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Event:
CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Soares gets caught flat footed, as Jime shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Soares is looking for a triangle but Jime pushes his legs off easily.
Jime passes Soares's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jime in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Soares tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hadiki Jime! |
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Event:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Green drives through with a takedown into Soares's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Soares
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soares is keeping the position for now.
Green 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. #SUB2#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Soares has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soares. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (0) Soares
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green just content to control the position.
Soares tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position. #T1#
Green tries to advance to mount but Soares denies him.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working.
Soares tries to buck Green off but Green is having none of it.
Green advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Green (7) vs (0) Soares
Green controlling the pace for now.
Soares is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Green prevents Soares from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Green (10) vs (0) Soares
You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Green just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soares for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Soares right now.
Soares wants to control his opponent's hands but Green gets his hands free. #SUB#
Soares 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 Green gets his way!
Green doesn't have the hooks in and Soares manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (10) vs (2) Soares#SUB2#
Soares thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green is adopting a defensive guard.
Green keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Green is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soares rolls with it to try and escape but Green cranks on the arm and Soares is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walon Green!
Walon Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Caius Cosades Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cosades Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Cosades Jr manages to pull guard.
Soares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cosades Jr's guard.
Soares is stalling here. Cosades Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soares seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cosades Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades Jr (4) vs (0) Soares
Soares is trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades Jr working away.
Soares tries to bench press Cosades Jr off him but Cosades Jr keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is still trying to improve position.
Soares keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Soares sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Soares manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Soares working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cosades Jr has passed into half guard!
Soares is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Soares looking for subs from the bottom but Cosades Jr mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (7) vs (0) Soares#T2#
Cosades Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soares is working to get back to half guard.
Soares tries to lock up and control but Cosades Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Cosades Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Soares manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cosades Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cosades Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades Jr (9) vs (0) Soares
Soares is trying desperately to improve position.
Cosades Jr controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Soares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cosades Jr trying to control but Soares is having none of it.
Soares sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cosades Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soares trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cosades Jr manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (12) vs (0) Soares#T4#
Soares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Soares defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosades Jr.
Soares is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Soares regains half guard.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soares wants to improve his position but Cosades Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Soares with the active half guard here but Cosades Jr passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (15) vs (0) Soares
Soares looking for a sweep but Cosades Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades Jr (17) vs (0) Soares#T6#
Soares is looking to improve his position but Cosades Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Cosades Jr controlling his opponent.
Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Soares is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosades Jr trying to mount his opponent but Soares defends it.
Soares manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Cosades Jr passes Soares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cosades Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cosades Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cosades Jr.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Cosades Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soares wants to sweep but Cosades Jr has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades Jr (20) vs (0) Soares
Soares looks to move to half guard but instead Cosades Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cosades Jr (22) vs (0) Soares
Soares tries to reverse the position but Cosades Jr maintains control.#T8##SUB#
Soares tries to improve his position but Cosades Jr has taken his back! Cosades Jr has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Soares tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cosades Jr pushes Soares away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caius Cosades Jr!
An out of breath Caius Cosades Jr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; India Conquer Worlrd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Conquer Worlrd shoots in and bounces Soares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conquer Worlrd (2) vs (0) Soares#SUB2#
Soares has his feet on Conquer Worlrd's thighs here. He's pushed Conquer Worlrd 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! Conquer Worlrd screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Soares!
Rafael Soares thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 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 1 wins and 3 losses; Jiao Long Bingwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Soares gets tackled into the cage by Bingwen. Bingwen maintains the clinch. #TD#
Bingwen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bingwen (4) vs (0) Soares
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Soares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bingwen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bingwen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bingwen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Soares trying to get back to full guard but Bingwen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (7) vs (0) Soares#T1#
Soares working to try and regain half guard.
Soares sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Soares with the active half guard here but Bingwen passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bingwen (10) vs (0) Soares
Soares tries to improve position but can't.
Soares wants to control but Bingwen postures up.
Soares tries to improve position but can't.
Soares struggling a bit here.
Soares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bingwen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Bingwen working away.
Soares is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bingwen gets to mount! Soares was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bingwen (12) vs (0) Soares#SUB#
Bingwen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Soares manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bingwen just content to control the position.
Soares gets back to half guard.
Bingwen is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soares has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bingwen. Oh but Soares has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bingwen goes limp - he's gone! Soares jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Soares!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Soares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Arelvam Sadrano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sadrano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sadrano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sadrano (4) vs (0) Soares
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Soares manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sadrano is looking for a kimura but Soares is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadrano to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares looking for subs from the bottom but Sadrano mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (7) vs (0) Soares#SUB#
Sadrano working for a submission but Soares is keeping him at bay.
Soares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sadrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soares on the ground.#T1#
Sadrano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soares gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Soares is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Soares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sadrano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadrano (10) vs (0) Soares
Soares tries to hold on but Sadrano postures up.#T2#
Soares regains half guard.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Sadrano trying to mount his opponent but Soares defends it.
Sadrano trying to control the pace.
Sadrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Sadrano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sadrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Soares has his foot on Sadrano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sadrano works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Soares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadrano defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Soares looking for a triangle here. Sadrano is fighting it but it looks tight! Soares pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sadrano is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soares!
Our winner, Rafael Soares, 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 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soares to the mat! Soares manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Soares
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares 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.
Frederick pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Frederick stalling. #SUB#
Frederick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soares with the active half guard here but Frederick passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Soares
Soares is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Frederick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Soares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soares wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Soares stops Frederick from passing to mount.
Frederick works to advance to full mount. Soares defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (0) Soares
Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Frederick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Frederick slows the pace down in half guard.
Frederick is keen to just control but Soares is a slippery customer.#T2#
Soares is in trouble now - Frederick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (10) vs (0) Soares
Soares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frederick tries to control but Soares wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soares tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Soares is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soares keeps trying to improve his position.
Soares looks winded!#T3#
Frederick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soares to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (13) vs (0) Soares#SUB#
Frederick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soares for a finish.
Frederick is hanging on to Soares's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Frederick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soares defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Soares tries to break free.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Soares rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Soares tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
#T4#
Soares breaks Frederick's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (13) vs (2) Soares
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Soares controlling him for the moment.
Frederick 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: Frederick (15) vs (2) Soares
Frederick passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (18) vs (2) Soares
Frederick content just to control the position here. #T5#
Soares is working to get back to half guard.
Soares is squirming around, avoiding Frederick's attempts to control the action.
Soares wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (21) vs (2) Soares#SUB#
Frederick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Frederick controlling well, preventing Soares from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Soares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Frederick is trying to stick to Soares's back but Soares is turning into Frederick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frederick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soares. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (21) vs (4) Soares
Soares wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.#T6#
Frederick has control of Soares's left arm, preventing Soares from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick 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: Frederick (23) vs (4) Soares
Frederick slows the pace down in half guard.
Frederick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soares for as long as he can get away with.
Frederick is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soares reverses the position - he's now on top in Frederick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (23) vs (6) Soares#SUB2#
Soares drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Soares as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Frederick screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Soares! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rafael Soares!
A victorious Rafael Soares 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 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Soares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emerson Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stewart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soares (0) vs (2) Stewart
Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Soares is working away. #SUB#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Soares is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Soares won't allow it. #SUB#
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Soares won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soares is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soares has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stewart. Oh but Soares has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stewart goes limp - he's gone! Soares jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Soares! |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Soares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Barnes manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB#
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soares is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (5) Barnes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Soares is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares looks to move to half guard but instead Barnes has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (7) Barnes
Soares is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes takes Soares's back. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (0) vs (10) Barnes
I really don't envy Soares right now.
Soares is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Soares preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Soares tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Barnes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Soares's body.
Soares rolls, trying to escape but Barnes keeps control of the position.
Barnes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes controls the action.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Soares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Barnes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Soares can't escape the position.
Barnes controlling from the back.
Soares looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
Soares is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Barnes 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, Soares has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soares is really stuck here.
Barnes controls the action.#SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Soares, looking for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Barnes gets his hands free as Soares looks to control. #SUB2#
Barnes working for a choke but Soares reverses nicely into Barnes 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (2) vs (10) Barnes
Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes 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: Soares (2) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes stalling.
Soares has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (2) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes controlling from mount. #T6#
Soares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Barnes 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.
Soares can't escape the position.
Barnes looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soares is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Soares is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Soares has given up his back here. Will Barnes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Soares (2) vs (18) Barnes
Barnes keeps control of the position as Soares tries to break free.
Barnes is riding his opponent, not letting Soares buck him off.
Barnes is trying to stick to Soares's back but Soares is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soares. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (4) vs (18) Barnes
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Soares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (4) vs (20) Barnes
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Barnes 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. #T8#
Barnes pushing down on Soares's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Soares defends the submission attempt.
Barnes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (4) vs (23) Barnes
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Soares is working hard here to advance position.
Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Soares is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (4) vs (26) Barnes
Soares is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes takes Soares's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Soares is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (4) vs (29) Barnes#T10##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soares for a finish. #SUB2#
Soares defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
Soares breaks Barnes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (6) vs (29) Barnes
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (6) vs (31) Barnes#SUB#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Soares is keeping the position.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (6) vs (34) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes is taking a breather. Soares says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12##SUB#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Soares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soares. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (6) vs (37) Barnes
Barnes takes Soares's back. Score +3 for taking back: Soares (6) vs (40) Barnes
Barnes is hanging on to Soares's back as he tries to escape.
#T13##SUB2#
Soares defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soares just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Soares is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Barnes has the hooks in. Soares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Soares is defending it well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T14#
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Soares manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soares (8) vs (40) Barnes
Soares wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes controlling Soares's posture. #SUB#
Soares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soares (8) vs (44) Barnes
Soares is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soares, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 44 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Soares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cody Harris!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soares's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soares (0) vs (2) Harris#SUB#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (5) Harris
Soares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soares is trying to get back to half guard.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris gets to mount! Soares was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (7) Harris
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Soares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Soares is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Soares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Soares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (10) Harris
Soares regains half guard.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Soares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soares looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soares (0) vs (13) Harris#T2#
Soares trying his best to control but Harris has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soares (0) vs (15) Harris
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soares is looking to escape.
Soares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harris manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soares to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Soares (0) vs (18) Harris
Soares is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Harris has his arm under Soares's chin here. Game over son! Harris squeezes tightly and Soares is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Harris! |
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