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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kim tries to sprawl but Borgia drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Kim
Borgia prevents Kim from improving his position.
Borgia works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Kim
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kim looks to move to half guard but instead Borgia has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Borgia (7) vs (0) Kim
Kim tries to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kim tries to lock up and control but Borgia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kim felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia controlling from the full mount.
Kim tries to reverse the position but Borgia maintains control.
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.
Kim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (10) vs (0) Kim
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kim doesn't escape. #T3#
Kim trying to control the hands but Borgia won't let him.
Kim controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#T4#
Kim trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
Kim is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Borgia has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Borgia controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Borgia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Borgia controlling well, preventing Kim from escaping the position.
Borgia controls the action.#SUB#
Borgia looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kim is controlling Borgia 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (10) vs (2) Kim#T7#
Borgia controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.#T8#
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Borgia pulls Kim in close to his closed guard and prevents Kim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Borgia.
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.#T9#
Kim is stalling in the full guard.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Borgia seems keen to control Kim's posture.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass. #T11#
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Borgia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borgia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (12) vs (2) Kim#T13#
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Borgia is now in half guard.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Kim won't allow Borgia to pass to mount. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is trying to control. Kim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Alexander Borgia, 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 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 40 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber pushes Kim up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Clubber turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clubber manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Kim
Kim is trying to escape the position but Clubber is controlling the position.
Kim felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clubber gets to mount! Kim was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (6) vs (0) Kim
Kim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (9) vs (0) Kim
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber not allowing Kim to control his hands. #T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We've been hearing good reports from Clubber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kim trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Clubber patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kim controlling Clubber 's hands.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Kim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kim just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kim's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kim tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Clubber not allowing Kim to control his hands.
Clubber biding his time, controlling Kim.
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.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kim for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kim trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T6#
Clubber gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
Kim is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Kim trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kim trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Clubber controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Clubber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T8#
Clubber controls the position.
Kim holding on to Clubber's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Kim preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber. #T9#
Clubber gets his hands free as Kim looks to control. #SUB#
Clubber working for the choke.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Kim from escaping the position.
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber controlling from the back.
Clubber avoiding Kim 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Kim is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Clubber looking to break Kim's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kim remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Clubber will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Clubber.
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Kim is staying busy.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Kim buck him off. #SUB#
Kim is in a bad position with Clubber working for a choke. Kim manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (2) Kim
Kim 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.
Clubber has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Clubber wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kim is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Kim trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (13) vs (2) Kim#T14#
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Kim right now.
Kim trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 22 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kim has closed the distance and engaged Hlervu in a clinch.
Hlervu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hlervu wants a takedown but no success here.
Hlervu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tendren Hlervu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlervu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Kim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Kim
Still in half guard, Kim seems content to control.
Kim trying to mount his opponent but Hlervu defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
Kim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hlervu keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Hlervu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hlervu has a hand on Kim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (5) Kim
Hlervu manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Hlervu trying to control from the bottom.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim trying to pass the guard but Hlervu defending well.
Kim trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kim controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hlervu trying to hold on to Kim's head to control him but Kim postures up.
#T5#
Kim trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away.
Hlervu is in trouble now - Kim has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (8) Kim
Kim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hlervu is looking to escape.
Hlervu stops Kim from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Hlervu is trying desperately to improve position.
Kim looking to control but Hlervu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Kim prevents Hlervu from getting the reversal.
Hlervu is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
Hlervu can't escape the position.
Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Kim prevents Hlervu from getting the reversal.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
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.#T9#
Hlervu working to try and regain half guard.
Hlervu has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kim's lack of action.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
#T10#
Kim is controlling the pace.
Kim is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Hlervu is not content to let Kim control the position.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Hlervu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kim jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (11) Kim
Hlervu is letting Kim control him for a moment.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Kim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kim trying to control the action but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Kim happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Hlervu is looking for a sweep.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom here.
Hlervu tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
Hlervu looks to move to half guard but instead Kim has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (0) vs (13) Kim#T14#
Hlervu is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
Hlervu tries to reverse the position but Kim maintains control.
Kim content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Harry Kim, 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 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gabenagus did well to prevent Kim getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (2) Kim
Kim wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is defending well.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gabenagus is positioning himself well to prevent Kim advancing to mount.
Gabenagus manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim content to stall in guard here. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim is looking to advance position but Gabenagus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (2) Kim#T2#
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Kim to control.
Kim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabenagus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Kim regains half guard.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kim trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Kim controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gabenagus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB#
Gabenagus seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Kim has a hand on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gabenagus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (7) vs (2) Kim#SUB#
Gabenagus looking to isolate an arm here. Kim doesn't see it coming and as Gabenagus extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Makarov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kim turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kim (4) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov is not content to let Kim control the position.
Makarov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Makarov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Makarov tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kim happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Kim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makarov for as long as he can get away with.
Kim has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Makarov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kim (6) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Kim controlling from mount.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kim controlling from mount.
Makarov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Makarov tries to improve his position but instead Kim has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kim (9) vs (0) Makarov
You can see the frustration on Makarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kim controls the action.
Makarov just trying to survive but Kim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kim slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kim avoiding Makarov 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Makarov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kim.
Kim trying to control.
What can Makarov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
Makarov trying to control the hands but Kim breaks the grip.
Kim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makarov's body.
Kim controlling well, preventing Makarov from escaping the position.
#T6#
Kim gets his hands free as Makarov looks to control. #SUB#
Kim looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Makarov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Makarov just trying to survive but Kim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kim.
#T7#
Makarov wants to control his opponent's hands but Kim gets his hands free.
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and Makarov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (9) vs (2) Makarov
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makarov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kim looking to control but Makarov passes into half guard.
#T8#
Makarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov prevents Kim from improving his position.
Makarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Makarov is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Kim preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kim wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Makarov is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now.
Makarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Makarov prevents Kim from improving his position.
Makarov is taking a breather. Kim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kim trying to control but Makarov postures up.
Makarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Kim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Makarov 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.
#T13#
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Makarov is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now.
Kim wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
#T14#
Makarov tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
Makarov is taking a breather. Kim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A victorious Harry Kim 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 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Gascoigne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Kim lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascoigne controlling the position.#T1#
Gascoigne 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.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gascoigne is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Gascoigne working a defensive guard here.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Gascoigne has Kim pulled in close to control his posture.
Gascoigne wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Kim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gascoigne trying to control but Kim postures up.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Gascoigne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kim (2) vs (4) Gascoigne
Gascoigne tries to get the hooks in deep but Kim pushed the leg off.
Kim tries to break free.
Gascoigne is riding his opponent, not letting Kim buck him off.
Kim is keeping busy.
#T5#
Gascoigne biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gascoigne slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Kim is working hard here to advance position.
Gascoigne slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kim is in bad spot here.
Kim trying to control but not successfully.
Kim can't escape the position.
Gascoigne really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kim.
Kim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gascoigne's guard. Nice work there by Kim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (4) Gascoigne#T7#
Gascoigne controlling Kim's posture.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
Gascoigne is adopting a defensive guard.
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kim wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving. #T9#
Gascoigne trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
Gascoigne being controlled here, momentarily.
Kim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gascoigne for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now.
Gascoigne being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB2#
Gascoigne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kim has passed into half guard!
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Kim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (7) vs (4) Gascoigne#T13#
Kim controlling from mount.
Kim seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gascoigne is holding on tight.
Kim controlling from mount.
Gascoigne tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Kim trying to control but Gascoigne is having none of it.
Gascoigne tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascoigne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kim haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gascoigne is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Harry Kim 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 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 39 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ozymandias to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Kim
Ozymandias stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Kim#T2#
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias pulls Kim in close to his closed guard and prevents Kim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ozymandias controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself. #T3#
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Kim trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Kim controlling from the top position.
Ozymandias has control of Kim's left arm, preventing Kim from doing any damage.
Kim won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. #T4#
Kim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kim being controlled here momentarily.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias is adopting a defensive guard.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ozymandias looking to control.
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (4) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozymandias trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozymandias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Kim keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Kim pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kim for as long as he can get away with.
Ozymandias pushing down on Kim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kim wants to sweep but Ozymandias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (7) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy. #T8#
Ozymandias slows the pace down.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kim! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (9) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Ozymandias continues to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ozymandias is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kim wants to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent. #T10#
Kim is controlling an arm, preventing Ozymandias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kim manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Kim controlling the position well.
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kim! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (12) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Kim tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Ozymandias works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (15) vs (2) Kim
Ozymandias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kim.
Kim prevents Ozymandias from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Ozymandias gets his hands free.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kim tries to escape the position.
Ozymandias controls the action.#T14#
I really don't envy Kim right now.
Ozymandias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kim rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Good control from Ozymandias.
Kim trying to control the position but Ozymandias manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Cyrus Ozymandias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maximus to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Kim
Kim 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.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Kim
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus is looking to sweep but instead, Kim has passed into half guard.
Maximus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maximus is controlling Kim's posture.#T3#
Kim passes into half guard.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kim passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (5) Kim
Kim avoids the attempt from Maximus to control.
Maximus regains half guard.#T4#
Maximus tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
Maximus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kim jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (8) Kim
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus seems a little lost for a moment, as Kim dominates the positioning.
Maximus wants to control but Kim postures up.
Maximus tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Kim gets to mount! Maximus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (2) vs (10) Kim
Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maximus is working to get back to half guard.
Kim tries to control but Maximus wriggling away. #T6#
Maximus wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Kim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Kim seems content to control.
Maximus trying to control from the bottom.
Kim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maximus.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Kim pushes down on Maximus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus is looking to get back to full guard here but Kim has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (13) Kim
Maximus tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Kim wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Maximus tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
Maximus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (2) vs (15) Kim
Maximus regains half guard.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Maximus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Maximus is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard but Kim has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (18) Kim
Maximus is looking to improve his position but Kim isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard but Kim has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (2) vs (21) Kim#T11#
Maximus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maximus is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Maximus being controlled for a moment.
Maximus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Maximus wants to control but Kim postures up.
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Kim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Kim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position.
Maximus is being controlled here.
Kim gets to mount! Maximus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (2) vs (23) Kim
Maximus reaches up and holds on to Kim to control the position.#T14#
Kim trying to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is looking to improve his position but Kim isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 23 to 2.
Harry Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Harry Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 82 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
Diesel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kim pinned against the cage. Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Diesel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kim did well to prevent Diesel getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (0) vs (2) Diesel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is positioning himself well to prevent Diesel advancing to mount.
Diesel prevents Kim from improving his position.#T1#
Kim is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Kim's coaches at The House Of Pain 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.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Kim won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Kim wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well, if Diesel 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.
Diesel is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.
Kim has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (0) vs (5) Diesel#T3#
Kim can't escape the position.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Kim controls the position.
Kim tries to control the position but Diesel now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kim (0) vs (8) Diesel
Kim controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#T4#
Diesel controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
Kim just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T5#
Kim is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diesel controlling well, preventing Kim from escaping the position.
Diesel avoiding Kim 's attempts to control his hands.
Diesel controls the position.#T6#
Diesel gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
Diesel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kim can't escape the position.
Diesel has good solid back control here. #T7#
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Kim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Diesel doesn't have the hooks in and Kim manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (8) Diesel
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Diesel 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: Kim (2) vs (10) Diesel
Kim controlling the position well. #T9#
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
It looks like Diesel 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.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Kim desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kim wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Kim is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kim keeping control of the position.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Kim wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Kim gets full guard.#T14#
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 10 to 2.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 51 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim clinches up with Laitila and pushes him back against the cage.
Laitila is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Laitila has hold of one of Kim's legs. Kim is fighting the takedown attempt but Laitila gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Kim
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.
Kim 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.
Kim has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Laitila drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kim! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laitila (2) vs (4) Kim
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laitila will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Kim 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.#T1#
Laitila regains half guard.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.
Laitila is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.#SUB#
Laitila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Laitila has an active guard here but Kim has managed to pass into half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Kim has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (2) vs (7) Kim
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Laitila tries to improve his position but instead Kim has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (2) vs (10) Kim
Kim slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila turns into Kim and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (10) Kim
We've been hearing good reports from Laitila's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kim 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.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (4) vs (12) Kim#SUB#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Laitila looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kim has picked Laitila up and slammed him! Laitila can't keep hold of the triangle and Kim manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (15) Kim
Laitila tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Laitila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kim advances to half guard. #T6#
Laitila gets back to full guard.
Laitila wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Kim 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.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Laitila controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself. #SUB#
Laitila has his foot on Kim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kim works his way back into a safe position though.
Kim won't allow Laitila to sweep him here. #T8#
Kim passes into half guard.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Kim trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
#SUB#
Laitila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Kim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Kim.
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laitila is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kim jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (18) Kim
Laitila is trying to improve his position.
Kim controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Laitila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #SUB#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet. #T11#
Kim wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim postures up.
#SUB#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kim preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Kim controlling from the top position.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laitila looking to control.
Kim wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T13#
Kim postures up.
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Laitila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kim stacks Laitila on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kim! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (4) vs (21) Kim
Laitila tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.#T14#
Laitila is trying to work for a sweep but Kim has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (4) vs (23) Kim
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Laitila defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kim.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action.
Kim prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim content just to control the position here.
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 23 to 4.
Harry Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kim shoots in for a double leg but Perkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Perkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (0) Kim
Kim wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Kim pulls Perkins in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Perkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim trying to control the position.
#T1#
Kim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perkins controls the pace.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving. #SUB#
Perkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kim dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (2) Kim
Perkins wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Perkins pushes a forearm under Kim's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kim is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slim Perkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Slim Perkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 339 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (0) vs (2) Kim
Kim advances to half guard.
Dallas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Dallas defends it.
Dallas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dallas trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dallas is not content to let Kim control the position.
Dallas controlling the position well.
Kim sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Dallas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dallas (4) vs (2) Kim
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Dallas gets his hands free.
Kim looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dallas.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dallas keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dallas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3##SUB#
Dallas is looking for the choke from the back position but Kim is controlling his hands well.
Kim needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #SUB#
Dallas seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kim's chin but Kim turns very nicely into Dallas's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (4) vs (4) Kim#SUB#
Dallas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kim uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (4) vs (7) Kim
Dallas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dallas being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Dallas is looking for a sweep.
Kim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dallas struggling a bit here.
Dallas is looking for a sweep.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Dallas's face as Kim controls the position.
Dallas is looking to reverse the position.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Dallas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dallas sneaks back into half guard.
Kim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dallas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Dallas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kim has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (4) vs (10) Kim
Kim looking to control but Dallas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dallas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dallas tries to reverse the position but Kim maintains control.#T7#
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dallas working to try and regain half guard.
Dallas is working hard here to advance position.
Kim fails to advance to Dallas's back. #T8#
Dallas tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Dallas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (4) vs (13) Kim
Dallas is not content to let Kim control the position.
Dallas wants to control but Kim postures up.#T9#
Dallas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dallas (8) vs (13) Kim#SUB#
Dallas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dallas's guard. Nice work there by Kim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (8) vs (15) Kim
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Dallas is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim stays in close to Dallas's body and controls the position. #T10#
Dallas is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim 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.
Kim postures up.
Dallas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (10) vs (15) Kim
Kim has control of Dallas's left arm, preventing Dallas from doing any damage.
Kim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Dallas trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Dallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kim's guard.
Kim is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.#T12##SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dallas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (10) vs (17) Kim
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Dallas is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Kim controlling from the top position.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim won't allow Dallas to sweep him here. #T14#
Dallas being controlled here, momentarily.
Kim passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dallas wants to get back to full guard.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 17 to 10.
Our winner, Harry Kim, 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 337 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hall drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Kim
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hall passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall is thwarting Kim's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Kim
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kim for as long as he can get away with.
Kim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall prevents Kim from getting the reversal.
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall continues to stall.#T3#
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Hall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kim is holding on tight.
Hall controlling his opponent. #T4#
Kim is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall wants to take Kim's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Kim regains half guard.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall controlling the action here.#T6#
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kim tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Well, if Hall 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.
#T7#
Kim is trying is best to control the position here.
Kim trying to control here.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall prevents Kim from improving his position.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall moves into full mount! Kim won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Kim#T8#
Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Kim tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Kim tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kim wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Kim prevents Hall from taking his back.
Hall avoids the attempt from Kim to control.#T12#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Kim wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Kim is trying to escape the mount.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Hall.#T14#
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kim 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: Hall (8) vs (2) Kim
Hall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Scott Hall, 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 330 Hall vs Gomes
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 14 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Chai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai is trying to control the position but Kim postures up. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kim passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Kim
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai gets back to half guard.#T1#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Kim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Kim not doing much here.
Kim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (6) Kim#T3#
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Kim controlling from the full mount. #T4#
It looks like Kim 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.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim controlling the action here.#T5#
Kim prevents Chai from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Kim eventually gives up the hold.
Kim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (9) Kim
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Kim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Kim moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (11) Kim
Chai tries to control Kim's body but Kim pushes him off. Chai squirms to his side and now Kim has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (14) Kim#T7#
Chai wants to escape the position.
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Chai tries to escape but Kim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kim trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kim's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (14) Kim
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kim for as long as he can get away with.
Chai trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T9#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (16) Kim
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Chai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kim escapes and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (19) Kim#T10#
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (2) vs (21) Kim
Kim controlling the pace for now.
Kim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.
Kim looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kim is looking to work his way around to Chai's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Chai tries to improve his position but instead Kim has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (24) Kim
Chai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kim.
#T12#
Kim is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
Chai can't escape the position.
Kim has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai turns into Kim and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (24) Kim
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Chai is pushing down on Kim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kim is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kim is looking to improve his position.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai continues to stall.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 24 to 4.
After winning the bout, Harry Kim 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 323 Dallas vs Hall
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kim just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Kim gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kim will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kim trying to control the position here.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Kim managing to control the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kim can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kim makes his way to full guard, as Hunt worked for a kimura.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Hunt trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Kim pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt advances to half guard. #T5#
Hunt wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Kim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving. #T7#
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kim is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunt trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T9#
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kim has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt postures up.
Kim has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Kim keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T11#
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Kim 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.
Hunt passes Kim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt is pressing down on Kim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kim is holding on for now. #T12##SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Kim wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt prevents Kim from improving his position.#SUB#
Kim is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well. #T13#
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kim 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.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Hunt is working for a kimura here but Kim manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hunt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Kim#T14##SUB#
Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 2 to 0.
Harry Kim thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 321 Octavio vs Bar
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Moly has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Moly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Moly takes the fight into the clinch.
Moly is trying to pull guard but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Moly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kim has clasped his hands together around Moly's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moly (0) vs (4) Kim
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moly (4) vs (4) Kim
Moly tries to keep control of the position but Kim is staying busy.
Moly gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kim is keeping busy.
Moly is not going to allow Kim to sit and survive in this position.
Moly has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim 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.
Kim staying busy and making it hard for Moly to control. #T2#
Moly biding his time, looking for the opening.
Moly wants to control but Kim manages to buck him off and is now in Moly's guard! Nice work there by Kim! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (4) vs (6) Kim
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (4) vs (9) Kim
Moly is trying to improve his position.
Kim in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy.
Kim happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim taking a breather here.
Moly tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.#T5#
Moly wants to control but Kim postures up.
Moly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
Moly is not content to let Kim control the position.
Kim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moly's legs. #T6#
Kim trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Moly tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kim easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (4) vs (11) Kim
Moly working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Moly is looking to get to half guard.
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Kim's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Kim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moly is working to get back to half guard.
Moly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Moly (4) vs (14) Kim
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Moly is keeping busy.
Moly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
Moly rolls, trying to escape but Kim keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kim has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kim biding his time, controlling Moly.
Moly trying to control the hands but Kim breaks the grip. #T11#
Moly breaks Kim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moly (6) vs (14) Kim
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
Kim controlling Moly's posture.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Moly trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moly passes into half guard.
Kim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Kim seems keen to control Moly's posture.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Kim keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Kim controlling the position.#T14#
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moly wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 14 to 6.
A very excited looking Harry Kim 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 318 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
San moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
San tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Kim has clasped his hands together around San's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: San (0) vs (4) Kim
San tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
San is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
San can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kim trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
San is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
San has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee asks Kim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kim prefers to stall for the moment though.
San is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: San (4) vs (4) Kim#T2#
I really don't envy Kim right now.
#SUB#
Kim defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
San 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, Kim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kim is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kim defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of San's arms. #SUB#
San is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
San is trying to stick to Kim's back but Kim is turning into San. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in San's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (4) vs (6) Kim
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
San trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kim postures up.
San wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
San is working hard here to advance position.
San has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (4) vs (9) Kim
San tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
San tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kim presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: San (4) vs (11) Kim
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim controlling his opponent.
Kim tries to control but San wriggling away.
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
San wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: San (4) vs (14) Kim
San is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
San showing good submission defense here.
San rolls, trying to escape but Kim keeps control of the position.
Well, with Kim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before San is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I would not like to be San right now.
Kim keeps control of the position as San tries to break free.
#T7#
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Kim has the hooks in. San is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kim tries to get the hooks in deep but San pushed the leg off.
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and San manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (6) vs (14) Kim
San works a leg free and moves into half guard.
San wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
San tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8##SUB#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
San wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
Kim is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim is trying to control the position but San postures up.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
San wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San looking to pass the guard.
Kim trying to control the position.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
San passes into half guard.
San trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Kim trying to control but San postures up.
San is looking to advance position but Kim won't allow it.
San passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: San (9) vs (14) Kim
Kim is controlling an arm, preventing San from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Kim tries to lock up and control but San gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
San has hold of Kim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
San trying to control but Kim is having none of it.
Kim 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: San (9) vs (16) Kim
Kim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.#T12#
San working a defensive guard here.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kim preventing the sweep.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
Kim wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.#T13#
San is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
San keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
San is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San trying to control the position.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Kim trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass. #SUB#
San working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 16 to 9.
Harry Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 310 Silalahi vs Gabenagus
Date: May 26, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gascoigne darts in and clinches Kim up against the cage.
Gascoigne prevents the takedown attempt.
Gascoigne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gascoigne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kim jumps into guard, dragging Gascoigne to the mat.
Kim has Gascoigne pulled in close to control his posture.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Gascoigne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Gascoigne is proving a slippery customer.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Gascoigne wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kim pulls Gascoigne in close to his closed guard and prevents Gascoigne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gascoigne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gascoigne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gascoigne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (3) vs (0) Kim
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T5#
Kim is letting Gascoigne control him for a moment.
Kim stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim seems a little lost for a moment, as Gascoigne dominates the positioning.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gascoigne wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Kim struggling a bit here.
Kim is looking to regain half guard here but Gascoigne keeps moving and retains side control.
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.
Kim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kim wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Gascoigne is controlling the pace.
Kim gets full guard.
Gascoigne controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Gascoigne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim is trying to control the position but Gascoigne postures up. #T9#
Gascoigne slips nicely into half guard.
Gascoigne wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Well, if Gascoigne 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.
Kim trying to control but Gascoigne postures up.
Kim wants to improve his position but Gascoigne is controlling well.
Kim is pressing down on Gascoigne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Gascoigne trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim looking to control.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Gascoigne postures up.
#T11#
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kim pulls Gascoigne in to control the position.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12#
Kim keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Kim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascoigne controls the pace.
Kim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gascoigne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position. #T14#
Kim trying to control the position.
Gascoigne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kim trying to control the position here.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A very excited looking Paul Gascoigne 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 306 Gomes vs Bar
Date: May 19, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Harry Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 40 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lima tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim trying to control the position.
#T1#
Lima trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lima is fighting to break Kim's control of his arms but Kim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kim trying to control the position.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima passes into half guard. #T4#
Lima wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Kim wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Kim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lima is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Kim keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Kim controlling the position for now.
Lima is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
Kim is trying to control but can't.
Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Kim is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kim is working hard here to advance position.
Lima uses his free foot to push down on Kim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kim. Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (0) vs (5) Lima#T7#
Kim is trying to escape the mount but Lima keeps good control and instead manages to take Kim's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kim (0) vs (8) Lima#SUB2#
Lima working for a choke but Kim is defending well.
Lima trying to control.#SUB2#
Lima tightening his grip on Kim, looking for the choke. #T8#
Kim rolls, trying to escape but Lima keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kim showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Lima 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, Kim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lima trying to control.#T9#
Lima is trying to stick to Kim's back but Kim is turning into Lima. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lima's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (8) Lima
Kim wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima looking to control.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kim passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Kim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kim is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Kim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lima is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?#T11#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kim is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Lima regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim is looking to pass Lima's guard but actually Lima recovers to full guard.
Lima looking to control.
Lima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB#
Kim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Kim slows the pace down in half guard.
Kim is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Kim wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim moves into full mount! Lima won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (5) vs (8) Lima
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kim clinches up against the cage.
Kim tries for a takedown but Silalahi manages to get underhooks.
Silalahi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Kim has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silalahi is trying to keep an underhook but Kim manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (0) vs (2) Kim
Silalahi keeping control of the position.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi trying to control here.
Silalahi gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim postures up.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silalahi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Silalahi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silalahi actively working from the bottom here.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silalahi has a hand on Kim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (5) Kim
Silalahi tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silalahi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silalahi is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Kim has control of Silalahi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silalahi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silalahi is looking to get to half guard.
Silalahi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silalahi is refusing to be controlled, as Kim sits in half guard.
Silalahi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kim has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (0) vs (8) Kim
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away. #T4#
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Silalahi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kim moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (0) vs (11) Kim
Silalahi staying busy and making it hard for Kim to control.
Silalahi wants to control his opponent's hands but Kim gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi is really stuck here.
#T5#
Silalahi is working hard here to advance position.
Kim biding his time, controlling Silalahi.
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kim won't let him.
I would not like to be Silalahi right now.
Silalahi is in bad spot here.
Kim trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Silalahi trying to control the hands but Kim won't let him.
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control the position but Kim manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Silalahi right now.
Kim not allowing Silalahi to control his hands. #T7#
Silalahi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kim controls the action.
Despite being in a bad position, Silalahi is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Silalahi breaks Kim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (11) Kim
Kim keeping moving, preventing Silalahi from controlling successfully.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Silalahi being controlled here momentarily.
Silalahi trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T9#
Silalahi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kim pulls Silalahi in close to prevent any damage.
Silalahi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (11) Kim
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #T10#
Silalahi happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Silalahi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim wants to control but Silalahi postures up.
Silalahi staying calm.
Silalahi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working. #T11#
Silalahi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kim is not content to let Silalahi control the position. #SUB#
Silalahi swings around for an armbar but Kim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silalahi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silalahi (5) vs (13) Kim#SUB#
Silalahi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim postures up.
Silalahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silalahi is keeping the position for now.
Silalahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Silalahi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (16) Kim#T13#
Silalahi is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
Silalahi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kim tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silalahi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling from side mount. #T14#
Kim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
What's Silalahi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Silalahi struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kim presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silalahi (5) vs (18) Kim
Silalahi can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 18 to 5.
A very excited looking Harry Kim 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
One moves into the clinch.
Jerry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. One is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
One ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. One no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
One is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jerry frees his head nicely. Oh but One has switched to an armbar! Jerry is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Test One! |
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