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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 62 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ottke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt - Ottke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ottke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belmiro shoots in and drives through. Ottke sprawls well.#CL#
Belmiro has Ottke up against the cage in a clinch.
Belmiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ottke smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lian Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ottke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ottke tries to avoid it but Belmiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ottke to the ground. Ottke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belmiro keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Belmiro has closed the distance and engaged Ottke in a clinch.
#TD#
Belmiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belmiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro 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: Belmiro (2) vs (0) Ottke
Belmiro is trying to control. Ottke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belmiro trying to control from Ottke's half guard. Ottke has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (2) Ottke#SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Ottke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ottke has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ottke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but instead Ottke has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Ottke prevents Belmiro from improving his position.
Ottke is pressing down on Belmiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belmiro is holding on for now.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ottke wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke has Belmiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Belmiro passes into half guard.
Belmiro controlling the action here.#SUB#
Belmiro seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ottke is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Belmiro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Belmiro 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.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Ottke gets full guard.#T8#
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ottke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ottke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ottke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ottke! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (4) vs (6) Ottke
Belmiro is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Belmiro sneaks back into half guard.
Belmiro wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.#T10#
Ottke stalling.
Ottke trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Ottke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Belmiro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ottke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (9) Ottke
Ottke trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it. #T11#
Belmiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belmiro tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away. #SUB2#
Ottke looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottke has a good base and remains in mount.
Belmiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Belmiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Ottke.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Belmiro trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ottke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T14#
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke 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. #SUB#
Belmiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ottke 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 Belmiro. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (12) Ottke
Ottke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belmiro's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Belmiro won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 4.
A very excited looking Rolf Ottke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 386 Majere vs Maximus
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ibrahim dives in and scores a takedown into Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Belmiro#SUB2#
Ibrahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
#T1#
Belmiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Ibrahim prevents Belmiro from improving his position.
Ibrahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Belmiro#T2#
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Belmiro wants to hold on but Ibrahim pushes him away.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape.
Ibrahim prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.
Ibrahim seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Belmiro is holding on tight.
Ibrahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (2) Belmiro#T3#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Ibrahim pulls Belmiro in close to prevent any damage.
Belmiro passes Ibrahim's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Ibrahim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Belmiro is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ibrahim as he works his way to full guard.
Ibrahim controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Belmiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belmiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim controlling the position.#SUB2#
Belmiro has gone for a leg lock! Ibrahim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (2) Belmiro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass. #T5#
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ibrahim defends well.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibrahim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
Belmiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ibrahim passes into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Ibrahim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ibrahim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (2) Belmiro
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Belmiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8##SUB#
Ibrahim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Belmiro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Belmiro tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim staying calm.
Belmiro is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Ibrahim controlling the position.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim controlling the position from side mount.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Belmiro tries to improve position but can't. #T10##SUB#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belmiro tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ibrahim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belmiro trying to control the position.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Ibrahim trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ibrahim stays in close to Belmiro's body and controls the position. #T12#
Ibrahim trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ibrahim defends it easily.
Ibrahim passes Belmiro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T13#
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Belmiro is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Belmiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ibrahim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (2) Belmiro
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Ahmad Ibrahim 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 383 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova forces Belmiro back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Sova jumps guard.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet. #T1#
Sova keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there.
Belmiro passes Sova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sova is refusing to be controlled, as Belmiro sits in half guard.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.
Sova is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Sova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Belmiro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (3) Belmiro
Belmiro prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Sova tries to hold on but Belmiro pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sova is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Belmiro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belmiro trying to control but Sova is having none of it.
Sova is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Sova bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (3) Belmiro
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sova is stalling in the full guard.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.#T4#
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Sova is proving a slippery customer.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Belmiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (5) Belmiro
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro is fighting to break Sova's control of his arms but Sova is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Belmiro trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova is trying to control the position but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova controlling Belmiro's posture.
Sova'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.
Sova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Belmiro passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sova sees it coming and defends easily.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova trying to hold on to Belmiro's head to control him but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working.
Sova manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova looking to control.
Belmiro advances to half guard.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Sova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro seems to be working for a kimura but Sova defends the submission attempt.
Sova trying to hold on to Belmiro's head to control him but Belmiro postures up.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sova wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8##SUB2#
Sova is defending against the submission attempts here by Belmiro.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova trying to control from the bottom.
Sova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Belmiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but Sova defending well.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Sova manages to get to full guard.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving. #SUB2#
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Belmiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Sova controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself.
Sova is pulling down on Belmiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Belmiro, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belmiro defends it easily.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #T11#
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belmiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (4) vs (5) Belmiro
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sova stays in close to Belmiro's body and controls the position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there. #T13#
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova preventing the sweep. #T14#
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Belmiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 24 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Belmiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Belmiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wants to hit a sweep here but Solo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Belmiro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (0) vs (3) Solo
Solo prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.#T1#
Solo content just to control the position here.
Belmiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (0) vs (6) Solo
Belmiro is trying to break free.
Solo controlling from the back.
Belmiro prevents Solo from getting a body triangle.
Solo keeps control of the position as Belmiro tries to break free.
#T2#
Solo is trying to stick to Belmiro's back but Belmiro is turning into Solo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Solo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belmiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (6) Solo
Solo keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass. #SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Solo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Solo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (8) Solo
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.#SUB#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solo is aware though and is defending well.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo postures up.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (8) Solo#SUB2#
Solo is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Solo keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro is looking to advance position but Solo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (4) vs (12) Solo
Belmiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5##T6#
Belmiro tries to improve his position but instead Solo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (4) vs (15) Solo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
I really don't envy Belmiro right now.
I would not like to be Belmiro right now.
You can see the frustration on Belmiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo controlling from the full mount.
Belmiro regains half guard.#T8#
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro wants to sweep but Solo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (18) Solo#T9#
Belmiro struggling a bit here.
Solo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
Solo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Belmiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (4) vs (20) Solo
Solo prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.#T10#
Solo wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Belmiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Solo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (4) vs (23) Solo
Solo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Solo controlling well, preventing Belmiro from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Solo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Belmiro has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Solo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Belmiro taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Solo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
San turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Belmiro (0) vs (4) San
Belmiro stops San from passing to mount.
Belmiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked San off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (4) vs (4) San#SUB#
San defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Belmiro's arms. #SUB#
Belmiro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but San has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Belmiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San rolls, trying to escape but Belmiro keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Belmiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1#
Belmiro struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Belmiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
San tries to roll but Belmiro sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Belmiro is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but San won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Belmiro off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Belmiro has Nutz up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nutz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Belmiro (0) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belmiro is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it. #SUB2#
Nutz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belmiro, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Belmiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Belmiro stops Nutz from passing to mount.
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Nutz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nutz wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
Nutz taking a break here but Belmiro is having none of it and regains half guard.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Belmiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Belmiro tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
Nutz stalling.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is trying to control. Belmiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nutz prevents Belmiro from improving his position.
Belmiro is not content to let Nutz control the position.#T5#
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Nutz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nutz wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Belmiro is pressing down on Nutz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nutz is pushing down on Belmiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belmiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Nutz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belmiro manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle but Nutz pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Nutz trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro passes Nutz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belmiro prevents Nutz from improving his position.#SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutz is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Belmiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Belmiro prevents Nutz from improving his position.#SUB#
Belmiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nutz is controlling Belmiro's trapped leg to prevent Belmiro from advancing to side control.
Nutz is pressing down on Belmiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Nutz trying to control the position.
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nutz trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nutz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (6) Nutz
Nutz wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Belmiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nutz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (2) vs (9) Nutz
Belmiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nutz wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy. #T9#
Nutz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nutz trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nutz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nutz trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Nutz trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belmiro looking for a sweep but Nutz has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (2) vs (11) Nutz
Belmiro working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Belmiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nutz controlling the position easily from mount.
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
Nutz trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Nutz controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Belmiro working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape.
Belmiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nutz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Nutz controlling the pace for now.
Belmiro can't escape the position.
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Belmiro is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Nutz trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belmiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 11 to 2.
Justa Nutz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Belmiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Belmiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chai uses from the top position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
Chai trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belmiro looking to control.
#SUB#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (0) vs (3) Chai
Belmiro tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai controls the position.#T4#
Belmiro is looking to reverse the position.
Chai takes a little break here. Belmiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Belmiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belmiro tries to control but Chai manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (0) vs (6) Chai
Chai wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Belmiro right now.
#T5##SUB2#
Belmiro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Belmiro right now.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Chai has the hooks in. Belmiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
I would not like to be Belmiro right now.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Belmiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (6) Chai
Our spies down at at Master Chai's Dojo inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Belmiro is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Belmiro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Belmiro wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. #T7##SUB#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Belmiro 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.
Chai moves into full guard.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Belmiro 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.
Chai wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
#T9#
Belmiro is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Belmiro trying to control from Chai's half guard. Chai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chai working for submissions but it's allowed Belmiro to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Chai keeping control of the position.
Belmiro wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #SUB#
Belmiro trying to work for an americana but Chai has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Belmiro has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (8) Chai#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (2) vs (11) Chai#T11#
Belmiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belmiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Belmiro is defending the position.
Belmiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chai is thwarting Belmiro's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Belmiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control. Belmiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12##SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai not doing much here.
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (2) vs (14) Chai
Belmiro tries to improve position but can't.
Chai trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away. #T13#
Belmiro looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (2) vs (16) Chai
Chai controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape.
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belmiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 16 to 2.
A victorious CC Chai 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 360 Archer vs Helvig
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hunt gets a double leg takedown into Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (0) vs (2) Hunt#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belmiro is trying to keep Hunt in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belmiro has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Belmiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunt has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Belmiro defends the submission attempt.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for subs from the bottom but Hunt mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (0) vs (5) Hunt
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Belmiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Belmiro tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Hunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Belmiro regains half guard.
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (4) vs (5) Hunt#SUB#
Belmiro is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hunt with him. Hunt is trying to defend but Belmiro has an arm under the chin now! Hunt grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 357 Chai vs Gracias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 25 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Belmiro clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Belmiro has Flenderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Belmiro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flenderson tumbling to the mat - Belmiro dives into Flenderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flenderson is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro stands and throws Flenderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (5) vs (0) Flenderson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flenderson wants to control but Belmiro postures up.#T2#
Belmiro wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy.
Belmiro working away.
Flenderson is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Belmiro has hold of Flenderson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Flenderson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Belmiro cranks the arm and Flenderson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Flenderson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Reed forces Belmiro back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Reed lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Belmiro
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro pulls Reed in to control the position.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belmiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Belmiro working for submissions but it's allowed Reed to get to half guard.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Belmiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
#T1#
Belmiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Reed is keen to just control but Belmiro is a slippery customer.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belmiro is trying to keep Reed in close.
Reed pushes down on Belmiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed trying to control the pace. #T2#
Reed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belmiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reed is pressing down on Belmiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belmiro is holding on for now.
Belmiro moves into full guard.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Reed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belmiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belmiro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (5) Belmiro#T3##SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belmiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (6) vs (5) Belmiro#T4#
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belmiro can't escape the position.
Belmiro is still trying to improve position.
Belmiro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belmiro defends it well. #T5##SUB#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belmiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (7) Belmiro
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belmiro trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (8) vs (7) Belmiro
Reed wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.
Reed is looking to pass into half guard but Belmiro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belmiro is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (8) vs (9) Belmiro
Reed wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Reed pulls Belmiro in close to prevent any damage.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belmiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Belmiro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (8) vs (12) Belmiro
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (10) vs (12) Belmiro
Reed wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Belmiro trying to control but Reed postures up.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura here.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Belmiro tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Reed has latched onto it... Big trouble! Reed pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Belmiro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed 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 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Moly clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Belmiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Belmiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Moly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belmiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moly is one step ahead there.
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Moly is defending well. Belmiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Moly has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Belmiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 348 Gabenagus vs Silalahi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Belmiro gets tackled into the cage by Nozadzi. Nozadzi maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Belmiro tightens his grip and picks Nozadzi up, before dumping him to the ground. Nozadzi manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (0) vs (2) Belmiro
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#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nozadzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nozadzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nozadzi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (2) Belmiro#SUB#
Nozadzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belmiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nozadzi but great work by Belmiro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nozadzi (4) vs (6) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nozadzi is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working. #T1##SUB2#
Belmiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belmiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Nozadzi is defending well.
Nozadzi is trying to control Belmiro's posture but Belmiro avoids it.
Nozadzi is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Nozadzi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nozadzi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Nozadzi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but Nozadzi defending well.
Nozadzi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nozadzi keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nozadzi tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.
Belmiro is thwarting Nozadzi's attempts to control the position.
Belmiro is pressing down on Nozadzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nozadzi is holding on for now. #T3#
Nozadzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nozadzi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nozadzi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Nozadzi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (6) vs (6) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nozadzi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Nozadzi trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (9) vs (6) Belmiro
A lull in the action here.
Belmiro regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nozadzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Belmiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Belmiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nozadzi looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nozadzi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nozadzi passes into half guard.
Nozadzi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (12) vs (6) Belmiro
Nozadzi tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro can't escape the position.
Belmiro gets back to half guard.
Belmiro wants to control but Nozadzi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nozadzi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (15) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Nozadzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nozadzi fails to advance to Belmiro's back.
Belmiro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nozadzi wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Belmiro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro is trying to control but Nozadzi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (18) vs (6) Belmiro
Nozadzi controlling his opponent.
Nozadzi wants to take his opponent's back but Belmiro doesn't allow it.
Nozadzi looking to control but Belmiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nozadzi wants to take Belmiro's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (18) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nozadzi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (8) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Nozadzi defends easily.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Nozadzi won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Nozadzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nozadzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nozadzi has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Belmiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nozadzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nozadzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nozadzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belmiro's guard. #T11##SUB#
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Belmiro defends it.
Nozadzi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belmiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (10) Belmiro#T12#
Belmiro trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom.
Belmiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nozadzi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nozadzi working a defensive guard here.
Nozadzi keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro stands and throws Nozadzi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (20) vs (13) Belmiro#T13##SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nozadzi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Belmiro swings around for an armbar but Nozadzi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (22) vs (13) Belmiro#SUB2#
Nozadzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nozadzi has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmiro seems keen to control Nozadzi's posture.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Nozadzi pushes down on Belmiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Belmiro trying to hold on to Nozadzi's head to control him but Nozadzi postures up.
Nozadzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belmiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Belmiro trying to control here.
Belmiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi takes the fight on points by 22 to 13.
Zurab Nozadzi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Belmiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
San manages to pull guard.
Belmiro trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #SUB#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belmiro defends well.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belmiro is one step ahead there. #SUB#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
San looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Belmiro 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. #SUB#
San throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Belmiro escapes and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: San (0) vs (3) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to get an arm triangle but San is defending well. #SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
San is looking for a sweep.#T2#
San is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Belmiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belmiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. San knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
San is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belmiro's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Belmiro! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and San has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 341 Macker vs Solo
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmiro feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Belmiro moves into the clinch.#TD#
Viera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Belmiro regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (0) Belmiro
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Viera controls Belmiro momentarily but Belmiro frees himself.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belmiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Belmiro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro passes Viera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Belmiro is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viera sees it coming and defends easily.
Viera is pressing down on Belmiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Viera wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #T2#
Viera trying to control the position.
Belmiro trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.#SUB#
Belmiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belmiro has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
Belmiro won't allow Viera to sweep him here.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Viera looking to control.
#SUB#
Belmiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belmiro trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belmiro stands and throws Viera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (2) vs (5) Belmiro
Viera is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
Viera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Belmiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belmiro wants to control but Viera is keeping him busy.
Viera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Viera keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Belmiro stands and throws Viera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (2) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control the action but Viera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viera tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Viera wants to control but Belmiro postures up.#SUB2#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Viera is defending well.
Viera wants to control but Belmiro postures up.
Viera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Belmiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Viera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belmiro's guard! Nice work there by Viera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (8) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.#SUB2#
Belmiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belmiro is tightening it up a little... Viera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Belmiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Corona is looking to clinch but Belmiro is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Corona pushes Belmiro up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Belmiro pulls Corona into guard.
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.
Corona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corona defends it easily.
Corona trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Corona drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Belmiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corona has Belmiro in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (0) Corona#SUB2#
Corona working for submissions but it's allowed Belmiro to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corona is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold.
Belmiro not doing much here.
#T2##SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Corona is not content to let Belmiro control the position.
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (5) vs (0) Corona#T3#
Corona can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belmiro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (5) vs (4) Corona
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Corona tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro regains half guard.
Corona prevents Belmiro from improving his position.#T4#
Corona wants to pass to mount but Belmiro is defending the position.
Corona trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Corona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Corona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Corona passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (5) vs (7) Corona
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Corona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working. #T5#
Corona taking a breather here.
Belmiro is not content to let Corona control the position.
Belmiro struggling a bit here.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Belmiro regains half guard.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is trying to control. Belmiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corona looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Corona is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (7) vs (7) Corona#SUB#
Belmiro has gone for a leg lock! Corona slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (7) vs (9) Corona#SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Corona is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corona's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8##SUB#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Corona defends it easily.
Belmiro 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: Belmiro (9) vs (9) Corona
Corona moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belmiro postures up.
Corona keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro 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#
Corona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Corona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Corona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (9) vs (11) Corona
Corona wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Corona preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully. #T10#
Belmiro looking to control.
#SUB2#
Corona 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. #SUB#
Corona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belmiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corona has managed to get both his arms back between Belmiro's legs - danger averted.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Corona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Belmiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Corona has passed into half guard!
Corona is just content to waste time from the top position. Belmiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T11##SUB#
Belmiro has an active guard here but Corona has managed to pass into half guard.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Corona keeps him under control.
Belmiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB#
Belmiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belmiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corona manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (11) vs (11) Corona
Corona is pulling down on Belmiro's head to control his posture.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Corona trying to hold on to Belmiro's head to control him but Belmiro postures up.
#T13##SUB#
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro prevents Corona from improving his position.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corona defends it well. #SUB#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corona sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Corona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Corona manages to get to full guard.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Belmiro has gone for a leg lock! Corona slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (11) vs (13) Corona
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corona wins on points by 13 to 11.
A victorious Juan Corona 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:
UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
McGreegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmiro was well out of range. Poor timing from McGreegan.
McGreegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belmiro misses with a takedown attempt - McGreegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGreegan misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Belmiro trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
McGreegan looking for a sweep. Not yet McGreegan, not yet. #SUB#
McGreegan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belmiro defends well.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan is trying to get back to full guard.
Belmiro slips a nice elbow through McGreegan's hands, connecting with McGreegan's forehead.#T1#
Belmiro throwing shots but McGreegan is blocking nicely.
Belmiro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGreegan wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGreegan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGreegan gets full guard.#SUB2#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGreegan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGreegan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGreegan! #REVR#
The ground and pound from McGreegan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McGreegan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belmiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGreegan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Belmiro.
McGreegan wants to pass to mount but Belmiro is defending the position.
McGreegan trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away. #T2#
McGreegan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Belmiro!
Belmiro working to try and regain half guard.
Belmiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGreegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belmiro is looking to escape. #SUB#
McGreegan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGreegan prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGreegan is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
McGreegan is really struggling to control Belmiro but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Belmiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Belmiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
McGreegan is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
McGreegan wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro lands a couple of elbows.
Belmiro chips away with some ground and pound.
McGreegan wants to control the position but Belmiro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Belmiro controlling the action here.
McGreegan trying to control but Belmiro postures up.
#T4#
McGreegan is looking for a sweep. Belmiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGreegan is looking to control Belmiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGreegan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McGreegan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Belmiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Belmiro working over McGreegan with some ground and pound. McGreegan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belmiro lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lian Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
McGreegan gets caught flat footed, as Belmiro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGreegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to McGreegan's brow.
Belmiro is working McGreegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
McGreegan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but McGreegan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but McGreegan defending well.
McGreegan trying to control here.
#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to McGreegan's temple.
Belmiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGreegan wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
McGreegan is working hard here to advance position.
Belmiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#McGreegan is rocked!
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh McGreegan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belmiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGreegan tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Belmiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGreegan is just riding it out for now. Belmiro eventually gives up the hold.
Belmiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belmiro uses his free foot to push down on McGreegan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGreegan.
McGreegan seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGreegan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Belmiro with a couple of short strikes.
Belmiro tries to control but McGreegan wriggling away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
McGreegan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belmiro is landing with some decent strikes but McGreegan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Belmiro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Belmiro! McGreegan is hurt baaadly! Belmiro is firing away with more strikes - McGreegan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 42: Dick Twist v Gray
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chilling at a distance.
Chilling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmiro moves away.
Chilling throws a nice looking combination but Belmiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Belmiro misses the target.
Chilling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chilling staying out of range there.
Belmiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belmiro throws a hook to the side of Chilling's head but Chilling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chilling misses with the combination.
A jab from Belmiro does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro scores with a shot to the body.
Chilling tries to clinch up#TD#
and Belmiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Belmiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Belmiro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Belmiro stopping the sweep attempt from Chilling.
Belmiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belmiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belmiro postures up in Chilling's guard and throws a big left but Chilling blocks it.
Belmiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Belmiro stands and throws Chilling's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chilling has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chilling gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Belmiro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chilling!
Chilling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belmiro lands a heavy elbow.
Belmiro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Belmiro is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Chilling is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Chilling flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Belmiro anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Chilling and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Belmiro slips an arm under Chilling chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Belmiro has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Belmiro is squeezing on Chilling like an anaconda would it's prey. Chilling fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Darius.
Belmiro throws an off balance right hand
and Darius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown but Darius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darius throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Darius misses the target.
Darius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belmiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darius ducks under a wild hook from Belmiro.
Darius throwing a counter right hand but Belmiro manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Darius gets caught napping as Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown. Darius manages to retain guard.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Darius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Darius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belmiro trying to control but Darius is working from the bottom. #T1#
Belmiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Belmiro won't allow Darius to sweep him here.
Belmiro distracts Darius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Belmiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darius is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Belmiro is looking to sweep but instead, Darius has passed into half guard.
Belmiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belmiro wants to sweep but Darius has passed to side control!
Belmiro is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Darius working the head with strikes.
Belmiro is trying to control Darius's posture but Darius avoids it.
Darius working the head and body with strikes.
Belmiro tries to improve position but can't.
Darius tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belmiro's legs.
Darius trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Darius lands an elbow.
Belmiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belmiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darius stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darius chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB2#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Darius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darius trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro has momentary wrist control but Darius slips an elbow through the middle.
Belmiro is trying to control the position but Darius postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Darius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Belmiro's head.#SUB#
Darius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belmiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belmiro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Belmiro cracks Darius with a solid left hand.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darius is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Darius defends easily.
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darius connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Darius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Belmiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darius throws a leg kick that misses.
Darius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmiro.
Belmiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darius with a body shot.
Good work by Belmiro as he checks the leg kick.
Darius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belmiro is out of range.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut.
Belmiro lands a really nice looking cross but Darius seems unphased.
Darius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belmiro can do to turn this around?
Darius throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darius misses with a hook. Belmiro ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmiro. Darius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belmiro throws a lazy uppercut
letting Darius counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Belmiro. That snapped Darius's head back.
#T1#
Darius throws a body punch but Belmiro moves out of range.
Darius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belmiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Darius misses with a wild combination.
Belmiro misses with a right hand
and Darius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belmiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belmiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmiro swings widly with a right hand
and Darius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belmiro swings for the body but Darius moves out of range.
Darius is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Darius misses its intended target.
Belmiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Darius throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Darius throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Belmiro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! A monster head kick from Darius and Belmiro falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Darius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benny Darius!
An out of breath Benny Darius 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:
UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Belmiro misses the target.
Belmiro lands with a right hand.
Belmiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGriff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGriff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGriff lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Belmiro shoots in and bounces McGriff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro lands a couple of digs.
McGriff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belmiro throws an elbow that misses. McGriff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belmiro's guard. Nice move by McGriff!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGriff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGriff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGriff 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. #SUB2#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Belmiro working for a triangle but McGriff defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Belmiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McGriff is defending well. Belmiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McGriff has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Belmiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Belmiro.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Belmiro moved out of range.
Belmiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Belmiro blocks a jab.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Belmiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones cracks Belmiro with an open hand slap.
Lian Belmiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmiro.
Jones throws out a counter right but Belmiro avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
Belmiro throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Belmiro misses the target.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Belmiro with a body shot.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lian Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmiro.
Belmiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Belmiro's knee but Belmiro avoids it well.
Belmiro scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Belmiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belmiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Belmiro is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones is looking to chop away at Belmiro's legs.
Belmiro scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belmiro, as that shot connected.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belmiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belmiro.
Belmiro scores with a hook.
Belmiro shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Belmiro throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Belmiro scores with a nice head shot.
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Belmiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belmiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Belmiro misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Belmiro is rocked!
Belmiro tries to get into range but Jones steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Belmiro! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Jones scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caleb Jones! |
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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Weaver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Belmiro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Weaver!
Belmiro wants to control but Weaver is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver can't do much from the bottom here.
Weaver wants to get back to his feet but Belmiro is dominant here and he's now got Weaver's back!
I really don't envy Weaver right now.
Weaver trying to control the action but Belmiro just sinks the hooks in.
Weaver covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Belmiro has his arm under Weaver's chin here. Game over son! Belmiro squeezes tightly and Weaver is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
MMAH 105
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro lands a really nice looking cross but Dantes seems unphased.
Dantes throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Belmiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belmiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belmiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belmiro throwing a counter right hand but Dantes manages to avoid it.
Dantes tries to work over Belmiro's front leg with a kick but Belmiro checks it.
Belmiro tries to counter with a takedown but Dantes is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Dantes lands a big head kick that sends Belmiro tumbling to the mat! Dantes takes a step backwards and waves Belmiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Belmiro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Belmiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dantes sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Belmiro's defenses. It connects perfectly with Belmiro's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmond Dantes!
Edmond Dantes is the new lightweight champion!
Edmond Dantes very nearly forgot to thank Nevermore Clothing Co amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
MMAH 99
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Ragnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belmiro is fending him off so far but Ragnarsson persists. Nope, Belmiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Belmiro lands with a straight right. Ragnarsson didn't see that one coming.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belmiro sprawls well. Belmiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Belmiro dips to his left and cracks Ragnarsson with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson dives in and grabs Belmiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belmiro pushes down on Ragnarsson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Belmiro lands a slapping body shot.
Belmiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Belmiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnarsson's hands.
Ragnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belmiro counters with a left to the body.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnarsson as he jumps to the side.
Ragnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belmiro is fending him off so far but Ragnarsson persists. Nope, Belmiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Belmiro feints the counter takedown.
Ragnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belmiro. Belmiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belmiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson tries to avoid it but Belmiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnarsson to the ground. Ragnarsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnarsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belmiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ragnarsson somewhat.#T2#
Ragnarsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ragnarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belmiro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Belmiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ragnarsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belmiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ragnarsson throws a strike but Belmiro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Ragnarsson won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragnarsson is one step ahead there.
Belmiro is still trying to improve position.
Ragnarsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ragnarsson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belmiro manages to get to full guard.
Ragnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ragnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belmiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ragnarsson has passed into side control.
Ragnarsson working the head with strikes.
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ragnarsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lian Belmiro 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#
Belmiro swings for the body but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson takes one on the button.
Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Belmiro, looking for a takedown. Ragnarsson pushes Belmiro against the cage but Belmiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Ragnarsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belmiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ragnarsson is in Belmiro's guard.#SUB2#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ragnarsson defends it easily.
Ragnarsson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson is stalling in the full guard.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Belmiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarsson.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Ragnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ragnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Belmiro is trying to control the position but Ragnarsson postures up.
Ragnarsson is stalling in the full guard.
Ragnarsson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belmiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Belmiro, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ragnarsson has Belmiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Ragnarsson keeps moving.
Belmiro landing with the ground and pound.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ragnarsson controlling the position.
Belmiro won't allow Ragnarsson to sweep him here.
Ragnarsson pulls Belmiro in close to prevent any damage.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmiro trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Belmiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belmiro circles away.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmiro throws out the jab. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belmiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarsson dives in and grabs Belmiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belmiro pushes down on Ragnarsson's head and hops out.#TD#
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belmiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ragnarsson's best efforts.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Ragnarsson has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belmiro moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lian Belmiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Belmiro throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Belmiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Belmiro looks for a takedown but Ragnarsson sprawls well.
No luck for Ragnarsson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ragnarsson but Ragnarsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
Ragnarsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belmiro sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Ragnarsson defending well as Belmiro loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Belmiro as Ragnarsson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarsson is defended easily by Belmiro.
Belmiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnarsson shoots for a takedown but Belmiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belmiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Belmiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Ragnarsson dives in and scores a takedown into Belmiro's guard.#T2#
Ragnarsson distracts Belmiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ragnarsson won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigurd Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Belmiro looking for a guillotine here but Ragnarsson defends easily.
Belmiro looking to control.
Ragnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.#T3#
Ragnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Ragnarsson controlling him for the moment.
Ragnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarsson throws a strike but Belmiro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Belmiro trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Belmiro pushes down on Ragnarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Ragnarsson is working away.
Ground and pound from Belmiro.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Ragnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ragnarsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Belmiro from advancing position.
Ragnarsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ragnarsson gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lian Belmiro really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belmiro but Belmiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Belmiro tries to counter it with a takedown but Ragnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lian Belmiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belmiro.#TD2#
Belmiro drives through with a takedown into Ragnarsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro distracts Ragnarsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #T1#
Belmiro stands and throws Ragnarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Belmiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Belmiro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Belmiro is chipping away with strikes.
Ragnarsson is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Belmiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Belmiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmiro misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Belmiro trying to control the action but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Belmiro working the strikes but Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ragnarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Ragnarsson dodges it nicely.
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ragnarsson is staying active underneath Belmiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ragnarsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belmiro.
Ragnarsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Belmiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belmiro lands a nice shot to the head.
Ragnarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Belmiro tries to control but Ragnarsson wriggling away.
Belmiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Belmiro punching from mount but Ragnarsson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Belmiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ragnarsson is looking to escape.
Belmiro tries to push Ragnarsson's head away but Ragnarsson is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lian Belmiro dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson shows good takedown defense.
Belmiro misses with a looping left.
Ragnarsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Belmiro cracks Ragnarsson with a good jab.#TD#
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Belmiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Belmiro some visible discomfort.
Belmiro tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Belmiro moves into full guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle but Ragnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ragnarsson defends well.
Ragnarsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ragnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ragnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Ragnarsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully.
Belmiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Belmiro trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Belmiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Belmiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belmiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Ragnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ragnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belmiro throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson shoots in and drives through. Belmiro sprawls well.#T4#
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.#TD#
Ragnarsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Belmiro!
Belmiro looks to move to half guard but instead Ragnarsson has passed into mount! Damn!
Ragnarsson prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.
Ragnarsson lands a big shot there that rocks Belmiro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lian Belmiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belmiro regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ragnarsson lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belmiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lian Belmiro!
Lian Belmiro is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Belmiro drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (0) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Belmiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Sanchez stays in close to Belmiro's body and controls the position.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (2) Sanchez
Belmiro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belmiro defends it easily.#T2#
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Belmiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Belmiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belmiro has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belmiro controls the pace.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belmiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Belmiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Sanchez won't allow Belmiro to sweep him here.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez is pressing down on Belmiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belmiro is holding on for now.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Belmiro trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Belmiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.
Belmiro is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Belmiro defending well.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (7) Sanchez#T8#
Belmiro is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Sanchez wants to take Belmiro's back here but Belmiro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Sanchez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanchez prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sanchez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belmiro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belmiro shrugs it off.
Belmiro 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.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belmiro wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belmiro is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Belmiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage. #T10#
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (10) Sanchez
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belmiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Sanchez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (4) vs (15) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to control but Belmiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez wants to take Belmiro's back here but Belmiro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sanchez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Belmiro is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (4) vs (18) Sanchez
Belmiro tries to roll but Sanchez sticks to his back.
Belmiro is keeping busy.
#T12#
Belmiro tries to roll but Sanchez sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for the choke from the back.
Belmiro trying to control the action but Sanchez just sinks the hooks in.
Belmiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Belmiro right now.
Belmiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sanchez doesn't have the hooks in and Belmiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (6) vs (18) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belmiro is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Sanchez is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Belmiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belmiro slips nicely into half guard.
Belmiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg. #T14#
Sanchez wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is refusing to be controlled, as Belmiro sits in half guard.
Belmiro wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 18 to 6.
An out of breath Rodrigo Sanchez 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 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 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 11 wins and 7 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick gets caught napping as Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown. Frederick manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro is pressing down on Frederick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frederick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick looking to sit in guard and control but Belmiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (4) Belmiro
Frederick being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Frederick looking for a guillotine here but Belmiro defends easily.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
Belmiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Belmiro is proving a slippery customer.
Belmiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Belmiro trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick looking to control.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (4) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Frederick is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmiro is looking to improve his position.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
#T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Frederick trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (7) vs (4) Belmiro
Frederick trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro stops Frederick from passing to mount. #T7#
Belmiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (9) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (9) vs (6) Belmiro
Frederick is adopting a defensive guard.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro looking to pass the guard.
Belmiro won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Belmiro passes Frederick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.
Belmiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frederick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Frederick defends it. #T9##SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura here.
Frederick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmiro is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frederick defends it well.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Belmiro moves into full mount! Frederick won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (9) vs (9) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to control the action but instead Frederick gets a body lock and reverses into Belmiro's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (11) vs (9) Belmiro#SUB2#
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there. #T11##SUB#
Frederick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belmiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belmiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belmiro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (11) vs (13) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Frederick tries to improve position but can't.
Belmiro slows the pace down.
Belmiro tries to advance position but instead Frederick slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12##SUB2#
Belmiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Frederick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Frederick is looking to control Belmiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frederick avoid being mounted?
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frederick keeps working.
Belmiro is pressing down on Frederick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frederick is holding on for now.
Belmiro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Frederick's thigh. Frederick counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Belmiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belmiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (11) vs (16) Belmiro
Frederick isn't going anywhere.#T14#
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belmiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro trying to control the action but Frederick is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belmiro wins on points by 16 to 11. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Abel Hug! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hug closes the distance and clinches.
Belmiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hug smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hug clinches.
Hug tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Hug manages to pull guard.
Belmiro passes Hug's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hug works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hug is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #T1#
Belmiro forces his way into half guard.
Hug moves into full guard.
Hug has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hug has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hug is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belmiro trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Hug has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belmiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (0) Belmiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Hug tries to pass.
Hug is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Belmiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hug trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Belmiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Hug has Belmiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Hug keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Hug trying to control the position here.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Belmiro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hug holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hug.#T7#
Hug keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Hug has control of Belmiro's left arm, preventing Belmiro from doing any damage.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Belmiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hug is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Hug managing to control the position.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Hug is adopting a defensive guard.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Hug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (4) vs (2) Belmiro
Hug slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hug wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hug pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hug controls the pace.
Hug tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Belmiro looking to control.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle here but Hug uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (7) vs (2) Belmiro
Hug wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Belmiro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hug (9) vs (2) Belmiro
Hug controlling his opponent. #T11#
Hug avoids the attempt from Belmiro to control.
Belmiro has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hug (12) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hug slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Belmiro can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Hug tightening his grip on Belmiro, looking for the choke. #T12#
Belmiro trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Hug is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Belmiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hug has good solid back control here.
Hug is trying to stick to Belmiro's back but Belmiro is turning into Hug. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hug's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belmiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (12) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hug looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hug looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hug! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hug (16) vs (4) Belmiro
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Belmiro is trying to control Hug's posture but Hug avoids it.
Hug trying to control the position but Belmiro is working away. #SUB#
Hug tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro is looking to regain half guard here but Hug keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Belmiro trying his best to control but Hug has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hug (18) vs (4) Belmiro
Hug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hug goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hug (18) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hug (18) vs (9) Belmiro
And that's the end of the fight!
Hug takes the fight on points by 18 to 9. |
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