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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Darkins fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Darkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huntington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Huntington (0) vs (4) Darkins#SUB2#
Darkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Darkins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huntington will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Huntington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Darkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Darkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Huntington! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (0) vs (6) Darkins
Darkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Huntington is holding on tight.
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Darkins maintains control.
Darkins moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (0) vs (9) Darkins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington staying busy and making it hard for Darkins to control.
Darkins doesn't have the hooks in and Huntington manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (9) Darkins
Darkins keeping full guard, as Huntington tries to pass.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huntington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huntington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Huntington pushing down on Darkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Huntington tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Darkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huntington is aware though and is defending well.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully.
Huntington passes Darkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darkins gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Darkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Huntington stopping the sweep attempt from Darkins.
Darkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Huntington forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Huntington wants to work for an arm triangle but Darkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Darkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huntington defends well.#T3#
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Huntington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darkins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (11) Darkins
Huntington keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huntington is keeping the position for now.
Darkins trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Huntington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huntington is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Darkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Darkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huntington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huntington keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins is pushing down on Huntington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huntington is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darkins moves into full mount! Huntington won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (2) vs (14) Darkins
Huntington is trying desperately to improve position.
Darkins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Darkins controlling from mount. #T5#
Darkins wants to take Huntington's back but he can't do it this time.
Huntington is trying to escape the mount.
Huntington has given up his back here. Will Darkins look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (2) vs (17) Darkins#SUB2#
Darkins is cranking Huntington's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Huntington! He's tightened the choke and Huntington is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darrell Darkins!
A very excited looking Darrell Darkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 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 10 wins and 5 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Klopstock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Klopstock (4) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock tries to advance to mount but Huntington denies him.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klopstock tries for a kimura but Huntington is defending well.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Klopstock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Huntington has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Klopstock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Klopstock is working for a kimura but Huntington is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Klopstock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huntington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klopstock.
Huntington wants to control but Klopstock is keeping busy.
#T2#
Klopstock passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (7) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington regains half guard.#SUB#
Klopstock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huntington is pressing down on Klopstock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klopstock trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom. #T3#
Huntington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Huntington is keeping the position.
Klopstock preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Huntington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klopstock is aware though and is defending well.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huntington's guard.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well.
Huntington is looking for a sweep. Klopstock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Huntington is defending against the submission attempts here by Klopstock.
Klopstock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huntington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Klopstock is trying to work for a kimura but Huntington is defending well.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well.
Klopstock wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Klopstock wants to free his trapped foot but Huntington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Huntington trying to control from the bottom.
Huntington tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Klopstock has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (10) vs (0) Huntington#SUB#
Klopstock is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Huntington to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Huntington shrugs it off. #T5#
Klopstock prevents Huntington from getting the reversal.
Huntington is still trying to improve position.
Klopstock is looking to work his way around to Huntington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Huntington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Klopstock not doing much here.
Klopstock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huntington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Klopstock tries to pass to full mount but Huntington defends it. #SUB2#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.
Huntington trying to control but Klopstock postures up.
Huntington is in trouble now - Klopstock has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (13) vs (0) Huntington
Klopstock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Klopstock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huntington is looking to escape. #SUB#
Klopstock goes for an armbar but Huntington turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Huntington. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (13) vs (2) Huntington#T7#
Klopstock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huntington wants to pass the guard but Klopstock is keeping the position.
Klopstock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huntington is one step ahead there.
Klopstock is working hard here to advance position.
Huntington looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Klopstock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Huntington is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Klopstock. Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (13) vs (5) Huntington
Huntington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klopstock keeps working. #T8#
Huntington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Klopstock's legs.
Klopstock is trying to get back to half guard.
Klopstock manages to get back to half guard.
Huntington wants to control but Klopstock is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Huntington is working for a kimura but Klopstock is defending it quite comfortably.
Klopstock is staying active underneath Huntington, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Klopstock gets full guard.#SUB#
Klopstock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huntington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klopstock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Klopstock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking for a guillotine here but Huntington defends easily.
Huntington passes into half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Huntington 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.
Huntington moves into full mount! Klopstock won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (13) vs (8) Huntington
Huntington wants to control the pace but Klopstock is squirming around nicely.
Huntington moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Klopstock (13) vs (11) Huntington#T11#
Klopstock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Huntington's guard. Nice work there by Klopstock.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (15) vs (11) Huntington
Huntington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopstock manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (15) vs (13) Huntington
Klopstock wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Klopstock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huntington wants to control from the top but Klopstock keeps moving.
Huntington wants to pass the guard but Klopstock is keeping the position.
Huntington passes Klopstock's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12##SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions off his back.
Klopstock wants to control but Huntington is keeping busy.
Huntington is looking to advance position but Klopstock won't allow it.
Klopstock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huntington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huntington's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Klopstock (19) vs (13) Huntington
Huntington tries to escape but Klopstock has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Huntington turns into Klopstock and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Klopstock (19) vs (15) Huntington
Klopstock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Klopstock looking for a guillotine here but Huntington defends easily.
Huntington won't allow Klopstock to sweep him here. #T13#
Huntington passes into half guard.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock is pressing down on Huntington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huntington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klopstock is keeping the position for now.
Huntington pushing down on Klopstock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Klopstock tries to roll over but Huntington keeps him under control.
Klopstock is not content to let Huntington control the position.#T14#
Huntington passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klopstock (19) vs (18) Huntington
Klopstock is looking to improve his position but Huntington isn't that keen on the idea.
Huntington looking to control but Klopstock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klopstock regains half guard.
Huntington is trying to control the action in half guard but Klopstock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klopstock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klopstock.
Klopstock working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klopstock takes the fight on points by 19 to 18.
Leonhard Klopstock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huntington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schlepper avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Schlepper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Huntington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Huntington
Schlepper preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that Huntington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Schlepper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huntington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schlepper has managed to get both his arms back between Huntington's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Huntington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schlepper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Huntington is trying to keep Schlepper in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (5) vs (0) Huntington
Schlepper wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
Huntington is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Huntington is not content to let Schlepper control the position.
Schlepper tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schlepper trying to control the position but Huntington is working away.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.
Huntington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schlepper tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Schlepper has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Huntington! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlepper (7) vs (0) Huntington
Schlepper prevents Huntington from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Schlepper working for a submission but Huntington is keeping him at bay.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Schlepper's attempts to control the action.
Huntington can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Schlepper wants to finish this one by submission but Huntington is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schlepper.
Schlepper wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Schlepper wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
Huntington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huntington 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: Schlepper (7) vs (2) Huntington
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlepper pulls Huntington in close to prevent any damage.
Schlepper is trying to keep Huntington in close.
Schlepper is really struggling to control Huntington but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huntington pushes down on Schlepper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schlepper is trying to get back to full guard.
Huntington trying to control from half guard but Schlepper is working away.
Huntington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schlepper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Huntington trying to pass the guard but Schlepper defending well.
Schlepper is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schlepper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Schlepper working a defensive guard here.
Huntington stopping the sweep attempt from Schlepper.
Huntington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schlepper 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.
Huntington looking to pass the guard.
Schlepper trying to control the position.
Schlepper keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully.
Schlepper wants to improve his position but instead Huntington has moved into half guard.
Huntington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Schlepper is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Huntington is trying to work for a kimura but Schlepper is defending well.
Huntington works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (7) vs (5) Huntington
Schlepper is looking to regain half guard here but Huntington keeps moving and retains side control.
Schlepper is working hard here to advance position.
Huntington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlepper keeps working. #T7#
A lull in the action here as Huntington stalls from top position.
Schlepper tries to buck Huntington off but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlepper (7) vs (7) Huntington
Schlepper is squirming around, avoiding Huntington's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Huntington goes for an armbar but Schlepper turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Schlepper. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (9) vs (7) Huntington#T8#
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huntington is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper content to stall in guard here.
Schlepper looking to pass the guard.
Schlepper controlling from the top position.
Huntington looking for a sweep. Not yet Huntington, not yet.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Schlepper wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Huntington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schlepper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huntington 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: Schlepper (9) vs (9) Huntington
Schlepper manages to get to full guard.
Huntington tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlepper is retaining full guard.
Schlepper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlepper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Schlepper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huntington forces his way into half guard.
Huntington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (9) vs (12) Huntington
Schlepper is working to get back to half guard.
Schlepper tries to lock up and control but Huntington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huntington is looking to work his way around to Schlepper's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Schlepper is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Huntington pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Schlepper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huntington stalling.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huntington wants to free his trapped foot but Schlepper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper trying to control but Huntington postures up.
Huntington is looking to advance position but Schlepper won't allow it. #T12#
Schlepper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schlepper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huntington postures up.
Huntington looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Huntington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schlepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huntington trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Huntington pushes down on Schlepper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schlepper is pressing down on Huntington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlepper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Schlepper is controlling Huntington's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schlepper is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (11) vs (12) Huntington
Huntington keeping full guard, as Schlepper tries to pass.
Schlepper trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Schlepper postures up.
Schlepper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schlepper wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving. #T14#
Schlepper forces his way into half guard.
Huntington is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Schlepper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntington sees it coming and defends easily.
Huntington is looking for a sweep. Schlepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlepper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huntington wins on points by 12 to 11.
An out of breath Holter Huntington 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 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Huntington clinches. #TD#
Gascon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Huntington regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Huntington
Gascon pushes down on Huntington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gascon tries to pass to full mount but Huntington defends it.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well. #SUB#
Huntington is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington is not content to let Gascon control the position.#SUB2#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.
Gascon is pressing down on Huntington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huntington is holding on for now.
Gascon uses his free foot to push down on Huntington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huntington. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Huntington#T1#
Huntington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascon fails to move to back control.
Huntington can't escape the position.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
Gascon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gascon trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington tries to improve his position but instead Gascon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (8) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Gascon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Huntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gascon has the hooks in. Huntington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gascon looking for the RNC.
Will Gascon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gascon has the hooks in. Huntington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Huntington keeps trying to improve his position.
Huntington staying busy and making it hard for Gascon to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington is in bad spot here.
Gascon doesn't have the hooks in and Huntington manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (8) vs (2) Huntington#SUB#
Gascon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Huntington should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gascon has tightened it up now! Huntington should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jack Nice! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Huntington clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Huntington has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Huntington tries for a takedown but Nice manages to get underhooks.
Huntington is pressed up against the cage. Nice has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huntington down to the mat. Huntington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Nice closes the distance and pushes Huntington back into the cage.
Huntington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huntington wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Nice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holter Huntington.#TD#
Nice has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huntington is trying to keep an underhook but Nice manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nice (2) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington is staying active underneath Nice, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huntington is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Nice has control of the leg.
Nice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington is trying to maintain the position but Nice is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Huntington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huntington is keeping the position for now.
Huntington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Huntington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nice uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nice (5) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nice presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nice (7) vs (0) Huntington
Nice wants to take Huntington's back but he can't do it this time.
Huntington tries to hold on but Nice pushes him away. #T2#
Huntington is trying to escape the mount but Nice keeps good control and instead manages to take Huntington's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nice (10) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Nice has control of the leg.
Nice trying to control from half guard but Huntington is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huntington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huntington moves into full guard.
Huntington keeping full guard, as Nice tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Huntington looking for a guillotine here but Nice defends easily.
Huntington working a defensive guard here.
Huntington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nice is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nice wants to pass the guard but Huntington is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huntington is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nice (10) vs (2) Huntington
Huntington looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nice looking for a guillotine here but Huntington defends easily.
Huntington wants to pass the guard but Nice is keeping the position.
Huntington wants to control from the top but Nice keeps moving. #T5#
Huntington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nice's guard.
Huntington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huntington trying to mount his opponent but Nice defends it.
Nice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huntington is working away from the top position though.
Huntington uses his free foot to push down on Nice's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nice (10) vs (5) Huntington
Huntington is looking to work his way around to Nice's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6#
Nice working to try and regain half guard.
Huntington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nice slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Huntington passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nice (10) vs (8) Huntington
Nice is working to get back to half guard.
Huntington takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nice (10) vs (11) Huntington
Nice is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Huntington is looking for the choke from the back position but Nice is controlling his hands well. #T7#
Huntington doesn't have the hooks in and Nice manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nice (12) vs (11) Huntington
Nice trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Huntington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nice has his hands clasped together but Huntington extends and breaks Nice's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Huntington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holter Huntington!
A victorious Holter Huntington 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 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bam Bam Gigolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Huntington closes the distance and clinches.
Huntington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gigolo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huntington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gigolo after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Gigolo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gigolo (2) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Gigolo has control of the leg.
Gigolo slows the pace down in half guard.
Huntington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huntington.#SUB2#
Gigolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Huntington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gigolo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huntington tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Gigolo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (5) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gigolo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gigolo (5) vs (4) Huntington#SUB2#
Huntington looking to break Gigolo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gigolo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Huntington will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Huntington has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gigolo is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Huntington is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gigolo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gigolo for a finish. #SUB2#
Huntington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gigolo is defending well though. Huntington let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB2#
Huntington is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gigolo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Huntington looking for the choke from the back.
Gigolo wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Huntington looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Huntington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gigolo is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Huntington has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huntington gets his hands free as Gigolo looks to control. #T3##SUB2#
Huntington has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huntington keeps control of the position as Gigolo tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Huntington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gigolo is defending well though. Huntington let's go of the attempt for now.
Will Huntington go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gigolo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Huntington tries to keep control of the position but Gigolo is staying busy.#SUB2#
Huntington looking for the RNC. #T4#
Gigolo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gigolo wants to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gigolo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gigolo (5) vs (7) Huntington
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington keeps control of the position as Gigolo tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gigolo won't enjoy being in this position. Huntington looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Gigolo is tapping - it's over boys! Huntington picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holter Huntington!
Holter Huntington thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Hiroshi Sato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Huntington closes the distance and pushes Sato back into the cage.#TD2#
Huntington has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sato clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sato (0) vs (4) Huntington
Sato rolls, trying to escape but Huntington keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Huntington has managed to slip his arm under Sato's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sato is tapping out! Submission win for Huntington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holter Huntington!
A relieved looking Holter Huntington 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 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huntington closes the distance and clinches up with Grandall, looking for a takedown. Huntington pushes Grandall against the cage but Grandall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grandall shoots in looking for a takedown. Huntington tries to sprawl out of it but Grandall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huntington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grandall shoots in and drives through. Huntington sprawls well.#TD2#
Grandall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grandall showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Grandall
Huntington's coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall is trying to control. Huntington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grandall works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (5) Grandall
Huntington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (5) Grandall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huntington is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy. #T1#
Grandall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huntington won't allow Grandall to sweep him here.
Grandall looking to control.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grandall wants to sweep here but Huntington controlling him for the moment.
Huntington tries to free his leg and advance position but Grandall is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Grandall is looking for a triangle but Huntington pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grandall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Huntington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huntington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huntington preventing the sweep. #T2#
Huntington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grandall is trying to keep Huntington in close.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huntington trying to control but Grandall is working from the bottom.
Grandall can't keep his opponent in guard - Huntington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Huntington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grandall! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (5) vs (5) Grandall#SUB#
Huntington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grandall turns into him and now he's in Huntington's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (5) vs (7) Grandall#SUB#
Huntington has his foot on Grandall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grandall works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Huntington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (7) vs (7) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huntington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huntington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grandall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huntington is one step ahead there.
Grandall looking to control.
Grandall keeping full guard, as Huntington tries to pass. #SUB2#
Grandall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huntington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huntington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Grandall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huntington is aware though and is defending well.
Huntington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandall is keeping the position for now.
Huntington advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (10) vs (7) Grandall
Grandall is looking to regain half guard here but Huntington keeps moving and retains side control.
Huntington tries to advance to mount but Grandall denies him.
Grandall tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Huntington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grandall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Huntington wants to control but Grandall is keeping him busy.
Grandall tries to bench press Huntington off him but Huntington keeps the position.
Huntington controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Huntington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grandall, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Huntington working away.
Grandall is not content to let Huntington control the position.
Grandall is trying to work for a sweep but Huntington has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (12) vs (7) Grandall
Grandall is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Huntington working for a guillotine from mount but Grandall is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Huntington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grandall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grandall shrugs it off.
Grandall is desperately trying to improve his position but Huntington has a good base and remains in mount.
Grandall manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Grandall is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grandall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Huntington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huntington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Huntington seems to be looking for submissions.
Grandall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Huntington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Grandall 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: Huntington (12) vs (9) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall seems to be working for a kimura but Huntington defends the submission attempt.
Huntington wants to improve his position but Grandall is controlling well.
Grandall is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.
Huntington moves into full guard.
Huntington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grandall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (14) vs (9) Grandall
Grandall working a defensive guard here.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Grandall has his foot on Huntington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huntington works his way back into a safe position though.
Huntington stopping the sweep attempt from Grandall.
Grandall 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: Huntington (14) vs (11) Grandall#SUB2#
Grandall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grandall moves into full mount! Huntington won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (14) vs (14) Grandall
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Grandall maintains control.
Huntington tries to hold on but Grandall pushes him away.
Grandall moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (14) vs (17) Grandall
Grandall trying to control.#T10##SUB2#
Huntington defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grandall's arms. #SUB2#
Grandall looking for the choke but no joy.
Grandall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Huntington doesn't escape.
Grandall avoiding Huntington 's attempts to control his hands.
Huntington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grandall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huntington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Huntington is desperately trying to improve his position but Grandall has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Grandall has hold of Huntington's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Huntington manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Huntington is trying to escape the mount.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Grandall's attempts to control the action.
Grandall fails to advance to Huntington's back.
Grandall trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Grandall working for a guillotine from mount but Huntington is in no mood to give up. #T12#
Grandall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Huntington is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (14) vs (20) Grandall#SUB2#
Huntington showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Huntington fending off the submission attempt from Grandall. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Huntington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Huntington is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Huntington is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grandall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Huntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Huntington trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Grandall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Huntington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Huntington preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grandall.
Huntington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Huntington is defending the position. #SUB2#
Grandall is working for a kimura but Huntington is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Huntington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huntington.
Grandall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huntington's guard.
Huntington trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huntington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huntington controls Grandall momentarily but Grandall frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grandall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grandall wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grandall wins on points by 20 to 14.
A relieved looking Billy Grandall 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Huntington takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Marston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Huntington can't fight it off and eventually Marston manages to take the fight to the floor. Huntington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Marston
Huntington wants to improve his position but instead Marston has moved into half guard.
Huntington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Huntington! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (5) Marston
Huntington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Huntington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huntington working to try and regain half guard.
Huntington is trying to reverse the position but instead Marston has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (0) vs (8) Marston
Huntington is in bad spot here.
Huntington manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marston's guard. Nice work there by Huntington.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (8) Marston
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston wants to hit a sweep here but Huntington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marston there! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (5) vs (8) Marston#T2#
Marston is desperately trying to improve his position but Huntington has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Huntington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Marston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Huntington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (8) Marston
Huntington mounts Marston! Really nice guard pass there! #T3##SUB#
Huntington is working for a guillotine from mount but Marston frees his head quite easily.
Marston 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: Huntington (8) vs (10) Marston#SUB#
Huntington working for submissions but it's allowed Marston to get to half guard.
Huntington trying to control here.
Well, if Marston 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.
Huntington wants to control but Marston passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (13) Marston#T4#
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Huntington's legs.
Huntington is looking to reverse the position.
Marston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huntington's shoulder. That is not cool.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Huntington looking for subs from the bottom but Marston mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (16) Marston#T5#
Marston prevents Huntington from getting the reversal.
Huntington stops Marston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Marston maintains control.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huntington working to try and regain half guard.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Marston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marston with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Huntington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huntington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Huntington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huntington trying to control the position.
Huntington wants to improve his position but instead Marston has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston controlling the pace.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Huntington wants to control the action here but instead Marston manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (19) Marston
Huntington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huntington regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Huntington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marston puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Huntington moves into full guard.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Huntington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marston has picked Huntington up and slammed him! Huntington can't keep hold of the triangle and Marston manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (8) vs (22) Marston
Huntington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (8) vs (24) Marston#T9#
Huntington is trying to reverse the position but instead Marston has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (8) vs (27) Marston
Marston controls the position.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Marston has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Huntington turns into Marston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (10) vs (27) Marston
Marston wants to sweep but no luck.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Huntington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Huntington seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Huntington seems to be working for a kimura but Marston defends the submission attempt.
Huntington is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Marston wants to sweep but Huntington has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (13) vs (27) Marston
Marston tries to bench press Huntington off him but Huntington keeps the position.
Marston is not content to let Huntington control the position. #SUB#
Huntington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huntington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marston is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Marston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Marston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Marston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marston trying to hold on to Huntington's head to control him but Huntington postures up.
Huntington is just content to waste time from the top position. Marston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Huntington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marston! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huntington (13) vs (31) Marston
Marston taking a breather here. #T12#
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.
Marston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Huntington's legs. #T13#
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Huntington's face as Marston controls the position.
Huntington is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Marston has control of an arm but Huntington manages to advance to Marston's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huntington (17) vs (31) Marston#SUB#
Huntington working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Huntington's guard. Nice work there by Marston.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (17) vs (33) Marston
Huntington is breathing heavily.
Marston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Huntington looking for subs off his back but Marston has passed one foot through into half guard.
Huntington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marston wins on points by 33 to 17. |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Huntington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Huntington gets caught napping as Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown. Huntington manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Huntington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Huntington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
Huntington 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.
Silalahi slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silalahi 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.
Huntington won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount. #T1#
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.
Huntington won't allow Silalahi to pass to mount.
Silalahi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Huntington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Huntington looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington tries to roll over but Silalahi keeps him under control.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Silalahi is looking to advance position but Huntington won't allow it. #T3#
Silalahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Silalahi controlling the pace.
Silalahi trying to control from half guard but Huntington is working away.
Huntington is looking for a sweep. Silalahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.
Silalahi is pressing down on Huntington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huntington is holding on for now. #T4#
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Silalahi 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.
Silalahi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huntington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Silalahi has control of the leg.
Huntington is not content to let Silalahi control the position.
Silalahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.#T5#
Silalahi uses his free foot to push down on Huntington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Huntington. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (5) Silalahi
Silalahi is looking to work his way around to Huntington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Silalahi working for a guillotine from mount but Huntington is in no mood to give up.
Silalahi wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
Huntington is looking to improve his position but Silalahi isn't that keen on the idea.
Huntington tries to hold on but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi controlling from mount. #T6#
Silalahi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huntington is looking to escape.
Huntington regains half guard.
Silalahi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (0) vs (8) Silalahi
Huntington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.
Huntington is trying to reverse the position but instead Silalahi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (0) vs (11) Silalahi#T7##SUB2#
Huntington preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silalahi.
Silalahi keeps control of the position as Huntington tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Huntington with him. Huntington is trying to defend but Silalahi has an arm under the chin now! Huntington grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
After the fight, Raja Silalahi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Huntington with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Castro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (0) vs (2) Castro
Huntington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huntington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castro wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Castro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huntington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castro has managed to get both his arms back between Huntington's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huntington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Castro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huntington has control of Castro's left arm, preventing Castro from doing any damage.
Huntington 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.
Huntington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (2) Castro
Castro is controlling Huntington's posture.
Let's hope that Castro 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.#T2#
Huntington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castro is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Castro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Castro trying to keep a closed guard but Huntington is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huntington preventing the sweep.
Castro trying to control the position here.
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro 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: Huntington (2) vs (4) Castro
Castro trying to control from half guard but Huntington is working away. #T3#
Castro trying to mount his opponent but Huntington defends it.
Castro prevents Huntington from improving his position.
Huntington trying to control here.
Huntington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julians Sports Bar & Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Castro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Castro is pressing down on Huntington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Huntington is holding on for now.
Huntington wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
Huntington trying to control from the bottom.
Huntington tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.#T4#
Castro stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huntington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (2) vs (7) Castro
You can see the frustration on Huntington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Huntington is trying to improve his position.
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position.
Castro happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control.
Castro controlling the position.
Huntington is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Castro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Huntington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castro is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Castro 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.
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huntington is keeping the position for now.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Huntington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Huntington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huntington controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself.
Castro is looking to pass into half guard but Huntington pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Huntington is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (4) vs (7) Castro
Huntington wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully.
Huntington is looking to advance position but Castro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huntington (4) vs (11) Castro
Huntington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Castro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Huntington moves into full guard.
Castro trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Huntington trying to keep a closed guard but Castro is proving a slippery customer.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Huntington.
Castro passes Huntington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Huntington is controlling Castro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Still in half guard, Castro seems content to control.#T9##SUB#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.
Castro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (4) vs (14) Castro
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Castro maintains control.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Huntington is trying to reverse the position but instead Castro has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (4) vs (17) Castro#SUB2#
Castro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Huntington defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Huntington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Huntington wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (4) vs (20) Castro
I really don't envy Huntington right now.
A lull in the action here.
Huntington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Huntington is looking to get to half guard.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.
Castro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Castro trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington wants to control but Castro is having none of it.
Castro content just to control the position here.
Castro wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
Huntington tries to hold on but Castro pushes him away. #T11#
Castro looking to control but Huntington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castro prevents Huntington from getting the reversal.
Castro trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Castro controlling the pace for now.
Huntington tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Huntington can't escape the position.
Huntington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard but Castro has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (4) vs (23) Castro#T12#
Castro controls the position.
Castro is continuing to stall.
Huntington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Castro wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Castro stalls from top position.#T13#
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Huntington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro is staying tight to Huntington's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Castro trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Castro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huntington will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position.
Huntington is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Huntington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Castro slows the pace down in half guard.
Huntington tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Castro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Castro controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Castro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (4) vs (26) Castro
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro wins on points by 26 to 4.
Marcelo Castro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tischenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huntington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tischenko somewhat.#CL#
Huntington darts in and clinches Tischenko up against the cage.
Huntington is pressed up against the cage. Tischenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huntington down to the mat. Huntington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Huntington shoots in and gets a takedown into Tischenko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (0) Tischenko
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.
Tischenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huntington controls the pace.
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Tischenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tischenko trying to keep a closed guard but Huntington is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington looking to pass the guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tischenko has eaten all the pies!
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Tischenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Huntington stopping the sweep attempt from Tischenko.
Tischenko 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: Huntington (2) vs (2) Tischenko
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Tischenko has control of the leg.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.
Huntington manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Huntington looking for a guillotine here but Tischenko defends easily.
Huntington pulls Tischenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Tischenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tischenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huntington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tischenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Huntington working for a triangle but Tischenko defends it easily.
#T3#
Tischenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tischenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huntington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Huntington working for a triangle but Tischenko defends it easily.
Huntington keeping full guard, as Tischenko tries to pass.
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
Huntington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Huntington 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huntington is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (4) vs (2) Tischenko
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huntington pushing down on Tischenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huntington is stalling here. Tischenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Huntington seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tischenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huntington (4) vs (6) Tischenko
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tischenko advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (4) vs (8) Tischenko#T5#
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huntington 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: Huntington (6) vs (8) Tischenko
Huntington trying to control but Tischenko is working from the bottom.
Tischenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (6) vs (10) Tischenko
Huntington looking to control.
Tischenko won't allow Huntington to sweep him here.
Huntington seems keen to control Tischenko's posture.#T6##SUB#
Huntington has his foot on Tischenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tischenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Huntington 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: Huntington (8) vs (10) Tischenko
Tischenko is looking to improve his position.
Tischenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tischenko wants to hit a sweep here but Huntington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tischenko there! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (11) vs (10) Tischenko#SUB#
Huntington looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Huntington trying to control but Tischenko is having none of it. #T7#
Huntington works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (14) vs (10) Tischenko#SUB#
Huntington looking for the choke but no joy.
Huntington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tischenko trying to control the hands but Huntington breaks the grip. #SUB#
Tischenko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huntington.
Tischenko tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Huntington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tischenko is defending well though. Huntington let's go of the attempt for now.#T8##SUB#
Tischenko showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huntington has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Huntington has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tischenko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tischenko tries to roll but Huntington sticks to his back.
Huntington has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tischenko's body.
#T9##SUB#
Tischenko fending off the submission attempt from Huntington. #SUB#
Huntington is persistently looking for the submission but Tischenko is defending it well.
Huntington is controlling the position but Tischenko somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Tischenko is refusing to be controlled, as Huntington sits in half guard. #T10#
Huntington trying to pass the guard but Tischenko defending well.
Huntington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (17) vs (10) Tischenko
Huntington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tischenko is looking to escape.
Huntington fails to move to back control.
Tischenko regains half guard.#T11#
Huntington trying to control from half guard but Tischenko is working away.
Tischenko trying to control but Huntington postures up.
#SUB#
Huntington is working for a kimura but Tischenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Huntington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tischenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tischenko wants to get back to full guard but Huntington has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (20) vs (10) Tischenko#T12#
Huntington prevents Tischenko from getting the reversal.
Huntington fails to advance to Tischenko's back.
Huntington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huntington wants to take Tischenko's back but he can't do it this time.
Tischenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Huntington working for a guillotine from mount but Tischenko is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Huntington has hold of Tischenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tischenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T13#
Tischenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huntington avoids the attempt from Tischenko to control.
Huntington wants to control the pace but Tischenko is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Huntington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tischenko manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Huntington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
Tischenko gets back to half guard.
Tischenko trying to control here.
Huntington trying to control the action but Tischenko is working from the bottom.
Well, if Huntington 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tischenko is looking for a sweep. Huntington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huntington takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
After winning the bout, Holter Huntington 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 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Huntington closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Huntington manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Huntington has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huntington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Huntington dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huntington defends well.
Huntington preventing the sweep.
Huntington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huntington tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Huntington has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (7) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Huntington looking for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is having none of it.
Huntington wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Huntington maintains control.
Huntington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Huntington trying to control the pace.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is pressing down on Huntington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huntington preventing the sweep.
Huntington trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Huntington pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huntington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (10) vs (0) Anderson#T3#
Anderson regains half guard.#SUB#
Huntington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson tries to roll over but Huntington keeps him under control.#SUB#
Huntington is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson tries to roll over but Huntington keeps him under control.
Huntington is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson is in trouble now - Huntington has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (13) vs (0) Anderson
Huntington trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huntington moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (16) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Huntington is working for a rear naked choke. Anderson is not defending it well and Huntington has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Anderson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Anderson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holter Huntington!
A relieved looking Holter Huntington 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 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lefevre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Lefevre gets tackled into the cage by Huntington. Huntington maintains the clinch.
Lefevre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huntington just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Huntington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lefevre won't allow Huntington to pass to mount. #SUB#
Huntington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lefevre defend it? Huntington steps over the head and cranks it - Lefevre is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huntington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Holter Huntington!
Our winner, Holter Huntington, 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 135 Bandini vs Gambini
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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Huntington leaves Grandall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huntington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grandall really is a fat lump.#TD#
Grandall shoots in and gets a takedown into Huntington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Huntington
Huntington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grandall wants to pass the guard but Huntington is keeping the position.
Grandall trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grandall trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington can't keep his opponent in guard - Grandall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huntington is doing well to control the position and prevent Grandall from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Grandall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Grandall is looking for a kimura but Huntington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grandall to get the leverage. #SUB#
Grandall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntington sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grandall 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. Huntington tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grandall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Grandall! |
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Event:
SSG 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Marcelo Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Huntington shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.#CL2#
Huntington closes the distance and clinches.
Huntington is trying to drag Castro to the mat but Castro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castro is working for takedown but Huntington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huntington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcelo Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holter Huntington.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huntington.
Huntington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but Huntington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Huntington has managed to clinch.
Huntington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huntington.
#TD2#
Huntington gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castro (0) vs (2) Huntington
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro 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.
Castro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (2) Huntington
Castro stands and throws Huntington's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (5) vs (2) Huntington
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huntington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position.
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huntington is letting Castro control him for a moment.
Castro trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Huntington struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Castro stalls from top position.
Huntington is looking to reverse the position.
Huntington can't do much from the bottom here.
Huntington seems a little lost for a moment, as Castro dominates the positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3##SUB#
Castro tries for a kimura but Huntington is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Castro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huntington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huntington's shoulder. That is not cool.
Castro wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Castro stalls from top position.#T4#
Huntington is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Castro just content to control the position.
Castro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Huntington for as long as he can get away with.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington can't do much from the bottom here.
Huntington tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position. #T5#
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Huntington struggling a bit here.
Castro controlling the position from side mount.
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Huntington is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Castro trying to control the position but Huntington is working away.
Castro controlling the position from side mount.
Huntington wants to control but Castro postures up.
Huntington tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
Castro taking a breather here.
Castro wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
Who's going to make the next move?#T7#
Castro controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position. #T8#
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huntington controls the position for a moment.
Castro trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Huntington is looking for a sweep.
Castro wants to control but Huntington is keeping him busy.
Huntington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Huntington is not content to let Castro control the position.
Huntington is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Castro trying to control the position but Huntington is working away.
Huntington is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Castro staying calm.
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control.
Huntington trying to remain calm as Castro controls from the top position.
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control.
Huntington is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Huntington is looking to regain half guard here but Castro keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Huntington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Castro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Castro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (8) vs (2) Huntington
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Castro fails to move to back control.
Huntington wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
Castro prevents Huntington from getting the reversal.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huntington gets back to half guard.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Castro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (11) vs (2) Huntington
Castro avoids the attempt from Huntington to control.#T13#
Castro controlling his opponent.
Castro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Castro wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
Castro content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Castro.
Huntington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Huntington 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: Castro (11) vs (4) Huntington
Castro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Huntington preventing the sweep. #T14#
Castro pulls Huntington in close to prevent any damage.
Castro trying to control the position.
Huntington wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Castro looking for a guillotine here but Huntington defends easily.
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Marcelo Castro took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im here to stay, you guys better get used to 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Huntington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biden (0) vs (2) Huntington#SUB2#
Huntington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (2) Huntington#SUB2#
Huntington throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Biden escapes and throws Huntington's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (5) vs (2) Huntington
Huntington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huntington is trying to work for a sweep but Biden has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Biden (7) vs (2) Huntington#SUB#
Biden with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden controlling the position easily from mount.
Huntington is looking to improve his position but Biden isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Biden controlling the position easily from mount.
Huntington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Biden is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Huntington to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Huntington shrugs it off. #SUB#
Biden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Biden tries to control but Huntington wriggling away.
Huntington is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Biden trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Biden controlling from mount.
Huntington 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: Biden (7) vs (4) Huntington
Biden is controlling Huntington's posture.
Huntington wants to control from the top but Biden keeps moving. #SUB#
Biden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huntington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Huntington wants to control from the top but Biden keeps moving. #SUB2#
Huntington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Biden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Biden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (9) vs (4) Huntington#SUB2#
Huntington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Biden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huntington can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Biden drops back looking for a leg! Huntington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Huntington manages to kick Biden off! Biden jumps back into Huntington's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Huntington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Huntington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Biden passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Huntington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington is looking for a sweep. Biden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Biden is trying to work for a kimura but Huntington is defending well.
#T5#
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Huntington looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Biden pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (12) vs (4) Huntington
Biden manages to capitalize on a mistake by Huntington to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Biden (15) vs (4) Huntington#SUB#
Huntington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Biden controlling the position well here. Huntington rolled but Biden kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Biden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Huntington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huntington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Huntington tries to reverse the position but Biden maintains control.#T6#
Biden trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington working to try and regain half guard.
Biden wants to control the pace but Huntington is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huntington is squirming around, avoiding Biden's attempts to control the action.
Huntington is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Biden looking to control but Huntington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huntington is working to get back to half guard.
Biden looking to control but Huntington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Biden moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Biden (18) vs (4) Huntington
Huntington is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Biden looking to break Huntington's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Huntington remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Biden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Biden is persistently looking for the submission but Huntington is defending it well.
Huntington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huntington wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Biden just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Huntington is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Biden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Biden has the hooks in. Huntington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Biden is looking for the choke from the back position but Huntington is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Huntington right now.
#SUB#
Biden is looking for the choke from the back position but Huntington is controlling his hands well.
Huntington rolls, trying to escape but Biden keeps control of the position.
Biden biding his time, controlling Huntington. #T9#
Huntington tries to break free.
Biden controls the position.
Huntington is trying to break free.
Huntington is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Biden looking for the choke but no joy.
I would not like to be Huntington right now.
#T10#
Huntington wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Huntington is trying to defend against the choke here but Biden has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Biden Tightens the hold and Huntington taps out furiously! Biden displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Biden! |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Holter Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Darkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huntington defends it nicely.
Darkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huntington is fending him off so far but Darkins persists. Nope, Huntington circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Huntington moves into range and clinches up with Darkins.
Darkins is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Darkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huntington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Darkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Huntington tightens his grip and picks Darkins up, before dumping him to the ground. Darkins manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (0) vs (2) Huntington
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins pulls Huntington in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington looking to pass the guard.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Huntington from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Huntington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Huntington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huntington trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huntington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (2) Huntington
Darkins trying to control but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Darkins stays in close to Huntington's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Huntington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Huntington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Huntington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darkins pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Huntington defends it. #SUB2#
Huntington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Darkins is working for a kimura but Huntington is defending it quite comfortably.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huntington keeps working.
Huntington wants to get back to full guard.
Huntington is still trying to improve position.
Darkins content to control rather than advance.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huntington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Darkins moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Huntington. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (2) Huntington#T3#
Darkins trying to control the position but Huntington is working away.
Huntington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (5) vs (4) Huntington#SUB#
Darkins actively working from the bottom here.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huntington trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Huntington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huntington passes into half guard. #SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huntington trying to control the pace. #T4#
Let's hope that Huntington 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.
Darkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Darkins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Huntington has picked Darkins up and slammed him! Darkins can't keep hold of the triangle and Huntington manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (7) Huntington#SUB2#
Huntington tries for a kimura but Darkins is defending well.
Darkins is not content to let Huntington control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huntington working away.#T5##SUB2#
Huntington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huntington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Darkins is not content to let Huntington control the position.
Darkins is looking for a sweep.
Darkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darkins tries to get out of the position.
Huntington wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Huntington 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.
#T6#
Darkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huntington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huntington's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darkins (9) vs (7) Huntington
Huntington breaks Darkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (9) vs (9) Huntington#SUB#
Darkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huntington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huntington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Huntington wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving. #SUB#
Darkins working for a triangle but Huntington defends it easily.
#SUB#
Darkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huntington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Darkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Huntington 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.
Huntington trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Darkins has his foot on Huntington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huntington works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Darkins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Huntington has picked Darkins up and slammed him! Darkins can't keep hold of the triangle and Huntington manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (9) vs (12) Huntington
Huntington working away.#SUB2#
Huntington is trying to get an arm triangle but Darkins is defending well. #T8#
Darkins is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Huntington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Darkins, who protects the arm well.
Darkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huntington off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darkins (13) vs (12) Huntington
Huntington looking very determined here, making life difficult for Darkins.
Darkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Huntington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Darkins looking for the choke from the back.
Darkins tries to keep control of the position but Huntington is staying busy.#SUB#
Darkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Huntington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9#
Huntington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Huntington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Huntington actively working from the bottom here.
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Huntington is working away.
Darkins moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (16) vs (12) Huntington
Darkins trying to control the action but Huntington is working from the bottom.
Huntington is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Darkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huntington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Darkins just content to control the position.
Darkins moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (18) vs (12) Huntington
Huntington can't escape the position.
Darkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Darkins trying to control but Huntington is having none of it.
Darkins takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (21) vs (12) Huntington
Huntington tries to escape but Darkins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Darkins tries to keep control of the position but Huntington is staying busy.
Huntington tries to break free.
Darkins is riding his opponent, not letting Huntington buck him off. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Huntington's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Darkins is looking to control Huntington but Huntington is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Huntington's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Darkins tightening his grip on Huntington, looking for the choke.
Will Darkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Darkins is hanging on to Huntington's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Huntington showing good submission defense here.
Darkins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Huntington tries to roll but Darkins sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for the choke from the back. #T12#
Darkins has the hooks in. Huntington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Darkins is looking to control Huntington but Huntington is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Darkins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Huntington's body.
Huntington can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Darkins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Huntington is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Huntington fending off the submission attempt from Darkins. #SUB#
Darkins looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Darkins is persistently looking for the submission but Huntington is defending it well.
Huntington 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.
Will Darkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Huntington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Huntington looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Huntington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huntington looks winded!
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Huntington defending well. #SUB2#
Huntington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Huntington defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Huntington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darkins pulls his head out easily.
Darkins passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (24) vs (12) Huntington
Darkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darkins looking to control but Huntington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Darkins moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (27) vs (12) Huntington#SUB#
Darkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Huntington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Darkins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Huntington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Huntington fending off the submission attempt from Darkins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 27 to 12.
Darrell Darkins 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Kenway clinches up against the cage.
Huntington just leaning against Kenway, taking a breather.
Huntington keeps control of Kenway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kenway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kenway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huntington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenway tries to break the clinch but Huntington is controlling the position.
Huntington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kenway looks winded!
Huntington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huntington lands a knee to the head.
#TD#
Huntington has clasped his hands together around Kenway's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Huntington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Huntington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kenway, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Huntington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Huntington working the head with strikes.
Huntington scores with punches from side control.
Huntington controls the position from side control.
Kenway wants to control but Huntington postures up.#SUB#
Huntington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huntington trying to control the action but Kenway is working from the bottom. #T2#
Huntington staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kenway is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Huntington wants to control but Kenway is keeping him busy. #T3#
Huntington has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kenway!
Huntington raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Huntington has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kenway is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holter Huntington! |
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