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Event:
SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bam Bam Gigolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tischenko enables Gigolo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tischenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gigolo (2) vs (0) Tischenko
Tischenko 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.
Tischenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tischenko trying to keep a closed guard but Gigolo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Tischenko is looking for a triangle but Gigolo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigolo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tischenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gigolo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Tischenko trying to control the position.
Tischenko pulls Gigolo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tischenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Tischenko working for a triangle but Gigolo defends it easily.
Tischenko 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.
Tischenko trying to keep a closed guard but Gigolo is proving a slippery customer.
Gigolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tischenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gigolo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (2) vs (2) Tischenko#T2#
Gigolo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tischenko controls the pace.
Tischenko postures up.
Tischenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tischenko trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Tischenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Gigolo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gigolo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tischenko is aware though and is defending well.
Gigolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gigolo is looking for a triangle but Tischenko pushes his legs off easily.
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving.
Gigolo controls Tischenko momentarily but Tischenko frees himself.
Tischenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gigolo's guard.
Tischenko passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (2) vs (5) Tischenko#T4#
Tischenko wants to control the pace but Gigolo is squirming around nicely.
Gigolo is trying desperately to improve position.
Tischenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gigolo is looking to escape.
Tischenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gigolo tries to hold on but Tischenko postures up.#T5#
Tischenko looking to control but Gigolo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gigolo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tischenko's lack of action.
Tischenko wants to take a breather but Gigolo is having none of it.
Tischenko is pressing down on Gigolo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gigolo is holding on for now.
Tischenko trying to control the action but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
Gigolo wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Gigolo wants to control but Tischenko is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Tischenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tischenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Tischenko is thwarting Gigolo's attempts to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Tischenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gigolo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tischenko is trying to control. Gigolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gigolo is looking to improve his position.
Tischenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tischenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (2) vs (8) Tischenko
Tischenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gigolo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8##SUB2#
Tischenko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gigolo is now in Tischenko's guard. A big mistake from Tischenko there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (4) vs (8) Tischenko
Tischenko working a defensive guard here.
Tischenko is pulling down on Gigolo's head. It's preventing any offense from Gigolo, at least for the moment.
Gigolo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tischenko has control of Gigolo's left arm, preventing Gigolo from doing any damage. #T9#
Gigolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tischenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tischenko working for submissions but it's allowed Gigolo to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Tischenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily.
Gigolo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (7) vs (8) Tischenko
Tischenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Gigolo controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Tischenko can't escape the position.
Tischenko is still trying to improve position.
Gigolo controlling the position easily from mount.
Tischenko tries to hold on but Gigolo pushes him away.
Gigolo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tischenko tries to hold on but Gigolo postures up.#SUB#
Gigolo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T11#
Gigolo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tischenko is holding on tight.
Gigolo avoids the attempt from Tischenko to control.
Gigolo controlling from the full mount.
Tischenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tischenko tries to hold on but Gigolo pushes him away.
Tischenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Gigolo controlling from the full mount.
Gigolo prevents Tischenko from getting the reversal.
Gigolo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tischenko stops Gigolo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gigolo controlling from the full mount.
Tischenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gigolo looking to control but Tischenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tischenko has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Gigolo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tischenko turns into him and now he's in Gigolo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gigolo (7) vs (10) Tischenko
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Tischenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving. #T14#
Tischenko advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gigolo (7) vs (13) Tischenko#SUB2#
Tischenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tischenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tischenko working away.
Gigolo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tischenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Gigolo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tischenko trying to control the position but Gigolo is working away.
Gigolo tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tischenko wins on points by 13 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tischenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (0) vs (2) Tischenko#SUB2#
Tischenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klopstock sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tischenko is looking for a kimura but Klopstock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tischenko to get the leverage.
Klopstock wants to get back to full guard.
Tischenko is looking to advance position but Klopstock won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klopstock is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tischenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klopstock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klopstock regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Klopstock keeps moving.
Klopstock trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Klopstock looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tischenko is defending well. Klopstock quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tischenko has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Klopstock celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonhard Klopstock!
In his post fight interview, Leonhard Klopstock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Tischenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (0) Kuningas
Tischenko looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas 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.
Tischenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuningas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now.
Tischenko working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tischenko working for a triangle but Kuningas defends it easily.
Kuningas passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischenko is pressing down on Kuningas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Tischenko has his feet on Kuningas's thighs here. He's pushed Kuningas 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! Kuningas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaroslav Tischenko! |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexey Turmarrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Turmarrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tischenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turmarrov is in Tischenko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turmarrov (2) vs (0) Tischenko
Turmarrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now.
Tischenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tischenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tischenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Turmarrov is posturing up here but Tischenko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Turmarrov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Turmarrov has to tap! Slick submission there by Tischenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaroslav Tischenko! |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 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 0 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Tischenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (0) Jones
Tischenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischenko is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (2) Jones#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tischenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Tischenko's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tischenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tischenko is keeping the position for now.
Tischenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DF Fitnesscentrum. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tischenko really is a fat lump.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Tischenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Tischenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tischenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tischenko tries to get out of the position.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (2) vs (5) Jones
Tischenko struggling a bit here.#T4#
Tischenko trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tischenko is being controlled here.
Tischenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tischenko is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Tischenko denies him. #T5#
Tischenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tischenko is looking for a sweep.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tischenko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tischenko (2) vs (7) Jones
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Tischenko (2) vs (10) Jones
Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You can see the frustration on Tischenko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tischenko.
Tischenko trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Good control from Jones.
Jones has the hooks in. Tischenko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tischenko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jones is trying to stick to Tischenko's back but Tischenko is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tischenko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (4) vs (10) Jones
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Tischenko trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (4) vs (12) Jones#SUB#
Tischenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tischenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tischenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.#T10#
Jones stands and throws Tischenko's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (4) vs (15) Jones
Tischenko is looking for a sweep.
Jones taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
More stalling from Jones.#SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tischenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Tischenko! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (6) vs (15) Jones
Jones keeping full guard, as Tischenko tries to pass. #T12#
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Tischenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tischenko is one step ahead there. #T13#
Tischenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tischenko won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Tischenko trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones pulls Tischenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Tischenko from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Tischenko wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 15 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tischenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huntington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tischenko somewhat.#CL#
Huntington darts in and clinches Tischenko up against the cage.
Huntington is pressed up against the cage. Tischenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huntington down to the mat. Huntington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Huntington shoots in and gets a takedown into Tischenko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (0) Tischenko
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tischenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huntington controls the pace.
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Tischenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tischenko trying to keep a closed guard but Huntington is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington looking to pass the guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tischenko has eaten all the pies!
Huntington trying to control the position from guard on top but Tischenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Huntington stopping the sweep attempt from Tischenko.
Tischenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (2) Tischenko
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Tischenko has control of the leg.
Huntington is working hard here to advance position.
Huntington manages to get to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Huntington looking for a guillotine here but Tischenko defends easily.
Huntington pulls Tischenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Tischenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tischenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huntington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tischenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Huntington working for a triangle but Tischenko defends it easily.
#T3#
Tischenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tischenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huntington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Huntington working for a triangle but Tischenko defends it easily.
Huntington keeping full guard, as Tischenko tries to pass.
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Huntington keeps moving.
Huntington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Huntington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huntington is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (4) vs (2) Tischenko
Huntington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huntington pushing down on Tischenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huntington is stalling here. Tischenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Huntington seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tischenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huntington (4) vs (6) Tischenko
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tischenko advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huntington (4) vs (8) Tischenko#T5#
Huntington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huntington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (6) vs (8) Tischenko
Huntington trying to control but Tischenko is working from the bottom.
Tischenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (6) vs (10) Tischenko
Huntington looking to control.
Tischenko won't allow Huntington to sweep him here.
Huntington seems keen to control Tischenko's posture.#T6##SUB#
Huntington has his foot on Tischenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tischenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Huntington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huntington (8) vs (10) Tischenko
Tischenko is looking to improve his position.
Tischenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tischenko wants to hit a sweep here but Huntington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tischenko there! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (11) vs (10) Tischenko#SUB#
Huntington looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Huntington trying to control but Tischenko is having none of it. #T7#
Huntington works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Huntington (14) vs (10) Tischenko#SUB#
Huntington looking for the choke but no joy.
Huntington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tischenko trying to control the hands but Huntington breaks the grip. #SUB#
Tischenko preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huntington.
Tischenko tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Huntington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tischenko is defending well though. Huntington let's go of the attempt for now.#T8##SUB#
Tischenko showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huntington has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Huntington has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tischenko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tischenko tries to roll but Huntington sticks to his back.
Huntington has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tischenko's body.
#T9##SUB#
Tischenko fending off the submission attempt from Huntington. #SUB#
Huntington is persistently looking for the submission but Tischenko is defending it well.
Huntington is controlling the position but Tischenko somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Tischenko is refusing to be controlled, as Huntington sits in half guard. #T10#
Huntington trying to pass the guard but Tischenko defending well.
Huntington frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (17) vs (10) Tischenko
Huntington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tischenko is looking to escape.
Huntington fails to move to back control.
Tischenko regains half guard.#T11#
Huntington trying to control from half guard but Tischenko is working away.
Tischenko trying to control but Huntington postures up.
#SUB#
Huntington is working for a kimura but Tischenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Huntington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tischenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tischenko wants to get back to full guard but Huntington has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Huntington (20) vs (10) Tischenko#T12#
Huntington prevents Tischenko from getting the reversal.
Huntington fails to advance to Tischenko's back.
Huntington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huntington wants to take Tischenko's back but he can't do it this time.
Tischenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Huntington working for a guillotine from mount but Tischenko is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Huntington has hold of Tischenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tischenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T13#
Tischenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huntington avoids the attempt from Tischenko to control.
Huntington wants to control the pace but Tischenko is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Huntington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tischenko manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Huntington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
Tischenko gets back to half guard.
Tischenko trying to control here.
Huntington trying to control the action but Tischenko is working from the bottom.
Well, if Huntington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tischenko is looking for a sweep. Huntington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huntington takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
After winning the bout, Holter Huntington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 153 Hlervu vs Thumb
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tischenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tischenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schlepper defends well and Tischenko ends up having to push Schlepper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tischenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Schlepper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaroslav Tischenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlepper prevents the takedown attempt.
Tischenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tischenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schlepper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schlepper stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Schlepper gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tischenko (0) vs (4) Schlepper
A lull in the action here.
Tischenko really is a fat lump.
Schlepper passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tischenko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tischenko (0) vs (6) Schlepper
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper controlling his opponent.
Tischenko tries to lock up and control but Schlepper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB2#
Schlepper wants to finish this one by submission but Tischenko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schlepper.
Tischenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schlepper content just to control the position here.
Tischenko can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Schlepper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Schlepper prevents Tischenko from getting the reversal.
Schlepper content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tischenko is trying to escape the mount.
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tischenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schlepper trying to control but Tischenko is having none of it.
Tischenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tischenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tischenko tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schlepper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Schlepper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Schlepper goes for an armbar but Tischenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tischenko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (6) Schlepper
Tischenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Schlepper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlepper is pulling down on Tischenko's head to control his posture.
Schlepper keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Schlepper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tischenko trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlepper looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlepper, not yet. #T5#
Schlepper trying to control the position here.
Tischenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Schlepper keeps moving.
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tischenko trying to control but Schlepper is working from the bottom.
Schlepper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Tischenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tischenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schlepper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schlepper has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (8) Schlepper
Schlepper advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (2) vs (11) Schlepper
Tischenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper is looking to take a break and control but Tischenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tischenko is looking to regain half guard here but Schlepper keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Tischenko is working hard here to advance position.
Schlepper passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tischenko! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tischenko (2) vs (13) Schlepper
Tischenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Tischenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Schlepper avoids the attempt from Tischenko to control.
Tischenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tischenko tries to lock up and control but Schlepper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tischenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper controlling the position easily from mount.
Tischenko is looking to improve his position but Schlepper isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Tischenko tries to hold on but Schlepper pushes him away.
Tischenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
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.
Tischenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper controlling from the full mount.
Tischenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Schlepper has hold of Tischenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tischenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T10#
Schlepper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tischenko is working to get back to half guard.
Schlepper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tischenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Schlepper has hold of Tischenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tischenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T11#
Tischenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schlepper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tischenko wants to control but Schlepper is having none of it.
Tischenko working to try and regain half guard.
Schlepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tischenko is looking to escape.
Tischenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Tischenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlepper controlling the pace.
Tischenko wants to get back to full guard.
Schlepper controlling the pace.
Tischenko is looking for a sweep. Schlepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schlepper controlling the pace. #T13#
Schlepper is looking to advance position but Tischenko won't allow it.
Schlepper is controlling the pace.
Schlepper works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tischenko (2) vs (16) Schlepper
Schlepper tries to control but Tischenko wriggling away. #T14##SUB2#
Schlepper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tischenko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tischenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schlepper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schlepper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schlepper trying to control the position but Tischenko is working away.
Schlepper advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tischenko (2) vs (18) Schlepper
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tischenko working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlepper wins on points by 18 to 2.
Huug Schlepper made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yaroslav Tischenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tischenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tischenko (2) vs (0) Wheeler
Tischenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wheeler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wheeler trying to keep a closed guard but Tischenko is proving a slippery customer.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wheeler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tischenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tischenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheeler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tischenko wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Tischenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Tischenko pushing down on Wheeler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tischenko is taking a breather. Wheeler 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.
Wheeler is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Wheeler is staying active underneath Tischenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wheeler trying to control from the bottom.
Wheeler gets full guard.
Tischenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a triangle but Tischenko pushes his legs off easily.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wheeler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Tischenko from controlling successfully.
Wheeler pulls Tischenko in to control the position. #SUB2#
Tischenko lying in Wheeler's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Wheeler decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Tischenko taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Wheeler!
A very excited looking Marcus Wheeler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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