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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lefevre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Engine was covering up waiting for the punch and Lefevre finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Engine keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully.
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lefevre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre advances to half guard. #T1#
Lefevre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lefevre is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Engine reverses the position - he's now on top in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Lefevre#SUB2#
Lefevre looking for a guillotine here but Engine defends easily.
Engine controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lefevre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Engine is proving a slippery customer.
Engine won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefevre is keeping the position for now.
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Lefevre is trying to keep Engine in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Lefevre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Engine is aware though and is defending well.
Engine won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Engine looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lefevre working a defensive guard here.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Engine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre pulls Engine in close to prevent any damage.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefevre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (4) Lefevre
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Lefevre trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Lefevre won't allow Engine to sweep him here.
Lefevre trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Lefevre content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Engine seems keen to control Lefevre's posture.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Lefevre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lefevre wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Lefevre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Lefevre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lefevre trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Lefevre advances to half guard. #T11#
Engine is not content to let Lefevre control the position.#SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lefevre to get the leverage.
Lefevre trying to control the pace.
Engine is trying to maintain the position but Lefevre is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Engine is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Lefevre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (2) vs (7) Lefevre
Lefevre advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (2) vs (9) Lefevre#SUB2#
Lefevre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Engine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Engine and Lefevre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T13#
Engine is trying to improve his position.
Lefevre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Lefevre looking to control but instead Engine has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lefevre wants to pass to mount but Engine is defending the position.
Lefevre prevents Engine from improving his position.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Engine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre wins on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lefevre tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jones lying in Lefevre's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lefevre decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jones taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthieu Lefevre! |
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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
Date: Sep 24, 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 7 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lefevre stuffs the takedown attempt from Gabenagus. Gabenagus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lefevre attempts a counter takedown but Gabenagus avoids it well and moves away.
Gabenagus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lefevre defends it nicely.
Gabenagus fails to land the takedown.
Matthieu Lefevre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mecilvus Gabenagus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus goes for a double leg but Lefevre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lefevre continues to drive forward.#TD#
Gabenagus gets caught napping as Lefevre dives in and scores a takedown. Gabenagus manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Lefevre trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Lefevre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Gabenagus wants to sweep but no luck.
Lefevre looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lefevre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gabenagus. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus 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: Lefevre (7) vs (0) Gabenagus#T2#
Gabenagus regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gabenagus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus 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. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lefevre advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (10) vs (0) Gabenagus
Lefevre wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping him busy.
Gabenagus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lefevre's best efforts.#T5##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Lefevre sits in half guard.
Lefevre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lefevre wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping him busy.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Lefevre has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Lefevre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gabenagus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lefevre jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (13) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lefevre is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (15) vs (0) Gabenagus#T7#
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely.
Gabenagus tries to improve his position but instead Lefevre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (18) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus breaks Lefevre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (18) vs (2) Gabenagus
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Gabenagus is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lefevre's guard. #T8#
Lefevre tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lefevre wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lefevre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lefevre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lefevre is looking to improve his position.
Lefevre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lefevre.
Lefevre is trying to keep Gabenagus in close.
#T10##SUB#
Lefevre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus 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 Gabenagus has Lefevre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (20) vs (2) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lefevre passes into half guard.
#T11##SUB#
Lefevre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lefevre prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.
Lefevre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (23) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position. #T12##SUB#
Lefevre tries for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.
Lefevre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14##SUB2#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Lefevre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 23 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Velasco looking to score a takedown here. Lefevre is defending well but Velasco drives through and ends up in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefevre is keeping the position for now.
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Lefevre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco 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) Velasco
Lefevre looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre won't allow Velasco to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Velasco 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. #SUB2#
Velasco 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. #T1#
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasco trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully. #T2#
Velasco looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasco, not yet. #SUB2#
Velasco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lefevre uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (2) Velasco#SUB#
Lefevre is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasco is defending well.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Lefevre gets to mount! Velasco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (7) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Lefevre maintains control.
Lefevre tries to control but Velasco wriggling away.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Velasco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velasco has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (10) vs (2) Velasco
Lefevre trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lefevre is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Velasco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Velasco wants to escape the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasco has eaten all the pies!
A lull in the action here.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Velasco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Lefevre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Velasco's body.
#SUB#
Lefevre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Velasco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Velasco wants to control his opponent's hands but Lefevre gets his hands free.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Velasco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Velasco staying busy and making it hard for Lefevre to control.
Lefevre gets his hands free as Velasco looks to control. #T6#
I really don't envy Velasco right now.
Velasco prevents Lefevre from getting a body triangle.
Velasco tries to escape but Lefevre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Velasco keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lefevre is working for a rear naked choke. Velasco is not defending it well and Lefevre has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Velasco refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Velasco's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthieu Lefevre! |
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Event:
SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Siberian closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siberian (2) vs (0) Lefevre#SUB#
Siberian 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: Siberian (2) vs (2) Lefevre#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lefevre passes Siberian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lefevre is taking a breather. Siberian says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lefevre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siberian has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siberian is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Siberian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lefevre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siberian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siberian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lefevre is thwarting Siberian's attempts to control the position.
Lefevre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siberian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siberian is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Siberian actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Lefevre content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back.
Siberian wants to control but Lefevre is keeping busy.
Lefevre stalling.
Siberian tries to get to full guard but Lefevre has control of the leg.
Lefevre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Siberian! Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (2) vs (5) Lefevre#T3#
Siberian is looking to improve his position but Lefevre isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefevre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lefevre controlling the pace for now.
Siberian is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Siberian tries to improve his position but Lefevre has taken his back! Lefevre has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Siberian tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lefevre pushes Siberian away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthieu Lefevre! |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lefevre moves into range and clinches up with Roth.#TD2#
Lefevre has hold of one of Roth's legs. Roth is fighting the takedown attempt but Lefevre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (0) vs (2) Lefevre
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lefevre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Roth 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. #SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lefevre passes into half guard.
Roth trying to get back to full guard but Lefevre takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (0) vs (5) Lefevre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is desperately trying to improve his position but Lefevre has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Lefevre looking to control but Roth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lefevre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Roth to control.
Roth has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Roth (0) vs (8) Lefevre
Roth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lefevre's guard. Nice work there by Roth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (8) Lefevre
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lefevre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lefevre has Roth pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Roth trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Roth controlling from the top position.
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass. #T3#
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Lefevre.
Lefevre trying to control the position.
Roth wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Roth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lefevre has his foot on Roth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roth works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Roth wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Lefevre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth 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: Roth (2) vs (10) Lefevre
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefevre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (4) vs (10) Lefevre
Roth 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: Roth (4) vs (12) Lefevre#SUB#
Roth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lefevre escapes and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (4) vs (15) Lefevre
Roth looking for a sweep but Lefevre has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (4) vs (17) Lefevre#T6#
Lefevre trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Roth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roth tries to hold on but Lefevre pushes him away.
Roth is trying to escape the mount.
Lefevre wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Lefevre trying to control but Roth is having none of it.
Roth is trying to reverse the position but instead Lefevre has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Roth (4) vs (20) Lefevre
Roth is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lefevre's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Roth trying to control the action but Lefevre just sinks the hooks in.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Roth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Roth is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Roth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lefevre's arms.
Roth just trying to survive but Lefevre is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roth tries to break free.
Lefevre is trying to stick to Roth's back but Roth is turning into Lefevre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lefevre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Roth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (20) Lefevre
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Lefevre trying to control but Roth postures up.
#SUB#
Roth 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.
#SUB#
Lefevre is defending against the submission attempts here by Roth.
Roth is just content to waste time from the top position. Lefevre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Lefevre has his hands on Roth's head, controlling the position.
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Lefevre is trying to keep Roth in close.
Lefevre is pulling down on Roth's head to control his posture. #T11##SUB#
Roth 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 Roth has Lefevre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (22) Lefevre
Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lefevre passes into half guard.
Roth trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
#T12##SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth wants to get back to full guard but Lefevre has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (25) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lefevre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Roth wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
#SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Roth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Roth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB#
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth trying to control here.
Lefevre slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roth wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre wins on points by 25 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 171 Hlervu vs Standish
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lefevre gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lefevre (4) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lefevre tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hunt is trying to control Lefevre's posture but Lefevre avoids it.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Lefevre advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (6) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt wants to control but Lefevre is having none of it.
Lefevre trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Hunt reaches up to try and control the position but Lefevre seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hunt rolls and tries to escape and now Lefevre has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (9) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Lefevre keeps control of the position.
Hunt trying to control the position but Lefevre manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Hunt tries to roll but Lefevre sticks to his back.
Hunt turns into Lefevre and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (9) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lefevre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving. #T4#
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hunt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lefevre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lefevre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lefevre! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lefevre (13) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt manages to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but Lefevre has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (16) vs (2) Hunt#T5#
Lefevre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
Hunt tries to hold on but Lefevre pushes him away.
Lefevre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt is trying to hold Lefevre in close to prevent damage but Lefevre has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunt is trying to control but Lefevre passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (19) vs (2) Hunt#T6#
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Lefevre working away.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Lefevre keeps moving and retains side control.
Lefevre gets to mount! Hunt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (21) vs (2) Hunt
Lefevre prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Hunt wants to control but Lefevre is having none of it.
Lefevre controlling from the full mount.
Hunt can't escape the position.
#T8#
Lefevre fails to take his opponent's back.
Hunt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (24) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the action but Lefevre just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lefevre gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control. #T9#
I really don't envy Hunt right now.
Lefevre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Lefevre.
Hunt wants to escape the position.
Hunt turns into Lefevre and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (24) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt 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 (26) vs (4) Hunt
Lefevre wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Lefevre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10##SUB2#
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Lefevre defends easily.
Lefevre won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lefevre looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Lefevre forces his way into half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is trying to control but Lefevre manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (29) vs (4) Hunt
Lefevre tries to control but Hunt wriggling away.
Hunt stops Lefevre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Lefevre wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lefevre prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt tries to hold on but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T13#
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lefevre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt is just holding on here. Lefevre manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (32) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt trying to control the hands but Lefevre breaks the grip.
Hunt tries to escape the position.
Lefevre struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Hunt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lefevre biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hunt tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lefevre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lefevre is trying to stick to Hunt's back but Hunt is turning into Lefevre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lefevre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hunt. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (32) vs (6) Hunt
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hunt 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 (34) vs (6) Hunt
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 34 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Juliano Dramos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lefevre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (0) Lefevre#SUB#
Dramos 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 Dramos has Lefevre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (2) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre won't allow Dramos to sweep him here.
Dramos has Lefevre pulled in close to control his posture.
Dramos working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dramos has control of Lefevre's left arm, preventing Lefevre from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dramos 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. #T1#
Dramos 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.
Dramos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dramos keeping full guard, as Lefevre tries to pass.
Lefevre preventing the sweep.
Dramos is working hard here to advance position.
Dramos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (4) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre controls Dramos momentarily but Dramos frees himself.
Dramos wants to pass the guard but Lefevre is keeping the position.#T2#
Dramos stays in close to Lefevre's body and controls the position.
Lefevre trying to control the position.
Dramos content to stall in guard here.
Lefevre keeping full guard, as Dramos tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lefevre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dramos (4) vs (4) Lefevre
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dramos's guard.
Dramos keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Dramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working. #SUB#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Lefevre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dramos is looking to improve his position.
Lefevre wants to pass to mount but Dramos is defending the position.
Dramos wants to improve his position but Lefevre is controlling well.
Lefevre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (7) Lefevre#T5#
Lefevre working away.
Dramos 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. #SUB2#
Lefevre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dramos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Dramos wants to control but Lefevre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dramos tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.
Lefevre is taking a breather. Dramos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dramos is pressing down on Lefevre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dramos is looking for a triangle here but Lefevre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dramos (4) vs (10) Lefevre#SUB2#
Dramos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lefevre's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lefevre! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dramos has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matthieu Lefevre!
Juliano Dramos was interviewed post fight and said 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Probert has Lefevre up against the cage in a clinch.
Probert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Probert stops a takedown attempt from Lefevre.
Probert is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Lefevre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (0) Probert
Probert wants to sweep but Lefevre has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (0) Probert
Probert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Probert stops Lefevre from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Probert regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Probert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lefevre pulls his head out easily.
Lefevre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Probert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Probert is positioning himself well to prevent Lefevre advancing to mount.
Probert trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
Probert is pressing down on Lefevre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lefevre looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Probert throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lefevre uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (8) vs (0) Probert
You can see the frustration on Probert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Probert is trying to get back to half guard.
Lefevre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working.
Probert tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Probert gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (10) vs (0) Probert
Lefevre prevents Probert from getting the reversal.
Probert tries to lock up and control but Lefevre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Probert tries to improve his position but instead Lefevre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (13) vs (0) Probert
Lefevre is hanging on to Probert's back as he tries to escape.
Probert trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB#
Probert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Lefevre looking for the choke from the back.
Lefevre keeps control of the position as Probert tries to break free.
#SUB#
Probert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Probert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Probert trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Probert! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (16) vs (0) Probert
Probert tries to lock up and control but Lefevre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Probert tries to reverse the position but Lefevre maintains control.
Probert keeps trying to improve his position.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Probert to control.
Probert is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Lefevre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Probert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Probert is holding on to half guard well.
Lefevre wants to take a breather but Probert is having none of it.
Lefevre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Probert trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Probert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Probert wants to control but Lefevre is keeping busy.
Probert is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Probert looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Lefevre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Lefevre is trying to work for a kimura but Probert is defending well.
#SUB2#
Probert looking for submissions off his back.
Probert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Probert.#T9#
Probert looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Probert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lefevre defends it easily.
Lefevre passes Probert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lefevre prevents Probert from improving his position.
Lefevre wants to pass to mount but Probert is defending the position.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Probert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Probert actively working from the bottom here.
Probert trying to get back to full guard but Lefevre takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (19) vs (0) Probert
Probert wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (22) vs (0) Probert
Probert can't escape the position.
Lefevre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Probert doesn't escape.
Probert is in bad spot here.
Probert turns into Lefevre and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (22) vs (2) Probert#T11#
Probert wants to control from the top but Lefevre keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefevre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (24) vs (2) Probert
Probert is trying to hold Lefevre in close to prevent damage but Lefevre has managed to pass into half guard.
Probert wants to get back to full guard.
Probert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Probert tries to get to full guard but Lefevre has control of the leg. #T12#
Probert trying to control but Lefevre postures up.
#SUB2#
Probert with the active half guard here but Lefevre passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (27) vs (2) Probert
Probert 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.
Probert is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Probert tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.#T13#
Lefevre trying to control the action but Probert is working from the bottom.
Probert gets back to half guard.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working.
Probert works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Probert's guard. #T14#
Lefevre prevents Probert from improving his position.
Lefevre not doing much here.
Probert is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Probert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre trying to control from half guard but Probert is working away.
Probert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 27 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Barnett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lefevre (0) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barnett is working for a kimura but Lefevre is defending it quite comfortably.
Lefevre is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Lefevre defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Barnett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnett 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.
Barnett stalling away here and it's allowed Lefevre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barnett trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Lefevre has Barnett pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Barnett 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 (2) vs (4) Barnett#T2#
Lefevre trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Lefevre content to stall in guard here.
Barnett should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lefevre passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre gets to mount! Barnett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (7) vs (4) Barnett#T3#
Barnett can't escape the position.
Lefevre controlling the pace for now.
Barnett tries to hold on but Lefevre pushes him away.
Lefevre controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnett gets back to half guard.#T4#
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Lefevre wants to take a breather but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett trying to hold on to Lefevre's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
#SUB#
Lefevre wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lefevre passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (10) vs (4) Barnett
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face as Lefevre controls the position. #T5#
Barnett tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Lefevre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnett is trying to improve his position.
Lefevre controlling from side mount. #T6##SUB#
Lefevre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is looking to regain half guard here but Lefevre keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett is trying to control Lefevre's posture but Lefevre avoids it. #T7#
Barnett tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position.
Lefevre wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett stops Lefevre from passing to mount.
Lefevre moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (12) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Barnett regains half guard.#T8#
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Lefevre sits in half guard.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9##SUB2#
Barnett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lefevre has picked Barnett up and slammed him! Barnett can't keep hold of the triangle and Lefevre manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (15) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett prevents Lefevre from improving position.
Lefevre trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Lefevre working away.
Lefevre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Lefevre trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
Lefevre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnett tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.
Lefevre works to advance to full mount. Barnett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (17) vs (4) Barnett#T11#
Barnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Barnett is squirming around nicely.
Lefevre controlling from the full mount.
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Lefevre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lefevre controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Barnett to control.
Lefevre manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (20) vs (4) Barnett
Lefevre biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barnett turns into Lefevre and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (20) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom.
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Lefevre is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnett trying to control but Lefevre is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lefevre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Barnett 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 (22) vs (6) Barnett
Barnett working a defensive guard but Lefevre manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (25) vs (6) Barnett
Lefevre trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barnett! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (27) vs (6) Barnett
Lefevre manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barnett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (30) vs (6) Barnett
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 30 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Holter Huntington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lefevre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Lefevre gets tackled into the cage by Huntington. Huntington maintains the clinch.
Lefevre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huntington just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Huntington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huntington (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lefevre won't allow Huntington to pass to mount. #SUB#
Huntington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lefevre defend it? Huntington steps over the head and cranks it - Lefevre is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huntington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Holter Huntington!
Our winner, Holter Huntington, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 138 Barnes vs Dew
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lefevre with a poor takedown #CL#
and Prochazka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prochazka could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lefevre fails to pull guard.
Lefevre is trying to pull guard but Prochazka has him pressed against the cage.
Yuri Prochazka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthieu Lefevre.
Prochazka goes for a takedown attempt but Lefevre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Prochazka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lefevre quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Prochazka controlling the pace.
Prochazka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre wants to get back to full guard but Prochazka has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (0) Lefevre#T1#
Lefevre stops Prochazka from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Prochazka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lefevre tries to reverse the position but Prochazka maintains control.
Prochazka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lefevre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prochazka controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Prochazka avoids the attempt from Lefevre to control.
Prochazka controlling the position easily from mount.
Prochazka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lefevre for as long as he can get away with.
Prochazka is looking to work his way around to Lefevre's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Prochazka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lefevre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Prochazka slows the pace down in half guard.
Lefevre trying to control here.
Prochazka slows the pace down in half guard.
Lefevre tries to roll over but Prochazka keeps him under control.#T5#
Prochazka controlling the action here.
Prochazka passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (8) vs (0) Lefevre
Prochazka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lefevre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Prochazka is taking a breather. Lefevre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T6#
Prochazka is thwarting Lefevre's attempts to control the position.
Prochazka controlling the pace. #T7#
Lefevre tries to get to full guard but Prochazka has control of the leg.
Prochazka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lefevre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lefevre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prochazka looking to pass the guard.
Prochazka preventing the sweep.
Lefevre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Prochazka passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (11) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to remain calm as Prochazka controls from the top position.
Lefevre is looking to regain half guard here but Prochazka keeps moving and retains side control.
Prochazka controlling the position.
Lefevre can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Prochazka politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Prochazka prefers to stall for the moment though.#T9#
Prochazka tries to move to mount but Lefevre blocks the move with his legs.
Lefevre tries to improve position but can't.
Prochazka tries to advance to mount but Lefevre instead regains half guard.
Lefevre wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Prochazka 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 is pressing down on Prochazka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prochazka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lefevre working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Prochazka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefevre is retaining full guard.
Prochazka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lefevre wants to improve his position but instead Prochazka has moved into half guard.
Lefevre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lefevre trying to control but Prochazka postures up.
Prochazka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Prochazka trying to mount his opponent but Lefevre defends it. #T11#
Lefevre is looking to improve his position.
Lefevre tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Prochazka has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (14) vs (0) Lefevre
Prochazka controlling from the full mount.
Prochazka continues to stall.#T12#
Prochazka fails to take his opponent's back.
Prochazka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lefevre is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lefevre working to try and regain half guard.
Prochazka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Prochazka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lefevre tries to hold on but Prochazka pushes him away.
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka avoids the attempt from Lefevre to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Yuri Prochazka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Darkins shoots in and bounces Lefevre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Lefevre
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lefevre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (2) Lefevre
Lefevre trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefevre is one step ahead there.
Darkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lefevre has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (2) vs (5) Lefevre
Darkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lefevre on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Darkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darkins tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.#T1#
Lefevre wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working.
Darkins tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.
Lefevre tries to move to mount but Darkins blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Darkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lefevre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darkins.#SUB#
Darkins working for submissions but it's allowed Lefevre to get to half guard.
Darkins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lefevre jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (2) vs (8) Lefevre#T3#
Darkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Darkins tries to buck Lefevre off but Lefevre is having none of it.
Darkins isn't going anywhere.
Lefevre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working.
Darkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Lefevre wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Darkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Darkins is looking to improve his position.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Darkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Darkins moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (4) vs (8) Lefevre
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefevre is keeping the position for now.
Darkins pushing down on Lefevre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Darkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Darkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura but Lefevre is defending well.
Darkins works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (7) vs (8) Lefevre
Lefevre stops Darkins from passing to mount.
Darkins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Darkins tries to advance to mount but Lefevre denies him. #T7#
Lefevre regains half guard.
Darkins is pressing down on Lefevre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefevre is holding on for now.
Well, if Darkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Lefevre defending well.
Darkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (10) vs (8) Lefevre
Darkins controlling his opponent.
Darkins wants to take Lefevre's back but he can't do it this time. #T8#
Darkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lefevre wants to control but Darkins is having none of it.
Darkins controlling his opponent.
Darkins works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (13) vs (8) Lefevre#SUB#
Darkins tightening his grip on Lefevre, looking for the choke.
Darkins is hanging on to Lefevre's back as he tries to escape.
#T9##SUB#
Darkins looking to break Lefevre's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lefevre remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Darkins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Darkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lefevre knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lefevre for a finish.
Lefevre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Darkins controlling from mount.
Lefevre is controlling an arm, preventing Darkins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
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.#T10#
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Lefevre defends it. #SUB#
Darkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Darkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Darkins uses his free foot to push down on Lefevre's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lefevre. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (16) vs (8) Lefevre
Lefevre is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Darkins content just to control the position here.
Lefevre is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefevre gets back to half guard.
Darkins is taking a breather. Lefevre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Lefevre is defending the position. #T12#
Lefevre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darkins is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Darkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lefevre sees it coming and defends easily.
Darkins is thwarting Lefevre's attempts to control the position.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darkins is controlling the pace.
Lefevre won't allow Darkins to pass to mount. #T13#
Lefevre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lefevre is looking to control Darkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lefevre avoid being mounted?
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Lefevre defends it.
Darkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Darkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Lefevre won't allow it.
Lefevre is trying to maintain the position but Darkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Darkins controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
A victorious Darrell Darkins 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jass.#CUT2#It looks like Matthieu Lefevre has been cut.
Jass scores with a body shot.
Jass lands a nice hook to Lefevre's body. Lefevre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jass lands a slapping body shot.
Jass rushes Lefevre and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lefevre is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Jass piles on the pressure and Lefevre crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Jass! |
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