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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hill closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Sticks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sticks manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sticks (4) vs (0) Hill#SUB#
Sticks tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well. #SUB#
Sticks is trying to get an arm triangle but Hill is defending well.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Sticks keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Sticks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hill rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sticks's guard! Nice work there by Hill! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (2) Hill#SUB#
Sticks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sticks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Sticks's legs - danger averted.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
Sticks working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Hill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sticks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Sticks's legs - danger averted.
Sticks looking to control.
Sticks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hill controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle here but Hill uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (5) Hill
Sticks is being controlled here.
Sticks wants to control but Hill postures up.#T2#
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.
Sticks wants to control but Hill postures up.
Sticks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hill's best efforts.
Hill prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Sticks trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Sticks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (8) Hill
Sticks tries to hold on but Hill postures up.#T3#
Sticks is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks working to try and regain half guard.
Hill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sticks wants to control but Hill is having none of it.#T4#
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Hill's attempts to control the action.
Sticks wants to control but Hill is having none of it.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sticks tries to hold on but Hill postures up.
Hill trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hill tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Sticks can't escape the position.
Sticks is just holding on here. Hill manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (4) vs (11) Hill
Hill gets his hands free as Sticks looks to control.
Hill really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sticks.
Sticks trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in.
Sticks is really stuck here.
Sticks trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Hill controls the position.
Hill wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy.
Hill doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (6) vs (11) Hill
Sticks trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks has gone for a leg lock! Hill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sticks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (6) vs (13) Hill
Sticks looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sticks trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Hill trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.#SUB#
Sticks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Sticks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hill has picked Sticks up and slammed him! Sticks can't keep hold of the triangle and Hill manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (6) vs (16) Hill
Hill controlling from side mount.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Hill is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sticks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sticks tries to improve position but can't.
Hill wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy.
Sticks is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it. #T9#
Hill trying to control the position but Sticks is working away.
Sticks is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sticks is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it.
Sticks is not content to let Hill control the position.
Sticks wants to control but Hill postures up.
Hill controls the position.
Sticks wants to control but Hill postures up.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Hill working away.#T10#
Hill in the domination position with Sticks hanging on.
Sticks is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Hill slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sticks is not content to let Hill control the position. #T11#
Sticks is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it.
Hill trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks regains half guard.
Hill is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Sticks wants to get back to full guard but Hill has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (6) vs (19) Hill
Hill avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Hill's attempts to control the action.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Hill has a good base and remains in mount.
Sticks tries to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
Sticks is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hill has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (6) vs (22) Hill
Hill biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sticks trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Hill biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sticks trying to control the position but Hill manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Sticks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T14#
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hill gets his hands free as Sticks looks to control.
Sticks is trying to break free.
Sticks trying to control but not successfully.
Sticks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sticks doesn't escape.
Hill avoiding Sticks 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill wins on points by 22 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sticks shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomes tries to sprawl out of it but Sticks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Gomes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Sticks 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.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Gomes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes is staying tight to Sticks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sticks struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face as Gomes controls the position.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Gomes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sticks struggling a bit here.#T2#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Sticks tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes controls the position from side control.#T3#
Sticks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sticks trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sticks wants to control the action here but instead Gomes manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Sticks wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sticks controls the position.#T4#
Sticks tries to control Gomes's body but Gomes pushes him off. Sticks squirms to his side and now Gomes has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (11) vs (0) Sticks
Gomes is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sticks looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gomes.
Sticks just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sticks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Sticks tries to break free.
#T5#
Sticks just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sticks doesn't escape.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sticks looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sticks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Sticks.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (11) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Sticks from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (15) vs (2) Sticks
Gomes has control of an arm but Sticks manages to advance to Gomes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (15) vs (6) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gomes turns into Sticks and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (17) vs (6) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Gomes 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.
Gomes is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes trying to control the pace.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sticks for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes'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.#T9##SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sticks wants to control but Gomes passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (20) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Sticks tries to control but Gomes manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (23) vs (6) Sticks#T10#
Sticks trying to control but not successfully.
Sticks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gomes.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gomes is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off.
Gomes not allowing Sticks to control his hands.
Sticks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gomes is staying active.#T11#
Gomes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Gomes won't let him.
Gomes is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Gomes gets his hands free as Sticks looks to control.
Sticks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomes controlling well, preventing Sticks from escaping the position.
Sticks just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomes controlling from the back.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Sticks controlling Gomes 's hands. #T13#
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
Sticks controlling Gomes 's hands.
What can Sticks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks wants to control his opponent's hands but Gomes gets his hands free.
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Gomes keeps control of the position.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Gomes won't let him. #T14#
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Gomes keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sticks trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Sticks right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sticks looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Sticks wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving.
Farquharson pulls Sticks in close to prevent any damage.
Farquharson 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.
Sticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Sticks controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Sticks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Farquharson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Farquharson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Farquharson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (2) vs (4) Farquharson
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Farquharson is looking to take a break and control but Sticks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Farquharson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sticks struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sticks trying to control but Farquharson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (7) Farquharson
Sticks trying to control the hands but Farquharson won't let him. #SUB2#
Farquharson tightening his grip on Sticks, looking for the choke. #T2#
Farquharson not allowing Sticks to control his hands.
Farquharson keeps control of the position as Sticks tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sticks showing good submission defense here.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Sticks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Sticks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sticks trying to control but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks trying to control here.
Farquharson is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Sticks trying to hold on to Farquharson's head to control him but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it. #SUB2#
Farquharson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but Sticks is defending well.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Farquharson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5##SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farquharson pulls his head out easily.
Sticks trying to control but Farquharson postures up.
#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura but Sticks is defending well.
#T6#
Sticks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (10) Farquharson
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farquharson wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Farquharson's attempts to control the action.
Sticks tries to hold on but Farquharson pushes him away. #SUB2#
Farquharson has control of Sticks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sticks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Farquharson trying to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks is controlling an arm, preventing Farquharson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Sticks is just holding on here. Farquharson manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (13) Farquharson
Sticks can't escape the position.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip.
Farquharson has the hooks in. Sticks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Farquharson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sticks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Farquharson's arms.
Farquharson avoiding Sticks 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Farquharson keeps control of the position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Farquharson manages to sink in the hooks.
Sticks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Farquharson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Sticks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Farquharson not allowing Sticks to control his hands. #T9#
Sticks staying busy and making it hard for Farquharson to control.
Farquharson is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Farquharson controlling well, preventing Sticks from escaping the position.
Sticks is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farquharson.
Sticks trying to control but not successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Farquharson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sticks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sticks wants to escape the position.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Farquharson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Farquharson not allowing Sticks to control his hands.
Farquharson controlling from the back.
Farquharson tries to keep control of the position but Sticks is staying busy.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T11##SUB2#
Farquharson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sticks is defending well though. Farquharson let's go of the attempt for now.
Farquharson tries to get the hooks in deep but Sticks pushed the leg off.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Farquharson breaks the grip.
Farquharson doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (13) Farquharson
Sticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Farquharson is looking for a triangle but Sticks pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a leg! Farquharson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farquharson manages to kick Sticks off! Sticks jumps back into Farquharson's guard.
Sticks wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving. #T12#
Farquharson 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: Sticks (4) vs (15) Farquharson
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but Sticks is working away. #SUB2#
Farquharson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sticks is just riding it out for now. Farquharson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sticks is trying to control Farquharson's posture. Farquharson takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Sticks! Farquharson is rotating here... this could be the end... Sticks is out! Farquharson has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hamish Farquharson!
A victorious Hamish Farquharson 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 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sticks feints and as Thumb raises his hands in defense, Sticks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (0) Thumb#SUB#
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sticks is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sticks has gone for a leg lock! Thumb slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sticks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (2) Thumb
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
Thumb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb won't allow Sticks to sweep him here.
Sticks working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Thumb content to stall in guard here.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Sticks keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Thumb pushes his legs off easily.
Thumb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Thumb keeps trying to improve his position.
Sticks trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sticks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (5) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sticks, who protects the arm well.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb tries to advance to mount but Sticks denies him. #SUB2#
Thumb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sticks is trying to control Thumb's posture but Thumb avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sticks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thumb wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumb pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
#SUB2#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Thumb is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
Sticks wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Thumb is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sticks tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#T5#
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well.
Thumb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sticks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thumb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sticks trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Thumb tries to pass to full mount but Sticks defends it. #SUB2#
Thumb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Sticks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thumb is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Thumb works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb controlling from mount.
Sticks has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (11) Thumb
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
Sticks prevents Thumb from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Sticks right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Thumb trying to control momentarily.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
Thumb has good solid back control here.
Sticks surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip.
Thumb trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Sticks rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
Sticks has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sticks tries to escape the position.
Thumb avoiding Sticks 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sticks trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip. #T9#
Sticks prevents Thumb from getting a body triangle.
Sticks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Thumb controlling well, preventing Sticks from escaping the position.
Thumb is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Sticks is trying to break free.
Good control from Thumb.#SUB2#
Sticks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
Thumb gets his hands free as Sticks looks to control. #T10#
Thumb is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Sticks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thumb's arms.
Sticks trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Thumb is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sticks is defending well though. Thumb let's go of the attempt for now.
Sticks tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sticks trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Thumb controls the action.
Sticks trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip.
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Sticks fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sticks wants to control his opponent's hands but Thumb gets his hands free. #T12#
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Thumb working for a choke but Sticks is defending well.
Sticks trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Thumb is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sticks is keeping busy.
#T13#
Thumb is riding his opponent, not letting Sticks buck him off. #SUB2#
Thumb working for a choke but Sticks is defending well.
Thumb is not going to allow Sticks to sit and survive in this position.
Sticks prevents Thumb from getting a body triangle.
Thumb doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (11) Thumb
Sticks wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T14#
Sticks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sticks 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.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for a guillotine here but Sticks defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb wins on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Thom Thumb 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 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sticks drives through with a takedown into Hill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (0) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sticks being controlled here momentarily.
Sticks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sticks wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #SUB#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sticks trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hill keeping full guard, as Sticks tries to pass. #T1#
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sticks wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Sticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Sticks from controlling successfully.
Sticks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hill haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sticks preventing the sweep.
Sticks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sticks wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Sticks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (0) vs (5) Sticks#T2#
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Sticks swings around for an armbar but Hill sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sticks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (5) Sticks
Sticks is trying to keep Hill in close.
#SUB2#
Sticks has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hill doesn't defend quickly enough and Sticks has managed to lock this one up! Can Hill escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sticks on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fiddle Sticks!
Fiddle Sticks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 34 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bystrom wants to clinch.#CL#
Bystrom moves into range and clinches up with Sticks.#TD#
Bystrom jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Sticks 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.
Sticks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Sticks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bystrom manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Bystrom in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (0) Sticks
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom'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.
Sticks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Sticks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bystrom frees his head nicely. Oh but Sticks has switched to an armbar! Bystrom is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fiddle Sticks!
Fiddle Sticks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Torkel Bystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rhodeo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rhodeo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sticks (0) vs (4) Rhodeo
Rhodeo working away.
Sticks is looking to regain half guard here but Rhodeo keeps moving and retains side control.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo 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 Sticks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rhodeo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sticks has one of Rhodeo's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Rhodeo controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Rhodeo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks prevents Rhodeo from improving position.
Rhodeo trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo slows the pace down. #T1#
Rhodeo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sticks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rhodeo easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (0) vs (6) Rhodeo
Rhodeo wants to take Sticks's back but he can't do it this time.
Sticks tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Rhodeo's attempts to control the action.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodeo controlling his opponent.
Rhodeo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks tries to hold on but Rhodeo pushes him away. #T2#
Rhodeo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sticks is looking to escape.
Sticks is controlling an arm, preventing Rhodeo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sticks tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Rhodeo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Rhodeo wants to take Sticks's back here but Sticks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rhodeo controlling his opponent. #T3#
It looks like Rhodeo 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.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodeo wants to take his opponent's back but Sticks doesn't allow it.
Rhodeo 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks tries to hold on but Rhodeo postures up.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Rhodeo's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Rhodeo controlling the pace for now.
Rhodeo tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Rhodeo controlling from mount.
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sticks trying to control but Rhodeo postures up.
Sticks wants to improve his position but Rhodeo is controlling well.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping busy.
Rhodeo slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Rhodeo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (9) Rhodeo
Rhodeo trying to control the position but Sticks is working away.
Sticks regains half guard.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodeo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks is doing well to control the position and prevent Rhodeo from advancing to side control.
Rhodeo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rhodeo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (12) Rhodeo
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Sticks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sticks stops Rhodeo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rhodeo tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Rhodeo controlling his opponent.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks manages to control the position for a moment.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Rhodeo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T7#
Rhodeo controlling his opponent.
Rhodeo is continuing to stall.
Rhodeo avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.
Rhodeo controlling from the full mount.
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rhodeo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (15) Rhodeo
Sticks tries to improve position but can't.
Rhodeo controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Sticks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it.
Rhodeo wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position.
Sticks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Rhodeo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodeo trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Rhodeo stalling.
Rhodeo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sticks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sticks is looking to control Rhodeo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sticks avoid being mounted?
Sticks tries to get to full guard but Rhodeo has control of the leg.
Rhodeo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (18) Rhodeo
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is having none of it.
Sticks 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: Sticks (2) vs (18) Rhodeo
Rhodeo pulls Sticks in close to his closed guard and prevents Sticks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Sticks in close.
#T10#
Rhodeo wants to sweep but no luck.
Sticks passes Rhodeo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodeo is just riding it out for now. Sticks eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodeo is just riding it out for now. Sticks eventually gives up the hold.
Sticks prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.#SUB#
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhodeo sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhodeo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Sticks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhodeo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sticks wants to control but Rhodeo is keeping him busy.
Sticks is thwarting Rhodeo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rhodeo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rhodeo manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Rhodeo looking to control.
#SUB#
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sticks stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodeo.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhodeo controls Sticks momentarily but Sticks frees himself.
Rhodeo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T13##SUB#
Sticks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sticks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhodeo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rhodeo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Rhodeo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (20) Rhodeo
Rhodeo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14##SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sticks has his hands on Rhodeo's head, controlling the position.
Rhodeo trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Rhodeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodeo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sticks is trying to control the position but Rhodeo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodeo passes Sticks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rhodeo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sticks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sticks continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhodeo wins on points by 20 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dusty Rhodeo made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sticks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farquharson was covering up waiting for the punch and Sticks finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson 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.
Sticks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farquharson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Farquharson trying to keep a closed guard but Sticks is proving a slippery customer.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks is fighting to break Farquharson's control of his arms but Farquharson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Sticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Sticks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet. #SUB#
Farquharson is looking for a triangle but Sticks pushes his legs off easily.
Sticks stays in close to Farquharson's body and controls the position.
Sticks trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Sticks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Farquharson pushes a forearm under Sticks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sticks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamish Farquharson!
After winning the bout, Hamish Farquharson 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 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 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 7 wins and 9 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kyng darts in and clinches Sticks up against the cage.#TD2#
Kyng has picked Sticks up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (0) vs (2) Kyng#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Sticks won't allow Kyng to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks trying to control here.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Sticks defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Kyng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sticks gets full guard.#SUB#
Sticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyng is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sticks is trying to keep Kyng in close.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sticks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kyng controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kyng 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#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Firm, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sticks trying to control but Kyng postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well.
Sticks is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sticks avoid being mounted?
Kyng prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Sticks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks gets full guard.#T4#
Kyng won't allow Sticks to sweep him here.
Kyng slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sticks working a defensive guard but Kyng passes into half guard.
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Sticks manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Kyng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kyng works his way back into a safe position though.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sticks working a defensive guard but Kyng manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) Kyng
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sticks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kyng working away.#T6#
Kyng wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng controls the position from side control.
Kyng working away.
Kyng staying calm.
Kyng trying to control the position but Sticks is working away. #T7#
A lull in the action here as Kyng stalls from top position.
Sticks wants to control but Kyng postures up.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sticks tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sticks struggling a bit here.#T8#
Sticks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kyng looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
Sticks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks wants to control but Kyng passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (8) Kyng
Sticks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sticks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sticks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Sticks is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Sticks trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng trying to control from half guard but Sticks is working away.
Kyng prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Sticks trying to control here.
Kyng tries to pass to full mount but Sticks defends it.
Kyng is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Sticks is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sticks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kyng manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (11) Kyng
Sticks regains half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks trying to control but Kyng postures up.
Kyng performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12##SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyng pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sticks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Sticks wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Kyng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sticks trying to control here.
Kyng is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sticks is looking to control Kyng's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sticks avoid being mounted?
Well, if Kyng 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.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Sticks trying to control from the bottom.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (14) Kyng
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Sticks wants to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Sticks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kyng is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks holds on, trying desperately to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Kyng's attempts to control the action.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng 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 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Norman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sticks is trying to defend but Norman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (0) vs (2) Norman#SUB2#
Norman is looking for a kimura but Sticks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Norman to get the leverage.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norman pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
Sticks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sticks looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
Sticks is pulling down on Norman's head. It's preventing any offense from Norman, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
Sticks pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #T1#
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norman is aware though and is defending well.
Norman trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Norman trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sticks is trying to control the position but Norman postures up. #T2#
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks pulls Norman in close to his closed guard and prevents Norman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
Norman is pushing down on Sticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Norman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norman trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norman passes into side control, despite Sticks's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) Norman
Norman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sticks's legs.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Norman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Norman trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well.
Sticks is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Norman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (8) Norman
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (11) Norman#T4#
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Norman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks gets back to half guard.
Sticks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (4) vs (11) Norman
What can Norman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Norman is trying to defend against the choke here but Sticks has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sticks Tightens the hold and Norman taps out furiously! Sticks displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fiddle Sticks!
A relieved looking Fiddle Sticks 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 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gerbandi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerbandi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sticks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sticks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gerbandi moves in looking to clinch but Sticks pushes him off.
Gerbandi fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Sticks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sticks stops a takedown attempt from Gerbandi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Gerbandi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerbandi is working for takedown but Sticks is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Sticks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gerbandi uses from the top position.
Gerbandi trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerbandi defends well.
Gerbandi stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (3) vs (0) Sticks
Sticks is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.
Sticks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Sticks 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 (3) vs (4) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sticks is trying to stick to Gerbandi's back but Gerbandi is turning into Sticks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sticks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gerbandi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (4) Sticks
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sticks working for a triangle but Gerbandi defends it easily.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Sticks is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerbandi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerbandi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Gerbandi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gerbandi looking to sit in guard and control but Sticks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (6) Sticks
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Sticks postures up. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back looking for a leg! Gerbandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gerbandi manages to kick Sticks off! Sticks jumps back into Gerbandi's guard.
Sticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Sticks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks looking for subs off his back but Gerbandi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Sticks is in trouble now - Gerbandi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gerbandi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Gerbandi has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Gerbandi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sticks is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (13) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sticks keeps trying to improve his position.
Sticks prevents Gerbandi from getting a body triangle.
Gerbandi is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
#T8##SUB#
Gerbandi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sticks tries to break free.
Gerbandi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi 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, Sticks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gerbandi has the hooks in. Sticks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Gerbandi controlling the position well here. Sticks rolled but Gerbandi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Gerbandi working for the choke.
Sticks prevents Gerbandi from getting a body triangle.
Sticks tries to roll but Gerbandi sticks to his back.
Gerbandi controls the action.#T10##SUB#
Sticks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke but no joy.
Gerbandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC. #T11#
Gerbandi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sticks wants to escape the position.
Gerbandi has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Gerbandi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Sticks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T12#
Gerbandi is hanging on to Sticks's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Sticks is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sticks breaks Gerbandi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (8) Sticks#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for a triangle here. Sticks is fighting it but it looks tight! Gerbandi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sticks is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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 185 Johnson vs Ottke
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sticks instigates a clinch.
Totemo goes for a takedown attempt but Sticks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Sticks moves into the clinch.
Sticks is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sticks successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Totemo defends it easily.#SUB#
Sticks working for submissions but it's allowed Totemo to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Totemo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Sticks wants to get back to full guard.
Totemo trying to control from Sticks's half guard. Sticks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sticks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Totemo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (3) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sticks is trying to escape and Totemo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sticks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Totemo ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gordon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sticks tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Sticks. Sticks maintains the clinch. #TD#
Sticks drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Sticks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sticks is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (0) Jones
Jones controls Sticks momentarily but Sticks frees himself.
Sticks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones controlling Sticks's posture. #SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Sticks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sticks works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sticks defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sticks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Roar Fitness & 24/7 Martial Arts inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sticks is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Jones in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Sticks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
Jones trying to control the pace. #T2#
Sticks is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sticks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sticks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (6) vs (2) Jones
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Sticks working away.
Jones tries to bench press Sticks off him but Sticks keeps the position. #SUB#
Sticks tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sticks tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones regains half guard.#SUB#
Sticks is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Sticks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Sticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sticks 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.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Sticks from advancing to side control.#T5#
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Sticks wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to control but Sticks postures up.
#SUB#
Sticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Sticks eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sticks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sticks's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (6) vs (6) Jones
Sticks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is stalling here. Sticks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sticks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (10) vs (6) Jones#SUB#
Sticks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sticks but great work by Jones. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sticks (10) vs (10) Jones
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working. #T8#
Sticks is looking for a sweep.
Sticks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (12) vs (10) Jones#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones tries to roll over but Sticks keeps him under control.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sticks puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9##SUB#
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (15) vs (10) Jones
Sticks avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Sticks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T10#
Jones is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sticks is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (17) vs (10) Jones#SUB#
Sticks looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it. #SUB#
Sticks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sticks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.#SUB#
Sticks looking to secure an arm triangle but Jones defends it well. #T11#
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Sticks is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sticks is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones moves into full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Sticks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sticks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sticks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (17) vs (12) Jones
Jones wants to control from the top but Sticks keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Sticks won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Sticks defends it.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Sticks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Jones passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Sticks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Sticks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (19) vs (12) Jones
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jones has an active guard here but Sticks has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Sticks is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Sticks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sticks takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
A victorious Fiddle Sticks 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 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cap pushes Sticks up against the cage in a clinch.
Cap drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sticks pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Cap clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sticks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cap is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sticks to the mat. Sticks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (0) Sticks
Cap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sticks wants to sweep here but Cap controlling him for the moment.
Sticks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cap manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (2) Sticks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks stopping the sweep attempt from Cap.
Cap wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Cap is trying to control the position but Sticks postures up.
Cap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sticks is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cap manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Cap in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (4) vs (2) Sticks
Cap content to stall in guard here.
Cap seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sticks for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Sticks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Sticks being controlled here, momentarily.
Cap advances to half guard.
Sticks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cap is trying to control. Sticks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sticks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cap prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Cap is trying to control. Sticks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cap prevents Sticks from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Cap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Cap wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well.
Cap prevents Sticks from improving his position.#T5#
Cap trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Cap is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sticks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sticks gets full guard.
Cap 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.
Cap trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Cap stays in close to Sticks's body and controls the position. #T6#
Cap forces his way into half guard.
Cap works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (7) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks is looking to improve his position but Cap isn't that keen on the idea.
Sticks keeps trying to improve his position.
Cap trying to control but Sticks is having none of it. #T7#
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cap wants to take Sticks's back but he can't do it this time.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Cap's attempts to control the action.
Cap wants to take Sticks's back here but Sticks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cap content just to control the position here. #T8#
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cap fails to advance to Sticks's back.
Cap looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Cap has a good base and remains in mount.
Cap controlling from the full mount.
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Cap's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Sticks regains half guard.
Cap trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cap in particular looking to stall.
Cap has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (10) vs (2) Sticks
Cap trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cap fails to take his opponent's back.
Sticks is looking to improve his position but Cap isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Cap looking to secure an arm triangle but Sticks defends it well.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Cap has a good base and remains in mount.
Cap trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Cap controlling his opponent.
Cap looking to control but Sticks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sticks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sticks looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cap (13) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Sticks tries to roll but Cap sticks to his back.
Cap trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cap is really struggling to control Sticks but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Cap looking for the choke but no joy. #T13#
Sticks tries to escape the position.
Cap is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cap tries to get the hooks in deep but Sticks pushed the leg off. #T14#
Sticks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sticks gets back to full guard.
Cap 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.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cap pushes down on Sticks's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cap pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cap is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Sticks closes the distance and clinches.
Sticks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Sticks gets control of Thumb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sticks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sticks has his foot on Thumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thumb works his way back into a safe position though.
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #T1#
Thumb advances to half guard.
Thumb prevents Sticks from improving his position.#SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thumb stalling away here and it's allowed Sticks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (3) vs (0) Sticks
Sticks prevents Thumb from improving position.
Thumb controls the position.#SUB#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thumb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Sticks is trying to improve his position.
Thumb happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Thumb tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sticks's legs. #T5#
Sticks tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Thumb stalls from top position.
Thumb trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thumb is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (5) vs (0) Sticks#T6#
Sticks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sticks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thumb trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thumb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thumb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thumb looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Thumb stands and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (8) vs (0) Sticks
Thumb moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (10) vs (0) Sticks
Thumb controlling from mount.
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Thumb tries to control but Sticks wriggling away.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Thumb has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Thumb swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sticks is now in Thumb's guard. A big mistake from Thumb there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (10) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks postures up.
Sticks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thumb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sticks defends it easily.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (12) vs (2) Sticks
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Thumb passes Sticks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well. #T11#
Thumb has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (15) vs (2) Sticks
Thumb controlling the position easily from mount.
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Thumb tries to take his opponent's back but Sticks turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (15) vs (4) Sticks
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Sticks has moved into half guard.
Sticks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Thumb is controlling Sticks's posture.
Sticks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks advances to half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Sticks content to stall in guard here.
Sticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sticks is one step ahead there.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Thom Thumb, 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 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bolleke clinches. #TD#
Sticks gets control of Bolleke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sticks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bolleke lying in Sticks's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sticks decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bolleke taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fiddle Sticks!
Our winner, Fiddle Sticks, 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 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sticks clinches. #TD#
Sticks drags the fight down to the ground.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet. #SUB#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom. #T1#
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sticks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Sticks has his feet on Laulhere's thighs here. He's pushed Laulhere off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Laulhere screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fiddle Sticks!
An out of breath Fiddle Sticks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 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 4 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Moncey fails to land the takedown.
De Moncey fails with the takedown.
Sticks slaps away a takedown attempt from De Moncey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fiddle Sticks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Adrien De Moncey.#CL#
Sticks drives through and clinches with De Moncey against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Sticks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
De Moncey is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sticks can't fight it off and eventually De Moncey manages to take the fight to the floor. Sticks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (0) vs (2) De Moncey
Sticks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey won't allow Sticks to sweep him here. #SUB2#
De Moncey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Moncey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sticks is pulling down on De Moncey's head to control his posture. #T1#
De Moncey tries to free his leg and advance position but Sticks is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sticks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! De Moncey escapes and throws Sticks's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (5) De Moncey#SUB2#
De Moncey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Moncey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
De Moncey is trying to get an arm triangle but Sticks is defending well. #SUB2#
De Moncey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
De Moncey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
De Moncey has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (0) vs (7) De Moncey#SUB2#
De Moncey working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
De Moncey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
De Moncey is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
De Moncey is looking to work his way around to Sticks's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
De Moncey looking for a guillotine from mount but Sticks is having none of it. #SUB2#
De Moncey throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sticks has his hands clasped together but De Moncey breaks the hold and Sticks is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by De Moncey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A victorious Bon Adrien De Moncey 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 147 Hlervu 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Darkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Sticks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Darkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sticks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Sticks gets a clinch.
Sticks is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sticks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darkins uses from the top position.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins pushes down on Sticks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sticks is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins wants to free his trapped foot but Sticks is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Sticks is trying to get back to full guard.
Darkins is keen to just control but Sticks is a slippery customer.
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Sticks defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sticks wants to improve his position but Darkins is controlling well.
Darkins is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
Sticks is looking to control Darkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sticks avoid being mounted?#T2#
Sticks moves into full guard.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sticks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (0) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sticks passes Darkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Darkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Darkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks wants to pass to mount but Darkins is defending the position.
Darkins wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sticks wants to free his trapped foot but Darkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darkins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Darkins trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (0) vs (5) Sticks#T4#
Darkins tries to hold on but Sticks postures up.
Darkins can't escape the position.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkins is squirming around, avoiding Sticks's attempts to control the action.
Darkins tries to hold on but Sticks postures up.
Darkins is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sticks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Darkins is squirming around, avoiding Sticks's attempts to control the action.
Darkins wants to hold on but Sticks pushes him away.#T5#
Darkins 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: Darkins (2) vs (5) Sticks
Darkins wants to control from the top but Sticks keeps moving.
Sticks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Darkins forces his way into half guard.#T6#
Sticks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Sticks is keeping the position.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Sticks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (7) Sticks
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sticks looking to sit in guard and control but Darkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (4) vs (7) Sticks
Sticks has Darkins pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sticks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Darkins has gone for a leg lock! Sticks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Darkins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (4) vs (9) Sticks
Sticks pushing down on Darkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Darkins wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darkins is looking to improve his position.
Darkins is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sticks moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Darkins. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (4) vs (12) Sticks
Sticks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Darkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Darkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Darkins is trying to control but Sticks passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (4) vs (15) Sticks
Darkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Darkins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (4) vs (17) Sticks
Darkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks looking to control but Darkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Darkins working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Sticks controlling his opponent.
Darkins wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks avoids the attempt from Darkins to control.
Sticks prevents Darkins from getting the reversal.#T11#
Sticks content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Sticks 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.
Darkins wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Darkins holds on for dear life.#T12#
Darkins wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Darkins working to try and regain half guard.
Sticks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sticks avoids the attempt from Darkins to control.
Sticks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Darkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Darkins wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Darkins wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks prevents Darkins from getting the reversal.
Sticks avoids the attempt from Darkins to control.
Darkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Sticks controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sticks.
Darkins is trying to escape the mount.
Sticks avoids the attempt from Darkins to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks tries to control but Darkins wriggling away.
Darkins tries to lock up and control but Sticks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sticks wins on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Fiddle Sticks 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sticks closes the distance and clinches.
Klopstock tries to score a body lock takedown but Sticks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Sticks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Klopstock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sticks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sticks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Klopstock pulls Sticks in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sticks defends well.
Klopstock being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Klopstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Klopstock has his foot on Sticks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sticks works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sticks passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (0) vs (5) Sticks
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopstock wants to control but Sticks postures up.
Klopstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klopstock sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Klopstock is looking for a sweep. Sticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sticks is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Klopstock with the active half guard here but Sticks passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (0) vs (8) Sticks
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klopstock struggling a bit here.
Klopstock tries to buck Sticks off but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks tries to advance to mount but Klopstock denies him.
Sticks is looking to take a break and control but Klopstock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Klopstock is looking to reverse the position.
Sticks trying to control the action but Klopstock is working from the bottom. #T4#
Klopstock manages to get back to half guard.
Klopstock is not content to let Sticks control the position.
Klopstock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sticks is working away from the top position though.
Klopstock is looking to improve his position.
Klopstock is not content to let Sticks control the position.
Klopstock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klopstock wants to improve his position but Sticks is controlling well.
#T5#
Sticks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klopstock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klopstock gets full guard.
Sticks looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sticks is sitting in close to Klopstock's body. Klopstock has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sticks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sticks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Klopstock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonhard Klopstock! |
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Event:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Stewart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stewart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sticks swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Sticks darts in and clinches Stewart up against the cage.
Stewart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stewart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sticks smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Stewart has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Sticks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sticks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Sticks keeps moving.
Sticks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sticks can't keep his opponent in guard - Stewart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Stewart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stewart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Stewart seems to be looking for submissions.
Stewart is stalling here. Sticks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stewart seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sticks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stewart (0) vs (4) Sticks
Stewart is trying to escape the position but Sticks is controlling the position. #T2#
Stewart tries to bench press Sticks off him but Sticks keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stewart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sticks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Sticks stalls from top position.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.
Stewart is trying to escape the position but Sticks is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.
Sticks 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 Stewart's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Sticks working away.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.
Sticks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stewart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks prevents Stewart from improving his position.#T4#
Sticks wants to pass the guard but Stewart is defending well.
Stewart trying to control here.
Sticks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Stewart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks trying to control the pace.
Stewart wants to control but Sticks passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (7) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stewart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stewart tries to bench press Sticks off him but Sticks keeps the position. #T6#
Sticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
Sticks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stewart's legs.
Stewart is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sticks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stewart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stewart tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sticks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
Stewart is trying to control Sticks's posture but Sticks avoids it.
Stewart regains half guard.#T8#
Sticks wants to pass the guard but Stewart is defending well. #SUB#
Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sticks in particular looking to stall.
Sticks works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (10) Sticks
Stewart struggling a bit here.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sticks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Sticks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Sticks 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.
Sticks wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Sticks advances to half guard.
Sticks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stewart is in trouble now - Sticks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (13) Sticks
Stewart is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Sticks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
Stewart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks controlling from the full mount.
Sticks prevents Stewart from getting the reversal.
Stewart wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stewart is looking to control Sticks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stewart avoid being mounted?
Sticks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stewart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sticks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Sticks controlling the pace.
Stewart is positioning himself well to prevent Sticks advancing to mount. #SUB#
Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily.
Sticks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stewart tries to roll over but Sticks keeps him under control.#T13#
Sticks is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sticks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart trying to control but Sticks postures up.
#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sticks in particular looking to stall.
Sticks uses his free foot to push down on Stewart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stewart. Score +3 for passing guard: Stewart (0) vs (16) Sticks
Stewart wants to hold on but Sticks pushes him away.
Sticks looking to control but Stewart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stewart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stewart 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: Stewart (2) vs (16) Sticks
And that's the end of the fight!
Sticks wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Fiddle Sticks 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Javontonius Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sticks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sticks is trying to pull guard but Smiff has him pressed against the cage.
Sticks tries to pull guard but Smiff won't allow it.
Sticks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Javontonius Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiddle Sticks.
Smiff can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Sticks pulls guard successfully.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sticks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Smiff trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Sticks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Sticks seems keen to control Smiff's posture.
Sticks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sticks looking to control.
#T2#
Sticks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sticks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Sticks wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Sticks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Sticks.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smiff pushes down on Sticks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sticks reverses the position - he's now on top in Smiff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (0) vs (2) Sticks
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sticks pushes down on Smiff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sticks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Smiff gets back to full guard.
Sticks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Sticks moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (0) vs (5) Sticks
Smiff tries to improve position but can't.
Sticks has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (0) vs (7) Sticks#T5#
Sticks controlling the pace for now.
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Sticks's attempts to control the action.
Smiff has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smiff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sticks is controlling the pace.
Sticks is keen to just control but Smiff is a slippery customer.#T6#
Sticks prevents Smiff from improving his position.
Sticks trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Sticks slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Smiff moves into full guard.
Sticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sticks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Sticks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sticks passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smiff (0) vs (10) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well. #T8#
Sticks just content to control the position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Smiff is trying to control Sticks's posture but Sticks avoids it.
Sticks wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Smiff struggling a bit here.
Smiff prevents Sticks from improving position.
Sticks trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.
A control attempt from Smiff but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smiff (0) vs (12) Sticks#T10#
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Sticks's attempts to control the action.
Smiff wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smiff is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Sticks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smiff can't escape the position.
Sticks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smiff is looking to get to half guard.
Sticks controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Smiff tries to hold on but Sticks postures up.
Smiff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sticks controlling the pace for now.
Sticks tries to control but Smiff wriggling away. #T13#
Smiff is looking to improve his position but Sticks isn't that keen on the idea.
Sticks controlling his opponent.
Sticks trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Sticks prevents Smiff from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sticks wants to finish this one by submission but Smiff is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sticks. #T14#
Smiff tries to lock up and control but Sticks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Sticks goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smiff is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (2) vs (12) Sticks
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.
Sticks is positioning himself well to prevent Smiff advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sticks wins on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Fiddle Sticks 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 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale shoots in for a takedown but Sticks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sardon Heliogabale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sticks moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sticks decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a triangle but Heliogabale pushes his legs off easily.
Sticks managing to control the position.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Sticks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks can't keep his opponent in guard - Heliogabale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sticks controlling the position for now.#T1#
Sticks is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks is refusing to be controlled, as Heliogabale sits in half guard.
Sticks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heliogabale on the ground.#SUB2#
Heliogabale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heliogabale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.
Sticks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Heliogabale seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Sticks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Heliogabale wants to pass the guard but Sticks is defending well.
Heliogabale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (0) vs (3) Heliogabale
Heliogabale trying to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks is trying desperately to improve position.
Sticks tries to hold on but Heliogabale pushes him away.
Sticks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sticks tries to get out of the position.
Sticks tries to reverse the position but Heliogabale maintains control.
Heliogabale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks tries to hold on but Heliogabale pushes him away. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heliogabale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sticks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sticks shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
Heliogabale looking to control but Sticks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heliogabale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Heliogabale prevents Sticks from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Heliogabale goes for an armbar but Sticks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sticks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (3) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks passes easily into half guard.
Heliogabale has a hand on Sticks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sticks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (5) vs (3) Heliogabale#T5#
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Heliogabale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heliogabale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks content just to control the position here. #T6#
Heliogabale working to try and regain half guard.
Heliogabale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Heliogabale regains half guard.
Sticks controlling the action here.
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Sticks is very close to passing his half guard.
Heliogabale is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sticks is staying active.#T8#
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg.
Sticks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heliogabale trying to control here.
Sticks prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy.
Sticks stalling. #T9#
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heliogabale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heliogabale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sticks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sticks controlling from the top position. #T10#
Heliogabale wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Heliogabale 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: Sticks (5) vs (5) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking to take a break and control but Sticks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heliogabale wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position. #T11#
Heliogabale is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale prevents Sticks from improving his position.
Heliogabale is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Heliogabale passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (5) vs (8) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to take his opponent's back but Sticks doesn't allow it.
Heliogabale keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Sticks is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Heliogabale goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sticks turns into him and now he's in Heliogabale's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (7) vs (8) Heliogabale
Sticks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sticks is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Sticks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Heliogabale wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sticks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heliogabale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sticks is working away from the top position though.
Sticks is looking to advance position but Heliogabale won't allow it. #T14#
Heliogabale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sticks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sticks controls the pace.
Sticks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sticks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grandall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sticks (0) vs (4) Grandall
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grandall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grandall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grandall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Grandall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sticks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Grandall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grandall works to advance to full mount. Sticks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (0) vs (6) Grandall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grandall swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sticks is now in Grandall's guard. A big mistake from Grandall there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (6) Grandall
Grandall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Grandall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sticks stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Sticks slips nicely into half guard.
Grandall is looking for a sweep. Sticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grandall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Sticks tries to pass.
Grandall being controlled here, momentarily.
Grandall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (8) Grandall
Grandall preventing the sweep. #T2#
Grandall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position.
Grandall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Grandall trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grandall is trying to work for a kimura but Sticks is defending well.
#SUB2#
Grandall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sticks is just riding it out for now. Grandall eventually gives up the hold.
Grandall is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Grandall has eaten all the pies!#T4##SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grandall seems to be working for a kimura but Sticks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sticks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grandall on the ground.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working. #T5#
Grandall is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sticks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grandall passes Sticks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Sticks is defending the position.
Sticks trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura here.
Sticks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sticks tries to get out of the position.#T6#
Grandall is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Grandall has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grandall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sticks keeps working.
Sticks tries to roll over but Grandall keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Grandall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sticks sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but Sticks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandall to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Grandall seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Grandall wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Grandall.
Grandall wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it.
Grandall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (11) Grandall
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Grandall forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Sticks (2) vs (14) Grandall#SUB2#
Sticks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grandall gets his way!
Grandall doesn't have the hooks in and Sticks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (14) Grandall
Sticks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Grandall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sticks has his hands clasped together but Grandall extends and breaks Sticks's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grandall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Grandall! |
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Event:
SSG 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sticks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sticks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sticks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Sticks moves into the clinch successfully.
Sticks jumps guard but Biden stands there with Sticks around his waist. Sticks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Biden pulls guard.
Biden pulls Sticks in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Biden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Biden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sticks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sticks has managed to get both his arms back between Biden's legs - danger averted.
Sticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Biden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (0) Sticks
Biden stopping the sweep attempt from Sticks.#T2#
Sticks trying to control the position.
Biden 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.
Sticks keeping moving, preventing Biden from controlling successfully.
Biden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sticks's guard.
Biden is stalling here. Sticks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Biden seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sticks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Biden (2) vs (4) Sticks
Biden is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Biden struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Sticks swings around for an armbar but Biden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sticks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (4) vs (4) Sticks
Biden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now.
Biden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sticks can't keep his opponent in guard - Biden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Sticks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (7) vs (4) Sticks
Biden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sticks is looking to escape. #SUB#
Biden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sticks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sticks and Biden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sticks tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Biden wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Biden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee asks Biden politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Biden prefers to stall for the moment though.#T6##SUB#
Biden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biden tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sticks is letting Biden control him for a moment. #SUB#
Biden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Biden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sticks, who protects the arm well. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Sticks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Biden trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom. #T8#
Biden taking a break here but Sticks is having none of it and regains half guard.
Biden controlling the action here.
Sticks wants to control but Biden is keeping busy.
Biden is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now. #T9#
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Biden is very close to passing his half guard.
Biden uses his free foot to push down on Sticks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (10) vs (4) Sticks
Sticks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Biden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sticks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Biden controlling from the full mount. #T10##SUB#
Biden goes for an armbar but Sticks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sticks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (10) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks wants to control from the top but Biden keeps moving.
Sticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biden is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Biden can't keep his opponent in guard - Sticks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Biden is not content to let Sticks control the position.
Biden manages to get to full guard.
Sticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Biden looking for a sweep. Not yet Biden, not yet. #T12#
Biden trying to keep a closed guard but Sticks is proving a slippery customer.
Biden is pulling down on Sticks's head to control his posture.
Biden looking to control but Sticks passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Biden looking for submissions off his back.
Biden is looking for a sweep. Sticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
Biden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sticks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sticks is trying to control. Biden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biden is pressing down on Sticks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14##SUB#
Biden is looking for a triangle but Sticks pushes his legs off easily.
Sticks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Biden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sticks is one step ahead there.
Sticks stays in close to Biden's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biden seems keen to control Sticks's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biden takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Mato fails with a takedown attempt.
Sticks tries to counter with a clinch but Mato shakes him off and moves away.
Sticks looks to throw the jab but Mato is out of range.
Sticks lands a leg kick that knocks Mato off balance momentarily.
Sticks just misses with a punch to the body.
Mato shoots in for a double leg but Sticks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mato lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Mato clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mato is trying to break free.
Sticks gets underhooks to prevent Mato's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryuji Mato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mato managing to block the knees to the body from Sticks.
Sticks is trying to pull guard but Mato has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Sticks jumps guard.
#T1#
Mato trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sticks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mato is pushing down on Sticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Mato has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mato is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now.
Sticks works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sticks is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Mato striking off his back but it's not causing Sticks any problems.
Sticks trying to control but Mato is working from the bottom.
Sticks forces his way into half guard.
Mato tries to get to full guard but Sticks has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sticks pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mato is looking to improve his position.
Mato is in trouble now - Sticks has advanced to mount!
Mato is breathing heavily.
Mato is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Sticks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mato is surviving well by controlling Sticks's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Sticks looking to isolate an arm here. Mato doesn't see it coming and as Sticks extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sticks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fiddle Sticks!
During a confident post fight interview, Fiddle Sticks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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