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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Navarro looks for a takedown but San sprawls well.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
San drops down looking for an ankle pick but Navarro pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
San clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
San pulls guard.
San trying to control the position.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro stays in close to San's body and controls the position.
San 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.#T1#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Navarro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Navarro preventing the sweep.
San keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Navarro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Navarro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (3) vs (0) San
San regains half guard.
San tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.#SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but San is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but San defends it.
San wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (6) vs (0) San
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5##SUB#
Navarro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Navarro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… San turns into him and now he's in Navarro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (6) vs (2) San#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San looking to pass the guard. #T6#
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
San looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is trying to keep San in close.
#SUB2#
San drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick San off! San jumps back into Navarro's guard. #T7#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Navarro trying to keep a closed guard but San is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
San slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
San is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Navarro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) San
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
San is trying to break free.
Navarro tries to keep control of the position but San is staying busy.
San tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navarro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Navarro is really struggling to control San but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
San regains half guard.
San is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and San has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between San's legs - danger averted.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
San keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. #T10#
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San being controlled here, momentarily.
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet. #SUB2#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
San looking to control.
San pulls Navarro in to control the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
San controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself.
Navarro 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. #T13#
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Navarro forces his way into half guard.
San is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Navarro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB2#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Navarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Navarro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Edu Navarro 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 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Navarro on his heels. He'll look to pass Navarro's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Navarro controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Navarro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Navarro looking to control.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Navarro trying to control the position.
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Navarro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Navarro 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.#SUB#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Navarro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Navarro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Navarro is looking to stall here but Yasalmibaal recovers full guard.
Navarro passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Navarro tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it. #SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal can't keep his opponent in guard - Navarro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Navarro is taking a breather. Yasalmibaal 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.
Navarro wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
Navarro is thwarting Yasalmibaal's attempts to control the position.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Navarro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Yasalmibaal defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Navarro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yasalmibaal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Navarro seems to be working for a kimura but Yasalmibaal defends the submission attempt.
Navarro is keen to just control but Yasalmibaal is a slippery customer.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Navarro is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yasalmibaal defends it well. #T10#
Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Navarro control the position.
Navarro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Navarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yasalmibaal is just riding it out for now. Navarro eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working.
Navarro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yasalmibaal reverses the position - he's now on top in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a triangle but Yasalmibaal pushes his legs off easily.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Yasalmibaal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro pulls Yasalmibaal in to control the position. #SUB#
Navarro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yasalmibaal is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 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 8 wins and 7 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belmiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Navarro (0) vs (4) Belmiro
Navarro tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Belmiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Navarro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belmiro but great work by Navarro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (4) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
Navarro trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Navarro tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wants to control but Navarro postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
Navarro tries to move to mount but Belmiro blocks the move with his legs.
Belmiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Navarro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belmiro regains half guard.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navarro is working away from the top position though.
Navarro wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Navarro 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.
#T2#
Navarro trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Belmiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Navarro.
#SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Navarro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. #T4#
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro working a defensive guard but Navarro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (7) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Navarro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belmiro's legs.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (7) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Navarro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bigfoot BJJ, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Navarro 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 Belmiro gets his way!
Navarro rolls, trying to escape but Belmiro keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Belmiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Navarro wants to escape the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Navarro showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Belmiro tightening his grip on Navarro, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Navarro turns into Belmiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (8) Belmiro
Navarro wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (10) Belmiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro pushing down on Navarro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Belmiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Navarro defend it? Belmiro steps over the head and cranks it - Navarro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Belmiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Saunders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Navarro to the ground. Saunders is now in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (0) Navarro
Navarro is trying to keep Saunders in close.
Saunders trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Saunders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Saunders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.
Saunders passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Saunders wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunders is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Saunders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Navarro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is positioning himself well to prevent Saunders advancing to mount.
Navarro wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Saunders seems to be looking for submissions.
Saunders tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saunders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saunders is looking to advance position but Navarro won't allow it. #SUB2#
Navarro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Saunders is tapping! Great win for Navarro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edu Navarro!
An out of breath Edu Navarro 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 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 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 7 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Viera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Viera showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (0) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Navarro as he works his way to full guard.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Viera trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Navarro has control of Viera's left arm, preventing Viera from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Navarro has Viera pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera postures up.
Viera stands and throws Navarro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (5) Viera
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Navarro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viera is fighting to break Navarro's control of his arms but Navarro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Viera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Viera won't allow Navarro to sweep him here.
Viera wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. #T3#
Viera passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Navarro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Navarro trying to control from the bottom.
Viera uses his free foot to push down on Navarro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Navarro. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (8) Viera#T4#
Navarro wants to control but Viera is having none of it.
Navarro tries to reverse the position but Viera maintains control.
Navarro is working hard here to advance position.
Navarro wants to hold on but Viera pushes him away.
Navarro is looking to improve his position but Viera isn't that keen on the idea.
Navarro tries to hold on but Viera pushes him away.
Navarro is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Viera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Navarro turns into him and now he's in Viera's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (8) Viera
Navarro won't allow Viera to sweep him here. #T5#
Viera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navarro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (10) Viera
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Navarro working for a triangle but Viera defends it easily.
Viera wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. #SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB#
Navarro has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera looking to pass the guard.
Viera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navarro pulls Viera in close to prevent any damage.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Navarro is trying to keep Viera in close.
Viera passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Navarro is defending against the submission attempts here by Viera.
Viera prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro keeping hold of Viera's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Viera prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Viera is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Viera is trying to work for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (13) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Navarro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T9#
Navarro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Navarro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Viera goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Navarro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (13) Viera
Navarro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer.
Navarro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (15) Viera
Viera preventing the sweep.
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro pulls Viera in close to prevent any damage.
Viera trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Viera keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Navarro is trying to control the position but Viera postures up.
Viera wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Viera wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Viera pushes down on Navarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Viera is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Viera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (4) vs (18) Viera
Navarro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viera tries to advance position but instead Navarro slips a leg back in to half guard.
Viera trying to mount his opponent but Navarro defends it. #SUB2#
Viera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Viera eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viera is pushing down on Navarro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Navarro is fighting to maintain full guard but Viera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Navarro is looking for a sweep. Viera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (4) vs (21) Viera
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here.
Viera just content to control the position. #T14#
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here.
Navarro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Viera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navarro 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viera wins on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Navarro 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: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro stalling. #SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Navarro trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolleke sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Bolleke is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sprawl N Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Navarro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Navarro#T2#
Navarro controlling from mount.
Navarro tries to control but Bolleke wriggling away.
Navarro controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Navarro wants to finish this one by submission but Bolleke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Navarro. #T3#
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Navarro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bolleke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bolleke shrugs it off.
Navarro controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Navarro has hold of Bolleke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bolleke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T5##SUB2#
Navarro wants to finish this one by submission but Bolleke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Navarro.
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Navarro 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.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Navarro.#T7#
It looks like Navarro 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.#T8##SUB2#
Bolleke has left one of his arms exposed and Navarro doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bolleke screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edu Navarro!
During a confident post fight interview, Edu Navarro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 28 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Navarro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Mason#SUB#
Navarro seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Navarro 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.
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro trying to control the pace.
Navarro prevents Mason from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Navarro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (5) vs (0) Mason
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Navarro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Navarro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. #T3#
Navarro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (8) vs (0) Mason
Navarro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Navarro is working for a guillotine from mount but Mason frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Navarro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mason is now in Navarro's guard. A big mistake from Navarro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (8) vs (2) Mason
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason advances to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Navarro is looking to improve his position.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Navarro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8##SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Navarro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) Mason
Navarro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Navarro'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.#T9##SUB2#
Navarro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Navarro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navarro postures up.
#T10#
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #SUB#
Navarro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mason manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Navarro has Mason in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (10) vs (4) Mason
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason pushes down on Navarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mason trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom. #T11#
Navarro is controlling Mason's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mason is keen to just control but Navarro is a slippery customer.
Navarro is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.
Mason is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro trying to control here.
#T12##SUB2#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
Mason 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.
Mason trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Navarro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Mason being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Navarro working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Edu Navarro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Navarro's waist but Navarro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moly off to one side.
Moly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Navarro swivels and escapes.
Navarro tries to counter by clinching up but Moly breaks away and moves out of range.
Edu Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Moly.
Moly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navarro as he jumps to the side.
Moly misses with a takedown attempt - Navarro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Navarro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moly is trying to drag Navarro to the mat but Navarro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Navarro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly tries for a takedown but Navarro manages to get underhooks.
Moly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Navarro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moly shoots for a double leg takedown but Navarro sprawls well. He's pushed Moly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moly looks winded!#CL#
Navarro instigates a clinch.
Navarro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Navarro wants to take the fight to the mat but Moly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Navarro.
#T1#
Moly can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Navarro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Navarro manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Navarro (4) vs (0) Moly
The referee asks Navarro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Navarro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Navarro wants to control for a moment but Moly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Navarro trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Navarro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Navarro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but Moly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Navarro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moly wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
#T3#
Navarro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moly is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Navarro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Navarro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (7) vs (0) Moly
Navarro controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action.
Moly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Navarro controlling the pace for now.
Navarro tries to control but Moly wriggling away.
Moly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Navarro tries to control but Moly wriggling away. #T5##SUB#
Navarro looking to secure an arm triangle but Moly defends it well.
Navarro content just to control the position here.
Navarro'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.
Moly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Navarro wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it. #SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moly has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6##SUB2#
Moly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Moly actively working from the bottom here.
Moly is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navarro pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Navarro tries to pass to full mount but Moly defends it.
Navarro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Navarro is trying to control the action in half guard but Moly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Moly is defending well.
Moly is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moly gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Navarro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Moly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Navarro is aware though and is defending well.
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Navarro trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Navarro is pushing down on Moly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moly is fighting to maintain full guard but Navarro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Navarro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moly sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Navarro is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Moly to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Navarro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (10) vs (0) Moly
Navarro tries to move to mount but Moly blocks the move with his legs.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working. #T10#
Moly is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moly is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Navarro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Navarro's guard! Nice work there by Moly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) Moly
Moly slips nicely into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Navarro wants to control but Moly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moly wants to free his trapped foot but Navarro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Moly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Moly is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moly to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Moly eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly advances to half guard.
Navarro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Navarro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Edu Navarro 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 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Navarro clinches up with Melia and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Melia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Navarro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Navarro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Melia being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia 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. #T1#
It looks like Melia 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.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melia wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Navarro 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#
Navarro is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Melia off! Melia jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Navarro's guard. #SUB2#
Melia is working for a kimura but Navarro is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Navarro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass. #SUB2#
Melia has gone for a leg lock! Navarro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Melia#T4#
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navarro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (2) Melia
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Navarro is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Navarro tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.#SUB#
Navarro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Melia passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Melia
Melia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Navarro's legs.
Navarro is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working. #SUB2#
Melia tries for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Navarro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Melia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (2) vs (7) Melia
Melia controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is looking to improve his position but Melia isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Melia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Navarro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Navarro and Melia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Navarro tries to improve position but can't.
Melia tries to advance to mount but Navarro denies him. #T7#
Navarro controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Navarro looks to move to half guard but instead Melia has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (2) vs (9) Melia
Navarro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Navarro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melia is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Navarro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Melia 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.
Navarro is looking to control Melia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Navarro avoid being mounted?
Navarro has a hand on Melia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Melia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (12) Melia
Navarro is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Melia trying to control but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Navarro is controlling an arm, preventing Melia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Melia wants to control the pace but Navarro is squirming around nicely.
Navarro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Navarro is staying active underneath Melia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Melia 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. #T11#
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Melia passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Melia seems content to control.#T12#
Melia is keen to just control but Navarro is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well,Navarro is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Melia 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.
Navarro gets back to full guard.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.#T13#
Melia is stalling in the full guard.
Melia wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro 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: Navarro (4) vs (12) Melia#T14#
Navarro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is trying to control. Melia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Navarro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Melia defends it.
Melia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (4) vs (16) Melia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro trying to control the action but Melia just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Melia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sauv Ignon!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Navarro can't fight it off and eventually Ignon manages to take the fight to the floor. Navarro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (0) vs (2) Ignon
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignon trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
My spies in Cope's inform me that Ignon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro 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.
Navarro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (5) Ignon#T1#
Ignon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Ignon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignon trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro regains half guard.#T2#
Navarro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Navarro tries to roll over but Ignon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ignon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Navarro has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignon sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Navarro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignon is pushing down on Navarro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Navarro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignon is just content to waste time from the top position. Navarro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ignon passes Navarro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Navarro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ignon wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
Navarro is in trouble now - Ignon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (8) Ignon#SUB2#
Ignon is working for a guillotine from mount but Navarro frees his head quite easily.
Navarro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignon moves to his opponent's back but Navarro bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Ignon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (8) Ignon#T5#
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ignon has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignon keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ignon is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro being controlled here momentarily.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro postures up.
Navarro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (5) vs (8) Ignon
Ignon tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.
Ignon is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Navarro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignon's legs.
Navarro trying to control the action but Ignon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignon struggling a bit here.#T8#
Ignon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignon tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Navarro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Navarro controlling the pace.
Navarro is trying to control. Ignon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Navarro seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignon is not content to let Navarro control the position.
Navarro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignon is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Ignon tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.#T11#
Ignon wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ignon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Navarro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignon is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignon is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Ignon wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Navarro content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Navarro moves into full mount! Ignon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (8) vs (8) Ignon
Ignon is looking to improve his position but Navarro isn't that keen on the idea.
Navarro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Navarro avoids the attempt from Ignon to control.#SUB#
Navarro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ignon has worked his arm free - good work by Ignon!
#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
Navarro laying and praying for a moment but Ignon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ignon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (8) vs (12) Ignon
Navarro is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ignon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignon wins on points by 12 to 8.
A relieved looking Sauv Ignon 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 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Navarro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Navarro prevents the takedown attempt.
Yasalmibaal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Navarro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Navarro has Yasalmibaal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Navarro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yasalmibaal tumbling to the mat - Navarro dives into Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yasalmibaal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Navarro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Navarro slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yasalmibaal manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Navarro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (2) Navarro#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Navarro is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.#T2#
Yasalmibaal slips nicely into half guard.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal 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.
#T3#
Navarro trying to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro is trying desperately to improve position.
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.#T4#
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for a guillotine from mount but Navarro frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Navarro is now in Yasalmibaal's guard. A big mistake from Yasalmibaal there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (4) Navarro#SUB#
Yasalmibaal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Navarro trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Navarro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (4) Navarro
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet. #T6#
Navarro wants to hit a sweep here but Yasalmibaal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Navarro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (4) Navarro#SUB#
Yasalmibaal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Navarro turns into him and now he's in Yasalmibaal's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (6) Navarro
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yasalmibaal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (6) Navarro#SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Yasalmibaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yasalmibaal works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Yasalmibaal won't allow Navarro to sweep him here.
Navarro can't keep his opponent in guard - Yasalmibaal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Navarro trying to get back to full guard but Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (6) Navarro
Navarro tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal wants to finish this one by submission but Navarro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yasalmibaal. #T8#
Navarro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navarro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Navarro has worked his arm free - good work by Navarro!
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Navarro looking for a sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (17) vs (6) Navarro
Yasalmibaal avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.#T9##SUB#
Yasalmibaal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Navarro has worked his arm free - good work by Navarro!
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal tries for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (19) vs (6) Navarro#T10#
Navarro tries to hold on but Yasalmibaal pushes him away.
Navarro regains half guard.
Navarro is in trouble now - Yasalmibaal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (22) vs (6) Navarro#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking to secure an arm triangle but Navarro defends it well.
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#T11#
Navarro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yasalmibaal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Navarro 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.
Navarro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Navarro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Navarro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (22) vs (8) Navarro
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Navarro won't allow Yasalmibaal to sweep him here.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasalmibaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navarro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard. #T13#
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
Navarro wants to advance to full mount but Yasalmibaal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Navarro trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Yasalmibaal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Navarro looking to sit in guard and control but Yasalmibaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (24) vs (8) Navarro
Navarro is pulling down on Yasalmibaal's head. It's preventing any offense from Yasalmibaal, at least for the moment.
Navarro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (24) vs (10) Navarro
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal takes the fight on points by 24 to 10.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sadrano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Navarro counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Sadrano
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navarro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Navarro stays in close to Sadrano's body and controls the position.
Navarro pushing down on Sadrano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sadrano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sadrano is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Navarro trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
Navarro content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
Sadrano is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up. #T3#
Navarro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sadrano 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: Navarro (2) vs (2) Sadrano
Well, if Sadrano 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Navarro is working hard here to advance position.
Sadrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Navarro trying to control the position.
Navarro 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is controlling Sadrano's posture.
Sadrano stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Sadrano is stalling in the full guard.
Sadrano advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Sadrano#T6#
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.
Sadrano wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
Navarro is looking to regain half guard here but Sadrano keeps moving and retains side control.
Sadrano is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Navarro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sadrano's best efforts.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sadrano 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. #T8#
Sadrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to keep a closed guard but Sadrano is proving a slippery customer.
Sadrano won't allow Navarro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sadrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sadrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Navarro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sadrano has passed into half guard!
#T9#
Navarro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sadrano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sadrano is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Navarro is controlling Sadrano's trapped leg to prevent Sadrano from advancing to side control.
Navarro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Navarro trying to hold on to Sadrano's head to control him but Sadrano postures up.
#T11#
Navarro tries to roll over but Sadrano keeps him under control.
Navarro trying to control here.
Sadrano is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Sadrano is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Sadrano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working.
Navarro moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Navarro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (5) Sadrano
Sadrano wants to sweep but no luck.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving.
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
Sadrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Navarro drops back looking for a leg! Sadrano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sadrano manages to kick Navarro off! Navarro jumps back into Sadrano's guard.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadrano is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Navarro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sadrano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Navarro has Sadrano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (7) Sadrano#SUB#
Navarro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sadrano has his hands clasped together but Navarro extends and breaks Sadrano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Navarro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edu Navarro!
Edu Navarro 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 154 Dew vs Ulatov
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mike Ox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Navarro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Navarro.
Ox wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Navarro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ox (0) vs (2) Navarro
Ox trying to control from the bottom.
Ox is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Navarro wants to control but Ox is keeping him busy.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Navarro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Ox defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ox is controlling Navarro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Navarro stalling.
Ox gets full guard.
Ox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
Ox is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Ox is keeping the position.
Navarro won't allow Ox to sweep him here.
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ox trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Ox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Navarro controls the pace.#SUB#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Ox's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Navarro wants to control from the top but Ox keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ox working a defensive guard here.
Navarro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ox (0) vs (5) Navarro
Ox regains half guard there - taking advantage of Navarro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ox trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro is keen to just control but Ox is a slippery customer.#T4#
Navarro wants to pass to mount but Ox is defending the position. #SUB2#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ox is defending against the submission attempts here by Navarro.
Navarro is thwarting Ox's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
#T5##SUB2#
Navarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ox is just riding it out for now. Navarro eventually gives up the hold.
Ox is trying to maintain the position but Navarro is very close to passing his half guard.
Navarro trying to control from half guard but Ox is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ox wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Navarro is keen to just control but Ox is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ox wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro trying to control from half guard but Ox is working away.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Ox defends it.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ox keeps working. #T7#
Ox wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro is keen to just control but Ox is a slippery customer.
Ox tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Navarro seems content to control.
Ox wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Ox trying to hold on to Navarro's head to control him but Navarro postures up.
#T8#
Ox tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Ox wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.
Ox is looking to improve his position.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ox won't allow Navarro to pass to mount. #T9#
Ox controlling the position for now.
Ox is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ox manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Navarro has gone for a leg lock! Ox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ox (2) vs (5) Navarro#T10#
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Ox from controlling successfully.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet.
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Ox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ox works his way back into a safe position though.
Ox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Navarro working a defensive guard here.
Ox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ox (5) vs (5) Navarro
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Ox controls the position.
Navarro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Navarro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ox (7) vs (5) Navarro#T12#
Ox wants to take his opponent's back but Navarro doesn't allow it.
Ox wants to control the pace but Navarro is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
Ox trying to control but Navarro is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navarro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navarro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ox is looking to work his way around to Navarro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Ox is stalling here but it's allowed Navarro to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Navarro has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ox. Oh but Navarro has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ox goes limp - he's gone! Navarro jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edu Navarro!
A very excited looking Edu Navarro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Navarro scores with a takedown into Trismegistus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (0) vs (2) Navarro
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Navarro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro trying to control but Trismegistus is working from the bottom.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Trismegistus keeps moving.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trismegistus is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Trismegistus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trismegistus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro passes into half guard.
Trismegistus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trismegistus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Navarro preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Trismegistus looking to control.
Navarro 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.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Trismegistus is retaining full guard.
Trismegistus keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus being controlled here, momentarily.
Trismegistus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (2) Navarro#T3#
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus'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.
Navarro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Navarro controls Trismegistus momentarily but Trismegistus frees himself. #SUB2#
Navarro looking for a guillotine here but Trismegistus defends easily.
Trismegistus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Navarro 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. #T5#
Trismegistus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Navarro trying to control the position here.
Trismegistus trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #T6#
Trismegistus 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.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Trismegistus is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Navarro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Navarro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trismegistus has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (2) Navarro#T7#
Navarro tries to bench press Trismegistus off him but Trismegistus keeps the position.
Trismegistus controls the position from side control.
Trismegistus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Navarro's legs.
Trismegistus trying to control the position but Navarro is working away.
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Navarro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Trismegistus is staying active.
Navarro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trismegistus's best efforts.#T8#
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Trismegistus has control of the leg.
Trismegistus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus stalling. #T9#
Trismegistus is pressing down on Navarro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Navarro is holding on for now.
Trismegistus content to control rather than advance.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
Trismegistus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Trismegistus has control of the leg.
Trismegistus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Trismegistus trying to mount his opponent but Navarro defends it.
Trismegistus trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.
Navarro is staying active underneath Trismegistus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trismegistus is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Trismegistus is trying to control the action in half guard but Navarro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trismegistus slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Trismegistus is trying to control the action in half guard but Navarro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Navarro trying to control from the bottom.
Navarro is staying active underneath Trismegistus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trismegistus controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Trismegistus.
Trismegistus wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #T13#
Well, if Trismegistus 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.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Trismegistus is controlling well.
Navarro is staying active underneath Trismegistus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trismegistus in particular looking to stall.
Trismegistus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trismegistus is working hard here to advance position.
Trismegistus is looking to take a break and control but Navarro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Navarro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Navarro is looking to control Trismegistus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Navarro avoid being mounted?
Trismegistus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Navarro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trismegistus is keen to just control but Navarro is a slippery customer.
Trismegistus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (2) Navarro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trismegistus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trismegistus takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Yojizo Trismegistus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Navarro clinches up with Dramos and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dramos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Navarro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dramos regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Dramos#SUB#
Navarro 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. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Navarro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Navarro trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Dramos is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dramos controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself. #T1#
Dramos is adopting a defensive guard.
Dramos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (2) Dramos#SUB#
Navarro has his foot on Dramos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dramos works his way back into a safe position though.
Dramos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Navarro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Dramos trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Dramos pushing down on Navarro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Navarro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dramos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Navarro is controlling Dramos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dramos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Navarro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Dramos is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dramos pulls his head out easily.
Navarro wants to control but Dramos is keeping busy.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dramos is working away from the top position though.
Dramos is trying to control the action in half guard but Navarro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Navarro won't allow Dramos to pass to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Navarro defends it well. #SUB2#
Dramos is trying to work for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Dramos prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard but Dramos has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Dramos
Dramos tries to control but Navarro wriggling away. #T5#
Navarro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Navarro (2) vs (8) Dramos
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Dramos working for the choke.
Dramos tries to keep control of the position but Navarro is staying busy.
Navarro rolls, trying to escape but Dramos keeps control of the position.
Dramos trying to control.
Dramos not allowing Navarro to control his hands. #SUB2#
Dramos is working for a rear naked choke. Navarro is not defending it well and Dramos has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Navarro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Navarro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juliano Dramos!
An out of breath Juliano Dramos 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 136 Chai vs Thumb
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Navarro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Navarro lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Schlepper
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.
Navarro advances to half guard.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schlepper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Schlepper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Schlepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlepper, not yet. #SUB2#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schlepper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Schlepper's legs - danger averted.
Schlepper managing to control the position. #T1#
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlepper can't keep his opponent in guard - Navarro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schlepper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (2) vs (4) Schlepper#SUB2#
Navarro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Navarro breaks Schlepper's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (4) Schlepper
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Schlepper is keeping the position.
Navarro won't allow Schlepper to sweep him here. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schlepper keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Navarro is really struggling to control Schlepper but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schlepper 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: Navarro (4) vs (6) Schlepper#SUB2#
Schlepper is looking for a kimura here.
Schlepper wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlepper pulls his head out easily.
Schlepper passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (4) vs (9) Schlepper
Navarro prevents Schlepper from taking his back.#SUB2#
Schlepper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Navarro turns into him and now he's in Schlepper's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (6) vs (9) Schlepper
Navarro wants to control from the top but Schlepper keeps moving.
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Navarro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Schlepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Navarro is aware though and is defending well.
Schlepper trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Schlepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Navarro is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Navarro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Navarro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schlepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.#SUB2#
Schlepper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlepper is retaining full guard.
Navarro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Navarro trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Navarro stands and throws Schlepper's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (9) vs (9) Schlepper
Schlepper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlepper keeps working.
Schlepper trying to remain calm as Navarro controls from the top position.
Schlepper tries to bench press Navarro off him but Navarro keeps the position. #SUB#
Navarro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schlepper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schlepper is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Navarro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schlepper, who protects the arm well.
Navarro advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (11) vs (9) Schlepper
Schlepper working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Navarro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schlepper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schlepper shrugs it off. #SUB#
Navarro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Schlepper is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Schlepper and Navarro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Navarro trying to control the position but Schlepper is working away. #SUB#
Navarro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7#
Schlepper is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Navarro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schlepper is trying to control Navarro's posture but Navarro avoids it.
Schlepper is looking to regain half guard here but Navarro keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Schlepper is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Navarro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Navarro trying to control the position but Schlepper is working away.
Schlepper tries to improve position but can't.
Schlepper is not content to let Navarro control the position.
Schlepper is trying to improve his position.
Navarro controls the position.#T9#
Schlepper is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Navarro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schlepper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Schlepper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schlepper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schlepper is trying to control Navarro's posture but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (13) vs (9) Schlepper
Schlepper is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Schlepper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlepper is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action.
Schlepper tries to hold on but Navarro postures up.
Navarro trying to control but Schlepper is having none of it.
Schlepper gets back to half guard.#T11##SUB#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schlepper manages to get to full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schlepper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Navarro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navarro slips nicely into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Navarro wants to work for an arm triangle but Schlepper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Navarro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is trying to control. Schlepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Navarro wants to work for an arm triangle but Schlepper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schlepper wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (16) vs (9) Schlepper
Schlepper is trying desperately to improve position.
Navarro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Schlepper regains half guard.
Schlepper is looking to improve his position.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schlepper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schlepper defends it well.
Navarro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro prevents Schlepper from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
Edu Navarro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 1 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JayJay Leary!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Leary gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Navarro (0) vs (4) Leary
Navarro is looking to reverse the position.
Navarro struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Leary wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navarro, who protects the arm well.
Navarro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (4) Leary
Leary slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Navarro passes Leary's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leary is not content to let Navarro control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leary is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leary is not content to let Navarro control the position.#SUB2#
Leary looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but Leary is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Leary looking for submissions off his back.
Leary trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Navarro seems to be looking for submissions.
Navarro is controlling the pace.
Leary wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro controlling the action here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leary sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Leary is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Navarro uses his free foot to push down on Leary's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leary. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (5) vs (4) Leary
Navarro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leary is desperately trying to improve his position but Navarro has a good base and remains in mount.
Leary is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Navarro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leary has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leary can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leary is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Leary is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action.
Navarro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leary is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action.
Leary is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Navarro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leary is surviving well by controlling Navarro's body position as best he can.
Navarro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leary is looking to escape.
Navarro is really struggling to control Leary but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Leary tries to reverse the position but Navarro maintains control.#SUB#
Navarro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leary manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Leary's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Navarro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leary has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leary tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.
Leary is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leary keeps working. #SUB#
Navarro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Navarro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Navarro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leary has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Navarro stalls from top position.
Navarro trying to control the action but Leary is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
Navarro is trying to get an arm triangle but Leary is defending well.
Navarro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Leary! Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (7) vs (4) Leary
Leary is trying to escape the mount.
Navarro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leary tries to reverse the position but Navarro maintains control.
Navarro tries to control but Leary wriggling away. #T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leary tries to hold on but Navarro postures up.
Navarro controlling his opponent.
Leary working to try and regain half guard.
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leary is looking to get to half guard.
Navarro tries to control but Leary wriggling away.
Leary is looking to get to half guard.
Leary looks winded!#T8#
Leary is squirming around, avoiding Navarro's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Navarro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leary has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Leary 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: Navarro (7) vs (6) Leary
Navarro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Navarro has his foot on Leary's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leary works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leary is one step ahead there.
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T9##SUB#
Navarro is looking for a triangle but Leary pushes his legs off easily.
Leary trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro can't keep his opponent in guard - Leary advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Navarro is staying active underneath Leary, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leary is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Navarro reverses the position - he's now on top in Leary's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (6) Leary
Leary trying to control the position.
Navarro stays in close to Leary's body and controls the position.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Leary keeps moving.
Navarro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Navarro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leary is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Navarro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Navarro trying to control but Leary is working from the bottom.
Navarro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leary looking to control.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Navarro passes into half guard.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leary keeps working. #SUB#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leary has managed to free his arm - good work.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leary does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Navarro is thwarting Leary's attempts to control the position.
Leary won't allow Navarro to pass to mount.
Navarro is trying to control. Leary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leary makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leary.
Leary keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #T12#
Leary lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (8) Leary
Leary trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leary wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Leary is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leary slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leary can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Navarro wants to sweep but no luck.
Navarro looking to control.
Leary trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leary drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Navarro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leary has Navarro in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (11) vs (8) Leary
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but Leary is retaining full guard.
Navarro controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Leary is looking for a triangle but Navarro pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Leary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Navarro 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.
Leary manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navarro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (11) vs (10) Leary#SUB#
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leary is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Leary drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Navarro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (13) vs (10) Leary
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Navarro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Leary keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Edu Navarro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leenart Kuningas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Navarro gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuningas (0) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro is looking to advance position but Kuningas won't allow it.
Kuningas wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuningas makes his way to full guard, as Navarro worked for a kimura.
Kuningas pulls Navarro in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kuningas trying to control the position.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuningas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro being controlled here momentarily.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kuningas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Navarro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuningas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuningas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuningas! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuningas (4) vs (2) Navarro#SUB#
Kuningas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Navarro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuningas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Navarro, who protects the arm well.
Navarro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Navarro is looking to regain half guard here but Kuningas keeps moving and retains side control.
Navarro is trying to control Kuningas's posture but Kuningas avoids it. #SUB#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kuningas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuningas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5#
Navarro is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navarro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navarro trying his best to control but Kuningas has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuningas (6) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuningas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T6#
Navarro regains half guard.
Navarro wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kuningas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Kuningas eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro wants to control but Kuningas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7##SUB#
Kuningas 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.
Navarro wants to control but Kuningas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuningas (9) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kuningas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Navarro has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8##SUB#
Kuningas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here.
Navarro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kuningas is staying active.#SUB#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9##SUB#
Kuningas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Navarro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Navarro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Navarro trying to control from the bottom.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuningas pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB#
Kuningas 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. Navarro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ferartu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferartu scores with a four punch combination!
Navarro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Navarro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Navarro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferartu sprawls well. He's pushed Navarro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Ferartu closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
Ferartu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferartu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edu Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ferartu jumps into guard, dragging Navarro to the mat.
Navarro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferartu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Ferartu wants to stand up but Navarro is controlling him. #SU#
Navarro stands and steps away. Ferartu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Ferartu as Navarro shoots in.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ferartu enables Navarro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ferartu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ferartu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferartu, not yet. #SU#
Navarro stands up and waves to Ferartu to follow him. #T2#
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferartu's waist but Ferartu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side. #TD#
Navarro gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferartu is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Navarro postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ferartu to stand up.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro fails with a takedown attempt.
Edu Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but Ferartu shows good takedown defense.
Navarro dives in and grabs Ferartu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferartu pushes down on Navarro's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Ferartu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Navarro is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Navarro is defended easily by Ferartu.
Ferartu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferartu's waist but Ferartu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side.
Navarro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferartu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Navarros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Navarro misses with a takedown
and Ferartu counters with a big head kick but Navarro shrugs it off.
Navarro shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Ferartu.
Ferartu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Navarro.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferartu.#CL2#
Ferartu rushes Navarro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Navarro has Ferartu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferartu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Navarro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferartu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferartu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Ferartu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferartu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferartu as he jumps to the side.
Navarro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferartu counters with a three punch combo that has Navarro backing up. Navarro nods at Ferartu to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferartu lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Ferartu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nos Ferartu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Navarro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Ferartu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Navarro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferartu pinned against the cage. Ferartu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferartu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Navarro with a poor takedown
and Ferartu counters with a left and a right that stings Navarro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edu Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferartu counters with a series of strikes. Navarro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nos Ferartu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ferartu clinches up with Navarro and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ferartu jumps into guard, dragging Navarro to the mat.
Ferartu wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferartu wants to get back to his feet but Navarro is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Navarro stands and steps away. Ferartu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Navarro fails to land the takedown.
Ferartu fakes the leg kick and cracks Navarro in the body.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferartu at a distance.
#TD#
Navarro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferartu controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself.
Ferartu wants to stand and escape but Navarro is having none of it. #T2##SU#
Navarro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferartu, up you get!
Navarro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferartu swivels and escapes.
Nos Ferartu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferartu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferartu! But no joy.
Ferartu dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferartu's waist but Ferartu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side.
Ferartu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Navarro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferartu's waist but Ferartu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Navarro off to one side.
Ferartu lands a high kick!
Navarro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferartu sprawls well. He's pushed Navarro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Ferartu lands but Navarro takes it in his stride. #T3#
Ferartu lands a high kick!
Navarro goes for a double leg but Ferartu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferartu continues to drive forward.
Ferartu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ferartu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferartu tries to break the clinch but Navarro is controlling the position.
Ferartu connects with a knee to the head.
Navarro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Ferartu.
Ferartu is trying to maintain a safe position but Navarro gets an underhook and turns Ferartu into the cage.
Navarro can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Ferartu jumps into guard, dragging Navarro to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Navarro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Navarro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ferartu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferartu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferartu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferartu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferartu lands a knee to the body.
Navarro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferartu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Navarro takes an elbow to the temple.
Navarro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferartu prevents it.
Ferartu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ferartu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Navarro dodges an elbow strike from Ferartu.
Ferartu stops a takedown attempt from Navarro.
Ferartu lands an elbow inside that Navarro shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nos Ferartu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Navarro fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Ferartu clinches.
Ferartu is trying to force a seperation but Navarro has the dominant position.
Ferartu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferartu prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Ferartu jumps guard and drags Navarro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Navarro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferartu was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
No luck for Navarro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edu Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Navarro or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferartu, which made it look bad. #T1#
Ferartu stuffs the takedown.
Navarro tries for a takedown but Ferartu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferartu fails with a takedown attempt.
Navarro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferartu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferartu scores with a head kick.
#TD#
Navarro shoots in and bounces Ferartu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ferartu wants to stand and escape but Navarro is having none of it. #T2##SU#
Navarro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferartu, up you get!
Navarro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Navarro goes for a double leg but Ferartu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferartu continues to drive forward.
Ferartu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Ferartu manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Navarro fails with the takedown
and Ferartu counters with a series of strikes. Navarro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferartu misses with a wild combination.
Navarro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferartu as he avoids it easily.
Navarro looks for a takedown but Ferartu sprawls well.
Ferartu looks for a takedown but Navarro sprawls well.
Ferartu lands with a kick to the temple. Navarro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Navarro swings for the body but Ferartu moves out of range.
#CL2#
Ferartu moves into the clinch successfully.
Edu Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Navarro is working for takedown but Ferartu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferartu is trying to break the clinch but Navarro has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro prevents Ferartu from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Navarro tightens his grip and picks Ferartu up, before dumping him to the ground. Ferartu manages to land in guard.
Ferartu 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferartu is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Navarro trying to hold on to Ferartu's head to control him but Ferartu postures up.
Nos Ferartu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferartu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nos Ferartu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferartu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nos Ferartu! |
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