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Event:
742
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 26 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vernon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blue manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vernon won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon 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.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Blue has Vernon pulled in close to control his posture.
Vernon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue is pulling down on Vernon's head to control his posture.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Vernon is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Vernon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Vernon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Vernon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blue has his hands on Vernon's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Blue keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Blue being controlled here, momentarily.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Vernon trying to move into half guard but instead Blue has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Vernon
Blue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vernon holds on and takes a little breather.
Blue wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. #T11#
Blue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon pulls Blue in close to his closed guard and prevents Blue from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vernon is trying to keep Blue in close.
#T12#
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blue is now in half guard.
Vernon is pressing down on Blue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blue showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon seems keen to control Blue's posture.#T13#
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Vernon controlling Blue's posture.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass. #T14#
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has his feet on Blue's thighs here. He's pushed Blue off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blue screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon made sure to mention his sponsor, Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 12
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 15 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 25 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gotch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blue is trying to defend but Gotch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Blue
Gotch prevents Blue from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Gotch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gotch prevents Blue from improving his position.
Gotch is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Gotch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gotch controlling the action here.
Blue trying to hold on to Gotch's head to control him but Gotch postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gotch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Blue
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Gotch content just to control the position here.
Blue tries to hold on but Gotch pushes him away.
Gotch controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blue tries to lock up and control but Gotch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gotch prevents Blue from getting the reversal.
Blue wants to control but Gotch is having none of it.
Gotch content just to control the position here. #T4#
Gotch prevents Blue from getting the reversal.
Gotch controlling from mount.
Blue really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blue regains half guard.
Gotch works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (8) vs (0) Blue#T5#
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gotch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blue sneaks back into half guard.
Blue felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Gotch controlling the action here.#T6#
Gotch is looking to pass Blue's guard but actually Blue recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Blue looking for a guillotine here but Gotch defends easily.
Gotch trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Gotch sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Blue 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.
Gotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gotch passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gotch stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (11) vs (0) Blue#T8#
Blue sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
Gotch wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
Gotch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gotch wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Blue is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Blue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Blue wants to sweep but Gotch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (14) vs (0) Blue
Blue regains half guard.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Blue is looking to get back to full guard here but Gotch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (17) vs (0) Blue#T11#
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Gotch staying calm.
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Blue struggling a bit here.#T12#
Blue is trying to improve his position.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Gotch just content to control the position.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Gotch controls the position.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gotch working away.
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Blue gets back to half guard.#T14#
Gotch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blue is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gotch jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (20) vs (0) Blue
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gotch trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
An out of breath Lou Gotch 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:
CFC CG Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blue fails with a takedown attempt.
Sadiq shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blue but Blue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blue fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Sadiq closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue wants a takedown but no success here.
Saad Sadiq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satan Blue.
Sadiq can't get the takedown.
Blue wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadiq manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blue prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1##TD2#
Blue has clasped his hands together around Sadiq 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sadiq (0) vs (4) Blue
Sadiq being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue wants to control but Sadiq is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Blue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sadiq , who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Blue thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Blue tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blue has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blue trying to control the action but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Sadiq holds on to Blue's head and controls the position momentarily. #T3#
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Sadiq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Blue in the domination position with Sadiq hanging on.#SUB2#
Blue working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sadiq has one of Blue's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Blue tries to advance to mount but Sadiq denies him. #T5#
Sadiq wants to control but Blue postures up.
Blue controlling the position.
Blue is trying to move to mount but Sadiq reverses beautifully and ends up in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (4) Blue
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadiq manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (6) Blue#T6#
Blue postures up.
Sadiq keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue forces his way into half guard.
Sadiq has his hands clasped together around Blue's back. He's all about the action.
Sadiq '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.#T7#
Blue passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (2) vs (9) Blue
Sadiq is controlling an arm, preventing Blue from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sadiq tries to hold on but Blue postures up.#T8#
Blue looking to control but Sadiq is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blue wants to take Sadiq 's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadiq tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue tries to control but Sadiq wriggling away.
Blue controlling from mount. #T9#
Blue is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sadiq wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sadiq is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Blue controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Blue goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sadiq is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (9) Blue#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a triangle but Sadiq pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Blue has his foot on Sadiq 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sadiq works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Sadiq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sadiq is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Blue has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sadiq is looking to defend but Blue has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sadiq ! Blue pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sadiq taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Satan Blue!
A very excited looking Satan Blue 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:
CFC CG Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue shoots in looking for a takedown. Dracul tries to sprawl out of it but Blue keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dracul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dracul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Blue gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (4) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul regains half guard.
Well, if Blue is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Dracul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dracul.#T1#
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Blue is proving a slippery customer.
Dracul wants to improve his position but instead Blue has moved into half guard.
Blue trying to control the pace.
Blue passes into side control, despite Dracul's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (7) vs (0) Dracul#T2#
Dracul tries to buck Blue off but Blue is having none of it.
Blue takes a little break here. Dracul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Blue advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (9) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul is controlling an arm, preventing Blue from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dracul 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.
Blue prevents Dracul from improving his position.#T3#
Blue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dracul tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Dracul controlling the position for now.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dracul actively working from the bottom here.
Blue moves into full mount! Dracul won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (12) vs (0) Dracul
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Dracul is trying desperately to improve position.
Blue controlling from mount.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dracul tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.#T6#
Dracul tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount.
Dracul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blue controlling from mount. #T7#
Dracul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dracul tries to improve his position but instead Blue has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Blue (15) vs (0) Dracul
Blue controlling the position well here. Dracul rolled but Blue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dracul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Blue looking to break Dracul's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dracul remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blue will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dracul 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.#T8##SUB#
Dracul tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Blue has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Dracul is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Satan Blue!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Blue manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abdul Karim on his heels. He'll look to pass Abdul Karim's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Abdul Karim is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Abdul Karim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdul Karim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abdul Karim wants to control the position but Blue says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Abdul Karim trying to hold on to Blue's head to control him but Blue postures up.
#T2#
Abdul Karim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blue haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blue stalling.
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abdul Karim manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Blue is stalling in the full 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.
Abdul Karim pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
Abdul Karim pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Abdul Karim.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
#T5#
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abdul Karim controlling Blue's posture.
Blue passes Abdul Karim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Abdul Karim is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Blue is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Abdul Karim reverses the position - he's now on top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Blue has control of Abdul Karim's left arm, preventing Abdul Karim from doing any damage. #T8#
Blue is looking to sweep but instead, Abdul Karim has passed into half guard.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it. #T9#
Still in half guard, Abdul Karim seems content to control.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Blue gets back to full guard.
Blue wants to hit a sweep here but Abdul Karim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blue there! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Abdul Karim#T10#
Blue is squirming around, avoiding Abdul Karim's attempts to control the action.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is having none of it.
Abdul Karim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blue is looking to escape.
Blue really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Blue tries to hold on but Abdul Karim pushes him away.
Abdul Karim tries to control but Blue wriggling away.
Abdul Karim seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Blue is holding on tight.
#T12#
Abdul Karim content just to control the position here.
Blue tries to hold on but Abdul Karim postures up.
Blue manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Abdul Karim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abdul Karim is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Blue is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Abdul Karim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Blue keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Abdul Karim prevents Blue from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but Blue defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Khadem Abdul Karim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 8
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Blue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Blue counters with a single leg into guard. Hunter didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (0) vs (2) Blue
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter continues to stall.
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.#T1#
Blue wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter has Blue pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Blue 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.
Hunter is controlling Blue's posture.#T3#
Blue 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.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Blue trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Hunter wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment.
Hunter being controlled here, momentarily.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (2) Blue#T6#
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (4) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Hunter trying to control the position here.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Hunter is keeping the position.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Hunter is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (4) vs (4) Blue
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Blue pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Blue wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Blue has control of Hunter's left arm, preventing Hunter from doing any damage. #T10#
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blue for as long as he can get away with.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.#T11#
Hunter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blue 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.
Blue is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12#
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Well,Hunter is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hunter passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (7) vs (4) Blue
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter working away.
Blue is trying to escape the position but Hunter is controlling the position.
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Blue wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Blue might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blue is trying to escape the position but Hunter is controlling the position. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Hunter taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Saul Hunter 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:
CFC CG 733
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 26 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Blue
Blue controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blue is looking to get back to full guard here but Cicerón has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Blue
Blue felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cicerón's best efforts.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Cicerón has control of the leg.
Cicerón 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.#T1#
Cicerón is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cicerón perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Cicerón wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Cicerón is very close to passing his half guard.
Cicerón is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue has his hands clasped together around Cicerón's back. He's all about the action.
Cicerón tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it. #T3#
Cicerón seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Blue is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Still in half guard, Cicerón seems content to control.#T6#
Cicerón has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cicerón's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cicerón's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cicerón (5) vs (4) Blue
Cicerón tries to break free.
Blue really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cicerón.
Cicerón trying to control the hands but Blue breaks the grip. #T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Cicerón looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Cicerón trying to control the hands but Blue breaks the grip.
Blue just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Blue is looking to control Cicerón but Cicerón is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Cicerón wants to control his opponent's hands but Blue gets his hands free.
Blue is riding his opponent, not letting Cicerón buck him off. #T11#
Blue is looking to control Cicerón but Cicerón is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cicerón trying to control the action but Blue just sinks the hooks in.
Cicerón is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cicerón is trying to break free.
#T12#
Blue gets his hands free as Cicerón looks to control.
Blue biding his time, controlling Cicerón.
Blue controlling well, preventing Cicerón from escaping the position.
Blue has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cicerón's body.
Blue tries to get the hooks in deep but Cicerón pushed the leg off. #T13#
Cicerón trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cicerón manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blue's guard. Nice work there by Cicerón.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (7) vs (4) Blue
Blue is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Cicerón is proving a slippery customer.
Blue keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
Blue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cicerón advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 7
Date: Feb 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Blue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Blue gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie is trying to keep Blue in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Blue manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Gracie#T1#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blue off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (5) vs (4) Gracie
Blue breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie controls Blue momentarily but Blue frees himself.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Blue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue preventing the sweep. #T3#
Blue advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (10) vs (4) Gracie
Blue controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to bench press Blue off him but Blue keeps the position.
Gracie is trying to control Blue's posture but Blue avoids it.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
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.#T5#
Blue in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blue wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Blue in the domination position with Gracie hanging on.#T6#
Blue content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie is trying to control Blue's posture but Blue avoids it. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blue tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
Gracie is not content to let Blue control the position.
Blue content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blue tries to advance position but instead Gracie slips a leg back in to half guard. #T9#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Blue passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (13) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Blue isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Blue seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Blue has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (16) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the hands but Blue breaks the grip.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blue controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Blue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Gracie trying to control the position but Blue manages to sink in the hooks.
Blue has good solid back control here.
Will Blue go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie tries to roll but Blue sticks to his back.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Blue is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blue.
Gracie tries to roll but Blue sticks to his back.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
Gracie is really stuck here.
Blue not allowing Gracie to control his hands. #T14#
Blue controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blue not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Blue controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Blue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
After winning the bout, Satan Blue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 730
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Singleton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (2) vs (0) Blue
Singleton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Singleton is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Blue keeps trying to improve his position.
Singleton controlling the action here.
Singleton'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.
Singleton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blue for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blue won't allow Singleton to pass to mount.
Singleton is working hard here to advance position.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Blue trying to control but Singleton postures up.
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.
Singleton controlling the action here.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Singleton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Singleton has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Singleton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blue felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T6#
Singleton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Singleton stalling.
Blue won't allow Singleton to pass to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singleton pulls his head out easily.
Blue gets back to full guard.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singleton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Singleton looking to pass the guard.
Singleton's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Blue wants to hit a sweep here but Singleton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blue there! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (5) vs (0) Blue
Singleton controlling the pace for now.
Singleton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10##T11#
Singleton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blue working to try and regain half guard.
Singleton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Singleton avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Blue manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Singleton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13##T14#
Blue is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Singleton seems content to control.
Blue wants to control but Singleton passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (8) vs (0) Blue
Singleton 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!
Blue is trying to control Singleton's posture but Singleton avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Tubbs Singleton 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:
CFC Tokyo 6
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tijhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blue tries to avoid it but Tijhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blue to the ground. Blue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tijhoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blue circles away.
Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Blue counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (2) Blue
Tijhoff pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Blue is stalling in the full guard.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff is trying to control the position but Blue postures up. #T1#
Blue stays in close to Tijhoff's body and controls the position. #T2#
Tijhoff is adopting a defensive guard.
Tijhoff controls Blue momentarily but Blue frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tijhoff has his hands on Blue's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Tijhoff is trying to keep Blue in close.
Tijhoff keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tijhoff trying to control the position here. #T4#
Blue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tijhoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Blue being controlled here momentarily.
Tijhoff wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blue is now in half guard.
Tijhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Blue slows the pace down in half guard.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Blue trying to control the pace. #T7#
More stalling from Blue.
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff trying to control here.
#T8#
Blue controlling the pace.
Blue prevents Tijhoff from improving his position.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Blue controlling the action here.
Tijhoff desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tijhoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Blue trying to advance position but Tijhoff counters by regaining guard.
Tijhoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tijhoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Tijhoff.
Blue sitting in guard here, content to control. #T11#
Blue won't allow Tijhoff to sweep him here.
Tijhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Blue is proving a slippery customer.
Tijhoff being controlled here, momentarily.
Tijhoff wants to control but Blue passes easily into half guard.
#T12#
Tijhoff keeping hold of Blue's head, controlling as best he can.
Blue slows the pace down in half guard.
Tijhoff trying to control but Blue postures up.
#T13#
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
Blue content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Tijhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Tijhoff tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is thwarting Tijhoff's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Satan Blue 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:
CFC CG 729
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Steve Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fish attempts a counter takedown but Blue avoids it well and moves away.
Blue looks for a takedown but Fish sprawls well.#TD#
Fish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (0) Blue
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fish is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Blue has control of Fish's left arm, preventing Fish from doing any damage. #T2#
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue 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: Fish (2) vs (2) Blue
Blue not doing much here.
Fish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blue passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (2) vs (5) Blue#T3#
Blue trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Blue is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fish will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blue is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Fish is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue controlling the action here.
Blue prevents Fish from improving his position.#T5#
Blue trying to pass the guard but Fish defending well.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Blue perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fish manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Fish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (4) vs (5) Blue
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.
Blue has his hands on Fish's head, controlling the position. #T7#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fish trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Fish is looking to advance position but Blue has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (9) Blue#T8#
Fish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blue controlling from the full mount.
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fish is looking to escape.
Fish wants to control but Blue is having none of it.#T9#
Fish 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: Fish (6) vs (9) Blue
Blue pulls Fish in close to his closed guard and prevents Fish from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (6) vs (11) Blue#T10#
Blue slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (6) vs (14) Blue
Blue controlling the position.
Fish is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fish is trying to improve his position.
Fish controls the position for a moment.
Blue controls the position from side control.#T12#
Fish tries to bench press Blue off him but Blue keeps the position.
Blue is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fish's shoulder. That is not cool. #T13#
Fish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fish tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Blue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fish is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fish avoid being mounted?
Blue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Fish wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Blue controlling the action here.
Fish is not content to let Blue control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 14 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Steve Fish spoke after the fight, saying 'I aint cut out for this'. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 4
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blue shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunter as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into Blue's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Hunter
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Blue has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Blue is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunter stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Hunter
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blue will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hunter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Blue tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.#T4#
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter just content to control the position. #T5#
More stalling from Hunter.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Blue is being controlled here.
Blue is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blue will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T7#
Blue is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Blue keeping his opponent close.
Blue is being controlled here. #T8#
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue isn't going anywhere.
Blue trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.#T9#
Blue wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Blue trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.#T10#
Blue can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hunter working away.
Hunter controls the position.#T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Hunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blue tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position. #T13#
The referee asks Hunter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hunter prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Saul Hunter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 29 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blue. #TD2#
Banner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Blue is pulling down on Banner's head. It's preventing any offense from Banner, at least for the moment.#T2#
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Blue controlling the position.#T4#
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Blue trying to control the position here.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.#T6#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banner controlling from the top position. #T7#
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue pulls Banner in to control the position.
Banner won't allow Blue to sweep him here. #T8#
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Banner content to stall in guard here.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue has his hands on Banner's head, controlling the position.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Blue seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Blue looking to control but Banner passes into half guard.
Banner is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Blue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blue trying to control here.
Banner controlling the action here. #T12#
Blue is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Blue keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blue trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Banner manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Blue slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blue has his hands clasped together around Banner's back. He's all about the action.
Blue trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Roddy Banner 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:
CFC Tokyo 2
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Blue decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karelin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Karelin
Blue being controlled here momentarily.
Blue 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.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass. #T1#
Karelin has his hands on Blue's head, controlling the position.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Karelin is continuing to stall.
Blue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Blue trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Karelin wants to control the position but Blue says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blue is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now. #SUB#
Karelin makes his way to full guard, as Blue worked for a kimura.
#T4#
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blue controls the pace.
Karelin controlling Blue's posture.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Blue manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Karelin
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Blue wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Blue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karelin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blue working away.
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Blue keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Karelin seems a little lost for a moment, as Blue dominates the positioning.
Karelin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karelin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blue tries to move into full mount but can't pass Karelin's legs. #SUB#
Blue thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Karelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blue's best efforts.
Karelin is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Karelin wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
Karelin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (0) Karelin#T9#
Karelin holds on for dear life.
Blue wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Blue jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Karelin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Karelin and Blue has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Blue swings around for an armbar but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (8) vs (2) Karelin#T10#
Karelin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (5) Karelin
Blue wants to control but Karelin postures up.
Karelin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blue is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Karelin controls the position.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working. #T12#
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue tries to bench press Karelin off him but Karelin keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face as Karelin controls the position. #T14#
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Karelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Satan Blue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo 1
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Okoroji. No joy for Blue on that attempt.
Okoroji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blue defends it well.
Blue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okoroji defends well and Blue ends up having to push Okoroji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Blue gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Okoroji
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoroji avoid being mounted?
Blue controlling the action here.
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.
Okoroji wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji controlling the position for now.#T1#
Blue is controlling the pace.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue trying to mount his opponent but Okoroji defends it. #T2#
Okoroji trying to control from the bottom.
Okoroji tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Okoroji is controlling Blue's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Blue is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Blue is looking to advance position but Okoroji won't allow it.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blue is controlling the pace.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Okoroji defending well. #T4#
Okoroji holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Okoroji wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
#T5#
Blue stalling.
Blue seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Okoroji for as long as he can get away with.
Blue is looking to advance position but Okoroji won't allow it. #T6#
Okoroji wants to get back to full guard.
Blue controlling the action here.
Blue'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.
Okoroji is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blue's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (2) vs (4) Okoroji#T7#
You can see the frustration on Blue's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Okoroji has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Okoroji 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.
Blue looking very determined here, making life difficult for Okoroji.
Okoroji 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.
I really don't envy Blue right now.
Okoroji controls the position.#T8#
Okoroji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
I really don't envy Blue right now.
Blue looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Okoroji not allowing Blue to control his hands. #T9#
Blue tries to escape but Okoroji has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blue is keeping busy.
#T10#
Blue is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okoroji.
Blue rolls, trying to escape but Okoroji keeps control of the position.
Okoroji gets his hands free as Blue looks to control. #T11#
Okoroji trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Blue doesn't escape.
Okoroji controlling well, preventing Blue from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blue's body.
#T12#
Blue can't escape the position.
Good control from Okoroji.
Blue tries to escape but Okoroji has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Okoroji tries to get the hooks in deep but Blue pushed the leg off.
Blue is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T13#
Okoroji wants to control the position but Blue frees himself and scrambles - Okoroji manages to regain control in side control.
Blue keeping his opponent close.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoroji wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Okoroji controlling the position from side mount.
Blue struggling a bit here.
Okoroji trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoroji wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Yakubu Okoroji thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 720
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 27 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (0) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Magomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Magomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blue is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Magomedov taking a breather here.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Blue wants to control but Magomedov postures up.#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blue, who protects the arm well.
Blue trying to remain calm as Magomedov controls from the top position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Blue is trying to improve his position.
Magomedov just content to control the position.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
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.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov controlling from side mount. #T4#
Magomedov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov takes a little break here. Blue wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Blue is not content to let Magomedov control the position. #T5#
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now. #T6#
Blue tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Blue trying to remain calm as Magomedov controls from the top position.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Blue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magomedov slows the pace down. #T8#
More stalling from Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to control for a moment but Blue uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (7) Magomedov#T10#
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Blue tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magomedov fails to move to back control.
Blue regains half guard.#T11#
Blue trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard. #T12#
Blue wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blue! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (10) Magomedov
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Blue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Blue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Blue doesn't allow it.
Blue is looking to get to half guard.
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but Blue doesn't allow it. #T14#
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov tries to take his opponent's back but Blue turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (10) Magomedov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 10 to 2.
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 718
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 84 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diesel circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diesel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Blue pulls guard effortlessly.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Diesel trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Diesel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue moves into full guard.
#T2#
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blue is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blue pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel trying to control the position.
Blue won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Diesel trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Diesel
Blue 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.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
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.#T5#
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Diesel#T6#
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T7#
Blue tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Blue controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blue is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel stays in close to Blue's body and controls the position. #T8#
Let's hope that Diesel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Diesel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blue manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diesel has Blue in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (5) Diesel#T9#
Blue stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (7) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Diesel regains half guard.
Blue is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Blue jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (10) vs (5) Diesel#T10#
Diesel is trying to work for a sweep but Blue has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (12) vs (5) Diesel
Blue with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Blue wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Diesel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (15) vs (5) Diesel#T11#
Blue has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diesel is still trying to improve position.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blue.
Blue controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Blue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Diesel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blue gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Blue controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Diesel turns into Blue and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (15) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (15) vs (10) Diesel#T13#
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue trying to remain calm as Diesel controls from the top position.#T14#
Blue is trying to improve his position.
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Diesel tries to move to mount but Blue blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
An out of breath Satan Blue 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:
CFC CG 717
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blue looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Singleton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blue defends it well.#TD2#
Singleton gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Singleton
Blue wants to improve his position but Singleton is controlling well.
Singleton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue won't allow Singleton to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Singleton trying to control the pace.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue is concentrating on defense, preventing Singleton from advancing position.
Still in half guard, Singleton seems content to control.
Blue is doing well to control the position and prevent Singleton from advancing to side control.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Singleton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Singleton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blue's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Singleton prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
Singleton not doing much here.
Blue is positioning himself well to prevent Singleton advancing to mount. #T3#
Singleton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blue wants to control but Singleton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blue controlling the position well.
Singleton wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
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.#T4#
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Singleton not doing much here.
Singleton is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Singleton in particular looking to stall.
Blue trying to control here.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
Singleton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Let's hope that Singleton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Singleton is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it. #T7#
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blue is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Singleton
Blue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singleton is controlling Blue's posture.#T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singleton has control of Blue's left arm, preventing Blue from doing any damage.
Blue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Blue won't allow Singleton to sweep him here.
Singleton pulls Blue in close to his closed guard and prevents Blue from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Singleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue looking to sit in guard and control but Singleton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (4) Singleton
Singleton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Singleton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.#T11#
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Singleton is proving a slippery customer.
Singleton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Singleton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Singleton stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (7) Singleton
Blue wants to control but Singleton postures up.
Singleton trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Singleton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blue will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Singleton.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Singleton staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Blue tries to buck Singleton off but Singleton is having none of it.
Singleton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blue's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blue is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singleton wins on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tubbs Singleton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 715
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hedegaard swivels and escapes.
Blue fails to land the takedown.
Hedegaard attempts a counter takedown but Blue avoids it well and moves away.
Blue fails with the takedown.
Simon Hedegaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satan Blue.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blue. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (4) Blue
Hedegaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hedegaard tries to buck Blue off but Blue is having none of it.#T1#
Hedegaard regains half guard.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but Hedegaard defends it.
Hedegaard wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hedegaard actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Hedegaard trying to control but Blue postures up.
#T2#
Blue tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hedegaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Blue pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (7) Blue
Hedegaard wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Hedegaard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hedegaard is looking to get to half guard.
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hedegaard is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Blue controlling the position easily from mount.
Hedegaard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hedegaard tries to hold on but Blue postures up.
Hedegaard is working to get back to half guard.
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Hedegaard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hedegaard tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Hedegaard is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Blue has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hedegaard (0) vs (10) Blue
Blue keeps control of the position easily here as Hedegaard tries to buck him off.
#T5##SUB2#
Blue looking for the choke but no joy.
Hedegaard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hedegaard trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Blue controlling from the back.
Blue controlling well, preventing Hedegaard from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
Hedegaard tries to escape the position.
Hedegaard wants to control his opponent's hands but Blue gets his hands free.
Hedegaard rolls, trying to escape but Blue keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Blue is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Blue is not going to allow Hedegaard to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Blue.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blue has the hooks in. Hedegaard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hedegaard wants to control his opponent's hands but Blue gets his hands free. #T8#
Blue controlling from the back.
Hedegaard tries to escape but Blue has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blue controls the position.
Hedegaard tries to escape but Blue has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blue just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Let's hope that Blue has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Hedegaard rolls, trying to escape but Blue keeps control of the position.
Blue controls the position.
Hedegaard tries to roll but Blue sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Blue.
Hedegaard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hedegaard wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Hedegaard tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Hedegaard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue is thwarting Hedegaard's attempts to control the position.#T11##SUB#
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blue content to control rather than advance.
Hedegaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedegaard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blue postures up.
#T12#
Blue stays in close to Hedegaard's body and controls the position.
It looks like Blue might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle here but Blue uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (13) Blue
Hedegaard tries to improve position but can't.
Blue takes a little break here. Hedegaard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep.
Hedegaard can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hedegaard is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Hedegaard being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Blue.
You can see the frustration on Hedegaard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Satan Blue, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 713
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 77 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blue shoots in but Jello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blue has a takedown stuffed.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blue shoots in for a double leg but Jello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue shoots and misses #TD2#
and Jello counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (0) vs (4) Jello
Blue prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Jello taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (0) vs (6) Jello
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Jello avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Blue is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Jello wants to take Blue's back but he can't do it this time.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blue is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Jello looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blue is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Blue is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jello looking to control but Blue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blue tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Blue is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blue stops Jello from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Blue sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blue keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Blue trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jello passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (9) Jello
Blue tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Blue is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blue wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
It looks like Jello might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
Jello is continuing to stall.
Blue manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blue is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Jello trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jello moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (12) Jello
Blue is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Jello trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Jello controls the position.
Blue regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jello's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue trying to control here.
Well, if Jello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jello wants to take a breather but Blue is having none of it.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 12 to 0.
Our winner, Moldy Jello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 711
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Pablo Octavio!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Octavio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Octavio
Blue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blue being controlled here, momentarily.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Octavio passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Octavio has control of the leg.
Octavio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue wants to control but Octavio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blue tries to roll over but Octavio keeps him under control.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Octavio trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Octavio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Octavio trying to control the pace.
Blue is looking to control Octavio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Blue controlling the position for now.
Blue is looking to control Octavio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Octavio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blue is pulling down on Octavio's head to control his posture.
Octavio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blue trying to control the position here. #T3#
Octavio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Octavio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Octavio
Blue wants to control from the top but Octavio keeps moving.
Octavio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blue pushing down on Octavio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Octavio desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Blue wants to pass to mount but Octavio is defending the position.
Octavio tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blue'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.#T5#
Further stalling from Blue.
Blue is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Octavio! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (2) Octavio
Blue takes Octavio's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Octavio is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (8) vs (2) Octavio
Blue just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Blue is not going to allow Octavio to sit and survive in this position.
Octavio breaks Blue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (8) vs (4) Octavio
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Octavio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Octavio wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Octavio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Octavio wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue wants to control but Octavio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Octavio in particular looking to stall.
Octavio wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Octavio trying to control the pace.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Octavio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Octavio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Octavio keeps trying to improve his position.
Blue looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavio stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Blue wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Octavio is now in half guard.
Blue trying to hold on to Octavio's head to control him but Octavio postures up.
Blue controlling the position for now.#T9#
Octavio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Octavio is keen to just control but Blue is a slippery customer.
Octavio wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
Octavio moves into full mount! Blue won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (7) Octavio
Blue tries to hold on but Octavio pushes him away.
Blue tries to reverse the position but Octavio maintains control.#T10#
Octavio trying to control but Blue is having none of it.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Blue is holding on to half guard well.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Octavio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue wants to control but Octavio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Octavio wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
Octavio content to control rather than advance.
Blue tries to roll over but Octavio keeps him under control.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Blue is defending against the submission attempts here by Octavio.
#T12#
Blue is looking for a sweep. Octavio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Octavio wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Octavio is working away from the top position though.
Blue wants to improve his position but Octavio is controlling well.
Blue wants to control but Octavio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Octavio tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it. #T13#
Octavio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (10) Octavio
Blue is squirming around, avoiding Octavio's attempts to control the action.
Blue really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blue manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Octavio prevents Blue from improving his position.#T14#
Octavio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Octavio stalling.
It looks like Octavio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue trying to hold on to Octavio's head to control him but Octavio postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio wins on points by 10 to 8.
Pablo Octavio thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC MM Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
Khalid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Blue drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Blue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blue trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.#T1#
Blue won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Blue controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blue wants to control the position but Magomedov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Blue gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Blue throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blue is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it. #T5#
Blue trying to remain calm as Magomedov controls from the top position.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Blue's face as Magomedov controls the position.
It looks like Magomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blue wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Blue regains half guard there - taking advantage of Magomedov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Blue is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Blue tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (6) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov just trying to survive but Blue is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Blue is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blue is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Magomedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blue's guard. Nice work there by Magomedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (6) vs (7) Magomedov#T8#
Magomedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (6) vs (10) Magomedov
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Magomedov not doing much here.
#T9#
Magomedov is keen to just control but Blue is a slippery customer.
Blue tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov passes into side control, despite Blue's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (6) vs (13) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to control the position but Blue is working away. #T10#
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blue tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Blue is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov just content to control the position.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov is staying tight to Blue's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blue is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue wants to control but Magomedov postures up.#T12#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue struggling a bit here.#T13#
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Blue tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov just content to control the position.
Blue is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Who's going to make the next move?
Blue is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 13 to 6.
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 57
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 58 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik gets a clinch. #TD#
Kulik decides to pull guard.
Blue pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is doing well to control the position and prevent Blue from advancing to side control.
Well, if Blue is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Blue might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blue is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to control here.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Blue stalling.
Blue wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Blue trying to control the pace. #T2#
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blue in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Kulik wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Blue advances to half guard. #T4#
Blue controlling the pace.
Blue is looking to stall here but Kulik recovers full guard.
Kulik pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Blue wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Blue won't allow Kulik to sweep him here. #T5#
Blue wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
Blue controlling the action here.
Kulik is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Blue is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue is taking a breather. Kulik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue is just content to waste time from the top position. Kulik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T7#
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue passes into half guard.
Blue trying to control the pace.
Blue is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8##SUB2#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard.
Blue is looking to advance position but Kulik won't allow it. #T9#
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Blue prevents Kulik from improving his position.
Kulik won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blue wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #T10#
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Blue is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Blue 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.
Blue trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Blue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue is stalling in the full guard.
Kulik is trying to keep Blue in close.
Blue content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik controlling the position.
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue advances to half guard.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Blue gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Blue wins on points by 1 to 0.
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 3
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 78 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blue manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.#T1#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Blue wants to control but Wang passes easily into half guard.
Blue wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang stalling.
Blue wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang prevents Blue from improving his position.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
Blue wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it. #T4#
Wang controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blue tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Blue is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.#T6#
Blue is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blue wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Blue tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Blue is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wang has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (0) vs (8) Wang
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
Wang gets his hands free as Blue looks to control.
Wang just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Blue is trying to break free.
Blue is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Blue turns into Wang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (8) Wang
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang has Blue pulled in close to control his posture.
Blue won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang is trying to keep Blue in close.
#T9#
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (10) Wang
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Blue wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang prevents Blue from improving his position.#T10#
Blue trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling the action here.
Blue trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (6) vs (10) Wang#SUB#
Blue looking for the choke from the back.
Blue struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Wang wants to escape the position.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blue.
Wang wants to control his opponent's hands but Blue gets his hands free.
Wang tries to break free.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Blue trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Blue.
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang is trying to break free.
#T13#
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang staying busy and making it hard for Blue to control.
Blue keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang turns into Blue and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (6) vs (12) Wang
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Blue defending well.
Blue wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Wang trying to control the pace.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 12 to 6. Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 2
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 128 wins and 75 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Blue is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jello's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Jello
Blue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jello controlling the position for now.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jello knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jello keeping control of the position.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jello keeps trying to improve his position.
Blue is looking to stall here but Jello recovers full guard.
Blue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Blue passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Jello
Blue in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jello is trying to improve his position.
Blue takes a little break here. Jello wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Jello preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Blue looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blue trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
Blue slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Jello moves into full guard.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Jello has control of Blue's left arm, preventing Blue from doing any damage. #T6#
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blue controls the pace.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T7#
Blue won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Blue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue is really struggling to control Jello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jello can't keep his opponent in guard - Blue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blue is just content to waste time from the top position. Jello takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Blue looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (5) vs (2) Jello
Blue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (2) Jello
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blue controls the pace.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Blue content to stall in guard here.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T11#
Blue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blue wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (4) Jello
Blue being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Blue keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Jello postures up.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jello won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Blue managing to control the position.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Blue pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Blue is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is trying to keep Jello in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Satan Blue thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Moldy Jello spoke after the fight, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 54
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Blue is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vernon's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Vernon
Blue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vernon trying to control here.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vernon has control of Blue's left arm, preventing Blue from doing any damage. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the position.
Blue 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.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vernon 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.#T2#
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Blue is proving a slippery customer.
Blue showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vernon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Vernon
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blue holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Vernon passes into half guard.
Vernon is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vernon prevents Blue from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
Vernon is trying to control. Blue wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5#
Vernon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Blue pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Blue keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Blue working a defensive guard but Vernon passes into half guard.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blue tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue controlling the position for now.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Vernon is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Blue preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Blue wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blue has his hands clasped together around Vernon's back. He's all about the action.
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Vernon is taking a breather. Blue says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue gets back to full guard.
Blue pulls Vernon in to control the position.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (2) Vernon#T11#
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon seems keen to control Blue's posture.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vernon holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Vernon pulls Blue in to control the position.
Vernon looking to control.
Vernon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vernon keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass. #T13#
Blue wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Blue controlling from the top position.
Blue works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vernon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Blue is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Blue not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vernon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Satan Blue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 9
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 56 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue shoots for a takedown but Kulik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Kulik instigates a clinch.
Blue is pressed up against the cage. Kulik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blue down to the mat. Blue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kulik tries to avoid it but Blue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kulik to the ground. Kulik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Kulik rushes Blue and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Blue is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kulik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blue to the mat. Blue regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Kulik
Blue keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Kulik is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulik is working away from the top position though.
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Kulik wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #SUB#
Blue looking for subs off his back but Kulik has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Blue trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blue is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blue sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blue trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
#T4#
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blue tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Blue is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kulik jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik controls the position from side control.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Blue is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blue wants to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.#T6#
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Kulik might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blue wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blue is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?#T8#
Blue trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (11) Kulik
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blue is looking to get to half guard.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
Blue is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Kulik takes Blue's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Blue is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (0) vs (14) Kulik
Kulik controls the position.
Kulik wants to control but Blue manages to buck him off and is now in Kulik's guard! Nice work there by Blue! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (14) Kulik
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Blue looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (16) Kulik#SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (19) Kulik
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Blue struggling a bit here.
Blue tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Blue prevents Kulik from improving position.
Blue manages to get back to half guard.
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (19) Kulik
Blue sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kulik's guard.
Blue prevents Kulik from improving his position.#T12#
Blue controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.
Blue trying to control from Kulik's half guard. Kulik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blue forces his way into half guard.#T13##SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kulik defends it well.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Kulik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue passes into half guard. #SUB#
Blue 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.
#T14##SUB#
Blue seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kulik has recovered full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 49
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 126 wins and 72 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Blue looking to score a takedown here. Jello is defending well but Blue drives through and ends up in Jello's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Jello
Blue trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Jello
Blue is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue has Jello pulled in close to control his posture.
Blue 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.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blue holds on and takes a little breather.
Blue looking to control.
#T3#
Blue controlling Jello's posture.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Blue'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.
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Blue managing to control the position.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue seems keen to control Jello's posture.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Jello has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Blue wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Blue controlling the position.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blue there! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Jello#T8#
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jello avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Blue is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Jello avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Jello prevents Blue from getting the reversal.
Jello wants to control the pace but Blue is squirming around nicely.
Jello prevents Blue from getting the reversal.
Jello controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Jello trying to control but Blue is having none of it.
Blue regains half guard.
Blue is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blue managing to control the position. #T11#
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blue is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (5) Jello
Jello is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
Blue looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jello won't allow Blue to pass to mount. #T13#
Jello trying to hold on to Blue's head to control him but Blue postures up.
Blue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello is pulling down on Blue's head to control his posture.
Blue sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 5 to 4. Moldy Jello retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG Las Vegas 2
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Blue scores with a takedown into Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale pulls Blue in close to his closed guard and prevents Blue from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blue is pushing down on Heliogabale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heliogabale is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.
Heliogabale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heliogabale holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Heliogabale gets back to full guard.
Blue controlling from the top position.
Blue preventing the sweep. #T3#
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position but Blue postures up.
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Blue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heliogabale trying to keep a closed guard but Blue is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Heliogabale controlling Blue's posture.
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom. #T5#
Heliogabale looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blue trying to control but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Blue is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Heliogabale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Heliogabale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Heliogabale is retaining full guard.
Blue 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.
Blue stands and throws Heliogabale's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Heliogabale
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Heliogabale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heliogabale is trying to escape the position but Blue is controlling the position.
Blue trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Blue happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Blue tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heliogabale regains half guard there - taking advantage of Blue's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Blue wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy. #T9#
Blue trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Blue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Blue showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Blue passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is holding Blue down, trying to stall.
Blue taking a breather here.
Heliogabale is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Blue moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heliogabale is looking to reverse the position.
Heliogabale prevents Blue from moving into mount. #T12#
Heliogabale is looking to reverse the position.
Heliogabale being controlled for a moment.
Heliogabale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heliogabale wants to control but Blue postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Blue.#T13#
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep.
Blue has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Heliogabale! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (10) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale wants to control but Blue is having none of it.
Blue content just to control the position here. #T14#
Heliogabale is trying desperately to improve position.
Blue trying to control but Heliogabale is having none of it.
Heliogabale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heliogabale stops Blue from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Blue avoids the attempt from Heliogabale to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Satan Blue 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:
CFC CG NY 6
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 72 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jello pinned against the cage. Jello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blue dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jello feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Blue gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello trying to control but Blue postures up.
Blue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue wants to take a breather but Jello is having none of it.
Blue looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Jello is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blue sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello trying to hold on to Blue's head to control him but Blue postures up.
#T2#
Blue wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jello gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Blue won't allow Jello to sweep him here. #T3#
Blue 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.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Blue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jello pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Blue trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Blue controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blue postures up.
Blue 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.
Blue trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Jello has Blue pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blue controls the pace.
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T6#
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Jello
Blue controlling Jello's posture.
Jello 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.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Blue managing to control the position. #T7#
Blue keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Blue pulls Jello in close to his closed guard and prevents Jello from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jello controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello is fighting to break Blue's control of his arms but Blue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue is controlling Jello's posture.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Blue has Jello pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue seems keen to control Jello's posture.#T10##SUB#
Blue working for a triangle but Jello defends it easily.
Blue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (2) Jello
Blue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Blue trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (4) Jello
Blue looking to control.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blue is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blue is trying to hold Jello in close to prevent damage but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12#
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Blue wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blue is trying is best to control the position here.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jello trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom. #T13#
Blue has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (4) vs (7) Jello
Blue is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello wants to take his opponent's back but Blue doesn't allow it.
Jello prevents Blue from getting the reversal.
Blue tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Blue is trying desperately to improve position.
Blue is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (4) vs (10) Jello#T14#
Jello is looking to control Blue but Blue is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jello not allowing Blue to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 43
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 77 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Wang
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.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Blue's legs - danger averted.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Blue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue is pulling down on Wang's head. It's preventing any offense from Wang, at least for the moment.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang controlling the pace.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Blue trying to control but Wang postures up.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Blue defending well.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Blue looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wang pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Blue wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Blue is trying to escape the mount but Wang keeps good control and instead manages to take Blue's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Blue's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Wang.
Blue just trying to survive but Wang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Blue is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Blue is really stuck here.
Blue is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Blue is in bad spot here.
Wang controlling the position well here. Blue rolled but Wang kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Blue looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wang keeps control of the position easily here as Blue tries to buck him off.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blue is trying to break free.
#T6#
Wang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Blue's body.
Wang gets his hands free as Blue looks to control.
Wang keeps control of the position easily here as Blue tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in a bad position, Blue is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Blue is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wang avoiding Blue 's attempts to control his hands.
Wang 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.
#T8#
Blue tries to escape the position.
Wang not allowing Blue to control his hands.
Blue holding both Wang 's hands and preventing any damage.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blue.
Blue trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang has good solid back control here. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Blue wants to control his opponent's hands but Wang gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Blue right now.
Blue is really stuck here.
#T10#
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blue.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Blue trying to control the position but Wang manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
I would not like to be Blue right now.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Blue wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
I would not like to be Blue right now.
Blue tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
#T12#
Blue trying to control but not successfully.
Wang 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.
Wang gets his hands free as Blue looks to control.
Wang controlling from the back.#T13#
Wang is hanging on to Blue's back as he tries to escape.
Blue trying to control but not successfully.
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Blue wants to escape the position.
Good control from Wang.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Wang is hanging on to Blue's back as he tries to escape.
Wang controlling from the back.
Wang not allowing Blue to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue turns into Wang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (8) Wang
Wang pulls Blue in close to prevent any damage.
Wang keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 8 to 2.
Long Wang is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Long Wang 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:
CFC CG 41
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Octavio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blue did well to prevent Octavio getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Blue
Octavio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Octavio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Octavio has control of the leg.
Blue is looking to control Octavio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Octavio wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio is working hard here to advance position.
Octavio trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom. #T1#
Octavio is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
Blue wants to control but Octavio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blue wants to improve his position but Octavio is controlling well.
Octavio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (5) vs (0) Blue
Octavio working away.
Octavio content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blue is trying to control Octavio's posture but Octavio avoids it. #T2#
Octavio tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee asks Octavio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Octavio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Blue is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Octavio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (5) vs (4) Blue#SUB2#
Blue looking to break Octavio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Octavio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blue will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Blue trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Blue tightening his grip on Octavio, looking for the choke.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Octavio fending off the submission attempt from Blue. #T3#
Octavio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB2#
Blue has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Blue is hanging on to Octavio's back as he tries to escape.
Blue struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blue controls the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Blue's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Octavio doesn't escape. #T5#
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Blue is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Octavio has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Blue has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Octavio taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Blue doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Satan Blue! Satan Blue retains his light heavyweight title!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 39
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 51 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Sulvar. No joy for Blue on that attempt.
Blue fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in for a double leg but Blue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sulvar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Blue drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Blue wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Blue being controlled here momentarily.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Blue advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Sulvar#SUB#
Blue tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blue has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blue staying calm.#T2#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar is being controlled here. #T3#
Blue seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
Sulvar looking for a sweep but Blue has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (7) vs (0) Sulvar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Blue controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blue looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Blue's head to control him but Blue postures up.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Blue keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard.
Sulvar is trying to control but Blue manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (10) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar can't escape the position.
#T6#
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blue wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7##SUB#
Blue working for a submission but Sulvar is keeping him at bay.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position but Blue isn't that keen on the idea.
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Blue's attempts to control the action.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Blue trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sulvar is working to get back to half guard.
Blue wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Blue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blue tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Blue is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Blue is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sulvar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blue moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (13) vs (0) Sulvar#T10#
What can Sulvar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sulvar wants to escape the position.
Blue trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape. #T11#
Sulvar prevents Blue from getting a body triangle.
Sulvar trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Sulvar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blue gets his way!
Sulvar trying to control the position but Blue manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Sulvar tries to roll but Blue sticks to his back.
Blue tries to get the hooks in deep but Sulvar pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blue controlling the positon.
Sulvar is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Sulvar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blue.
Blue controlling the position well here. Sulvar rolled but Blue kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Blue is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
Blue not allowing Sulvar to control his hands.
Blue just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Blue is looking to control Sulvar but Sulvar is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sulvar doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar turns into Blue and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (13) vs (2) Sulvar
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Satan Blue retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Satan Blue, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 37
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Abdul Karim goes for a double leg but Blue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blue continues to drive forward.
Abdul Karim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blue is fending him off so far but Abdul Karim persists. Nope, Blue circles away and we're back to standing.
Blue appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Blue has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Blue is trying to trip Abdul Karim. He has hold of a leg but Abdul Karim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Blue persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim 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.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue content to stall in guard here.
Blue trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blue sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Abdul Karim wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Blue stays in close to Abdul Karim's body and controls the position.
Abdul Karim is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.
Blue advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Blue tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abdul Karim's legs.
Blue is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (7) vs (0) Abdul Karim#T4#
Abdul Karim wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (10) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is really stuck here.
Blue controlling from the back.
Despite being in a bad position, Abdul Karim is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Blue has good solid back control here. #T5#
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Abdul Karim right now.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abdul Karim rolls, trying to escape but Blue keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Blue has good solid back control here.
Abdul Karim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Abdul Karim tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Abdul Karim is working to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim 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: Blue (13) vs (0) Abdul Karim
Blue is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Blue tries to get the hooks in deep but Abdul Karim pushed the leg off.
Blue is trying to stick to Abdul Karim's back but Abdul Karim is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abdul Karim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (13) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdul Karim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abdul Karim is trying to control. Blue wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blue holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blue tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Abdul Karim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Abdul Karim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
Abdul Karim stalling. #T10#
Blue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdul Karim is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Blue wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Abdul Karim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (13) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Abdul Karim controls the position from side control.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Blue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abdul Karim is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Blue regains half guard.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Abdul Karim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blue trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
Abdul Karim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Blue is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is controlling Abdul Karim's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
Satan Blue retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 35
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Blue closes the distance and clinches.
Abdul Karim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abdul Karim prevents it.
#TD#
Blue jumps guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue controlling the position.
Abdul Karim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Abdul Karim is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abdul Karim is stalling in the full guard.
Abdul Karim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim stays in close to Blue's body and controls the position. #T2#
More stalling from Abdul Karim.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Abdul Karim passes Blue's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
Blue is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Blue wants to get back to full guard but Abdul Karim has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (3) Abdul Karim#T4#
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Abdul Karim taking a break here but Blue is having none of it and regains half guard.
Abdul Karim wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position.
Blue is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Blue preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.
Blue trying to control here.
Blue is staying active underneath Abdul Karim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Abdul Karim is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdul Karim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdul Karim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (3) Abdul Karim#SUB#
Abdul Karim defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blue's arms. #SUB#
Blue looking for the RNC.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Blue manages to sink in the hooks.
Abdul Karim is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Blue.
#T7#
Abdul Karim breaks Blue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #T8#
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard.
Blue trying to control the position.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blue looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Abdul Karim trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blue still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blue has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (8) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is not content to let Blue control the position.
Blue working away.#T10#
Abdul Karim has one of Blue's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Abdul Karim is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Blue is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (10) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim is trying desperately to improve position.
Abdul Karim is still trying to improve position.
Abdul Karim tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Abdul Karim tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount.
Abdul Karim tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Blue seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abdul Karim for as long as he can get away with.
Abdul Karim tries to hold on but Blue postures up.
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abdul Karim is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Abdul Karim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Abdul Karim 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: Blue (10) vs (7) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdul Karim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abdul Karim wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #T14#
Blue is pulling down on Abdul Karim's head to control his posture.
Abdul Karim slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Satan Blue is the new light heavyweight champion!
Satan Blue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 32
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 6 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sixty Five is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blue's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Blue#SUB#
Sixty Five seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but Blue defending well.
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sixty Five seems content to control.#SUB#
Blue is defending against the submission attempts here by Sixty Five.
Blue has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sixty Five looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sixty Five to get the leverage. #T1#
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Blue looking for a guillotine here but Sixty Five defends easily.
Blue keeping full guard, as Sixty Five tries to pass.
Sixty Five stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Sixty Five trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sixty Five trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixty Five is really struggling to control Blue but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Blue#SUB#
Sixty Five is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blue is aware though and is defending well.
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Sixty Five.
Blue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blue drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sixty Five dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (2) Blue
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Blue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Sixty Five passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sixty Five is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blue has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Sixty Five is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Blue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sixty Five doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blue is tightening it up a little... Sixty Five has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sixty Five reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sixty Five taps out! Nice BJJ there by Blue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Satan Blue!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Abdul Karim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blue did well to prevent Abdul Karim getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Blue actively working from the bottom here.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Abdul Karim prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Blue wants to sweep but Abdul Karim has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim swings around for an armbar but Blue sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Abdul Karim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blue is stalling in the full guard.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Abdul Karim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Blue has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim pulls Blue in close to his closed guard and prevents Blue from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue trying to control but Abdul Karim is working from the bottom.
Blue looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blue has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim wants to control but Blue postures up.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abdul Karim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abdul Karim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Karim manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Blue is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Abdul Karim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdul Karim manages to get to full guard.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdul Karim is retaining full guard. #T5#
Blue postures up.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue pushing down on Abdul Karim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Abdul Karim defending well. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
Abdul Karim tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg. #SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul Karim is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold. #T6##SUB#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue moves into full mount! Abdul Karim won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdul Karim is looking to escape.
Blue is really struggling to control Abdul Karim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abdul Karim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Blue looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abdul Karim is desperately trying to improve his position but Blue has a good base and remains in mount.
Abdul Karim wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (11) vs (5) Abdul Karim
Blue controlling well, preventing Abdul Karim from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Blue is looking for a rear naked choke here but Abdul Karim reverses the position brilliantly into Blue's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (11) vs (7) Abdul Karim
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blue pulls Abdul Karim in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Blue wants to hit a sweep here but Abdul Karim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blue there! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (10) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blue is looking to escape.
Blue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Blue wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping busy.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Blue tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Abdul Karim has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (13) Abdul Karim
Blue regains half guard.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Abdul Karim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a triangle here but Abdul Karim uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (16) Abdul Karim
Abdul Karim taking a breather here.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Blue is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position. #T11##SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Abdul Karim is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well.
Abdul Karim working away.
Abdul Karim is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to bench press Abdul Karim off him but Abdul Karim keeps the position.
Abdul Karim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Abdul Karim slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Blue moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (13) vs (16) Abdul Karim#SUB2#
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blue preventing the sweep.
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position but Blue postures up. #T14#
Blue content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Blue drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abdul Karim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abdul Karim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abdul Karim! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (13) vs (20) Abdul Karim
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Abdul Karim working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Karim wins on points by 20 to 13.
Khadem Abdul Karim is the new light heavyweight champion!
Khadem Abdul Karim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 29
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 4 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Blue drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Blue#SUB#
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blue is aware though and is defending well.
Blue wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green trying to control the position.
Blue is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Blue is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Green tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg. #SUB#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
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.
Green tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Green doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blue. #T1#
Green is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue trying to control the pace.
Green is not content to let Blue control the position.#SUB2#
Blue seems to be looking for submissions.
Blue prevents Green from improving his position.#SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Green is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Green wants to control but Blue is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Blue 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.
Blue not doing much here.
Blue passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (5) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Green (0) vs (7) Blue
Green stops Blue from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue prevents Green from improving his position.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Blue is very close to passing his half guard.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it. #SUB2#
Blue looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Blue controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold.
Blue prevents Green from improving his position.#SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Blue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blue wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #SUB#
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blue passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB2#
Blue is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Blue is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Blue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green looking to control.
#SUB#
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blue is aware though and is defending well.#T7##SUB#
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blue is aware though and is defending well.
Blue passes into half guard.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green can't keep his opponent in guard - Blue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Green is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Blue is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Green is trying to keep Blue in close.
#T8#
Green wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment.
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Blue pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Blue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Blue is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Blue.
#T9#
Blue is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Green actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
Blue works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (10) Blue
Green has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Blue's lack of action.
Blue wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
Blue 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.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Blue wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it. #SUB2#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Still in half guard, Blue seems content to control.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well. #SUB2#
Blue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Green tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Blue trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Green tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.#T12#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blue working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage.
Blue is looking to advance position but Green won't allow it. #SUB2#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Blue is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (13) Blue
Green is squirming around, avoiding Blue's attempts to control the action.
Green is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Green tries to lock up and control but Blue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Blue is working for a guillotine from mount but Green frees his head quite easily.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Blue working for a submission but Green is keeping him at bay.
Blue looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Blue fails to take his opponent's back.
Green is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Blue looking for a guillotine from mount but Green is having none of it. #SUB2#
Blue looking to secure an arm triangle but Green defends it well.
Blue tries to control but Green wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blue is stalling here but it's allowed Green to get half guard.
Blue passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (16) Blue
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 16 to 0.
An out of breath Satan Blue 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:
CFC CG 27
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Globe feints and as Blue raises his hands in defense, Globe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Globe
Globe trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Globe advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Globe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Blue is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rufus Globe!
Rufus Globe is the new heavyweight champion!
Rufus Globe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 24
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue shoots in for a takedown but Trismegistus shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Blue closes the distance and clinches.
Blue tries to pull guard but Trismegistus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Blue pulls Trismegistus into guard.
#SUB2#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trismegistus is aware though and is defending well.
Blue is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trismegistus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Trismegistus 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. #T1##SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trismegistus tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Trismegistus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Trismegistus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trismegistus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trismegistus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #T2#
Trismegistus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trismegistus preventing the sweep.
Trismegistus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (3) vs (0) Blue
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Trismegistus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blue's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Trismegistus tries for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
Blue tries to buck Trismegistus off but Trismegistus is having none of it.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trismegistus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trismegistus prevents Blue from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Blue is not content to let Trismegistus control the position.
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions off his back.
Blue manages to get to full guard.
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Trismegistus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trismegistus wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Trismegistus is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trismegistus defends it easily.#SUB#
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Trismegistus stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.#T5##SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Trismegistus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trismegistus controlling the pace.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Trismegistus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well.
Trismegistus trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue has a hand on Trismegistus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trismegistus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (6) vs (0) Blue#T6#
Trismegistus tries to control but Blue wriggling away.
Blue tries to hold on but Trismegistus postures up.#SUB#
Trismegistus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blue has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Trismegistus wants to finish this one by submission but Blue is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trismegistus.
Blue manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Trismegistus is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trismegistus pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Trismegistus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trismegistus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Trismegistus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trismegistus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (9) vs (0) Blue
Trismegistus tries to control but Blue wriggling away. #T8#
Blue is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Trismegistus has hold of Blue's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blue manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Trismegistus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Blue is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Trismegistus looking for a guillotine from mount but Blue is having none of it.
Blue is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blue 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: Trismegistus (9) vs (2) Blue
Blue wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Blue wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving. #T9#
Blue passes into half guard. #SUB#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Blue has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Trismegistus defend it? Blue steps over the head and cranks it - Trismegistus is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue! Satan Blue retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4th of July
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 3 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Da Silva gets caught flat footed, as Blue shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Blue#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blue defends well.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Blue forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#SUB2#
Blue has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Da Silva defend it? Blue steps over the head and cranks it - Da Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue is the new heavyweight champion!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 21
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 22 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Blue fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Easterly to the ground. Blue is now in Easterly 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Easterly
Blue slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Easterly
Blue working away.#SUB#
Blue is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blue wants to control but Easterly is keeping him busy.
Easterly is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blue in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Easterly is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Our winner, Satan Blue, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG 19
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Bruno Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fortuna shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense.
Bruno Fortuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortuna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blue but Blue pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Fortuna tries to keep at a distance but Blue has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Blue jumps guard.
#SUB#
Blue looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fortuna is defending well. Blue quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fortuna has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Blue celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 17
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Blue drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (4) vs (0) Amida
Amida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Blue has hold of Amida's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Amida seems comfortable defending it but Blue has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Amida is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Amida is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Blue couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 16
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mac Womack!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Womack shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Blue closes the distance and pushes Womack back into the cage.
Womack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Satan Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Womack.
Womack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Womack shoots and misses #CL#
and Blue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blue.
Womack is working for takedown but Blue is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Womack is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blue is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Womack to the mat. Womack regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Womack
Blue passes Womack's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Blue seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is keen to just control but Womack is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Blue is working for a kimura but Womack is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Blue looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Blue is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Blue seems to be working for a kimura but Womack defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Womack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Womack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Womack wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Womack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Womack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Blue is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blue moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Womack
Blue works to advance to full mount. Womack defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (7) vs (0) Womack
Womack working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Blue takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (10) vs (0) Womack
Blue trying to control.#SUB#
Blue has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Womack is defending well but eventually Blue manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Womack has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 15
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Blue rushes Amida and presses him up against the cage.
Blue looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Blue has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Amida wants the takedown. Blue is fighting it off but Amida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blue's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Amida
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Amida
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue advances to half guard.
Blue moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (2) Amida#SUB#
Blue has hold of Amida's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Amida tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Blue cranks the arm and Amida screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Amida, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 14
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Blue gets caught flat footed, as Green shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (2) vs (0) Blue
Blue is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blue is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Blue looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Green (5) vs (0) Blue
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Green working away.#SUB#
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Green is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blue is trying to escape and Green transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blue is forced to tap! Nice work there by Green! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walon Green!
A victorious Walon Green 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:
CFC CG 13
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Trismegistus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trismegistus. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Blue#SUB2#
Blue throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trismegistus uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Blue
Blue sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Blue actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trismegistus is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Trismegistus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blue doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trismegistus.
Trismegistus trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it. #T2#
Trismegistus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working. #SUB#
Trismegistus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Trismegistus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Blue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Blue looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Trismegistus slows the pace down in half guard.
Blue wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Blue
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Trismegistus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Trismegistus working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
#T4#
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Trismegistus.
Blue wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving. #SUB#
Trismegistus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
Trismegistus gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trismegistus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blue defends it easily.
Trismegistus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Blue is now in half guard.
Trismegistus is looking to improve his position.
Blue is keen to just control but Trismegistus is a slippery customer.
Blue is taking a breather. Trismegistus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blue is trying to control. Trismegistus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Trismegistus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Trismegistus is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard. #SUB#
Trismegistus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
Trismegistus trying to control but Blue postures up.
Trismegistus is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (5) Blue
Trismegistus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trismegistus is looking to escape.
Trismegistus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blue fails to advance to Trismegistus's back. #T7#
Blue prevents Trismegistus from getting the reversal.
Blue works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (5) vs (8) Blue
I really don't envy Trismegistus right now.
#SUB2#
Blue looking for the choke but no joy.
Blue is trying to stick to Trismegistus's back but Trismegistus is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trismegistus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (7) vs (8) Blue#SUB2#
Trismegistus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Trismegistus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trismegistus has managed to get both his arms back between Blue's legs - danger averted.#T8##SUB2#
Blue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trismegistus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (7) vs (10) Blue#SUB#
Trismegistus has his feet on Blue's thighs here. He's pushed Blue off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Blue screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yojizo Trismegistus!
During a confident post fight interview, Yojizo Trismegistus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 11
Date: May 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sixty Five is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blue sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blue has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sixty Five defends well and Blue ends up having to push Sixty Five into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Blue moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sixty Five jumps guard and drags Blue to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixty Five is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sixty Five escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sixty Five working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sixty Five looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixty Five, not yet. #T1#
Sixty Five is pulling down on Blue's head to control his posture.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five can't keep his opponent in guard - Blue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Blue is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sixty Five doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blue. #SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
#T2#
Sixty Five trying to get back to full guard but Blue takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (3) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sixty Five regains half guard.
Blue is looking to advance position but Sixty Five won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sixty Five manages to get to full guard.
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Blue pushing down on Sixty Five's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sixty Five wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
#T3#
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Sixty Five is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sixty Five is defending against the submission attempts here by Blue.
#SUB2#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Sixty Five is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Blue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sixty Five sees it coming and defends easily.
Blue is thwarting Sixty Five's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sixty Five moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sixty Five is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blue looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Blue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blue trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Blue forces his way into half guard.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
Blue wants to pass to mount but Sixty Five is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sixty Five manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sixty Five 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.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
Sixty Five is pressing down on Blue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Sixty Five working a defensive guard here.
Sixty Five can't keep his opponent in guard - Blue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.
Blue passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (6) Blue
Sixty Five is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sixty Five is trying to escape the mount.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Blue wants to finish this one by submission but Sixty Five is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blue. #T7#
Sixty Five 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.
Sixty Five wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Sixty Five tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Sixty Five is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sixty Five trying to control but Blue postures up.
Blue is pressing down on Sixty Five's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sixty Five is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sixty Five is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sixty Five has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8##SUB2#
Blue is trying to work for a kimura but Sixty Five is defending well.
#SUB#
Sixty Five actively working from the bottom here.
Sixty Five has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Sixty Five is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sixty Five looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixty Five trying to get back to full guard but Blue takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (9) Blue
Sixty Five is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue tries to control but Sixty Five wriggling away. #SUB2#
Blue is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sixty Five has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sixty Five really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Sixty Five gets back to half guard.
Sixty Five tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
Sixty Five is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixty Five avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sixty Five is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixty Five is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Sixty Five gets full guard.
Blue trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sixty Five has his foot on Blue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blue works his way back into a safe position though.
Sixty Five is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sixty Five working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
Blue has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (12) Blue#T12#
Sixty Five is squirming around, avoiding Blue's attempts to control the action.
Sixty Five 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: Sixty Five (0) vs (15) Blue#SUB2#
Blue is persistently looking for the submission but Sixty Five is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Blue is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blue avoiding Sixty Five 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Blue patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T13#
I really don't envy Sixty Five right now.
#SUB2#
Blue has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Blue is trying to stick to Sixty Five's back but Sixty Five is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sixty Five. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (15) Blue
Sixty Five passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (15) Blue
Blue is looking to reverse the position.
Blue gets back to half guard.
Sixty Five wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Blue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Sixty Five sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Sixty Five prevents Blue from improving his position.
Sixty Five frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (8) vs (15) Blue
Blue tries to improve his position but instead Sixty Five has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (11) vs (15) Blue#SUB#
Sixty Five is persistently looking for the submission but Blue is defending it well.
I really don't envy Blue right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 15 to 11.
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Douglas Muir!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Blue has closed the distance and engaged Muir in a clinch.
Muir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Blue manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Blue pushes a forearm under Muir's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Muir is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kurt Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blue stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinhardt. Reinhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Blue feinted with a counter takedown.
Reinhardt fails with the takedown#TD#
and Blue counters with a single leg into guard. Reinhardt didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Reinhardt
Satan Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Reinhardt.#SUB2#
Reinhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blue passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Reinhardt
Reinhardt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Blue working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blue tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reinhardt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Blue tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blue has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reinhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Blue is trying to get an arm triangle but Reinhardt is defending well. #SUB#
Blue tries for a kimura but Reinhardt is defending well. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reinhardt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reinhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reinhardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reinhardt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reinhardt tries to buck Blue off but Blue is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reinhardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reinhardt is looking to regain half guard here but Blue keeps moving and retains side control.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinhardt keeps working.
Reinhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Blue wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reinhardt, who protects the arm well.
Reinhardt tries to bench press Blue off him but Blue keeps the position.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Reinhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reinhardt has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Blue tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Blue looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Blue is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Reinhardt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Blue gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Reinhardt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Blue lets go of the hold and Reinhardt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAH 112
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blue feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Robson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robson counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Blue blocks the low kick.
Robson misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Blue counters with a shoot takedown. Robson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blue is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is pushing down on Robson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robson is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robson wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
#T1#
Blue not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robson is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold.
Blue thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura but Robson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage.
Robson is holding on to half guard well.
Robson is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Blue scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blue is pressing down on Robson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robson is holding on for now.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Robson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blue throwing shots but Robson is blocking nicely.
Blue prevents Robson from improving his position.
Blue seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blue is taking a breather. Robson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robson wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Robson wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Blue is working for a kimura but Robson is defending it quite comfortably.
Blue lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue working over Robson with some ground and pound. Robson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working. #SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robson is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold.
Robson tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg. #T4#
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
Blue controlling the action here.
Robson is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robson avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura but Robson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blue to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satan Blue dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Robson misses with a few strikes there.
Blue seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blue has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blue.
Robson throws a series of punches but Blue avoids them all with ease.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Blue forces Robson back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Blue stalling against the cage.
Blue looking for a takedown. #T1#
Blue slows down the pace here.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Blue jumps guard and drags Robson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Blue has his foot on Robson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a triangle but Robson pushes his legs off easily.
Robson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Blue is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Robson rolls with it to try and escape but Blue cranks on the arm and Robson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAH 107
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Singer misses with a double jab.
Blue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singer defends it nicely.
Blue shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singer but Singer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Singer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Singer misses its intended target.
Singer stuffs the takedown attempt from Blue. Blue gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Singer lands with an uppercut that bounces Blue off the cage and back into range.
Blue misses with a takedown
and Singer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blue thinking.
Nice sprawl there from Singer as Blue shoots in.
Singer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue shoots in for a takedown but Singer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singer sprawls well. Singer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blue gets slowly back to his feet.
Singer leaves Blue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Singer looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
Singer tries to bum rush Blue with a series of wild strikes but Blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Satan Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blue.
Singer misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Singer has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Singer throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Blue counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singer won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Singer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue tries to move to full mount but Singer actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Singer pushes Blue off looking to stand but Blue dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Blue 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.
Blue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blue wants to take a breather but Singer is having none of it.
Blue is really struggling to control Singer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singer is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blue stalling away here and it's allowed Singer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Singer keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Blue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Blue manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singer on his heels. He'll look to pass Singer's guard now, I'm sure.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singer is keeping the position for now.
Blue sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Singer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blue fails with the takedown
and Singer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blue fails with a takedown attempt.
Blue shoots for a double leg takedown but Singer sprawls well. He's pushed Blue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satan Blue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue has his takedown stuffed
enabling Singer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Singer as Blue shoots in.
Singer misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
Blue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Singer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saul Singer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Blue shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Singer counter with a right hand.
Blue misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Singer counters with a nice right hand that sends Blue toppling to the canvas! Blue scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Singer finish him?!#ROC2#Blue is rocked!
Blue shoots for a takedown but Singer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singer slaps away a takedown attempt from Blue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Singer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singer throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blue has his takedown stuffed
and Singer counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Blue has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saul Singer! |
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Event:
MMAH 102
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blue.
And Balboa tries to counter it with a takedown but Blue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Blue decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa tries to kick Blue off in order to stand up. Blue Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blue advances to full mount.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue controlling from the full mount.
Balboa is in a horrible position here. Blue smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Blue postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balboa looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Blue looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blue prevents Balboa from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Balboa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Balboa working to try and regain half guard.
Blue content just to control the position here.
Balboa tries to lock up and control but Blue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balboa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blue working the ground and pound effectively.
Balboa is trying desperately to improve position.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blue takes Balboa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Balboa is in trouble. #SUB#
Blue looking for the choke but no joy.
Balboa prevents Blue from getting a body triangle.
Blue not allowing Balboa to control his hands. #SUB#
Blue is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Balboa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Blue.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Rocky Balboa had this to say: 'Thanks Silverguard Outfitters, Furnace Performance, and MMA Helsieki. I will work for a shot at the Title.'. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blue fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Standish counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Standish. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Standish
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
Blue pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage.
Standish 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blue isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Standish stacks Blue on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Standish! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (0) vs (5) Standish
Standish in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Blue stops Standish from passing to mount.
Standish wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue wants to control but Standish postures up.#T2#
Standish tries to advance to mount but Blue instead regains half guard.
Standish wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Standish is trying to work for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish controlling the action here.
Standish trying to mount his opponent but Blue defends it. #T3#
Blue is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
Blue moves into full guard.
Standish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Standish tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Blue 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.#T4#
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blue trying to control the position.
Standish advances to half guard.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Standish is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
It looks like Standish might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Blue working for a triangle but Standish defends it easily.
Blue 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#
Standish showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blue looking to control but Standish passes into half guard.
Standish is looking to pass Blue's guard but actually Blue recovers to full guard.
Standish sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Standish is proving a slippery customer.
Blue being controlled here, momentarily.
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (5) Standish#T8#
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Standish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Standish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (7) Standish
Blue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Standish advances to half guard.
Standish trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Standish performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Blue is controlling Standish's trapped leg to prevent Standish from advancing to side control.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Blue won't allow Standish to pass to mount. #T11#
Standish takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Standish frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (2) vs (10) Standish
Standish controlling from the full mount.
Blue tries to hold on but Standish pushes him away.
Standish tries to control but Blue wriggling away.
Blue has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Standish's lack of action.
Blue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Blue keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass.
Blue is pulling down on Standish's head to control his posture.
Standish trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue is trying to control the position but Standish postures up.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue is trying to control the position but Standish postures up. #T13#
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Standish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Standish postures up.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Standish sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Blue won't allow Standish to pass to mount.
Blue desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue is looking to control Standish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Standish wins on points by 10 to 2.
Niles Standish 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 217 Chai vs Grace
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Blue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Robinson
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
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.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Robinson#T1#
Blue passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it. #T2#
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blue works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Robinson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Blue has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (8) vs (2) Robinson#SUB#
Robinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blue's arms.
Blue is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (8) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Robinson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blue has locked up a guillotine! Blue's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Robinson is holding on here and Blue must be using up a lot of energy. Robinson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blue gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satan Blue!
A very excited looking Satan Blue 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 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 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 6 wins and 3 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Blue gets tackled into the cage by Barnett. Barnett maintains the clinch. #TD#
Blue pulls guard.
Blue looking to control.
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Blue has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (0) Barnett
Barnett wants to control but Blue is having none of it.#SUB#
Blue with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blue wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Blue has a good base and remains in mount.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Blue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blue moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Blue (7) vs (0) Barnett#T2#
Barnett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Blue is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnett is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Blue gets his hands free as Barnett looks to control. #SUB#
Barnett is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blue gets his way!
I really don't envy Barnett right now.
Blue tries to keep control of the position but Barnett is staying busy.#SUB#
Barnett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Blue is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barnett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blue doesn't have the hooks in and Barnett manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Barnett won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Blue wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Blue is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Blue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue has control of Barnett's left arm, preventing Barnett from doing any damage.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blue dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett looking to control but Blue passes into half guard.
Barnett tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.#SUB#
Blue is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Blue is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Blue has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (12) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Blue has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (15) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett can't escape the position.
Barnett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blue trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett tries to hold on but Blue postures up.#T8#
Blue manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Blue (18) vs (2) Barnett#SUB#
Blue looking to break Barnett's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barnett remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blue will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Blue tries to keep control of the position but Barnett is staying busy.#SUB#
Barnett showing good submission defense here.
Barnett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Barnett showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Blue looking for the choke but no joy. #T9#
Barnett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blue.
#SUB#
Blue is cranking Barnett's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Barnett! He's tightened the choke and Barnett is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Satan Blue!
A relieved looking Satan Blue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gerbandi stuffs the takedown attempt from Blue. Blue gets slowly back to his feet.
Blue shoots for a takedown but Gerbandi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gerbandi attempts a counter takedown but Blue avoids it well and moves away.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satan Blue.#CL#
Gerbandi moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gerbandi has hold of one of Blue's legs. Blue is fighting the takedown attempt but Gerbandi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Blue#SUB2#
Gerbandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerbandi has managed to get both his arms back between Blue's legs - danger averted.
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Blue has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Blue controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Gerbandi sits in half guard.
Blue is pressing down on Gerbandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Blue keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi pushes down on Blue's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gerbandi wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy. #T4#
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Gerbandi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well. #T5#
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Blue trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well.
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Blue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Blue#SUB#
Gerbandi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blue defends it easily.
Blue won't allow Gerbandi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gerbandi working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Gerbandi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (4) vs (2) Blue
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Blue has his foot on Gerbandi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerbandi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerbandi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gerbandi slips nicely into half guard.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
Blue is staying active underneath Gerbandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gerbandi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Blue
Blue stops Gerbandi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Blue is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Blue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerbandi looking to control but Blue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blue has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gerbandi's lack of action.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Blue is having none of it.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Blue gets back to full guard.
Blue keeping full guard, as Gerbandi tries to pass.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blue looking to control but Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Blue is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Gerbandi wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue looking to control.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Gerbandi trying to move into half guard but instead Blue has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (4) Blue
Gerbandi keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Gerbandi working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerbandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue passes into half guard.
Blue wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping him busy.
Blue prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.#T14#
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue slows the pace down in half guard.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Gerbandi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi is in trouble now - Blue has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (7) Blue
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gerbandi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi 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 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kimura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Kimura#SUB#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kimura pulls his head out easily.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Kimura trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blue wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
Blue wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Blue can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.#SUB#
Blue is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kimura throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Blue's body to avoid the submission. Blue has instead reached around Kimura's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Blue arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Trace Mack!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blue napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (0) vs (4) Mack
Blue regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mack's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy's Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Blue trying to control here.
Mack is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mack defends well.
Mack 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mack wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Mack trying to move into half guard but instead Blue has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (4) Mack
Blue is stalling in the full guard.
Mack keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Mack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blue's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (6) Mack
Mack wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mack pushing down on Blue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blue moves into full guard.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (4) vs (6) Mack
Mack 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: Blue (4) vs (8) Mack
Blue is concentrating on defense, preventing Mack from advancing position. #T3#
Blue is not content to let Mack control the position.
Blue gets full guard.
Blue controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blue wants to sweep here but Mack controlling him for the moment.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Blue.
Mack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Blue is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Blue working for a triangle but Mack defends it easily.
Mack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mack won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Mack postures up.
Mack wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue keeping full guard, as Mack tries to pass.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mack forces his way into half guard.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (8) vs (8) Mack
Blue biding his time, looking for the opening.
Blue doesn't have the hooks in and Mack manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (8) vs (10) Mack
Mack wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue 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.
Mack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Blue gets full guard.#T6#
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mack is pushing down on Blue's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blue is fighting to maintain full guard but Mack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mack is keen to just control but Blue is a slippery customer.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well. #SUB2#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mack is working for a kimura but Blue is defending it quite comfortably.
Blue is looking to control Mack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?#T7#
Mack wants to free his trapped foot but Blue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Blue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack postures up.
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (10) vs (10) Mack
Mack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blue puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T8#
Blue is pressing down on Mack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mack is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blue advances to half guard.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Mack defending well.
Blue stalling.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Blue trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Blue is pushing down on Mack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mack is fighting to maintain full guard but Blue has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mack wants to control but Blue is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Blue 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.
Mack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10##SUB2#
Mack working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Blue advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (13) vs (10) Mack
Blue controls the position.
Blue is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blue has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mack! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blue (15) vs (10) Mack
Mack regains half guard.
Mack moves into full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mack has an active guard here but Blue has managed to pass into half guard.
Mack wants to control the action here but instead Blue manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (18) vs (10) Mack
Mack tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away. #T12#
Blue pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mack is trying desperately to improve position.
Blue pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mack wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mack 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: Blue (18) vs (12) Mack#T13#
Mack slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mack 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.
Blue is pressing down on Mack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack preventing the sweep. #T14#
Mack stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (18) vs (15) Mack#SUB2#
Mack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blue, who protects the arm well.
Mack working away.
Blue manages to get back to half guard.
Mack wants to pass to mount but Blue is defending the position. #SUB#
Mack is looking to stall in half guard but Blue is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Mack taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
An out of breath Satan Blue 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 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Castro instigates a clinch.
Castro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blue is defending well.#TD#
Blue jumps into guard, dragging Castro to the mat.
Castro is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Blue throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castro pushing down on Blue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Castro prevents Blue from improving his position.
Castro is looking to advance position but Blue won't allow it.
Blue is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy's Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Castro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue is working hard here to advance position.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Blue trying to control but Castro postures up.
Blue tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Castro prevents Blue from improving his position.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blue is controlling Castro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Castro tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it.
Blue wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
#T2#
Blue keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Castro tries to pass to full mount but Blue defends it.
Castro controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Castro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Blue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (0) Castro#T3#
Castro wants to sweep here but Blue controlling him for the moment.
Castro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blue wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Blue trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Blue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue advances to half guard.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Castro is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Blue looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Castro looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Blue trying to control from half guard but Castro is working away. #SUB#
Blue 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.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Blue wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Blue is really struggling to control Castro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Castro tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Castro won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Castro tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Castro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blue wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving. #T8#
Blue looking to pass the guard.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Blue advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Blue seems to be looking for submissions.
Blue prevents Castro from improving his position.
Castro wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Castro is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Castro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blue has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (5) vs (0) Castro
Castro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Blue is working for a guillotine from mount but Castro frees his head quite easily.
Blue fails to take his opponent's back. #T10#
Blue avoids the attempt from Castro to control.
Castro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blue haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Castro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Castro keeping control of the position.
Blue is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (8) vs (0) Castro
Castro tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away. #T11#
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Blue (11) vs (0) Castro#SUB#
Blue looking for the choke from the back.
Castro can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Blue looking for the choke from the back.
Blue tries to keep control of the position but Castro is staying busy.
Castro is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blue off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Castro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Castro tries to escape the position.
Blue is not going to allow Castro to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Blue keeps control of the position as Castro tries to break free.
Castro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Blue tries to get the hooks in deep but Castro pushed the leg off.
Castro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Castro trying to control the action but Blue just sinks the hooks in.
Castro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13##SUB#
Blue is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Castro is defending well though. Blue let's go of the attempt for now.
Blue is trying to stick to Castro's back but Castro is turning into Blue. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blue's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Castro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (11) vs (2) Castro
Blue is pulling down on Castro's head to control his posture.
Blue keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Castro wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving. #T14##SUB#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castro is aware though and is defending well.
Castro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castro trying to control from Blue's half guard. Blue has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Castro stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (11) vs (5) Castro
Blue is not content to let Castro control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After winning the bout, Satan Blue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blue will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heliogabale is looking to counter the offense by Blue and move into the clinch.
Blue circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Blue counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (2) Blue
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heliogabale tries to get to full guard but Blue has control of the leg.
Blue trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale tries to roll over but Blue keeps him under control.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Blue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heliogabale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heliogabale desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blue tries to pass to full mount but Heliogabale defends it. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is defending against the submission attempts here by Blue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Blue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy.
Blue controlling the pace.
Heliogabale trying to control from the bottom.
Blue controlling the action here.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Heliogabale won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
Heliogabale is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blue sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Blue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blue controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Heliogabale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working.
Heliogabale wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
Blue trying to pass the guard but Heliogabale defending well. #SUB2#
Blue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Heliogabale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heliogabale is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Blue wants to control but Heliogabale is keeping him busy.
Heliogabale is looking to control Blue's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heliogabale avoid being mounted?
Heliogabale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Blue is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Heliogabale is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Melia closes the distance and pushes Blue back into the cage.#TD2#
Melia has clasped his hands together around Blue's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (0) vs (4) Melia
Melia is staying tight to Blue's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blue is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Melia tries for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Melia is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Blue tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position.
Melia taking a breather here.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue prevents Melia from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Melia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Blue trying to remain calm as Melia controls from the top position.
Blue has one of Melia's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Melia wants to control for a moment but Blue uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Melia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (4) Melia
Melia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blue content just to control the position here. #T3#
Melia is looking to improve his position but Blue isn't that keen on the idea.
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Melia stops Blue from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia prevents Blue from taking his back.#T4#
Blue controlling the pace for now.
Melia prevents Blue from taking his back.
Melia 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.
Blue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Melia wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Blue not doing much here.
Melia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Melia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Melia.
Blue trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blue passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Melia trying to control from the bottom.
Blue is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (7) vs (4) Melia
Blue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blue prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
Blue controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Blue looking to secure an arm triangle but Melia defends it well.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Blue is working for a guillotine from mount but Melia frees his head quite easily.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to hold on but Blue postures up.#SUB#
Blue goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Melia turns into him and now he's in Blue's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (6) Melia
Blue seems keen to control Melia's posture.#T11#
Blue is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Melia trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (6) Melia
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (8) Melia
Blue keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Blue controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Melia won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Melia wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue pulls Melia in to control the position. #T13##SUB#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.
Melia wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue is trying to keep Melia in close.
Blue has his hands on Melia's head, controlling the position.
Blue is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue seems keen to control Melia's posture.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T14#
Melia trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melia defends it easily.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A relieved looking Satan Blue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Slamister gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slamister (4) vs (0) Blue
Blue can't do much from the bottom here.
Blue is not content to let Slamister control the position.
Blue tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Blue gets back to half guard.#T1#
Blue is looking to control Slamister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blue avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blue 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.
Slamister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister controlling from the top position. #T2#
Slamister passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue is positioning himself well to prevent Slamister advancing to mount.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Slamister is very close to passing his half guard.
Slamister prevents Blue from improving his position.
Slamister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blue knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slamister seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Blue keeping hold of Slamister's head, controlling as best he can.
Blue is refusing to be controlled, as Slamister sits in half guard.
Blue works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slamister passes Blue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blue is trying to maintain the position but Slamister is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Slamister prevents Blue from improving his position.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slamister's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slamister's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slamister (4) vs (4) Blue
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Slamister right now.
Slamister manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blue's guard. Nice work there by Slamister.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (6) vs (4) Blue#T5#
Slamister won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Slamister is looking to advance position but Blue has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Slamister (6) vs (8) Blue
Slamister tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from mount.
It looks like Blue might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blue fails to take his opponent's back.
Blue content just to control the position here. #T6#
Slamister is working to get back to half guard.
Slamister tries to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Slamister working to try and regain half guard.
Blue content just to control the position here.
Blue prevents Slamister from getting the reversal.
Blue is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Slamister tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control.
Slamister wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from mount.
Slamister tries to hold on but Blue postures up.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Slamister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slamister wants to hold on but Blue pushes him away.
Blue controlling from mount.
Slamister is squirming around, avoiding Blue's attempts to control the action.
Slamister wants to control but Blue is having none of it.#T9#
Slamister is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slamister tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blue controlling his opponent.
Blue is continuing to stall.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Slamister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slamister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blue avoids the attempt from Slamister to control.#T11#
Slamister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blue controlling his opponent.
Blue moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Slamister (6) vs (11) Blue
Blue is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Slamister can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Slamister right now.
#T12#
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slamister trying to control but not successfully.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Slamister doesn't escape.
The adventures of Blue the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Slamister tries to escape the position.
Blue is riding his opponent, not letting Slamister buck him off.
Blue gets his hands free as Slamister looks to control.
Slamister is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Slamister tries to break free.
#T14#
What can Slamister do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, Satan Blue thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dumpen enables Blue to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dumpen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blue keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dumpen's head.
Dumpen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blue is controlling him.
Blue scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blue is in close to Dumpen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dumpen is looking to stand up but Blue isn't so interested in that idea.
Blue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dumpen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue controlling from the top position.
Blue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dumpen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blue on the ground.#T1#
Blue lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blue works over Dumpen with some ground and pound from guard.
Blue with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blue lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blue throwing strikes but missing.
Blue lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blue lands a couple of elbows.
Blue controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dumpen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blue is controlling him. #T2#
Blue passes Dumpen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blue winds up and cracks Dumpen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blue working the head and body with strikes.
Blue looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dumpen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue working Dumpen over with strikes.
Blue working over Dumpen with some ground and pound. Dumpen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Dumpen is rocked!
Dumpen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Dumpen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blue scores with a big shot! Dumpen's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dumpen! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satan Blue!
A victorious Satan Blue 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Sisco forces Blue back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Sisco successfully pulls guard.
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Sisco.
Blue slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blue lands a nice short elbow.
Sisco is looking to improve his position.
Sisco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blue scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blue scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blue has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blue working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sisco is bucking up trying to escape but Blue cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blue lands a big elbow.
Blue has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blue lands a big elbow. #T1#
Blue landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Sisco is rocked!
Sisco takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sisco is still in real trouble! Can Blue finish him?
Blue pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blue has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sisco's face.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blue with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Blue.
Blue lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blue in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blue lands a couple of good shots and Sisco has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Blue is not going to allow Sisco to sit and survive in this position.
Blue is working the ground and pound. Can Sisco escape?
Blue gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Blue trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sisco doesn't escape.
Sisco seems to have recovered his senses.
Sisco is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Can Sisco hold on?! Blue is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Blue looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Blue cracks Sisco with a big shot to the side of the head Sisco is covering up - he's in big trouble! Blue connects with another shot that knocks Sisco out cold! Blue stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Satan Blue!
An out of breath Satan Blue 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blue looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Kha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blue is trying to control Kha's posture but Kha avoids it.
Blue is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kha is staying active.
Blue tries to bench press Kha off him but Kha keeps the position.
Kha has knee on belly momentarily but Blue bucks him off and regains half guard.
Blue manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blue holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Blue lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blue is in close to Kha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kha is trying to control the position but Blue postures up.
Blue 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.
Kha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Blue regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Blue looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Blue is trying to control the action in half guard but Kha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blue takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blue not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kha has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Blue is looking to advance position but Kha won't allow it.
Blue trying to control the action but Kha is working from the bottom.
Kha won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Kha is staying active underneath Blue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blue lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kha taking some punishment here, with Blue in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blue in particular looking to stall.
Kha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blue thows a huge punch but Kha dodges it nicely.
Kha is breathing heavily.
Blue lands with a punch from half guard.
Blue slips a nice elbow through Kha's hands, connecting with Kha's forehead.
Blue is nestled in close to Kha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blue moves nicely into side control.
Blue has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kha!#T4#
Blue punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Blue connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blue lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blue landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue lands a big elbow.
Blue working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blue working the ground and pound effectively.
Kha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blue on the ground.
Blue working Kha over with strikes here.
Blue unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Blue.#ROC2#Kha is rocked!
A big strike lands for Blue! That's really hurt Kha and he's turned his back - Blue keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Blue jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satan Blue!
A relieved looking Satan Blue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Un Kha had this to say: 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
SSG 134 Barnes vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Barrett Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simmons drives through and clinches with Blue against the cage.
#TD2#
Simmons gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blue (0) vs (2) Simmons
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Blue is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Simmons is fighting to break Blue's control of his arms but Blue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simmons won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is pulling down on Simmons's head to control his posture.
Blue 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.
Blue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Simmons wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Blue pulls Simmons in close to his closed guard and prevents Simmons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simmons trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
Blue pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Blue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (2) vs (2) Simmons#T3##SUB2#
Simmons looking for a triangle here. Blue is fighting it but it looks tight! Simmons pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blue is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barrett Simmons!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Barrett Simmons waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blue quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Santos wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Blue has his hands on Santos's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Santos stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Blue
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue wants to control but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue controls the position for a moment.#T3#
Santos looking to control but instead Blue has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg. #SUB#
Blue is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Santos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Santos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Blue is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Santos! |
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