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Event:
TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Cockatiel with a poor takedown
enabling Van Der Livery to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Der Livery slaps away a takedown attempt from Cockatiel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Livery! But no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cockatiel or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Der Livery, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Treacherous Cockatiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Livery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cockatiel's head.
Van Der Livery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Van Der Livery drops Cockatiel with a beautiful combination! Cockatiel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Der Livery is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Cockatiel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Livery lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Cockatiel up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Van Der Livery from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Cockatiel's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Van Der Livery! Ford Van Der Livery retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ford Van Der Livery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Cockatiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cockatiel showed some decent athleticism there.
Cockatiel wants to pass to mount but Price is defending the position.
Cockatiel thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Cockatiel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cockatiel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Ground and pound from Cockatiel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel trying to mount his opponent but Price defends it.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cockatiel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price tries to kick Cockatiel off but Cockatiel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cockatiel.
Cockatiel trying to control from Price's half guard. Price has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cockatiel is pushing down on Price's leg trying to pass to half guard. Price is fighting to maintain full guard but Cockatiel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cockatiel.
Cockatiel wants to take a breather but Price is having none of it.
Cockatiel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cockatiel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Cockatiel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Price is trying to stand back up but Cockatiel is controlling him
#T2##SUB#
Cockatiel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Price sees it coming and defends easily.
Cockatiel trying to pass the guard but Price defending well.
Price looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Price is staying active underneath Cockatiel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cockatiel shoots in and gets a takedown into Price's guard.
Price keeping moving, preventing Cockatiel from controlling successfully.
Price wants to stand and escape but Cockatiel is having none of it. #T3#
Cockatiel postures up and lands a big shot to Price's brow.
Cockatiel tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Cockatiel throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cockatiel wants to control but Price passes easily into half guard.
Cockatiel wants to get back to full guard.
Cockatiel manages to get to full guard.
Cockatiel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Cockatiel 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#
Cockatiel throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Cockatiel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Price pushes Cockatiel off looking to stand but Cockatiel dives back in and keeps control.
Cockatiel wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Cockatiel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cockatiel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Price wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cockatiel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cockatiel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Treacherous Cockatiel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Price slaps away a takedown attempt from Cockatiel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Price was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clifford Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cockatiel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Price takes a swing at Cockatiel's ribcage but misses.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Price tries to clinch but Cockatiel is having none of it.
Clifford Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Price.#TD#
Cockatiel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cockatiel lands in his opponent's guard.
Price wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cockatiel manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SUB#
Cockatiel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Price tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cockatiel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Treacherous Cockatiel!
Our winner, Treacherous Cockatiel, 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:
TL Fight Night 10
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Cockatiel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haelfson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cockatiel somewhat.#CL#
Cockatiel gets tackled into the cage by Haelfson. Haelfson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Cockatiel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Haelfson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Haelfson rolls, trying to escape but Cockatiel keeps control of the position.
Haelfson 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.#SUB2#
Cockatiel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Haelfson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cockatiel is hanging on to Haelfson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Cockatiel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Cockatiel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Haelfson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haelfson breaks Cockatiel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T1#
Haelfson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Cockatiel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cockatiel wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving. #SUB#
Haelfson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cockatiel is aware though and is defending well.
Haelfson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haelfson tries to get out of the position.
Haelfson keeping moving, preventing Cockatiel from controlling successfully.
Cockatiel trying to move into half guard but instead Haelfson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cockatiel keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Cockatiel wants to sweep but no luck.
Haelfson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Cockatiel keeping moving, preventing Haelfson from controlling successfully.
Haelfson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haelfson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cockatiel on the ground.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haelfson 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.
Cockatiel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haelfson is one step ahead there.
Cockatiel keeping full guard, as Haelfson tries to pass.
Haelfson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haelfson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockatiel is keeping the position for now.
Cockatiel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cockatiel wants to control from the top but Haelfson keeps moving. #T3#
Haelfson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cockatiel forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cockatiel connects with a nice short shot to Haelfson's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cockatiel lands a nice short elbow.
Cockatiel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cockatiel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cockatiel wants to take a breather but Haelfson is having none of it.
Haelfson wants to improve his position but Cockatiel is controlling well.
Cockatiel trying to control the action but Haelfson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cockatiel is looking for submissions but instead, Haelfson has regained full guard.
#T4#
Cockatiel postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haelfson wants to improve his position but instead Cockatiel has moved into half guard.
Cockatiel trying to control the action but Haelfson is working from the bottom.
Cockatiel wants to free his trapped foot but Haelfson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cockatiel prevents Haelfson from improving his position.
Haelfson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cockatiel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cockatiel's back!#SUB#
Haelfson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Treacherous Cockatiel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cockatiel closes the distance and clinches up with Haelfson, looking for a takedown. Cockatiel pushes Haelfson against the cage but Haelfson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Haelfson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cockatiel is trying to defend but Haelfson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cockatiel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Haelfson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cockatiel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haelfson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cockatiel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haelfson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cockatiel is tightening it up a little... Haelfson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Haelfson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Haelfson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cockatiel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Treacherous Cockatiel!
During a confident post fight interview, Treacherous Cockatiel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Treacherous Cockatiel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Cockatiel with that takedown attempt.
And Hunt tries to counter it with a takedown but Cockatiel pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Hunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cockatiel to the mat! Cockatiel manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cockatiel (0) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockatiel is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stays in close to Cockatiel's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Cockatiel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Cockatiel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt is pushing down on Cockatiel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cockatiel is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunt has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Cockatiel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Cockatiel trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockatiel is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cockatiel is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cockatiel avoid being mounted?
Hunt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Cockatiel is trying to control but can't.
Hunt not doing much here.
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cockatiel (0) vs (5) Hunt
You can see the frustration on Cockatiel's face as Hunt controls the position.
Cockatiel is not content to let Hunt control the position. #T3#
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Cockatiel tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt trying to control the action but Cockatiel is working from the bottom.
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.
Hunt wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping him busy. #T4#
Cockatiel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cockatiel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cockatiel (4) vs (5) Hunt
Cockatiel biding his time, controlling Hunt.
Cockatiel'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.
Hunt tries to escape but Cockatiel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Cockatiel is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
#T5##SUB#
Cockatiel looking to break Hunt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hunt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cockatiel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cockatiel gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control.
Hunt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hunt just trying to survive but Cockatiel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hunt fending off the submission attempt from Cockatiel.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Cockatiel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cockatiel tries to keep control of the position but Hunt is staying busy.
Hunt wants to control his opponent's hands but Cockatiel gets his hands free. #SUB#
Cockatiel is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
Cockatiel 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.
Hunt tries to roll but Cockatiel sticks to his back.
#T7#
Hunt staying busy and making it hard for Cockatiel to control.
Hunt trying to control the position but Cockatiel manages to sink in the hooks.
Cockatiel controls the position.
Hunt trying to control the hands but Cockatiel won't let him.
Hunt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cockatiel.
Hunt just trying to survive but Cockatiel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Cockatiel keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Hunt right now.
#T8##SUB#
Cockatiel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hunt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cockatiel.
Hunt tries to roll but Cockatiel sticks to his back.
#T9#
Hunt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hunt is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cockatiel is staying active.
Cockatiel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cockatiel.
Cockatiel biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Hunt trying to control but not successfully.
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cockatiel.
Hunt tries to escape but Cockatiel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Cockatiel is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Cockatiel gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control. #T11#
I would not like to be Hunt right now.
Cockatiel struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Cockatiel is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Hunt tries to escape but Cockatiel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cockatiel tries to get the hooks in deep but Hunt pushed the leg off.
Hunt trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Hunt wants to escape the position.
What can Hunt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Cockatiel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt trying to control the hands but Cockatiel won't let him.
Hunt is really stuck here.
#T13#
Hunt turns into Cockatiel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cockatiel (4) vs (7) Hunt
Cockatiel can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cockatiel controlling the position well.
Hunt wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping him busy. #T14#
Hunt uses his free foot to push down on Cockatiel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cockatiel. Score +3 for passing guard: Cockatiel (4) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt looking to control but Cockatiel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cockatiel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cockatiel regains half guard.
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cockatiel has his hands clasped together around Hunt's back. He's all about the action.
Cockatiel wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Treacherous Cockatiel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Saunders dives in and scores a takedown into Cockatiel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (0) Cockatiel
Cockatiel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saunders preventing the sweep.
Cockatiel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cockatiel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (2) Cockatiel#SUB#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saunders wants to sweep here but Cockatiel controlling him for the moment.
Cockatiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Cockatiel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cockatiel preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cockatiel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cockatiel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cockatiel defends well.
Cockatiel stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Cockatiel trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cockatiel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Saunders wants to hit a sweep here but Cockatiel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saunders there! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (2) vs (5) Cockatiel
Saunders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cockatiel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saunders to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (2) vs (8) Cockatiel
Cockatiel tries to keep control of the position but Saunders is staying busy.
Saunders is trying to break free.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Cockatiel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders is keeping busy.
Saunders is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Saunders do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Saunders tries to escape the position.
Cockatiel trying to control momentarily.
Cockatiel controlling well, preventing Saunders from escaping the position.
Cockatiel controlling from the back.
Will Cockatiel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cockatiel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saunders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Saunders wants to control his opponent's hands but Cockatiel gets his hands free.
Cockatiel is hanging on to Saunders's back as he tries to escape.
Cockatiel is looking to control Saunders but Saunders is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Well, with Cockatiel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saunders is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saunders tries to escape the position.
Will Cockatiel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Saunders is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cockatiel.
Cockatiel keeps control of the position as Saunders tries to break free.
#T5#
Cockatiel wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy.
Cockatiel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saunders doesn't escape.
Saunders turns into Cockatiel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (4) vs (8) Cockatiel
Saunders looking to pass the guard.
Cockatiel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saunders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockatiel is keeping the position for now.
Cockatiel looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cockatiel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (4) vs (10) Cockatiel
Cockatiel trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T6#
Cockatiel wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cockatiel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Saunders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cockatiel defends it easily.
Cockatiel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cockatiel is pushing down on Saunders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saunders is fighting to maintain full guard but Cockatiel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7#
Cockatiel prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Cockatiel wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is trying to control but can't.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Cockatiel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cockatiel controlling the action here.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Cockatiel has control of the leg. #T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cockatiel in particular looking to stall.
Cockatiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Cockatiel uses his free foot to push down on Saunders's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saunders. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (13) Cockatiel
Cockatiel controlling the position easily from mount.
Cockatiel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Saunders wants to control but Cockatiel is having none of it.#T9#
Cockatiel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cockatiel trying to control but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders wants to hold on but Cockatiel pushes him away.
Saunders is looking to get to half guard.
Cockatiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cockatiel takes Saunders's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (4) vs (16) Cockatiel#T10#
Cockatiel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saunders doesn't escape.
Cockatiel is looking to control Saunders but Saunders is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Saunders tries to break free.
Cockatiel controls the action.
Saunders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cockatiel content just to control the position here.
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Cockatiel wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
Saunders is trying desperately to improve position.
Cockatiel tries to control but Saunders wriggling away.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cockatiel wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
Cockatiel controlling from the full mount.
Saunders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Well,Saunders is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Cockatiel controlling the position easily from mount.
Cockatiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Saunders 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: Saunders (4) vs (19) Cockatiel
Saunders tries to escape the position.
Cockatiel controls the action.#T13#
I really don't envy Saunders right now.
Cockatiel avoiding Saunders 's attempts to control his hands.
Cockatiel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Saunders's body.
Saunders tries to roll but Cockatiel sticks to his back.
Cockatiel controlling from the back.
Cockatiel keeps control of the position as Saunders tries to break free.
#T14#
Cockatiel controlling from the back.
Saunders staying busy and making it hard for Cockatiel to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cockatiel has the hooks in. Saunders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cockatiel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saunders doesn't escape.
Saunders is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cockatiel wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Treacherous Cockatiel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Souza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Treacherous Cockatiel!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cockatiel shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cockatiel fails with the takedown#TD#
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cockatiel won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Souza (4) vs (0) Cockatiel
Cockatiel isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura but Cockatiel is defending well.
Cockatiel is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it.
Cockatiel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cockatiel can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Souza wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping him busy.
Cockatiel wants to control but Souza postures up.#SUB#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cockatiel can't do much from the bottom here.
Cockatiel tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Souza wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cockatiel isn't going anywhere.#T2#
Cockatiel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cockatiel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souza's best efforts.
Cockatiel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cockatiel.
Cockatiel controlling Souza's posture.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom.
Cockatiel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cockatiel has control of Souza's left arm, preventing Souza from doing any damage.
Souza content to stall in guard here.
Cockatiel is controlling Souza's posture.
Cockatiel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Cockatiel pulls Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cockatiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza won't allow Cockatiel to sweep him here.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Cockatiel looking for a sweep. Not yet Cockatiel, not yet. #T5#
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cockatiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockatiel managing to control the position.
Cockatiel looking for a sweep. Not yet Cockatiel, not yet.
Cockatiel trying to control the position here.
Cockatiel keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Cockatiel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Souza is fighting to break Cockatiel's control of his arms but Cockatiel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
More stalling from Cockatiel.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom.
Cockatiel managing to control the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockatiel is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Cockatiel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cockatiel is pulling down on Souza's head to control his posture.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cockatiel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockatiel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cockatiel wants to sweep but no luck.
Cockatiel managing to control the position. #T8#
Let's hope that Cockatiel 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.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom.
Cockatiel managing to control the position.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom.
Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cockatiel keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass. #T9#
Cockatiel controlling Souza's posture.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
Cockatiel is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.
Cockatiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cockatiel pulls Souza in to control the position.
Cockatiel is continuing to stall.#T10#
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockatiel is retaining full guard.
Cockatiel pulls Souza in to control the position.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Cockatiel looking for a sweep. Not yet Cockatiel, not yet.
Souza trying to control but Cockatiel is working from the bottom. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cockatiel holds on and takes a little breather.
Souza wants to control from the top but Cockatiel keeps moving.
Cockatiel managing to control the position.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (7) vs (0) Cockatiel
Cockatiel controls the position for a moment.#T12##SUB#
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cockatiel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cockatiel struggling a bit here.
Cockatiel is not content to let Souza control the position.
Cockatiel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cockatiel sneaks back into half guard.#T13#
Cockatiel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cockatiel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Cockatiel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cockatiel tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Cockatiel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Souza 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.
Cockatiel is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Cockatiel controlling the position for now.
Cockatiel is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Souza prevents Cockatiel from improving his position.
Cockatiel trying to control but Souza postures up.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cockatiel keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Cockatiel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cockatiel is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Rafael Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Treacherous Cockatiel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cockatiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cockatiel showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cockatiel (2) vs (0) Moly
Cockatiel controlling the action here.
Moly wants to control but Cockatiel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cockatiel 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.
Cockatiel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cockatiel (5) vs (0) Moly
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Cockatiel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cockatiel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cockatiel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cockatiel trying to control but Moly is having none of it.
Moly stops Cockatiel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Cockatiel content just to control the position here.
Cockatiel looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cockatiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cockatiel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moly for as long as he can get away with.
Moly working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Cockatiel controlling the position easily from mount.
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time.
Cockatiel controlling from mount.
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Cockatiel controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockatiel'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.
Cockatiel tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape. #T5#
Cockatiel wants to take his opponent's back but Moly doesn't allow it.
Cockatiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cockatiel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moly is holding on tight.
Cockatiel controlling from the full mount.
Cockatiel trying to control but Moly is having none of it. #T6#
Moly can't escape the position.
Cockatiel looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moly tries to reverse the position but Cockatiel maintains control.
Cockatiel wants to take Moly's back here but Moly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cockatiel avoids the attempt from Moly to control.#T7#
Cockatiel content just to control the position here.
Cockatiel is looking to work his way around to Moly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cockatiel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cockatiel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T8#
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Cockatiel.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Cockatiel's attempts to control the action.
Cockatiel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Cockatiel tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel fails to take his opponent's back.
Cockatiel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moly is looking to escape.
Moly tries to lock up and control but Cockatiel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel looking to control but Moly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cockatiel controlling the pace for now.
Cockatiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moly is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Cockatiel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cockatiel (8) vs (0) Moly
Moly trying to control but not successfully.
Cockatiel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moly.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cockatiel is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Cockatiel continues to stall.
Cockatiel tries to get the hooks in deep but Moly pushed the leg off.
Cockatiel biding his time, controlling Moly.
Cockatiel trying to control momentarily.
Cockatiel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moly's body.
Cockatiel trying to control momentarily.
#T13#
Moly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Moly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cockatiel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Moly's body.
Moly tries to break free.
#T14#
Cockatiel controls the action.
Cockatiel tries to keep control of the position but Moly is staying busy.
Cockatiel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moly doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Cockatiel keeps control of the position as Moly tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cockatiel takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Treacherous Cockatiel 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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