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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 016
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Ryan tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Ryan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Dawson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dawson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryan passes into half guard.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Dawson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Ryan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Dawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Dawson is defending well.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan controlling the pace for now.
Ryan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar but Dawson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dawson. #SU#
Dawson stands up and waves to Ryan to follow him.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Dawson throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawson to the ground. Ryan is now in Dawson's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #T3#
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson.#SUB#
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ryan pulls Dawson in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ryan has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Dawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dawson.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan is keen to just control but Dawson is a slippery customer.#T3#
Dawson tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Dawson missing with punches from the bottom.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Dawson won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Dawson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ryan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dawson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hughes sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan tries to stand and escape but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan passes to full mount! #T1#
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.#SU#
Ryan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Hughes with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hughes quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Hughes with the active half guard here but Ryan passes nicely into side control.
Hughes tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ryan working away.#T3#
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Ryan working away.#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes being controlled for a moment.
Hughes struggling a bit here.
Ryan staying calm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan just content to control the position.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Hughes tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ryan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Ryan is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
#T1#
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mac Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Hughes.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well. #SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Hughes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ryan is staying active.
Hughes has one of Ryan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan just content to control the position.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Hughes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Ryan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ryan shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes feints the counter takedown.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes, which made it look bad.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryan defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Hughes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryan after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Ryan. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryan won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
#T3#
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hughes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hughes has Ryan in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Ryan continues to stall.#SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
Mac Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Viktor Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan stands and throws Hughes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Hughes.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
CFC CG 37
Date: Aug 24, 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 7 wins and 5 losses; Aron George! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ryan clinches with his opponent.
George changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Ryan has George pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ryan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending George tumbling to the mat - Ryan dives into George's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: George (0) vs (2) Ryan
George seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on George's thigh. George counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ryan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan being controlled here momentarily.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
Ryan stays in close to George's body and controls the position.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but George gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (2) vs (2) Ryan
George being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as George controls the pace.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ryan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. George is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ryan. Score +3 for passing guard: George (5) vs (2) Ryan
George is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but George wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
George taking a breather here.
George trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryan is being controlled here.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ryan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
A lull in the action here as George stalls from top position.
Ryan tries to bench press George off him but George keeps the position.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
A lull in the action here as George stalls from top position.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Ryan wants to control but George postures up.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
George working away.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
George controlling the position from side mount.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan is not content to let George control the position. #T9#
Ryan tries to bench press George off him but George keeps the position.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (5) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryan wants to take a breather but George is having none of it. #T10##SUB2#
Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for George! Score +3 for passing guard: George (5) vs (7) Ryan
Ryan fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Ryan avoids the attempt from George to control.
George is controlling an arm, preventing Ryan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ryan wants to control the pace but George is squirming around nicely.
George is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryan can't control as he wanted to and George manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T12#
George slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryan trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
Ryan is looking to advance position but George has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: George (9) vs (7) Ryan
Ryan 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: George (9) vs (9) Ryan
George is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.#T13#
George is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George wants to sweep but no luck.
George keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but George manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (11) vs (9) Ryan
George wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
George takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Aron George thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 34
Date: Aug 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 3 wins and 8 losses; Paul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunter looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Hunter drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (2) vs (0) Ryan
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ryan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hunter stacks Ryan 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 Hunter! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (0) Ryan
Hunter happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hunter working away.
Ryan tries to bench press Hunter off him but Hunter keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ryan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there. #T3#
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Ryan controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (8) vs (0) Ryan#T5#
Hunter controlling the position.
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan trying to remain calm as Hunter controls from the top position.
Ryan tries to buck Hunter off but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Ryan is trying to control Hunter's posture but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ryan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter just content to control the position.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunter (8) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hunter.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunter is controlling his hands well. #T8##SUB2#
Ryan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunter is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Hunter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ryan gets his way!
Hunter is keeping busy.
Ryan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Hunter do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ryan trying to control.
My spies in New York Public Gym inform me that Ryan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
I really don't envy Hunter right now.
#T9##SUB2#
Ryan sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hunter taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
RSE 83:
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan takes one to the side of the head.
Hayha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Mac Ryan has been cut.
Hayha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryan. Ryan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hayha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryan momentarily.
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hayha avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayha cracks a nice hook into Ryan's ribs.
Ryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayha finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryan's head. #TD#
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hayha wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ryan wants to take Hayha's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Hayha is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Ryan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 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 6 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Magnus Herlin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Herlin is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Herlin
Ryan is pressing down on Herlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Herlin is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan not doing much here.
Ryan prevents Herlin from improving his position.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but Herlin defending well.
Herlin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Herlin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herlin tries to hold on but Ryan pushes him away. #T1#
Ryan wants to take his opponent's back but Herlin doesn't allow it.
Herlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Herlin to control.
Herlin 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.
Herlin is trying to control but can't.
Herlin wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Herlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herlin trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herlin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Herlin manages to get to full guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan 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. #T3##SUB2#
Herlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard.
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Herlin controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself. #SUB2#
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.#T4#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Herlin is keeping the position.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Herlin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Herlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Herlin wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Herlin#SUB#
Ryan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Herlin is surviving well by controlling Ryan's body position as best he can. #T6#
Herlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ryan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Herlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Herlin is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herlin prevents Ryan from taking his back.
Ryan trying to control but Herlin is having none of it.
Herlin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Herlin trying to control here.
Ryan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (11) vs (0) Herlin
Herlin regains half guard.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Herlin trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Herlin is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Herlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Herlin actively working from the bottom here.
Herlin is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (11) vs (4) Herlin#SUB2#
Herlin 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, Ryan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10#
Ryan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Herlin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ryan's chin but Ryan turns very nicely into Herlin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ryan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (16) vs (4) Herlin
Herlin is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan in the domination position with Herlin hanging on.#T11#
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Herlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan has hold of Herlin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Herlin seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Herlin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Herlin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 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 5 wins and 13 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ryan is looking to clinch but Nutz is avoiding it.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nutz is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nutz down to the mat. Nutz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Nutz clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Nutz has picked Ryan up - he's going for a ride! Nutz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan is controlling Nutz's trapped leg to prevent Nutz from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Nutz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nutz is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nutz to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nutz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nutz is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nutz controlling the action here.
Ryan gets full guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nutz is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Nutz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Nutz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nutz has gone for a leg lock! Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nutz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Ryan#T2#
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryan trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.#T3#
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Nutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) Ryan#T4##SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryan's guard.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan 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: Nutz (4) vs (4) Ryan
Nutz wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
Ryan trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard.
Nutz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up. #T6#
Nutz has control of Ryan's left arm, preventing Ryan from doing any damage.
Ryan stands and throws Nutz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (4) vs (7) Ryan
Nutz is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan working away.
Nutz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Nutz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Ryan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (4) vs (10) Ryan#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nutz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nutz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Nutz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (10) Ryan#SUB#
Nutz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nutz has Ryan in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (12) Ryan
Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Nutz controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (6) vs (15) Ryan#T9#
Ryan trying to control the position but Nutz is working away.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Ryan taking a breather here.
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutz keeps working.
Nutz trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nutz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Nutz won't allow it. #T11#
Nutz is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan content to control rather than advance.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nutz! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (6) vs (18) Ryan#T12#
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Ryan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nutz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nutz shrugs it off.
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryan in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Nutz is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Nutz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Nutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan is just content to waste time from the top position. Nutz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
Nutz keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan 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.
Nutz wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan postures up.
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan wins on points by 18 to 6.
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
Date: Feb 18, 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 4 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.#TD#
Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gro Ulfimph to the ground. Ryan is now in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan passes Gro Ulfimph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to get back to full guard but Ryan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan is taking a breather. Gro Ulfimph 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.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working.
Ryan controlling the action here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gro Ulfimph avoid being mounted?
Ryan is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gro Ulfimph is holding on for now.
Ryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is in trouble now - Ryan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T3#
Gro Ulfimph is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Ryan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but Gro Ulfimph frees his head quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Gro Ulfimph working to try and regain half guard.
Gro Ulfimph stops Ryan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gro Ulfimph manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Gro Ulfimph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (8) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T5##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Gro Ulfimph won't let him.
Ryan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gro Ulfimph.
Ryan turns into Gro Ulfimph and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (10) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Ryan stands and throws Gro Ulfimph's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T6#
Ryan controlling the position from side mount.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep.
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Gro Ulfimph is working away.
Gro Ulfimph seems a little lost for a moment, as Ryan dominates the positioning.
Gro Ulfimph manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage. #T7#
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ryan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ryan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gro Ulfimph is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan!
In defeat, Murzol Gro Ulfimph stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit'. |
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Event:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Melinos Jargon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan is trying to drag Jargon to the mat but Jargon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jargon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Ryan has picked Jargon up - he's going for a ride! Ryan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jargon (0) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan wants to take a breather but Jargon is having none of it.
Jargon wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jargon gets full guard.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jargon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jargon has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jargon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jargon's guard.
Jargon gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ryan is sitting in close to Jargon's body. Jargon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ryan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ryan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jargon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Melinos Jargon!
Our winner, Melinos Jargon, 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 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ryan tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ryan manages to circle out of the way.
Mac Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Ryan
Chai pulls Ryan in to control the position.
Ryan 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 keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chai has Ryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Ryan trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Ryan controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Chai is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Ryan is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai controlling the pace.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well. #SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
#T6#
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chai pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan 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: Chai (5) vs (4) Ryan
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Chai 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.
Ryan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Ryan
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
Ryan controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai'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.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Ryan wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ryan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Ryan up and slammed him! Ryan can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (4) Ryan
A lull in the action here.
Ryan wants to control but Chai postures up.#T10#
Ryan is letting Chai control him for a moment.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai taking a breather here.
Ryan wants to control but Chai postures up.#T11#
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan is still trying to improve position.
Ryan trying to remain calm as Chai controls from the top position.
Chai working away.
Chai controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Chai passes into side control, despite Ryan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (4) Ryan
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Chai happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Ryan tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Ryan is letting Chai control him for a moment.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan stops Chai from passing to mount.
Chai trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Chai happy to just control the position for now. #T14#
Ryan tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Further stalling from Chai.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryan's legs.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ryan tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controls the position.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Ryan prevents Chai from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
T Mustana Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 189 Makaro vs Dukat
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Schlepper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlepper (2) vs (0) Ryan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlepper prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryan wants to control but Schlepper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Schlepper is controlling well.
Schlepper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Schlepper has control of the leg.
Schlepper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Schlepper trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Schlepper passes into half guard.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schlepper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schlepper wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Schlepper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Schlepper has control of the leg.
Ryan is looking to get back to full guard here but Schlepper has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (5) vs (0) Ryan#T2#
Ryan manages to get back to half guard.
Schlepper tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schlepper wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Schlepper wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Schlepper controlling him for the moment.
Schlepper advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (8) vs (0) Ryan
Schlepper working away.#T3##SUB#
Schlepper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan prevents Schlepper from improving position.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schlepper off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schlepper (8) vs (4) Ryan
Schlepper tries to break free.
Ryan is trying to stick to Schlepper's back but Schlepper is turning into Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schlepper. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlepper (10) vs (4) Ryan
Schlepper preventing the sweep.
Schlepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schlepper wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.#T4#
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schlepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlepper 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. #SUB2#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schlepper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schlepper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Schlepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Schlepper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schlepper works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Schlepper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schlepper.
Schlepper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schlepper is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Schlepper wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlepper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Schlepper wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Schlepper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schlepper wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Schlepper is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
Schlepper is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Schlepper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8##SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Schlepper seems content to control.
Ryan is concentrating on defense, preventing Schlepper from advancing position.
Schlepper stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is pressing down on Schlepper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Schlepper tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Schlepper stands and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (13) vs (4) Ryan#T9#
Schlepper trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schlepper is staying tight to Ryan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Schlepper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ryan's legs.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Ryan is staying active underneath Schlepper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schlepper wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Schlepper sits in half guard. #T10#
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well.
Schlepper passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (16) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan tries to hold on but Schlepper pushes him away.
Schlepper content just to control the position here.
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schlepper controlling from mount. #T11#
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Ryan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (19) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Schlepper looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schlepper controlling from mount.
Ryan 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.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Schlepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schlepper is one step ahead there.
Schlepper passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schlepper is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlepper content to stall in guard here.
Schlepper advances to half guard.
Schlepper content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB2#
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlepper pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is concentrating on defense, preventing Schlepper from advancing position.
Schlepper moves into full mount! Ryan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlepper (22) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlepper wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Schlepper is really struggling to control Ryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Schlepper's attempts to control the action.
Ryan regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Schlepper sits in half guard. #SUB#
Schlepper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryan defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlepper takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
An out of breath Huug Schlepper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Castro moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.#CL#
Castro tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castro tries for a takedown but Ryan manages to get underhooks.
Castro stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Castro tries for a takedown but Ryan manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Castro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ryan is trying to keep an underhook but Castro manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Castro
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Castro stands and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Castro
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Castro controls the position.
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan is not content to let Castro control the position.
A lull in the action here as Castro stalls from top position.#T1#
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Castro trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro controls the position.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Castro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Ryan is defending well.
Castro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castro trying to mount his opponent but Ryan defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castro is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Castro wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Castro trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Ryan wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
#T3#
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg.
Castro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Castro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan is not content to let Castro control the position.
Ryan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it. #T4#
Castro moves into full mount! Ryan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (8) Castro
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Castro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ryan tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castro controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Ryan wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
Castro fails to take his opponent's back.
Ryan wants to control but Castro is having none of it.
Castro content just to control the position here.
Ryan is controlling an arm, preventing Castro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ryan wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.#T6#
Castro looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castro controlling the pace for now.
Castro is looking to work his way around to Ryan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Castro is stalling here but it's allowed Ryan to get half guard.
Ryan trying to control but Castro postures up.
Ryan tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro is taking a breather. Ryan 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.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Castro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Castro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Castro trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away. #SUB#
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castro pulls his head out easily.
Castro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (4) vs (8) Castro
I really don't envy Castro right now.
#SUB#
Ryan 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, Castro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Despite being in a bad position, Castro is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T8#
Castro tries to roll but Ryan sticks to his back.
Castro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ryan wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro trying to control the hands but Ryan breaks the grip.
Castro can't escape the position.
Ryan trying to control.
Ryan gets his hands free as Castro looks to control. #T9#
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.
Ryan controlling well, preventing Castro from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Ryan working for the choke. #SUB#
Ryan looking to break Castro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Castro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ryan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ryan gets his hands free as Castro looks to control. #SUB#
Ryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Castro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Ryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Ryan doesn't have the hooks in and Castro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (4) vs (10) Castro
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryan's guard.
Ryan is looking to control Castro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?
Castro wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Ryan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Castro is now in half guard.
Castro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Castro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castro is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.#T12#
Ryan wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro is taking a breather. Ryan 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.
Castro is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
Ryan is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ryan trying to hold on to Castro's head to control him but Castro postures up.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass. #SUB#
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castro defends it easily.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Castro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (4) vs (13) Castro
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro wins on points by 13 to 4.
Marcelo Castro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Okada Kazuchika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ryan instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ryan is trying to trip Kazuchika. He has hold of a leg but Kazuchika is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (2) Ryan
Kazuchika definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryan stands and throws Kazuchika's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (5) Ryan
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Kazuchika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazuchika wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Kazuchika is looking to reverse the position.
Kazuchika sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazuchika is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Kazuchika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Ryan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kazuchika wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazuchika tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Kazuchika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan is keen to just control but Kazuchika is a slippery customer.
Ryan is pressing down on Kazuchika's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kazuchika is holding on for now.
Ryan stalling. #T2#
Kazuchika moves into full guard.
Kazuchika trying to control the position.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazuchika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazuchika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Kazuchika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazuchika wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Ryan trying to control but Kazuchika is working from the bottom.
Kazuchika controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Kazuchika will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazuchika is really struggling to control Ryan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Kazuchika gets full guard.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Kazuchika is keeping the position.
Kazuchika working a defensive guard here.
Ryan pushing down on Kazuchika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazuchika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kazuchika actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Ryan 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.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazuchika defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Kazuchika defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazuchika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazuchika is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Ryan pushing down on Kazuchika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazuchika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazuchika moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Ryan won't allow Kazuchika to sweep him here. #T6#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Kazuchika keeps moving.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kazuchika (0) vs (8) Ryan
Kazuchika being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Ryan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kazuchika has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ryan but great work by Kazuchika. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kazuchika (4) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan is trying to control Kazuchika's posture but Kazuchika avoids it.
Ryan tries to buck Kazuchika off but Kazuchika is having none of it.
Kazuchika trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Kazuchika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ryan gets back to half guard.#T7#
Kazuchika wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Kazuchika sits in half guard.
Ryan tries to roll over but Kazuchika keeps him under control.
Ryan is not content to let Kazuchika control the position.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Kazuchika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kazuchika is looking for a kimura here.
Kazuchika is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Kazuchika seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kazuchika from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazuchika has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ryan has his feet on Kazuchika's thighs here. He's pushed Kazuchika off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kazuchika screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dang Lin Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lin Wang (0) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan working away.
Lin Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan working away.
Lin Wang tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Lin Wang is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to control but Lin Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Lin Wang is defending well. #T1#
Lin Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lin Wang is being controlled here.
Lin Wang sneaks back into half guard.
Lin Wang is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Lin Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Lin Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Lin Wang keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Lin Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (2) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan is controlling Lin Wang's posture.
Lin Wang pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin Wang is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lin Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Lin Wang wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Lin Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Lin Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lin Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lin Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (8) Ryan#SUB2#
Ryan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ryan avoiding Lin Wang 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lin Wang turns into Ryan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (7) vs (8) Ryan
Lin Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (10) vs (8) Ryan#SUB#
Lin Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well. #SUB#
Lin Wang tries for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Lin Wang just content to control the position. #SUB#
Lin Wang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lin Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lin Wang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lin Wang (12) vs (8) Ryan#SUB#
Lin Wang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ryan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ryan 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.#T6#
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lin Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (15) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lin Wang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lin Wang wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it. #T7#
Ryan is in trouble now - Lin Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (18) vs (8) Ryan#SUB#
Lin Wang working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is in no mood to give up.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Lin Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lin Wang tries to control but Ryan wriggling away. #SUB#
Lin Wang looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryan defends it well. #SUB#
Lin Wang goes for an armbar but Ryan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ryan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (18) vs (10) Ryan
Lin Wang is breathing heavily.#T8#
Lin Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lin Wang's guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Lin Wang is working from the bottom.
Lin Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lin Wang 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: Lin Wang (20) vs (10) Ryan
Lin Wang trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lin Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Lin Wang wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lin Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (20) vs (12) Ryan
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan won't allow Lin Wang to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lin Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Lin Wang trying to control the position.
Lin Wang managing to control the position.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lin Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (20) vs (15) Ryan
Lin Wang struggling a bit here.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Ryan stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Lin Wang is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Lin Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryan trying to control the action but Lin Wang is working from the bottom.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lin Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (20) vs (18) Ryan#SUB2#
Ryan working for a submission but Lin Wang is keeping him at bay. #T12#
Lin Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lin Wang is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Lin Wang tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
Lin Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lin Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Lin Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lin Wang.
Lin Wang keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lin Wang is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Lin Wang.
Lin Wang looking to control but Ryan passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lin Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lin Wang keeps working.
Ryan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lin Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lin Wang tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Lin Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Ryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryan is trying to control. Lin Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lin Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryan in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lin Wang is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lin Wang takes the fight on points by 20 to 18.
A very excited looking Dang Lin Wang rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Andrei Fry!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fry gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Fry is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Ryan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Fry
Fry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Fry defends the submission attempt.
Fry 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.
Ryan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Fry
Ryan wants to control but Fry is keeping him busy.
Ryan takes a little break here. Fry wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Ryan trying to control the action but Fry is working from the bottom.
Fry is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan controlling the position.
Ryan working away.
Ryan controls the position.
Fry is looking for a sweep.
Ryan slows the pace down. #T2#
Fry is not content to let Ryan control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ryan has hold of Fry's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fry tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ryan cranks the arm and Fry screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fry, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mac Ryan!
In defeat, Andrei Fry stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whoops'. |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jargon dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Ryan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Jargon
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jargon gets full guard.
Jargon wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jargon pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jargon trying to control the position.
Jargon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving. #T2#
Jargon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jargon pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryan 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.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jargon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Ryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Jargon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Jargon is trying to get back to full guard.
Jargon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jargon trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Jargon has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jargon pulls Ryan in to control the position.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jargon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
Ryan won't allow Jargon to sweep him here. #T4#
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Jargon is adopting a defensive guard.
Jargon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jargon is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jargon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jargon has Ryan pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jargon is retaining full guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
Jargon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan stays in close to Jargon's body and controls the position.
Jargon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jargon, not yet.
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully. #T6#
Jargon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Jargon is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
Jargon being controlled here, momentarily.
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jargon has Ryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jargon is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jargon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jargon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Jargon controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan passes into half guard. #T8#
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Jargon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Jargon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan is thwarting Jargon's attempts to control the position.
Jargon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jargon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (2) Jargon
Jargon controlling from the top position.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jargon is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Jargon has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Ryan is controlling Jargon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ryan won't allow Jargon to pass to mount.
Jargon is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jargon stalling.
Jargon trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan won't allow Jargon to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Jargon is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jargon pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Ryan is controlling Jargon's trapped leg to prevent Jargon from advancing to side control.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Jargon is very close to passing his half guard.
Jargon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (2) vs (5) Jargon
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Jargon's attempts to control the action.
Jargon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jargon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jargon looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Jargon wants to finish this one by submission but Ryan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jargon. #T11#
Jargon moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (2) vs (8) Jargon
Jargon has the hooks in. Ryan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jargon trying to control.#SUB2#
Jargon looking for the RNC.
Jargon controlling well, preventing Ryan from escaping the position.
Ryan turns into Jargon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (4) vs (8) Jargon
Jargon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (4) vs (10) Jargon
Jargon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (4) vs (13) Jargon
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Ryan is letting Jargon control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Jargon has hold of Ryan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ryan seems comfortable defending it but Jargon has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ryan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ryan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jargon couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Melinos Jargon!
After winning the bout, Melinos Jargon 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 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lothbrok scores with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Lothbrok
Ryan 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: Ryan (2) vs (2) Lothbrok
Ryan trying to control the pace.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lothbrok! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (2) Lothbrok
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan looking to control but Lothbrok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Ryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lothbrok has worked his arm free - good work by Lothbrok!
#T1#
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lothbrok keeps working.
Lothbrok tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Lothbrok sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lothbrok gets full guard.
Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead Lothbrok has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (5) vs (4) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Ryan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ryan is looking to sweep but instead, Lothbrok has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ryan has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Ryan's guard. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Ryan's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Ryan's guard.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lothbrok is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lothbrok has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ryan with the active half guard here but Lothbrok passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (7) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Lothbrok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lothbrok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Lothbrok is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lothbrok is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lothbrok prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Lothbrok uses his free foot to push down on Ryan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryan. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (10) Lothbrok#T6#
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Lothbrok working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Lothbrok jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ryan manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Lothbrok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Lothbrok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ryan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lothbrok but great work by Ryan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (9) vs (10) Lothbrok#SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lothbrok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lothbrok rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Lothbrok! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (9) vs (12) Lothbrok#T7##SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Lothbrok is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lothbrok has gone for a leg lock! Ryan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lothbrok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (11) vs (12) Lothbrok#SUB2#
Ryan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lothbrok to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ryan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lothbrok pulls down on the head and he's put Ryan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ragnar Lothbrok! |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Melia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Melia#SUB2#
Melia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan is pressing down on Melia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet. #T1#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Melia postures up. #SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
Melia content to control rather than advance.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ryan gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ryan is tightening it up a little... Melia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Melia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Melia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Darkins looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Darkins drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan looking to control.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well.
Ryan is staying active underneath Darkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Darkins sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position. #T1#
Darkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Darkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Darkins is pressing down on Ryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryan is holding on for now.
Darkins is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
Darkins is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Darkins 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.
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Darkins trying to advance position but Ryan counters by regaining guard.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Darkins controlling him for the moment.
Darkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Darkins passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan is working to get back to half guard.
Ryan stops Darkins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4##SUB#
Darkins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ryan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ryan and Darkins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Darkins wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Darkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan tries to buck Darkins off but Darkins is having none of it.
Darkins trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Darkins's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Darkins! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ryan has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darrell Darkins!
Darrell Darkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ryan 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: Dramos (0) vs (2) Ryan
Dramos is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Dramos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dramos moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan 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.
Dramos working a defensive guard here.
Dramos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Ryan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ryan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dramos has locked up a guillotine! Dramos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ryan is holding on here and Dramos must be using up a lot of energy. Ryan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dramos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juliano Dramos!
A victorious Juliano Dramos 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 129 Chai vs Gambini
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Heliogabale wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Heliogabale (0) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Heliogabale struggling a bit here.
Ryan controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Heliogabale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Heliogabale is trying to get back to half guard.
Heliogabale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (4) Ryan
Heliogabale trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale trying to mount his opponent but Ryan defends it.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heliogabale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heliogabale is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is controlling Heliogabale's trapped leg to prevent Heliogabale from advancing to side control.
Heliogabale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Heliogabale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Heliogabale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Heliogabale is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heliogabale wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale looking to control but Ryan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Heliogabale has hold of Ryan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ryan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryan regains half guard.
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well. #T3#
Ryan moves into full guard.
Heliogabale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heliogabale tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet. #SUB2#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heliogabale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Heliogabale tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heliogabale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heliogabale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heliogabale trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Heliogabale is proving a slippery customer.
Heliogabale looking to pass the guard.
Heliogabale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heliogabale trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ryan wants to sweep here but Heliogabale controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (5) vs (6) Ryan
Heliogabale trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Heliogabale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there. #T6#
Heliogabale pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Heliogabale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Heliogabale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (7) vs (6) Ryan
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan wants to hit a sweep here but Heliogabale passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ryan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Heliogabale (10) vs (6) Ryan
Heliogabale prevents Ryan from getting the reversal.
Heliogabale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Heliogabale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Heliogabale's attempts to control the action.
Ryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Heliogabale moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Heliogabale (13) vs (6) Ryan
Heliogabale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Heliogabale won't let him. #SUB#
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8##SUB#
Ryan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Heliogabale gets his way!
Ryan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Heliogabale patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Heliogabale looking for the choke from the back.
Ryan is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ryan tries to roll but Heliogabale sticks to his back.
#T9##SUB#
Ryan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Heliogabale.
Ryan is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Heliogabale is looking for the choke from the back position but Ryan is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Ryan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Heliogabale gets his way!
Heliogabale is trying to stick to Ryan's back but Ryan is turning into Heliogabale. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heliogabale's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ryan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heliogabale (13) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heliogabale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryan controls the pace.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale looking to control.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Heliogabale controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now.
Ryan controlling from the top position. #T11#
Heliogabale is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale working a defensive guard here.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heliogabale wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ryan 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.
Heliogabale is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan. #T13#
Heliogabale is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Heliogabale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heliogabale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heliogabale is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heliogabale takes the fight on points by 13 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ryan rushes Vilmat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Vilmat is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vilmat to the mat. Vilmat regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vilmat is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vilmat wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan stays in close to Vilmat's body and controls the position.
Vilmat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vilmat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vilmat is retaining full guard.
Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vilmat should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vilmat is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Ryan stands and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vilmat manages to get back to half guard.
Vilmat looks winded!#T3#
Vilmat wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan tries to pass to full mount but Vilmat defends it.
Ryan controlling the pace.
Vilmat tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Vilmat defends it.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vilmat wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Vilmat is defending the position.
Ryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Vilmat
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan prevents Vilmat from getting the reversal.
Ryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vilmat is holding on tight.
#T5#
Ryan takes Vilmat's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vilmat is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (11) vs (0) Vilmat
Ryan has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Ryan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vilmat defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Ryan is riding his opponent, not letting Vilmat buck him off. #SUB#
Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ryan biding his time, controlling Vilmat.
Ryan is trying to stick to Vilmat's back but Vilmat is turning into Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vilmat. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (11) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is pulling down on Vilmat's head to control his posture.
Vilmat trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Vilmat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vilmat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Vilmat pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan has his hands on Vilmat's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Ryan continues to stall.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vilmat wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.#T10#
Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilmat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (13) vs (2) Vilmat
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Vilmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan controlling from the top position. #T11##SUB2#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vilmat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Vilmat's legs - danger averted.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Vilmat is keeping the position.
Ryan won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here. #T12#
Ryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (16) vs (2) Vilmat
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is staying tight to Vilmat's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13##SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vilmat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vilmat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan slows the pace down. #T14##SUB#
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vilmat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryan controlling from side mount.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilmat can't do much from the bottom here.
Vilmat is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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