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Event:
UCF 74: Flanders v Smith
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Arrms scores with a takedown into Lefevre 's guard.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lefevre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lefevre 's head.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre 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.
Arrms 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrms chips away with some ground and pound.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Lefevre .#T1#
Arrms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Arrms connects with a couple of short punches.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefevre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Lefevre blocks nicely.
Lefevre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arrms lands a couple of digs.
Arrms trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lefevre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Arrms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Lefevre advances to half guard.
Lefevre is trying to control. Arrms wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arrms is looking to control Lefevre 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arrms avoid being mounted?
Arrms is controlling Lefevre 's trapped leg to prevent Lefevre from advancing to side control.
Lefevre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arrms does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arrms is looking to control Lefevre 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arrms avoid being mounted?#T3#
Arrms is staying active underneath Lefevre , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lefevre content to control rather than advance.
Lefevre trying to control the action but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Arrms is doing well to control the position and prevent Lefevre from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Arrms feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Lefevre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Lefevre looking for a sweep. Not yet Lefevre , not yet.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Arrms is proving a slippery customer.
Arrms is working Lefevre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arrms is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefevre has wrist control.
Arrms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrms is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrms lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lefevre lands with a good body shot.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lefevre can do to turn this around?
Arrms takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lefevre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrms changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Arrms shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lefevre trying to control here.
#SUB#
Arrms is working for a kimura but Lefevre is defending it quite comfortably.
Lefevre moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Arrms trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Arrms trying to move into half guard but instead Lefevre has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Arrms keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Arrms is pulling down on Lefevre 's head to control his posture.
Lefevre trying to control but Arrms is working from the bottom.
Lefevre is looking to pass into half guard but Arrms pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arrms is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arrms is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Lefevre is keeping the position.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arrms passes Lefevre 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Arrms is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arrms throws a strike but Lefevre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms postures up and lands a big shot to Lefevre 's brow.
Arrms lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Arrms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lefevre 's guard. #REVR#
Lefevre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Arrms is now in half guard.
Arrms wants to free his trapped foot but Lefevre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arrms scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lefevre is staying active underneath Arrms, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Arrms is looking for a kimura here.
Lefevre won't allow Arrms to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Arrms drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Arrms thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lefevre wants to get back to his feet but Arrms drags him back down.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre tries to buck Arrms off but Arrms is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms slows the pace down.
Lefevre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lefevre is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Arrms cracks Lefevre with a big elbow.
Lefevre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lefevre on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arrms working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrms is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lefevre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lefevre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre prevents Arrms from moving into mount. #SUB#
Arrms swings around for an armbar but Lefevre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arrms's guard.
Arrms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Arrms being controlled here momentarily.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lefevre 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.
Lefevre has Arrms pulled in close to control his posture.
Arrms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lefevre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lefevre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Arrms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arrms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefevre is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lefevre preventing the sweep.
Arrms controlling the position.
Arrms keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Lefevre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Arrms keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arrms's guard.
Pierre Lefevre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lefevre is keen to just control but Arrms is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arrms, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!
After the fight, Taekn Arrms was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
UCF 65: Casbon v Boytsov
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Long tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lefevre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lefevre just manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Long blocks the leg kick.
Long turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lefevre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Long goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lefevre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lefevre swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Long thows a leg kick but Lefevre checks it #TD2#
and Lefevre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long gets back to full guard.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Long not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Lefevre is pushing down on Long's leg trying to pass to half guard. Long is fighting to maintain full guard but Lefevre has managed to sneak the leg through.
Long blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lefevre .
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Long is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lefevre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lefevre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Lefevre eventually gives up the hold.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lefevre on the ground.#SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura here.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Long is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Long is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Long is staying active underneath Lefevre , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Long throws a leg kick but Lefevre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Long does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lefevre shoots for a takedown but Long saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Long misses the target.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lefevre defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand.
Lefevre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richard Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefevre darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Lefevre into the cage.
Richard Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Lefevre .
Lefevre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Long.
Long tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lefevre was well out of range. Poor timing from Long.
Long swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Long throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lefevre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lefevre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
Lefevre fails with the takedown.
Long feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Long will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lefevre staying out of range there.
Lefevre throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Long misses #TD2#
and Lefevre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Long's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Long's guard. #SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Long defends it well. #SUB2#
Lefevre 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.
Lefevre trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Lefevre wants to work for an arm triangle but Long is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lefevre thows a huge punch but Long dodges it nicely.
Lefevre is thwarting Long's attempts to control the position.
Lefevre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lefevre is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lefevre wants to take a breather but Long is having none of it.
Long on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Long tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Long doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lefevre . #T3#
Long is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura here.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lefevre to get the leverage.
Long is staying active underneath Lefevre , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Long controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Lefevre 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.
Lefevre prevents Long from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Lefevre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lefevre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Long defends it well.
That kick from Long tenderised Lefevre 's leg. Lefevre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lefevre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Long on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lefevre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lefevre has a takedown stuffed.
Long half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lefevre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefevre off to one side.
Richard Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Lefevre .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lefevre feints the counter takedown.
Lefevre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Lefevre has his takedown stuffed
and Long counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Long misses with a straight right.
Long looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Long tenderised Lefevre 's leg. Lefevre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lefevre slips under a jab.
Lefevre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lefevre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long throws a leg kick but Lefevre moved away.
Lefevre slips under a jab.
That kick from Long tenderised Lefevre 's leg. Lefevre is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lefevre .
Lefevre has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Nice body kick from Long.
Lefevre lands with a nice combination. Long backs away looking to recover.
Lefevre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Lefevre tries to counter it with a takedown but Long pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Lefevre moves out of range easily.
Richard Long is winning the standup battle so far.
Lefevre scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lefevre moves out of range of the leg kick from Long.
Long getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lefevre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Long motions for Lefevre to come forward. Long throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Long's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Lefevre tries to counter it with a takedown but Long pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lefevre has a takedown stuffed.
Long connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lefevre . Lefevre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Long throws a series of punches but Lefevre avoids them all with ease.
Long missing with a left hand there. Lefevre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lefevre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefevre off to one side.
Long checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Long lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Long is looking to chop away at Lefevre 's legs.
Lefevre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Long defends it well.
Lefevre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefevre off to one side.
Long throws a low kick but Lefevre moves out of range easily.
Lefevre with the counter takedown but Long avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lefevre drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Long manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lefevre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Long controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lefevre working for a triangle but Long defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Long showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Long 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richard Long! |
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Event:
UCF 57: Berishvili v Schnitzer
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Lefevre lands a jab to Petrov 's midsection.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lefevre . Lefevre gets slowly back to his feet.
Lefevre tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lefevre is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Lefevre looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well. #CL#
Lefevre moves into the clinch.
Lefevre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrov to keep the fight standing.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Lefevre .
Lefevre fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Lefevre . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lefevre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lefevre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrov walks away with a smile on his face. Lefevre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lefevre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lefevre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lefevre doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Lefevre shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Lefevre fails with the takedown.
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lefevre wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Lefevre tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lefevre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lefevre .
Lefevre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Lefevre defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Lefevre feinted with a counter takedown.
Lefevre lands a lovely overhand right.
Lefevre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lefevre somewhat.#T2#
Lefevre tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Lefevre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lefevre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lefevre ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Lefevre defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Lefevre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov .
Lefevre tries to clinch up.
Pierre Lefevre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lefevre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lefevre .
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lefevre manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws the left hand but Lefevre avoids the punch easily.
Lefevre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov 's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefevre off to one side.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Lefevre shakes it off.
Lefevre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov .#T3#
Lefevre moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lefevre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lefevre tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Lefevre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Lefevre lands a jab-cross combination.
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lefevre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lefevre wants to clinch.
Lefevre doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Lefevre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lefevre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lefevre is looking to clinch.
Lefevre moves away from the strike by Petrov .
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Lefevre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov 's guard.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Petrov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Lefevre defends easily.
Lefevre wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefevre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lefevre trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lefevre wants to clinch.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lefevre defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Lefevre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Lefevre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrov ! #REVB#
Lefevre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lefevre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lefevre 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Petrov swings around for an armbar but Lefevre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov 's guard.#SUB2#
Petrov working for a triangle but Lefevre defends it easily.
#T1#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lefevre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lefevre has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lefevre defends well.
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov wants to improve his position but instead Lefevre has moved into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lefevre not doing much here.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
Pierre Lefevre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Lefevre 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#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lefevre slows the pace down in half guard.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lefevre moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Petrov .
Lefevre gets to mount! Petrov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lefevre controlling from mount.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre fails to advance to Petrov 's back.
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Lefevre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Lefevre ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov . No joy for Lefevre on that attempt.
Lefevre tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lefevre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov . No joy for Lefevre on that attempt.
Petrov scores with a jab. Lefevre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yuri Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lefevre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lefevre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov 's sensitive parts.
Lefevre wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Lefevre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov .
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lefevre .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Lefevre . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Lefevre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lefevre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Lefevre clinches.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lefevre fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov .
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lefevre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrov walks away with a smile on his face. Lefevre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yuri Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefevre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Lefevre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Lefevre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Lefevre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov !
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Lefevre content just to control the position here.
Petrov regains half guard.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Lefevre 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.
Petrov moves into full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lefevre is aware though and is defending well.
Lefevre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lefevre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lefevre passes Petrov 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lefevre is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lefevre content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuri Petrov .
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Petrov ! |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Hastala Vista! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lefevre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vista but Vista pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Vista darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vista (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre tries to roll over but Vista keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vista seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vista 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre tries to get to full guard but Vista has control of the leg. #T1#
Vista is thwarting Lefevre 's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Vista is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lefevre is defending against the submission attempts here by Vista.
#SUB#
Vista 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#
Lefevre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vista pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Lefevre trying to control but Vista postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lefevre makes his way to full guard, as Vista worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Vista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lefevre dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vista (2) vs (2) Lefevre #SUB#
Vista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lefevre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Lefevre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lefevre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lefevre has managed to get both his arms back between Vista's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Lefevre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vista (2) vs (5) Lefevre
Vista tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lefevre wants to control but Vista is keeping him busy.
Lefevre controlling from side mount.
Vista tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.
Vista tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lefevre presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vista (2) vs (7) Lefevre
Lefevre takes Vista's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vista is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vista (2) vs (10) Lefevre
Lefevre tries to get the hooks in deep but Vista pushed the leg off. #T4#
Vista is really stuck here.
Lefevre controls the position.
Vista rolls, trying to escape but Lefevre keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Vista defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vista is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vista is working hard here to advance position.
Lefevre controlling from the back.
Lefevre struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vista tries to roll but Lefevre sticks to his back.
Lefevre tries to get the hooks in deep but Vista pushed the leg off. #T5#
Vista manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lefevre 's guard. Nice work there by Vista.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vista (4) vs (10) Lefevre
Lefevre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lefevre 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Vista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lefevre dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vista (4) vs (12) Lefevre #SUB#
Vista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lefevre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vista 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.#T6#
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Vista keeps moving.
Lefevre slips nicely into half guard.
Vista wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vista is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lefevre has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lefevre pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vista is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lefevre !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Lefevre !
In defeat, Hastala Vista stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hasta La Vista Baby'. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aled Bowen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lefevre . Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lefevre (4) vs (0) Bowen
Bowen trying to remain calm as Lefevre controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bowen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bowen is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lefevre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bowen is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lefevre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bowen is looking to regain half guard here but Lefevre keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lefevre has hold of Bowen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bowen seems comfortable defending it but Lefevre has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bowen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bowen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lefevre couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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Event:
SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lefevre looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefevre wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lefevre keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Lefevre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (5) Lefevre #T1#
Petrov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lefevre passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (8) Lefevre
Lefevre tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lefevre wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Lefevre tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Lefevre trying to control the position but Petrov is working away. #T2#
Lefevre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Petrov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (0) vs (10) Lefevre
Petrov has given up his back. Will we see Lefevre going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (0) vs (13) Lefevre #SUB2#
Lefevre is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Petrov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Petrov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Lefevre looking for the choke from the back.
Lefevre is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Lefevre has the hooks in. Petrov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Lefevre passes his arm under Petrov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Petrov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lefevre gets a double leg takedown into Idaho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving. #SUB#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lefevre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lefevre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Idaho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lefevre has picked Idaho up and slammed him! Idaho can't keep hold of the triangle and Lefevre manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (5) Lefevre
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Idaho looking for a sweep but Lefevre has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (0) vs (7) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Idaho's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (10) Lefevre #T1#
Idaho can't escape the position.
Lefevre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre content just to control the position here.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Idaho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (0) vs (13) Lefevre
Lefevre is hanging on to Idaho's back as he tries to escape.
Lefevre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Lefevre has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Idaho tries to escape but Lefevre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lefevre really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Idaho.
Lefevre keeps control of the position as Idaho tries to break free.
Idaho staying busy and making it hard for Lefevre to control. #T3#
Idaho is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lefevre looking to break Idaho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Idaho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lefevre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Idaho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lefevre controlling the position easily from mount.
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
Lefevre tries to control but Idaho wriggling away.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Idaho is looking to escape. #T4#
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre wants to take Idaho's back but he can't do it this time.
Idaho gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Lefevre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard but Lefevre has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (16) Lefevre
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Lefevre looking to control but Idaho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Idaho is trying desperately to improve position.
Idaho tries to improve his position but instead Lefevre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (0) vs (19) Lefevre #SUB2#
Idaho preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lefevre .
Lefevre is hanging on to Idaho's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lefevre 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Idaho tries to roll but Lefevre sticks to his back.
Lefevre is looking to control Idaho but Idaho is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T6#
Idaho is trying to break free.
Idaho looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lefevre .
Idaho is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lefevre .
You can see the frustration on Idaho's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Lefevre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Idaho tries to escape the position.
Lefevre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Idaho is really stuck here.
Lefevre controlling the position well here. Idaho rolled but Lefevre kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Lefevre has locked on a rear naked choke here! Idaho is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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Event:
SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Michael Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lefevre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams looking to control.
#SUB#
Williams has his foot on Lefevre 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lefevre works his way back into a safe position though.
Lefevre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lefevre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lefevre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lefevre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lefevre passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (0) vs (5) Lefevre
Williams trying to remain calm as Lefevre controls from the top position.#T2#
It looks like Lefevre 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.
Lefevre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Williams! Score +2 for reaching mount: Williams (0) vs (7) Lefevre
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Williams (0) vs (10) Lefevre
Lefevre has good solid back control here. #T3#
Lefevre controlling well, preventing Williams from escaping the position.
Williams is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lefevre .
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams can't escape the position.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Williams tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Lefevre has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Williams is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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Event:
SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lefevre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dubberly to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (0) vs (2) Dubberly
Lefevre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dubberly content to stall in guard here.
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lefevre controlling Dubberly's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lefevre tries to get to full guard but Dubberly has control of the leg. #T1#
Well, if Dubberly 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.
Lefevre wants to get back to full guard.
Dubberly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (0) vs (5) Dubberly#SUB2#
Dubberly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lefevre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lefevre shrugs it off. #T2#
Dubberly avoids the attempt from Lefevre to control.
Lefevre 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.#SUB2#
Dubberly is trying to work for a kimura but Lefevre is defending well.
Dubberly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lefevre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Lefevre trying to control from the bottom.
Dubberly prevents Lefevre from improving his position.
Lefevre trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly is pressing down on Lefevre 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefevre is holding on for now.
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Lefevre is working away.
Lefevre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dubberly trying to mount his opponent but Lefevre defends it. #T4#
Lefevre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dubberly won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Dubberly looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (5) Dubberly
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubberly's guard.
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubberly trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Dubberly wants to get back to full guard.
Lefevre works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (5) Dubberly
Lefevre controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Lefevre has control of Dubberly's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dubberly regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lefevre fails to move to back control. #T6#
Lefevre looking to control but Dubberly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lefevre wants to take Dubberly's back here but Dubberly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dubberly tries to control the position but Lefevre now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (8) vs (5) Dubberly#SUB#
Lefevre looking for the choke but no joy.
Dubberly breaks Lefevre 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (8) vs (7) Dubberly#T7#
Lefevre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefevre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lefevre being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dubberly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lefevre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lefevre has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (10) vs (7) Dubberly
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly looking to control but Lefevre passes into half guard.
#T9#
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lefevre is working for a submission of some sort.
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lefevre passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (13) vs (7) Dubberly
Lefevre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dubberly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (15) vs (7) Dubberly#T10#
Lefevre tries to control but Dubberly wriggling away.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Dubberly to control.
Dubberly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Lefevre takes Dubberly's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dubberly is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (18) vs (7) Dubberly#T11##SUB#
Dubberly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Lefevre looking to hold on to the position here but Dubberly rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Lefevre won't allow Dubberly to sweep him here.
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Lefevre content to stall in guard here.
Lefevre passes Dubberly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lefevre prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Dubberly trying to hold on to Lefevre 's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
#SUB#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but Dubberly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lefevre to get the leverage.
Lefevre wants to control but Dubberly is keeping him busy. #T13#
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubberly trying to control but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dubberly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lefevre prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Dubberly looks winded!
Lefevre is thwarting Dubberly's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Lefevre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dubberly trying to hold on to Lefevre 's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (21) vs (7) Dubberly
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 21 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lefevre is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sanchez leaves Lefevre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanchez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Lefevre . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lefevre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Sanchez counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Sanchez tightens his grip and picks Lefevre up, before dumping him to the ground. Lefevre manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (0) vs (2) Sanchez#T1#
Lefevre being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefevre is retaining full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Sanchez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefevre is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lefevre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (2) Sanchez#T2#
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefevre is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is controlling Lefevre 's posture.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez passes Lefevre 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lefevre keeping hold of Sanchez's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Lefevre is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Lefevre is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lefevre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lefevre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving. #T4#
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Sanchez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lefevre is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Lefevre is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lefevre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lefevre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lefevre is not content to let Sanchez control the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lefevre struggling a bit here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lefevre keeps working.
Lefevre stops Sanchez from passing to mount. #T6#
Sanchez working away.
Lefevre is looking to reverse the position.
Lefevre is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Lefevre denies him.
Lefevre wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Lefevre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lefevre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lefevre struggling a bit here.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lefevre tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Lefevre struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lefevre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lefevre , who protects the arm well.
Lefevre is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez looking to control but instead Lefevre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Lefevre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Sanchez prevents Lefevre from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Lefevre is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lefevre wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Lefevre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lefevre is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.
Lefevre trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
#T10#
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (2) vs (10) Sanchez
Sanchez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (2) vs (13) Sanchez#SUB2#
Sanchez has got his arm under Lefevre 's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lefevre has spun round into Sanchez's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (4) vs (13) Sanchez
Sanchez is pulling down on Lefevre 's head to control his posture. #T11#
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sanchez looking for subs off his back but Lefevre has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lefevre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Lefevre is keeping busy.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well. #T12#
Lefevre wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it. #SUB#
Lefevre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Lefevre eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Lefevre works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (7) vs (13) Sanchez
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lefevre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez trying his best to control but Lefevre has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (9) vs (13) Sanchez#T14#
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez 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: Lefevre (9) vs (15) Sanchez
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez passes Lefevre 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Lefevre is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is pressing down on Lefevre 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefevre is holding on for now.
Lefevre controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez wins on points by 15 to 9.
A victorious Rodrigo Sanchez 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 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 5 wins and 1 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondiou shoots for a takedown but Lefevre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lefevre shoots for a takedown but Mondiou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Lefevre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lefevre showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (0) Mondiou
Lefevre content to control rather than advance.
Mondiou wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Mondiou tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.
Lefevre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lefevre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Lefevre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mondiou tries to hold on but Lefevre postures up.#T2#
Lefevre controlling from the full mount.
Mondiou sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lefevre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondiou is trying to maintain the position but Lefevre is very close to passing his half guard.
Lefevre controlling the action here. #T3#
Lefevre moves into full mount! Mondiou won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (8) vs (0) Mondiou
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondiou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lefevre controlling his opponent.
Lefevre tries to control but Mondiou wriggling away.
Lefevre prevents Mondiou from getting the reversal.
Lefevre controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Lefevre prevents Mondiou from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Mondiou tries to improve his position but Lefevre has taken his back! Lefevre has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mondiou tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lefevre pushes Mondiou away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 10 losses; Timmy Dubs!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Dubs pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Dubs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lefevre defends it easily.
Lefevre looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lefevre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dubs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lefevre has managed to get both his arms back between Dubs's legs - danger averted.
Dubs being controlled here, momentarily.
Lefevre wants to pass the guard but Dubs is keeping the position.
Lefevre is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Raptors Den MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Dubs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dubs can't keep his opponent in guard - Lefevre advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lefevre wants to pass to mount but Dubs is defending the position.
Lefevre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lefevre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dubs for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Lefevre continues to stall.#SUB#
Lefevre is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dubs is defending against the submission attempts here by Lefevre .
#SUB#
Lefevre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dubs sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Lefevre is looking to advance position but Dubs won't allow it.
Dubs trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (3) vs (0) Dubs
Dubs tries to lock up and control but Lefevre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lefevre moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (6) vs (0) Dubs
Dubs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4##SUB#
Dubs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lefevre .
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubs trying to control the hands but Lefevre won't let him. #T5#
Lefevre is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lefevre not allowing Dubs to control his hands. #T6#
Lefevre slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Lefevre has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lefevre is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Dubs is trying to defend against the choke here but Lefevre has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lefevre Tightens the hold and Dubs taps out furiously! Lefevre displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lefevre shoots in but Idaho avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Idaho closes the distance and pushes Lefevre back into the cage.
Lefevre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Idaho to keep the fight standing.
Idaho tries to pull guard but Lefevre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lefevre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Lefevre . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Idaho jumps guard and drags Lefevre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Idaho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lefevre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lefevre is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Raptors Den MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre passes into half guard.
Lefevre wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position. #T1#
Lefevre stalling.
Idaho trying to hold on to Lefevre 's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
Idaho is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lefevre is staying active.
Lefevre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (3) vs (0) Idaho#T2##SUB#
Lefevre goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Idaho is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (3) vs (2) Idaho
Lefevre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Idaho is one step ahead there.
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Idaho from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Idaho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lefevre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Idaho has Lefevre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (5) vs (2) Idaho
Idaho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lefevre controls the pace.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for subs off his back but Lefevre has passed one foot through into half guard.
Idaho trying to control here.
#T4##SUB#
Lefevre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Idaho gets full guard.
Lefevre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5##SUB2#
Idaho pushes a forearm under Lefevre 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lefevre is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duncan Idaho! |
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Event:
SSG 149 Jagonoy vs Philbert
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lefevre ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Lefevre
Barnes controlling the position from side mount.
Barnes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lefevre struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controls the position.
Lefevre tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#T1#
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lefevre is looking for a sweep.
Lefevre is being controlled here.
Lefevre prevents Barnes from moving into mount. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Lefevre is defending well.
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Lefevre manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre is controlling an arm, preventing Barnes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lefevre tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lefevre on the ground.
Lefevre is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lefevre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnes fails to take his opponent's back.
Lefevre is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lefevre 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: Barnes (7) vs (2) Lefevre #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lefevre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lefevre stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Lefevre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (5) Lefevre #T5#
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Lefevre trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Lefevre wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face as Lefevre controls the position.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lefevre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lefevre tries to advance to mount but Barnes instead regains half guard.
Lefevre trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Lefevre sits in half guard. #T7#
Lefevre passes into side control, despite Barnes's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (8) Lefevre
Barnes tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lefevre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Lefevre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Lefevre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lefevre wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T9#
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes wants to control but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lefevre wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T10#
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Lefevre keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes looks to move to half guard but instead Lefevre has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (7) vs (10) Lefevre
Barnes tries to control the position but Lefevre now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (7) vs (13) Lefevre
Barnes wants to escape the position.
Lefevre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnes doesn't escape.
Will Lefevre go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Barnes trying to control the action but Lefevre just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Lefevre tries to keep control of the position but Barnes is staying busy.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
Barnes prevents Lefevre from getting a body triangle.
Lefevre keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
Lefevre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Lefevre gets his hands free as Barnes looks to control. #SUB2#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnes is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Lefevre looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Lefevre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T13##SUB2#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lefevre .
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
#T14#
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Lefevre goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (9) vs (13) Lefevre
Lefevre controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre wins on points by 13 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Lefevre !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondiou shoots in for a takedown but Lefevre shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lefevre feints and as Mondiou raises his hands in defense, Lefevre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Mondiou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefevre is one step ahead there.
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre passes into half guard.
Mondiou tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Lefevre is trying to control. Mondiou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondiou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lefevre 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lefevre 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondiou (4) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre tries to roll but Mondiou sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondiou is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Lefevre is in a bad position with Mondiou working for a choke. Lefevre manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (4) vs (4) Lefevre
Mondiou is trying to keep Lefevre in close.
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving.
Mondiou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondiou, not yet. #T2#
Lefevre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mondiou wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lefevre is now in half guard.
Mondiou is trying to control but Lefevre manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (4) vs (7) Lefevre
Mondiou tries to improve his position but instead Lefevre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondiou (4) vs (10) Lefevre
Mondiou wants to escape the position.
Mondiou is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mondiou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Lefevre controls the action.#SUB2#
Lefevre looking to break Mondiou's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mondiou remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lefevre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Mondiou's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mondiou defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lefevre controlling well, preventing Mondiou from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Lefevre has the hooks in. Mondiou is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Lefevre passes his arm under Mondiou's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Mondiou taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 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 0 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Great Scott!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Scott tries to sprawl but Lefevre drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (0) Scott
Lefevre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lefevre wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Lefevre sits in half guard.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T1#
Scott keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass. #T2#
Lefevre passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (0) Scott#SUB#
Lefevre is working to tighten his grip on Scott's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Scott has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lefevre is really squeezing tight and eventually Scott passes out! Lefevre breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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Event:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Green clinches up with Lefevre and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lefevre drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Green 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Green.#T1#
Yet more stalling tactics from Green.#SUB#
Lefevre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Green gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lefevre being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Green wants to pass the guard but Lefevre is keeping the position.
Green is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Green's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lefevre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lefevre is trying to keep Green in close.
Green content to stall in guard here.
Lefevre working a defensive guard here.
Green is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefevre is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lefevre is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Green rolls with it to try and escape but Lefevre cranks on the arm and Green is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Lefevre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Richard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lefevre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lefevre wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
Richard is trying to work for a sweep but Lefevre has mounted him!#SUB2#
Richard tries to improve his position but Lefevre has taken his back! Lefevre has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Richard tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lefevre pushes Richard away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Lefevre ! |
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