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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jett Robins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Robins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robins wants it to stay on the feet.
Robins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ishida.
Robins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishida.
Robins tries to counter with a clinch but Ishida shakes him off and moves away.
Robins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuhiro Ishida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishida fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishida sets himself, and Robins steps forward looking for the clinch! Ishida avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robins defends well and Ishida ends up having to push Robins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Robins jumps guard.
#SUB#
Ishida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robins has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishida (0) vs (2) Robins#T1#
Robins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robins wants to pass the guard but Ishida is keeping the position.
Robins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ishida is trying to control the position but Robins postures up.
Robins passes Ishida's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Robins content to control rather than advance.
Robins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Ishida actively working from the bottom here.
Ishida wants to get back to full guard.
Robins not doing much here.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Robins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robins trying to control the pace. #T4#
Let's hope that Robins 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.
More stalling from Robins.#SUB2#
Robins wants to work for an arm triangle but Ishida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (0) vs (5) Robins
Robins trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Ishida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robins prevents Ishida from getting the reversal.#T6#
Robins moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ishida (0) vs (8) Robins
Ishida trying to control the hands but Robins won't let him.
Robins controls the action.#SUB2#
Ishida tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Robins has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Ishida is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jett Robins! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sammy KJ!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
KJ shoots in for a takedown but Ishida shows good takedown defense.
Ishida closes the distance and clinches up with KJ, looking for a takedown. Ishida pushes KJ against the cage but KJ circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ishida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ishida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ishida (2) vs (0) KJ#SUB#
Ishida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, KJ has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ishida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and KJ defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KJ is trying to maintain the position but Ishida is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
KJ makes his way to full guard. A much better position for KJ.#SUB2#
KJ has his foot on Ishida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ishida works his way back into a safe position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KJ can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
KJ has an active guard here but Ishida has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
KJ is trying to control Ishida's posture. Ishida takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for KJ! Ishida is rotating here... this could be the end... KJ is out! Ishida has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mitsuhiro Ishida! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Humpdywonk forces Ishida back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Humpdywonk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Humpdywonk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Humpdywonk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ishida has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (0) vs (3) Ishida
Humpdywonk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Humpdywonk is controlling Ishida's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Humpdywonk is trying to control but can't.
Humpdywonk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ishida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Humpdywonk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Humpdywonk is looking for a sweep. Ishida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Humpdywonk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Humpdywonk is trying to keep Ishida in close.
Humpdywonk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ishida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (2) vs (3) Ishida
Humpdywonk is pushing down on Ishida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ishida is fighting to maintain full guard but Humpdywonk has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ishida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Humpdywonk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Humpdywonk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ishida defends it well.
Humpdywonk trying to mount his opponent but Ishida defends it.
Humpdywonk works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (5) vs (3) Ishida#T2#
Humpdywonk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ishida's legs.
Humpdywonk advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Humpdywonk (7) vs (3) Ishida
Humpdywonk is looking to work his way around to Ishida's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ishida working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Humpdywonk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ishida has worked his arm free - good work by Ishida!
#SUB#
Humpdywonk tries for a kimura but Ishida is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Humpdywonk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Humpdywonk wants to control but Ishida is keeping him busy.
Humpdywonk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ishida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Humpdywonk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ishida stops Humpdywonk from passing to mount. #T4#
Ishida is looking to regain half guard here but Humpdywonk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Humpdywonk swings around for an armbar but Ishida sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Humpdywonk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (7) vs (5) Ishida
Humpdywonk wants to sweep here but Ishida controlling him for the moment.
Humpdywonk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ishida manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (9) vs (5) Ishida#SUB#
Humpdywonk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ishida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ishida has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Humpdywonk (9) vs (7) Ishida#SUB#
Humpdywonk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishida defends well.#T5##SUB#
Ishida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ishida 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.
Ishida stopping the sweep attempt from Humpdywonk.
Humpdywonk is working hard here to advance position.
Humpdywonk wants to hit a sweep here but Ishida passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Humpdywonk there! Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (9) vs (10) Ishida
Humpdywonk 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.#T6#
Humpdywonk gets full guard.
Humpdywonk wants to hit a sweep here but Ishida passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Humpdywonk there! Score +3 for passing guard: Humpdywonk (9) vs (13) Ishida
Humpdywonk 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#
Ishida is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Humpdywonk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitsuhiro Ishida! |
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Event:
Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Ishida shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruas is trying to defend but Ishida finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruas pushes Ishida off but Ishida dives into side control.
#SUB#
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ishida's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ishida! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ruas has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mitsuhiro Ishida!
Mitsuhiro Ishida is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Sanford goes for a double leg but Ishida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ishida continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ishida turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ishida manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Ishida has hold of Sanford's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sanford tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ishida cranks the arm and Sanford screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sanford, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mitsuhiro Ishida! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Ishida shoots in for a takedown but Scout shows good takedown defense.
Scout fails with the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Scout enables Ishida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Scout manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Ishida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scout looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scout looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scout! #REVR#
Ishida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Scout's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida is staying active underneath Scout, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scout wants to pass to mount but Ishida is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Ishida 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 Scout. Oh but Ishida has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Scout goes limp - he's gone! Ishida jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mitsuhiro Ishida! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Viera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ishida (0) vs (4) Viera
Ishida is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Viera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ishida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Viera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ishida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Viera but great work by Ishida. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishida (4) vs (4) Viera
Viera is trying to control Ishida's posture but Ishida avoids it. #SUB#
Ishida goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Viera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ishida but great work by Viera. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishida (4) vs (8) Viera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera trying to control the position but Ishida is working away. #SUB2#
Viera is trying to get an arm triangle but Ishida is defending well.
Ishida is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Viera is trying to get an arm triangle but Ishida is defending well. #SUB2#
Viera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ishida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Viera advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ishida (4) vs (10) Viera#SUB2#
Viera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ishida turns into him and now he's in Viera's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishida (6) vs (10) Viera#SUB2#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Ishida defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Ishida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Viera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ishida escapes and throws Viera's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (9) vs (10) Viera
Viera tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Ishida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Viera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Viera is trying to improve his position.
Viera manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.
Viera gets back to full guard.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Ishida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Viera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Viera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Viera! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishida (9) vs (14) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ishida has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5##SUB2#
Viera tries for a kimura but Ishida is defending well. #SUB2#
Viera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ishida, who protects the arm well.
Ishida manages to get back to half guard.#T6#
Viera works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (9) vs (17) Viera
Viera fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Viera is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ishida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ishida! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishida (11) vs (17) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ishida works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ishida is looking for a kimura but Viera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ishida to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ishida is looking for a kimura but Viera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ishida to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ishida is looking for a kimura but Viera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ishida to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ishida 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#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Ishida is looking for a kimura here.
Viera gets full guard.#SUB2#
Viera pushes a forearm under Ishida's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ishida is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 149 Jagonoy vs Philbert
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jardani Jovanovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ishida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jovanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ishida fails with a takedown attempt.
Jovanovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ishida defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ishida.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuhiro Ishida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jovanovich pinned against the cage. Jovanovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Ishida feints and as Jovanovich raises his hands in defense, Ishida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ishida (2) vs (0) Jovanovich#T1#
Jovanovich managing to control the position.
Ishida stopping the sweep attempt from Jovanovich.
Ishida being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Jovanovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jovanovich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2##SUB#
Ishida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishida tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovanovich is retaining full guard.
Ishida won't allow Jovanovich to sweep him here.
Jovanovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ishida 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanovich is controlling Ishida's posture.#T3#
Ishida preventing the sweep.
Ishida is fighting to break Jovanovich's control of his arms but Jovanovich is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ishida being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Ishida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jovanovich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jovanovich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jovanovich! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishida (2) vs (4) Jovanovich#SUB2#
Jovanovich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Jovanovich is staying tight to Ishida's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Let's hope that Jovanovich 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.
Jovanovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ishida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jovanovich trying to control the position but Ishida is working away.
Ishida gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ishida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovich pulls his head out easily.
Jovanovich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Jovanovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ishida sees it coming and defends easily.
Jovanovich not doing much here.
#T6##SUB#
Ishida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ishida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovich pulls his head out easily.
Ishida trying to control but Jovanovich postures up.
Ishida tries to get to full guard but Jovanovich has control of the leg.
Jovanovich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jovanovich.#T7#
Jovanovich wants to pass to mount but Ishida is defending the position.
Jovanovich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jovanovich.
Ishida won't allow Jovanovich to pass to mount.
Jovanovich is controlling the pace.
#T8##SUB#
Ishida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovich pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ishida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovich pulls his head out easily.
Jovanovich trying to control the pace. #T9#
Jovanovich is pressing down on Ishida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ishida is holding on for now.
Jovanovich trying to control the pace.
Jovanovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ishida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jovanovich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Ishida is looking to improve his position.
Jovanovich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ishida won't allow Jovanovich to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Jovanovich is looking to advance position but Ishida won't allow it.
Jovanovich trying to control the pace.
Jovanovich wants to pass to mount but Ishida is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Ishida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovich pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Jovanovich is taking a breather. Ishida 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.
Jovanovich works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (2) vs (7) Jovanovich
Jovanovich staying calm.#T13##SUB2#
Jovanovich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ishida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jovanovich but great work by Ishida. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishida (6) vs (7) Jovanovich#T14##SUB#
Ishida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ishida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jovanovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Jovanovich is trying to control Ishida's posture but Ishida avoids it. #SUB#
Ishida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ishida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jovanovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ishida is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishida working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovanovich wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lester Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ishida pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ishida pulls guard effortlessly.
Ishida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.#SUB2#
Ishida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ishida is keeping the position for now.
Green is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishida can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ishida is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Ishida wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green prevents Ishida from improving his position.
Green wants to pass to mount but Ishida is defending the position.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Green is looking to advance position but Ishida won't allow it.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Ishida is trying to get back to full guard.
Ishida is not content to let Green control the position.
Ishida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Ishida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is controlling the pace.
Ishida controlling the position for now.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ishida wants to get back to full guard.
Ishida wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Ishida tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ishida wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green is trying to control. Ishida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Green is controlling the pace.
Ishida is controlling Green's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ishida is trying to get back to full guard.
Ishida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Green'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.
Ishida won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Green prevents Ishida from improving his position.
Ishida keeps trying to improve his position.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Green prevents Ishida from improving his position.
Ishida is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ishida avoid being mounted?
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Ishida wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ishida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ishida.#T8#
Ishida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (3) vs (0) Ishida
Ishida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (3) vs (2) Ishida
Green wants to control but Ishida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ishida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Green is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Green has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Green (5) vs (2) Ishida
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ishida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green content to stall in guard here.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishida is retaining full guard. #T10#
Green trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom.
Green showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Green postures up.
Ishida can't keep his opponent in guard - Green advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ishida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Ishida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ishida looking for submissions off his back.
Green is taking a breather. Ishida 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.
Further stalling from Green.#T12#
Green seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ishida for as long as he can get away with.
Green prevents Ishida from improving his position.
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ishida is doing well to control the position and prevent Green from advancing to side control.
Ishida is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ishida avoid being mounted?#T13#
Ishida is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Ishida wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Ishida is trying to get back to full guard.
Ishida is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Green performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ishida is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Ishida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Ishida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Green moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (8) vs (2) Ishida
And that's the end of the fight!
Green takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Lester Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ishida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Ishida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Ishida closes the distance and clinches.
Ishida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ishida jumps guard but Barnes stands there with Ishida around his waist. Ishida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsuhiro Ishida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Ishida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ishida.#CL#
Ishida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ishida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Ishida can't get the takedown.
Barnes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barnes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ishida smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Ishida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Ishida scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ishida (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Ishida stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Ishida stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to buck Ishida off but Ishida is having none of it.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Ishida dominates the positioning.#T2#
Ishida wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishida tries to advance position but instead Barnes slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishida pulls his head out easily.
Ishida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Ishida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishida's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishida (5) vs (4) Barnes
You can see the frustration on Ishida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barnes controlling from the back.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Ishida tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke.
Ishida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Barnes gets his hands free as Ishida looks to control. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Ishida is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ishida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC. #T5#
Barnes is trying to stick to Ishida's back but Ishida 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 Ishida. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishida (7) vs (4) Barnes
Ishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Barnes working a defensive guard but Ishida manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (10) vs (4) Barnes
Ishida working away.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ishida controlling the position. #SUB#
Ishida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7#
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes struggling a bit here.#T8#
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes is positioning himself well to prevent Ishida advancing to mount.
Ishida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ishida seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Ishida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes wants to control but Ishida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes won't allow Ishida to pass to mount. #T9#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Ishida's back. He's all about the action.
Ishida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes trying to control here.
Ishida trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Ishida is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishida's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ishida (10) vs (8) Barnes
Ishida tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes looking to hold on to the position here but Ishida rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishida (10) vs (11) Barnes
Ishida tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Ishida is defending well. #T11#
Ishida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Ishida trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Ishida is looking to improve his position.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishida keeps working. #T12#
Ishida trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ishida tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control. Ishida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ishida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ishida tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes trying to control the pace. #T13#
Ishida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
It looks like Barnes 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.#T14#
Ishida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ishida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Souza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ishida closes the distance and clinches.
Ishida is trying to pull guard but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Ishida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ishida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rafael Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuhiro Ishida.#TD#
Souza gets control of Ishida's arms and successfully pulls guard. Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishida works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ishida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza has his hands clasped together around Ishida's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Souza is defending well.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Ishida is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.
Souza is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ishida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Souza managing to control the position.
Souza is trying to keep Ishida in close.
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza 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.#SUB#
Ishida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ishida has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ishida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza 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.
Ishida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ishida won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Ishida 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.
Ishida wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving. #T4#
Souza looking to control.
Ishida trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza trying to control the position.
Ishida stays in close to Souza's body and controls the position.
Ishida stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Ishida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ishida stands and throws Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (0) vs (3) Ishida#T5#
Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ishida off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Souza (4) vs (3) Ishida
Souza tries to get the hooks in deep but Ishida pushed the leg off.
Ishida rolls, trying to escape but Souza keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Ishida trying to control but not successfully.
Ishida breaks Souza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (4) vs (5) Ishida#SUB#
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishida defends well.
Souza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ishida has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (4) vs (8) Ishida
Souza is not content to let Ishida control the position.
Souza gets back to half guard.
Souza wants to control but Ishida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Souza tries to get to full guard but Ishida has control of the leg.
Ishida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ishida seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ishida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ishida's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Souza (8) vs (8) Ishida
Ishida looking very determined here, making life difficult for Souza.
#T8#
Souza not allowing Ishida to control his hands.
Souza trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Ishida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Souza is looking to control Ishida but Ishida is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ishida wants to control his opponent's hands but Souza gets his hands free.
Ishida tries to escape but Souza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ishida is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Souza.
#SUB#
Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9#
Ishida looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Souza working for a choke but Ishida is defending well. #SUB#
Souza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Souza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Souza is breathing heavily.#T10#
Ishida tries to break free.
Ishida trying to control the hands but Souza breaks the grip.
Ishida wants to escape the position.
Ishida staying busy and making it hard for Souza to control.
Ishida is trying to break free.
Ishida is still trying to improve position.
Souza avoiding Ishida 's attempts to control his hands.
Ishida is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Souza off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Souza.#T11##SUB#
Souza 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, Ishida has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Souza looking to break Ishida's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ishida remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Souza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Souza tries to get the hooks in deep but Ishida pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Souza looking to break Ishida's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ishida remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Souza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ishida just trying to survive but Souza is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Souza tightening his grip on Ishida, looking for the choke.
Ishida tries to escape the position.
#T12##SUB#
Souza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Souza controlling well, preventing Ishida from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Souza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ishida has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ishida trying to control but not successfully.
Souza looking to hold on to the position here but Ishida rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Ishida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (11) vs (8) Ishida
You can see the frustration on Ishida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ishida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Souza wants to control but Ishida is keeping him busy.
Ishida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ishida is pulling down on Souza's head to control his posture.
Ishida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza trying to control but Ishida is working from the bottom. #T14#
Ishida trying to control the position.
Souza 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishida trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A relieved looking Rafael Souza 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 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Pilkington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ishida clinches. #TD2#
Ishida pulls guard.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pilkington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ishida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ishida has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (0) vs (2) Ishida
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pilkington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ishida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ishida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pilkington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ishida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ishida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ishida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Pilkington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ishida looking to sit in guard and control but Pilkington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (2) vs (2) Ishida
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishida trying to keep a closed guard but Pilkington is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ishida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pilkington defends well.
Pilkington works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Pilkington is working for a submission of some sort.
Ishida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pilkington is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Pilkington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ishida has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pilkington 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.
Ishida wants to control but Pilkington is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ishida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pilkington is pushing down on Ishida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ishida is fighting to maintain full guard but Pilkington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Ishida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ishida is pressing down on Pilkington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pilkington wants to pass the guard but Ishida is keeping the position.
Ishida can't keep his opponent in guard - Pilkington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ishida trying to hold on to Pilkington's head to control him but Pilkington postures up.
Pilkington prevents Ishida from improving his position.#SUB#
Pilkington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Pilkington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ishida sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Ishida trying to control but Pilkington postures up.
Pilkington is looking to advance position but Ishida won't allow it.
Pilkington passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pilkington (5) vs (2) Ishida
Ishida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ishida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pilkington tries to take his opponent's back but Ishida turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (5) vs (4) Ishida#SUB#
Pilkington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishida defends well.#T5#
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilkington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Ishida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pilkington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ishida passes Pilkington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ishida wants to free his trapped foot but Pilkington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ishida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pilkington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pilkington wants to control but Ishida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Pilkington wants to improve his position but Ishida is controlling well.
Pilkington is holding on to half guard well.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is defending well.
Pilkington is looking to get back to full guard here but Ishida has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pilkington (5) vs (7) Ishida
Pilkington prevents Ishida from improving position.
Pilkington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ishida presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pilkington (5) vs (9) Ishida#T8#
Pilkington is desperately trying to improve his position but Ishida has a good base and remains in mount.
Ishida trying to control but Pilkington is having none of it.
Pilkington is trying to escape the mount.
Pilkington stops Ishida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pilkington holds of for dear life.#T9#
Ishida looking to control but Pilkington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ishida wants to control the action but instead Pilkington gets a body lock and reverses into Ishida's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (7) vs (9) Ishida
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishida is trying to control the position but Pilkington postures up. #SUB2#
Ishida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pilkington is aware though and is defending well.
Ishida wants to sweep here but Pilkington controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Pilkington passes Ishida's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Pilkington seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pilkington is working for a submission of some sort.
Ishida regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pilkington drops back looking for a leg! Ishida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ishida manages to kick Pilkington off! Pilkington jumps back into Ishida's guard.
Ishida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Pilkington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ishida is looking for a sweep. Pilkington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pilkington passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pilkington (10) vs (9) Ishida
Ishida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ishida tries to lock up and control but Pilkington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Pilkington working for a submission but Ishida is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Pilkington goes for an armbar but Ishida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ishida. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pilkington (10) vs (11) Ishida
Pilkington is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Pilkington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pilkington pulls Ishida in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is keeping the position.
Pilkington keeping moving, preventing Ishida from controlling successfully.
Pilkington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is keeping the position.#T13#
Pilkington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilkington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is keeping the position.
Ishida trying to control but Pilkington is working from the bottom. #T14#
Pilkington has control of Ishida's left arm, preventing Ishida from doing any damage.
Pilkington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ishida controls the pace.
Ishida postures up.
Ishida trying to control but Pilkington is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pilkington working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishida wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ishida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ishida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (0) vs (2) Ishida
Ishida is controlling the pace.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ishida drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Ishida off! Ishida jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position here. #T1#
Ishida forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ishida prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Ishida is controlling the pace.
#T2##SUB2#
Ishida 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#
Ishida has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanchez defend it? Ishida steps over the head and cranks it - Sanchez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ishida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitsuhiro Ishida! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Ishida stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Linares closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ishida tries to improve position but can't.
Linares tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ishida's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Linares tries to advance position but instead Ishida slips a leg back in to half guard.
Linares wants to advance to full mount but Ishida doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishida looking to control.
Linares passes Ishida's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Linares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Linares is working hard here to advance position.
Linares prevents Ishida from improving his position.
Ishida wants to control but Linares is keeping busy.
Linares is looking to pass Ishida's guard but actually Ishida recovers to full guard.
Linares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ishida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Linares looking to pass the guard.
Ishida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linares is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ishida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Linares sees it coming and defends easily.
Linares makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Linares.
Ishida wants to control from the top but Linares keeps moving. #T3#
Ishida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishida trying to control but Linares is working from the bottom.
Linares has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ishida has passed into side control.
Linares is not content to let Ishida control the position.
Linares is looking for a sweep.
Linares is breathing heavily.
Ishida trying to control the position but Linares is working away. #SUB2#
Ishida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Linares is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Ishida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Linares, who protects the arm well.
Ishida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Linares sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ishida is trying to work for a kimura but Linares is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linares gets full guard.
Ishida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ishida postures up in Linares's guard and throws a big left but Linares blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuhiro Ishida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ishida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Linares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linares stuffs the takedown.
Linares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ishida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Linares somewhat.
Linares leaves Ishida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Ishida backs away, Linares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Linares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Ishida stops Linares from passing to mount.
Ishida is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Linares off and has taken his back!
Ishida trying to control momentarily.
Linares tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ishida is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Linares defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Linares rolls, trying to escape but Ishida keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Will Ishida go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ishida lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T2#
Ishida is hanging on to Linares's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Ishida 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, Linares has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Linares staying busy and making it hard for Ishida to control.
Linares is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ishida is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Linares defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ishida's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linares tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Linares is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ishida cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ishida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Linares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ishida lands with some strikes.
Ishida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ishida working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ishida cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ishida controlling the pace for now.
Linares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ishida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ishida tries to control but Linares wriggling away.
Linares is desperately trying to improve his position but Ishida has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Linares that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ishida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ishida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linares working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Ishida is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Linares has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ishida working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linares is squirming around, avoiding Ishida's attempts to control the action.
Ishida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Linares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuhiro Ishida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ishida dives in for a single leg takedown but Linares sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ishida is looking to clinch but Linares is avoiding it.
Ishida looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Linares counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Linares seems to be looking for submissions.
Linares wants to pass the guard but Ishida is defending well.
Linares is thwarting Ishida's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ishida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Linares's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Linares's back!
Linares wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ishida working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ishida is riding his opponent, not letting Linares buck him off.
Linares tries to roll but Ishida sticks to his back.
Ishida is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Linares. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ishida is hanging on to Linares's back as he tries to escape.
Ishida just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ishida softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T2#
Linares is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ishida.
#SUB2#
Ishida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Linares looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ishida.
Ishida punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Linares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linares is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Ishida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Linares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Linares for a finish. #T3##SUB2#
Ishida is looking for the choke from the back position but Linares is controlling his hands well.
What can Linares do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Linares breaks Ishida's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ishida thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Linares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ishida is keeping the position for now.
Ishida pulls Linares in close to his closed guard and prevents Linares from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Ishida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Linares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Linares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linares postures up.
Ishida wants to stand but Linares is controlling the position.
Ishida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Linares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuhiro Ishida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ishida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuhiro Ishida! |
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