks under a wild hook from Walton.
Walton throws a leg kick that misses.
Moly throws a fast counter high kick but Walton manages to duck under it in time.
Walton jabs Moly right on the nose. Moly blinks but takes it well.
Moly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Walton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moly.
Moly counters with a body kick.
Moly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walton scores with a hook to the body. Moly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Walton misses with a straight left.
Moly tries a quick counter leg kick but Walton is wise to it.
Moly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton is looking to score with low kicks.
Walton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moly slips under a jab.
Walton backing away here, and Moly unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Walton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Walton misses with a body shot
and Moly counters with a low kick, right behind Walton 's knee.
Walton throws an off balance right hand
and Moly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walton scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob Walton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Walton lands a nice looking body shot.
Walton throws a big shot that misses.
Moly defending well as Walton loads up on a big left hand.
Jim Bob Walton is winning the standup battle so far.
Moly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walton connects with a body shot.
Moly walks into a jab.
Walton thumps Moly with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Walton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton connects with a leg kick. #KD#
Walton lands a big head kick that sends Moly tumbling to the mat! Walton takes a step backwards and waves Moly back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Moly is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walton circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Moly to the canvas! Moly doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Walton keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob Walton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jim Bob Walton thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Yairguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Yairguez looks to move away, Moly throws a big counter combo but Yairguez just gets out of the way.
Yairguez throws a big shot that misses.
Moly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yairguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yairguez looks to throw the jab but Moly is out of range.
Yairguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut. Moly saw that one coming.
Moly throws a quick counter head kick but Yairguez was just out of range.
Yairguez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yairguez swings for the body but Moly moves out of range.
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moly manages to avoid it.
Moly lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yairguez misses with a kick to the body.
Moly throws a quick counter head kick but Yairguez was just out of range.
Moly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Yairguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Yairguez there.
Moly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yairguez misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Yairguez.
Yairguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yairguez misses with the body kick
and Moly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yairguez misses with a body shot
and Moly counters with a leg kick.
Yairguez scores with a jab to the body.
Yairguez is looking to slow Moly down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Yairguez.
Yairguez looks to land a right hand but Moly moved out of range.
Yairguez throws a leg kick
and Moly counters with a good, hard body kick but Yairguez shrugs it off.
Yairguez misses with a hook. Moly ducked under it nicely.
Moly throws a front kick aimed at Yairguez's knee but Yairguez avoids it well.
Yairguez unleashes a big counter combination but Moly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yairguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moly counters with a head kick. That will keep Yairguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moly throws a head kick but Yairguez moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Yairguez. Beautiful body shot.
Moly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yairguez counters with a straight right hand.
Yairguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
As Yairguez backs away, Moly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Moly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yairguez lands with a good body shot.
Yairguez tries to land a front kick but Moly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moly tries to land a front kick but Yairguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moly moves out of range of the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yairguez - that will leave a mark!
Yairguez throws a push kick but Moly slaps the foot to one side.
Moly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Moly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yairguez.
Yairguez checks a leg kick.
Moly throws the kick towards the body but Yairguez avoids it.
Yairguez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Yairguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yairguez misses the shot to the body.
Yairguez with a jab.
Yairguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Moly is just out of range.
Yairguez lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Moly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yairguez throws a nice looking combination but Moly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yairguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick from Moly misses
and Yairguez counters with an inside leg kick.
Yairguez misses with a wild body shot.
Moly tried to counter with a leg kick but Yairguez avoided it.
A jab from Yairguez does it's job there.
Yairguez works Moly's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moly checks a leg kick.
Moly avoids the head kick by Yairguez.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moly might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yairguez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez misses with a looping left.
Yairguez connects with a body shot.
Yairguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moly at a distance.
Yairguez works over Moly's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Yairguez is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Yairguez misses.
Yairguez misses with a body kick.
Yairguez scores with a jab to the body.
Yairguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Yairguez misses with a head kick.
As Yairguez looks to move away, Moly throws a big counter combo but Yairguez just gets out of the way.
Moly feints and then cracks Yairguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yairguez down.
Yairguez misses with a hook.
Yairguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Yairguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
#T2#
Yairguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Yairguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Moly counters with a nice body kick.
Yairguez lands a body shot.
Moly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yairguez.
Moly throws a counter high kick but Yairguez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Moly throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Rodri Yairguez has been cut.
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!
A punch combination from Yairguez misses.
Moly misses with a low kick.
Yairguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Yairguez misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Yairguez
and Moly counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
A lazy left from Yairguez finds it's target.
Moly tries to work over Yairguez's front leg with a kick but Yairguez checks it.
Yairguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moly misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yairguez. Moly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moly tried to counter with a leg kick but Yairguez avoided it.
Moly slips a jab and a cross from Yairguez.
Yairguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Yairguez throws an off balance right hand
and Moly counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Moly tenderised Yairguez's leg. Yairguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Yairguez is predictable there
and Moly counters with a head kick. That will keep Yairguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Yairguez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yairguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moly is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yairguez misses with a body kick.
Yairguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yairguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yairguez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMoly.
Yairguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moly.
Yairguez stuns Moly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodri Yairguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yairguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yairguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moly counters with an inside leg kick.
Yairguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Yairguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moly was well out of range. Poor timing from Yairguez.
Yairguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yairguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moly walks into a straight right hand from Yairguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez takes a swing at Moly's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Yairguez.
Yairguez throws the kick towards the body but Moly avoids it.
Yairguez misses with a body shot
and Moly counters with a good low kick that Yairguez was not able to check. #T1#
Moly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yairguez throws a low kick, looking for Moly's leg but Moly calmly moves out of range.
Yairguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yairguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yairguez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Yairguez. Moly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Moly throws a head kick that Yairguez semi-blocks.
Yairguez delivers a nice body kick.
Moly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Yairguez.
Holy Moly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yairguez misses with a hook. Moly ducked under it nicely.
Yairguez throws a looping overhand right but Moly ducks down to avoid it.
Yairguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Moly.
Yairguez throws a counter combo.
Yairguez thuds a left hand into Moly's body.
A big right from Yairguez misses.
Yairguez looks to land a left hand but Moly moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yairguez cracks Moly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yairguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moly moves away.
Moly tried to counter with a leg kick but Yairguez avoided it.
Moly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodri Yairguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Moly.
Moly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut
and Moly counters with a nice body kick.
Yairguez throws a sloppy head kick and Moly moves out of range easily.
Moly is looking to land body kicks.
Yairguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moly misses with a low kick.
Yairguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Yairguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yairguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moly counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Yairguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moly manages to avoid it.
Moly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yairguez lands with a kick to the temple. Moly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yairguez.
Moly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yairguez lands with a good body shot.
Yairguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yairguez just manages to avoid it.
Yairguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moly checks a leg kick.
Moly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yairguez scores with the left hand. Moly knows he should have avoided that one.
Yairguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Moly is just out of range.
Moly half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Yairguez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodri Yairguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yairguez 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodri Yairguez!
A victorious Rodri Yairguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Griggs is looking to clinch.
Griggs tries to clinch but Moly is having none of it.
Moly was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moly is looking for the big counter here.
Griggs is looking to clinch.
Moly tries a quick counter leg kick but Griggs is wise to it.
Griggs tries to clinch there but Moly circles away.
Moly feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Griggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly lands a good knee to the midsection. Griggs won't want to take too many of those.
Moly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Moly decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Griggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griggs has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Moly working for a triangle but Griggs defends it easily.
Griggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moly's guard.#SUB2#
Griggs wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Moly's closed guard. He's half up but Moly has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Moly pivots and extends the arm, Griggs falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Moly! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holy Moly!
A relieved looking Holy Moly 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:
RSE 37: Sources To Agonies
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Moly throws a low kick, looking for Araujo's leg but Araujo calmly moves out of range.
Araujo throws a lazy right hand but Moly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moly misses with a body kick.
Araujo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Araujo blocks the body kick.
Moly misses with a low kick.
Moly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araujo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Araujo counters with a nice uppercut.
Moly avoids the body shot from Araujo.
Moly slips under a jab from Araujo.
Moly misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly misses with a low kick as Araujo jumps back.
Araujo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Araujo checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Araujo! But no joy.
Moly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Moly tries to clinch but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Araujo checks a low kick from Moly.
Araujo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Araujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moly.
Araujo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moly.
Moly throws the kick towards the body but Araujo avoids it.
Moly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Araujo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Araujo checks a leg kick nicely.
Araujo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moly moves in looking to clinch but Araujo pushes him off.
Araujo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Araujo as he checks the leg kick.
Araujo throws a fast counter high kick but Moly manages to duck under it in time.
Araujo swings for the body but Moly moves out of range.
A big right from Araujo misses. #T2##CL#
Moly moves into the clinch.
Araujo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Araujo managing to block the knees to the body from Moly.
Araujo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moly throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Araujo.
Nice elbow from Moly.
Araujo throws a punch but it's blocked by Moly.
A nice left hand lands by Araujo.
Moly misses with a knee strike.
Araujo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moly or not.
Araujo misses with a punch on the inside.
Araujo lands a nice shot to the body.
Araujo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moly jumps guard but Araujo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Araujo.
Araujo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Araujo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Araujo prevents it.
Araujo avoiding damage as Moly throws knees to the body.
Araujo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Araujo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Araujo throws a head punch that misses.
Araujo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moly or not.
Araujo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moly backwards.
Araujo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Araujo.
Araujo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike from Moly.
Moly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
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!
Araujo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Araujo.
Moly throws an elbow that misses.
Araujo misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Araujo - that landed with a thud.
Araujo lands with a light punch inside.
Araujo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moly or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Araujo.
Araujo is working Moly over against the cage.
Moly is breathing heavily.
Araujo throws a head punch that misses.
Moly misses with an elbow over the top.
Araujo lands with a short shot to the head.
Moly blocking some punches.
Araujo lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Moly is rocked!
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Oh Moly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araujo has a couple of punches blocked by Moly.
Moly blocks an uppercut.
Araujo misses with the head strike.
Araujo lands a shoulder strike.
Moly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramiro Araujo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Araujo knocks out Moly with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Araujo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Araujo picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramiro Araujo!
Our winner, Ramiro Araujo, 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:
RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Moly throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Moly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Yuanwei Fenfang has been cut.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Fenfang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Fenfang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moly prevents it.
I was talking to Moly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moly connects with a knee to the head.
Fenfang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holy Moly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuanwei Fenfang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenfang has Moly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fenfang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Fenfang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Fenfang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moly, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Moly tries to improve position but can't.
Moly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Moly 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#
Moly is looking for a kimura here.
Moly trying to mount his opponent but Fenfang defends it. #T2##SUB#
Moly 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.
Moly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moly works his way into side control.
Fenfang striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Fenfang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fenfang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moly is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Fenfang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moly is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fenfang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Moly looking for subs from the bottom but Fenfang mounts him!#T4#
Fenfang wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moly regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Fenfang there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Moly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuanwei Fenfang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Moly rushes Fenfang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moly connects with a knee to the head.
Fenfang is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Fenfang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moly landing knees to the head.
Moly lands a damaging elbow.
Moly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fenfang has Moly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holy Moly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuanwei Fenfang.
Fenfang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moly is defending well.
Moly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenfang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fenfang if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1##CL#
Moly takes the fight into the clinch.
Holy Moly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fenfang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fenfang wants a takedown but no success here.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fenfang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moly after a bit of a struggle.
Moly lands an elbow just above Fenfang 's eye.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fenfang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moly pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Moly. #T2#
Fenfang misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenfang shoots in looking for a takedown. Moly tries to sprawl out of it but Fenfang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Moly.
Moly connects with a solid leg kick.
Holy Moly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Moly has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Moly lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Yuanwei Fenfang's cut even more.
Fenfang can't get the takedown.
Fenfang takes an elbow to the temple.
Moly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moly lands a knee to the body.
Moly working Fenfang over with knees to the body.
Fenfang is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Moly.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moly.
Fenfang tries for a takedown but Moly manages to get underhooks.
Fenfang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Moly gets underhooks to prevent Fenfang's takedown attempt.
Moly lands an elbow that stopped Fenfang in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Moly lands a nice knee to the body.
Moly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moly.
Moly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Moly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Moly.
Fenfang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moly is defending well.
Moly lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above Yuanwei Fenfang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fenfang takes an elbow to the temple.
Moly working Fenfang over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Moly drops Fenfang with a big knee straight up the middle! Fenfang is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Fenfang is rocked!
Moly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenfang can do to turn this around?
Moly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fenfang is still on wobbly legs! Can Moly finish him?
Fenfang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moly.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Moly! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly 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:
RSE : Just Some Fights 11
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Margera cracks Moly with a good jab.
Margera misses the jab.
Moly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Margera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moly.
Moly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Margera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moly is looking to clinch.
Margera blocks a head kick by Moly.
Margera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moly was well out of range. Poor timing from Margera.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moly.
Moly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Margera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moly manages to avoid it.
Moly moves out of range of the strikes.
Moly throws a leg kick but Margera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Margera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moly is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moly.
Margera scores with a punch to the head.
Moly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Margera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera lands with a straight right. Moly didn't see that one coming.
Moly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moly slips under a jab from Margera.
Moly is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Margera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Margera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Boryslav Margera has been cut.
Margera just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Moly tries to work over Margera's front leg with a kick but Margera checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moly throws a sloppy head kick and Margera moves out of range easily.
Margera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moly.
As Margera tries to get set, Moly tries to push him back and clinch up but Margera manages to avoid the attempt.
Boryslav Margera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Margera does it's job there.#CL#
Moly has closed the distance and engaged Margera in a clinch.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Moly avoids the damage to the body.
Margera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Margera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Margera lands a hook that snaps the head of Moly backwards.
Margera lands a right hand.
Margera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moly.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Margera prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Moly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Moly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Margera regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Margera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Margera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Margera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Moly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Margera dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Margera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Margera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Margera throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Moly looking for a guillotine here but Margera defends easily.
Margera chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Margera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Margera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Margera has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
Margera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Margera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Margera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Moly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Margera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boryslav Margera's cut.
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.#R2#
Margera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Margera backs away, Moly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Moly misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Moly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Moly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Margera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moly counters with an outside leg kick.
Moly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Margera dips to his left and cracks Moly with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moly's head backwards.
Margera works the jab nicely.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Moly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera misses with a looping left.#T1#
Margera wants to clinch
and Moly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Margera works the jab nicely.
Moly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Margera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Margera missing with a left hand there. Moly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Margera misses with a body shot.
Moly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moly misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Margera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Moly was looking to counter with a kick there.
Margera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moly.
Jab, jab by Margera - just one landing.
Moly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Moly is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Margera clinches with his opponent.
Moly tries to score a body lock takedown but Margera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Margera tries a knee to the head but Moly blocks it.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Moly avoids it by throwing Margera back against the cage.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
Margera trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Margera.
Margera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Margera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Margera.
Margera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Margera misses with a knee strike.
Boryslav Margera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Margera lands a nice shot to the body.
Moly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Margera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moly connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Moly throws a sloppy head kick and Margera moves out of range easily.
Margera blocks a head kick by Moly.
Margera digs a good hook to Moly's body.
A head kick misses from Moly.
Margera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Margera misses the body punch
and Moly counters with a good low kick that Margera was not able to check.
Margera misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Moly counters by moving into the clinch.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Margera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Margera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moly backwards.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moly blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moly tries to score a body lock takedown but Margera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moly has Margera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Margera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Margera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera can't find room to land a body shot as Moly controls the action.
Margera misses with a punch to the body.
Moly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Margera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Margera - that landed with a thud.
Moly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Margera prevents it.
Margera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Moly blocks with his arms.
Moly blocks an uppercut.
Margera is pressed up against the cage. Moly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Margera down to the mat. Margera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Margera lands with a cross.
Margera cracks Moly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moly looks to land a body kick but Margera moved away.
Margera scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Moly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moly takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boryslav Margera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boryslav Margera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Margera! Moly is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryslav Margera!
Boryslav Margera 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:
RSE : Just Some Fights 9
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Moly is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Moly misses.
A low kick lands for Moly.
Moly is looking to slow Bauweraerts down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Bauweraerts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bauweraerts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bauweraerts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moly hang on?
Bauweraerts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bauweraerts is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Moly is trying desperately to improve position.
Bauweraerts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bauweraerts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bauweraerts trying to control but Moly is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bauweraerts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bauweraerts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Bauweraerts controlling his opponent.
Bauweraerts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bauweraerts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bauweraerts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bauweraerts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bauweraerts is landing with some decent strikes but Moly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Moly is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauweraerts postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Moly badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bauweraerts around the waist but Bauweraerts pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bauweraerts is the winner by TKO! Bauweraerts jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Bauweraerts!
During a confident post fight interview, Koen Bauweraerts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moly misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Moly gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moly pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving. #SUB#
Moly has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Moly keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Moly looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanchez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moly is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (5) Sanchez#T2#
Moly is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Moly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (5) Sanchez
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez is trying to keep Moly in close.
Moly looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez pulls Moly in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez is trying to keep Moly in close.
#T3#
Moly stands and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (5) Sanchez#SUB#
Sanchez wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Moly seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Sanchez is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Holy Moly!
A relieved looking Holy Moly 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 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
Date: Sep 03, 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 6 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Navarro's waist but Navarro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moly off to one side.
Moly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Navarro swivels and escapes.
Navarro tries to counter by clinching up but Moly breaks away and moves out of range.
Edu Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.
Moly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navarro as he jumps to the side.
Moly misses with a takedown attempt - Navarro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Navarro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moly is trying to drag Navarro to the mat but Navarro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Navarro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly tries for a takedown but Navarro manages to get underhooks.
Moly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Navarro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moly shoots for a double leg takedown but Navarro sprawls well. He's pushed Moly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moly looks winded!#CL#
Navarro instigates a clinch.
Navarro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Navarro wants to take the fight to the mat but Moly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Navarro.
#T1#
Moly can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Navarro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Navarro manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Navarro (4) vs (0) Moly
The referee asks Navarro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Navarro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Navarro wants to control for a moment but Moly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Navarro trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Navarro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Navarro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but Moly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Navarro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moly wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
#T3#
Navarro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moly is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Navarro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Navarro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (7) vs (0) Moly
Navarro controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Navarro controlling the pace for now.
Navarro tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
Moly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Navarro tries to control but Moly wriggling away. #T5##SUB#
Navarro looking to secure an arm triangle but Moly defends it well.
Navarro content just to control the position here.
Navarro'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.
Moly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Navarro wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it. #SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6##SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Moly is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navarro pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Navarro tries to pass to full mount but Moly defends it.
Navarro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Navarro is trying to control the action in half guard but Moly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Moly is defending well.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Navarro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Moly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Navarro is aware though and is defending well.
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Navarro trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Navarro is pushing down on Moly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moly is fighting to maintain full guard but Navarro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Navarro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Navarro is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Moly to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Navarro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (10) vs (0) Moly
Navarro tries to move to mount but Moly blocks the move with his legs.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working. #T10#
Moly is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moly is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Navarro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Navarro's guard! Nice work there by Moly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) Moly
Moly slips nicely into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Navarro wants to control but Moly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moly wants to free his trapped foot but Navarro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Moly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Moly is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moly to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Moly eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly advances to half guard.
Navarro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Navarro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Edu Navarro 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 26 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moly tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Moly
Mason controlling the action here.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well.
Moly trying to get back to full guard but Mason takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (0) Moly
Mason wants to control the action but instead Moly gets a body lock and reverses into Mason's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (5) vs (2) Moly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moly is stalling in the full guard.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moly sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Moly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.#T3#
Moly is stalling in the full guard.
Moly postures up.
#SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moly uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (5) Moly#T5#
Moly taking a breather here.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Moly content to control rather than advance.
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Mason keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Moly postures up.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Moly stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Moly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Moly pushes his legs off easily.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (5) Moly
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Moly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Moly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8##SUB#
Mason 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.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Moly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moly reverses the position - he's now on top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (7) Moly
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Mason trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Moly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moly works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moly controls the pace.
Mason is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Moly trying to move into half guard but instead Mason has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (9) vs (7) Moly
Moly trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving. #T11#
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
Mason wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Moly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Mason advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (7) Moly
Moly is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Bea Mason managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moly or perhaps it was just good defense by Vilmat, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moly is defended easily by Vilmat.
Moly dives in and grabs Vilmat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vilmat pushes down on Moly's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vilmat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moly's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Vilmat#SUB2#
Vilmat is working for a kimura but Moly is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (5) Vilmat#T1#
Moly 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Vilmat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vilmat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Vilmat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Vilmat 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#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Vilmat 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#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vilmat. #SUB2#
Vilmat wants to work for an arm triangle but Moly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Vilmat sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura here.
Moly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Vilmat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moly has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (5) Vilmat
Moly won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here. #T5#
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Vilmat is retaining full guard.
Moly is working hard here to advance position.
Moly won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here.
Moly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vilmat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Vilmat.#SUB2#
Vilmat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moly escapes and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (5) Vilmat
Moly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilmat sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is defending against the submission attempts here by Moly.
#T6##SUB#
Moly 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.
Vilmat is pressing down on Moly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Vilmat controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself. #SUB#
Moly drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vilmat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moly has Vilmat in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (5) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat advances to half guard.
Moly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Moly has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Moly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilmat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Vilmat trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vilmat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vilmat has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
Moly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Vilmat stays in close to Moly's body and controls the position.
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilmat is one step ahead there.
Vilmat tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard. #T10#
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilmat is one step ahead there.
Vilmat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Vilmat works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Moly is defending against the submission attempts here by Vilmat.
Vilmat is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moly reverses the position - he's now on top in Vilmat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (7) vs (7) Vilmat#T11#
Moly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (10) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat looks to move to half guard but instead Moly has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (12) vs (7) Vilmat#SUB#
Moly swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vilmat is now in Moly's guard. A big mistake from Moly there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (12) vs (9) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Vilmat pushing down on Moly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vilmat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vilmat has cracked it and Moly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vilmat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 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 5 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trismegistus but Trismegistus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trismegistus leaves Moly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yojizo Trismegistus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.#TD#
Trismegistus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trismegistus (4) vs (0) Moly
Trismegistus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
Trismegistus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moly trying to remain calm as Trismegistus controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to get an arm triangle but Moly is defending well.
Moly keeps Trismegistus under control for a moment.#T1#
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trismegistus taking a breather here. #T2#
Trismegistus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trismegistus (6) vs (0) Moly
Moly wants to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.
Moly is looking to get to half guard.
Trismegistus controlling his opponent.
Moly wants to hold on but Trismegistus pushes him away.#T3#
Trismegistus moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (9) vs (0) Moly
Trismegistus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trismegistus trying to control momentarily.
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Trismegistus keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Trismegistus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Trismegistus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Moly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Trismegistus trying to control momentarily.
Moly trying to control but not successfully.
Trismegistus trying to control momentarily.
Moly wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Trismegistus tries to get the hooks in deep but Moly pushed the leg off.
Trismegistus is controlling the position but Moly somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moly is trying to get back to full guard.
Moly is in trouble now - Trismegistus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (12) vs (0) Moly
Trismegistus avoids the attempt from Moly to control.#T6#
Trismegistus looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus wants to take Moly's back here but Moly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trismegistus content just to control the position here. #T7#
Trismegistus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape.
Moly stops Trismegistus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Trismegistus's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Moly gets back to half guard.
Trismegistus wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it.
Trismegistus stalling.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Trismegistus sits in half guard.
Moly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Moly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus passes into half guard.
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Trismegistus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (15) vs (0) Moly
Trismegistus wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to get an arm triangle but Moly is defending well.
Trismegistus slows the pace down.
Trismegistus wants to control for a moment but Moly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T11#
Trismegistus tries to pass to full mount but Moly defends it.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Trismegistus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trismegistus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well. #SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Trismegistus is taking a breather. Moly 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.#SUB#
Trismegistus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trismegistus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trismegistus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trismegistus (15) vs (4) Moly
Moly has the hooks in. Trismegistus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moly is not going to allow Trismegistus to sit and survive in this position. #T13##SUB2#
Moly looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Moly is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Trismegistus is defending well though. Moly let's go of the attempt for now.
Trismegistus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Moly looking for the RNC.
Moly keeps control of the position as Trismegistus tries to break free.
#T14#
Moly doesn't have the hooks in and Trismegistus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (17) vs (4) Moly
Trismegistus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Trismegistus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moly. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (20) vs (4) Moly
Trismegistus trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Yojizo Trismegistus 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. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Will Wynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wynn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wynn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moly dives in and grabs Wynn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wynn pushes down on Moly's head and hops out.
Wynn feinted with a counter takedown.
Wynn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moly fails with a takedown attempt.
Wynn attempts a counter takedown but Moly avoids it well and moves away.
Will Wynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moly or perhaps it was just good defense by Wynn, which made it look bad.
Wynn tries to clinch but Moly moves out of range.
Moly fails to land the takedown.
Moly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wynn swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Wynn as Moly shoots in.
Moly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wynn avoids it really well and circles away.
Moly looks winded!
Wynn tries to clinch up.#CL#
Moly gets tackled into the cage by Wynn. Wynn maintains the clinch.
Wynn goes for a takedown attempt but Moly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Wynn closes the distance and clinches up with Moly, looking for a takedown. Wynn pushes Moly against the cage but Moly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moly fails to land the takedown.
Wynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moly as he jumps to the side.
Wynn stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Wynn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moly to the mat! Moly manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wynn (2) vs (0) Moly
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wynn looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Moly wants to sweep here but Wynn controlling him for the moment.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wynn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wynn wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#T3#
Wynn looking to sit in guard and control but Moly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (2) vs (2) Moly#SUB#
Wynn has his foot on Moly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB#
Wynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Wynn is looking for a triangle here but Moly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (2) vs (5) Moly
Moly takes a little break here. Wynn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Moly is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wynn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Wynn wants to sweep but Moly has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (2) vs (8) Moly
Moly working away.
Moly is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wynn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moly is thwarting Wynn's attempts to control the position.
Moly controlling the action here.#T6##SUB2#
Moly wants to work for an arm triangle but Wynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Wynn actively working from the bottom here.
Wynn wants to control the action here but instead Moly manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (2) vs (11) Moly
Wynn tries to hold on but Moly pushes him away.
Moly prevents Wynn from getting the reversal.
Moly looking to control but Wynn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Wynn wants to hold on but Moly pushes him away.
Wynn 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: Wynn (4) vs (11) Moly
Moly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wynn is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Moly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wynn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wynn tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard. #T8#
Moly keeping moving, preventing Wynn from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Moly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wynn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wynn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (7) vs (11) Moly
Moly prevents Wynn from improving position. #T9#
Moly gets back to half guard.
Moly is refusing to be controlled, as Wynn sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Moly wants to improve his position but Wynn is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB#
Wynn is looking for a kimura but Moly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wynn to get the leverage.
Wynn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moly is staying active underneath Wynn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wynn is pressing down on Moly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moly is holding on for now.
Wynn is thwarting Moly's attempts to control the position.
Wynn trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well. #T11#
Moly tries to get to full guard but Wynn has control of the leg.
Wynn tries to pass to full mount but Moly defends it. #SUB#
Wynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moly defends it well.
Moly controlling the position well.
Wynn wants to free his trapped foot but Moly is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Moly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moly wants to sweep but no luck.
Wynn is pushing down on Moly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moly is fighting to maintain full guard but Wynn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wynn is looking to stall here but Moly recovers full guard.
Moly controls Wynn momentarily but Wynn frees himself. #T13#
Wynn pushing down on Moly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Moly is concentrating on defense, preventing Wynn from advancing position. #T14#
Wynn prevents Moly from improving his position.
Moly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wynn has managed to get both his arms back between Moly's legs - danger averted.
Moly 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wynn looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moly wins on points by 11 to 7.
After winning the bout, Holy Moly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
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 4 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Souza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moly looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Moly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moly somewhat.
Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moly somewhat.
Rafael Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.
Moly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Moly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moly fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly fails with a takedown attempt.
Moly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Moly persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza tries to clinch up but Moly circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Moly fails with the takedown#TD#
and Souza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moly! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Souza (4) vs (0) Moly#SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Moly is defending well.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Moly is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB#
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working. #SUB#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Moly tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Souza trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza working away.#SUB#
Souza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Souza's guard! Nice work there by Moly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (4) vs (2) Moly
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Moly trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Moly passes into half guard.
Moly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Moly prevents Souza from improving his position.
Moly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Souza is looking to get back to full guard here but Moly has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (4) vs (5) Moly
Moly controls the position. #T6#
Souza tries to buck Moly off but Moly is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
Moly tries to move to mount but Souza blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Moly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T7#
Moly taking a breather here.
Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Souza (8) vs (5) Moly
Souza wants to control but Moly manages to buck him off and is now in Souza's guard! Nice work there by Moly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (8) vs (7) Moly#T8#
Souza is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Moly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Souza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moly postures up.
Moly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Souza wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Moly looking to pass the guard.
Moly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souza is trying to keep Moly in close.
Moly slips nicely into half guard.
Moly trying to control the pace. #T10##SUB2#
Moly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moly uses his free foot to push down on Souza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Souza. Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (8) vs (10) Moly
Souza tries to hold on but Moly pushes him away. #SUB2#
Moly is working for a guillotine from mount but Souza frees his head quite easily.
Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Souza tries to hold on but Moly pushes him away.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Moly swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Souza is now in Moly's guard. A big mistake from Moly there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (10) vs (10) Moly
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moly 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.#T12#
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moly keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Moly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard.
Moly looking for a sweep. Not yet Moly, not yet. #T13#
Souza trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly managing to control the position. #SUB#
Souza has gone for a leg lock! Moly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (10) vs (12) Moly
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Moly wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
Moly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Moly passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (10) vs (15) Moly
Souza struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Moly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moly wins on points by 15 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Holy Moly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 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 3 wins and 2 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moly shoots in but Ngannou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ngannou shoots in for a double leg but Moly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Ngannou gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moly to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Ngannou
Moly 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.
Ngannou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there.
Moly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ngannou pulls Moly in close to his closed guard and prevents Moly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moly preventing the sweep.
Moly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Moly content to stall in guard here.
Moly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ngannou seems keen to control Moly's posture.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moly controls the pace.
Ngannou controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself.
Ngannou is pulling down on Moly's head. It's preventing any offense from Moly, at least for the moment.
Moly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ngannou working a defensive guard here.
Ngannou seems keen to control Moly's posture.
Ngannou 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.
Moly postures up.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there.
Ngannou is trying to keep Moly in close.
Ngannou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ngannou is trying to control but can't.
Moly controlling the pace.
Moly is thwarting Ngannou's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Ngannou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ngannou controlling Moly's posture.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there.
Moly postures up.
#T6#
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moly wants to sweep here but Ngannou controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving.
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Moly is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ngannou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ngannou is looking to advance position but Moly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (6) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngannou is looking to escape.
Moly prevents Ngannou from getting the reversal.#T8#
Ngannou holds of for dear life.
Moly controlling his opponent.
Ngannou tries to reverse the position but Moly maintains control.
Moly tries to push Ngannou's head away but Ngannou is holding on tight.#T9#
Moly avoids the attempt from Ngannou to control.
Ngannou is trying to escape the mount.
Ngannou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ngannou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moly being controlled here momentarily.
Moly trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou controlling Moly's posture.
Ngannou keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou controlling Moly's posture. #T11#
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment.
Ngannou managing to control the position.
Ngannou 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.
Ngannou controls Moly momentarily but Moly frees himself. #T12#
Ngannou is controlling Moly's posture.
Ngannou wants to sweep but no luck.
Ngannou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ngannou is trying to keep Moly in close.
#T13#
Moly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ngannou trying to control the position.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.
Moly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou is trying to control the position but Moly postures up. #T14#
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (6) vs (4) Ngannou
Ngannou trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou passes Moly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moly takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
After winning the bout, Holy Moly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Treacherous Cockatiel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cockatiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cockatiel showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cockatiel (2) vs (0) Moly
Cockatiel controlling the action here.
Moly wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cockatiel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cockatiel (5) vs (0) Moly
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Cockatiel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cockatiel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cockatiel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cockatiel trying to control but Moly is having none of it.
Moly stops Cockatiel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Cockatiel content just to control the position here.
Cockatiel looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cockatiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cockatiel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moly for as long as he can get away with.
Moly working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Cockatiel controlling the position easily from mount.
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time.
Cockatiel controlling from mount.
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Cockatiel controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockatiel'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.
Cockatiel tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape. #T5#
Cockatiel wants to take his opponent's back but Moly doesn't allow it.
Cockatiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cockatiel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moly is holding on tight.
Cockatiel controlling from the full mount.
Cockatiel trying to control but Moly is having none of it. #T6#
Moly can't escape the position.
Cockatiel looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moly tries to reverse the position but Cockatiel maintains control.
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back here but Moly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cockatiel avoids the attempt from Moly to control.#T7#
Cockatiel content just to control the position here.
Cockatiel is looking to work his way around to Moly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cockatiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cockatiel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T8#
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Cockatiel.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Cockatiel's attempts to control the action.
Cockatiel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Cockatiel tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel fails to take his opponent's back.
Cockatiel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape.
Moly tries to lock up and control but Cockatiel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moly is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Cockatiel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cockatiel (8) vs (0) Moly
Moly trying to control but not successfully.
Cockatiel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moly.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cockatiel is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Cockatiel continues to stall.
Cockatiel tries to get the hooks in deep but Moly pushed the leg off.
Cockatiel biding his time, controlling Moly.
Cockatiel trying to control momentarily.
Cockatiel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moly's body.
Cockatiel trying to control momentarily.
#T13#
Moly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Moly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cockatiel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moly's body.
Moly tries to break free.
#T14#
Cockatiel controls the action.
Cockatiel tries to keep control of the position but Moly is staying busy.
Cockatiel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moly doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Cockatiel keeps control of the position as Moly tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cockatiel takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Treacherous Cockatiel 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. |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Moly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walker sprawls well initially but Moly persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Moly
Walker wants to get back to full guard.
Moly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Moly 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.
Moly trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Moly wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (2) Moly
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Moly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Walker controls the position.#T2#
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Walker.
Walker controls the action.
I really don't envy Moly right now.
Walker controlling the position well here. Moly rolled but Walker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Moly trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Walker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Walker not allowing Moly to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Walker controlling the positon.
Moly is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Walker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Walker not allowing Moly to control his hands.
Walker has the hooks in. Moly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Walker is not going to allow Moly to sit and survive in this position.
Walker trying to control momentarily.
Walker avoiding Moly 's attempts to control his hands.
Walker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Walker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5##SUB#
Walker is looking for the choke from the back position but Moly is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is trying to stick to Moly's back but Moly is turning into Walker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Walker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (4) Moly
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully. #T6#
Walker pulls Moly in close to his closed guard and prevents Moly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Walker working a defensive guard here.
#T7##SUB#
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker 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.#SUB#
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Moly looking to pass the guard.
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker wants to control but Moly passes easily into half guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Moly seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Walker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Holy Moly!
After winning the bout, Holy Moly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Pilkington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pilkington looking to score a takedown here. Moly is defending well but Pilkington drives through and ends up in Moly's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pilkington (2) vs (0) Moly
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington is working hard here to advance position.
Pilkington won't allow Moly to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pilkington has gone for a leg lock! Moly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pilkington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (2) vs (2) Moly
Pilkington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moly trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilkington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pilkington pulls Moly in close to his closed guard and prevents Moly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilkington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Pilkington has his foot on Moly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moly works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly is stalling in the full guard.
Pilkington tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Pilkington trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
Pilkington looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilkington, not yet.
Pilkington is trying to control the position but Moly postures up. #SUB2#
Pilkington wants to reverse the position here. Moly has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Pilkington is forced to tap! Pilkington looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Holy Moly!
A victorious Holy Moly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 116 Waterman vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Avedidteonurmadov slaps away a takedown attempt from Moly, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moly shoots in and drives through. Avedidteonurmadov sprawls well.
Moly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avedidteonurmadov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Avedidteonurmadov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (0) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov
Moly wants to sweep here but Avedidteonurmadov controlling him for the moment.
Moly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Avedidteonurmadov trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avedidteonurmadov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Moly wants to control but Avedidteonurmadov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura but Moly is defending well.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moly is just riding it out for now. Avedidteonurmadov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov wants to work for an arm triangle but Moly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moly actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avedidteonurmadov. #T3##SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is working for a kimura here but Moly manages to reverse the position and he's now in Avedidteonurmadov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (2) Avedidteonurmadov#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moly defends well.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moly defends well.#T4#
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Avedidteonurmadov keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moly works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Moly is trying to control. Avedidteonurmadov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Avedidteonurmadov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avedidteonurmadov keeps working.
Moly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moly is looking to advance position but Avedidteonurmadov won't allow it. #T7##SUB#
Moly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Avedidteonurmadov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Moly 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.
#T8##SUB#
Moly is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Moly controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moly is stalling here. Avedidteonurmadov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Moly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Avedidteonurmadov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (2) vs (6) Avedidteonurmadov
Moly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T10#
Moly tries to roll over but Avedidteonurmadov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov seems to be working for a kimura but Moly defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov is working for a submission of some sort.
Avedidteonurmadov looks winded!
Moly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moly.#T11#
Avedidteonurmadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moly is trying to control the position but Avedidteonurmadov postures up. #SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Avedidteonurmadov has Moly in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (4) vs (6) Avedidteonurmadov
Moly wants to control from the top but Avedidteonurmadov keeps moving. #T12##SUB2#
Avedidteonurmadov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Avedidteonurmadov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Moly has latched onto it... Big trouble! Moly pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Avedidteonurmadov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Moly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holy Moly!
A relieved looking Holy Moly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Shavakteao Avedidteonurmadov stepped up to the mic, saying 'We will be back brotha!'. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moly misses with a takedown attempt - Kyran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moly tries for a takedown but Kyran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kyran instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kyran manages to pull guard.
Moly won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Moly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (2) vs (0) Moly
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Moly being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Moly wants to sweep here but Kyran controlling him for the moment.
Kyran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Kyran trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyran has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (5) vs (0) Moly
Moly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Kyran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly wants to get back to full guard.
Kyran not doing much here.
#SUB#
Kyran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kyran is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (8) vs (0) Moly
Kyran fails to advance to Moly's back.
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Moly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kyran is taking a breather. Moly 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.
Moly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moly is staying active underneath Kyran, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Kyran controlling the pace.
Kyran trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom.
Kyran moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (11) vs (0) Moly
Kyran controls the position.
Kyran moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyran (13) vs (0) Moly
Moly is looking to improve his position but Kyran isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyran controlling the pace for now.
Kyran wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely. #T6##SUB#
Kyran wants to finish this one by submission but Moly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kyran.
Moly is working to get back to half guard.
Kyran controlling from the full mount.
Kyran can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape.
Kyran manages to capitalize on a mistake by Moly to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (16) vs (0) Moly#SUB#
Moly 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 Kyran gets his way!
Kyran trying to control.#T7#
What can Moly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moly prevents Kyran from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Kyran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kyran tries to get the hooks in deep but Moly pushed the leg off.
Kyran not allowing Moly to control his hands.
Kyran trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Moly is trying to break free.
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kyran.
Moly is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kyran off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Kyran keeps control of the position.
Moly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyran.
Moly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kyran.
Kyran slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
Moly tries to break free.
Kyran biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Kyran is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moly staying busy and making it hard for Kyran to control.
Kyran just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kyran is looking to control Moly but Moly is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Kyran 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, Moly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Kyran has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Kyran trying to control.#SUB#
Moly defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyran (16) vs (2) Moly
Moly won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Kyran trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kyran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.
Kyran 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: Kyran (18) vs (2) Moly#T11#
Kyran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyran slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyran passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moly! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyran (21) vs (2) Moly
Kyran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyran tries to control but Moly wriggling away. #T12#
Moly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kyran (24) vs (2) Moly
Good control from Kyran.
Moly trying to control the hands but Kyran breaks the grip. #SUB#
Kyran working for a choke but Moly is defending well.
Moly tries to escape but Kyran has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kyran is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Moly wants to escape the position.
What can Moly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Moly tries to break free.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kyran's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Kyran is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T14#
Kyran tries to keep control of the position but Moly is staying busy.#SUB#
Kyran is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Moly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kyran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Moly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson tries to get to full guard but Moly has control of the leg.
Masterson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Moly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moly wants to take a breather but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson manages to get to full guard.
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Masterson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Masterson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Masterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moly wants to stand but Masterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moly trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Masterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Masterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Masterson is tightening it up a little... Moly has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moly reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moly taps out! Nice BJJ there by Masterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Masterson! |
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