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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Idaho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melia napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (0) vs (4) Idaho
Melia is looking to regain half guard here but Idaho keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Idaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Idaho tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melia has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Idaho tries for a kimura but Melia is defending well. #T1#
Idaho has knee on belly momentarily but Melia bucks him off and regains half guard.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Melia won't allow it.
Idaho works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (7) Idaho
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Idaho has control of Melia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Melia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Melia is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Idaho goes for an armbar but Melia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Melia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melia controls the pace.#SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Idaho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (9) Idaho#T3#
Idaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Idaho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (9) Idaho#SUB#
Melia drops back looking for a leg! Idaho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Idaho manages to kick Melia off! Melia jumps back into Idaho's guard. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Melia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Melia is looking to advance position but Idaho won't allow it.
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Melia not doing much here.
#T4##SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Idaho is defending well.
#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Idaho is working away. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Idaho regains half guard.#SUB#
Melia is working for a kimura but Idaho is defending it quite comfortably.
Idaho gets full guard.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia won't allow Idaho to sweep him here.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melia passes into half guard.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Idaho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idaho.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Idaho's guard.
Idaho tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Melia seems content to control.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia uses his free foot to push down on Idaho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Melia prevents Idaho from improving his position.#T7#
Melia wants to take a breather but Idaho is having none of it. #SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Idaho is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Idaho defends it well.
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Idaho looks winded!
Well, if Melia 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.
#SUB#
Idaho is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
#T9#
Idaho moves into full guard.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
Melia wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idaho being controlled here, momentarily. #T10##SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Melia 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. #SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melia defends it easily.
Melia passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Idaho won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Melia moves into full mount! Idaho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (9) Idaho
Idaho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Idaho has given up his back. Will we see Melia going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Melia (16) vs (9) Idaho#T12#
Idaho is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Melia looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Idaho taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Melia! |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cahute.
Cahute shoots in and drives through. Melia sprawls well.
Melia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Melia gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (0) vs (2) Melia
Cahute is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cahute (4) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cahute struggling to keep hold of the position.
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.#SUB#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1#
Cahute gets his hands free as Melia looks to control. #SUB#
Melia showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cahute working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cahute trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahute is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Cahute. #T2##SUB#
Cahute is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Melia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Melia for a finish.
Melia trying to control the hands but Cahute won't let him.
Melia breaks Cahute's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (4) vs (4) Melia
Cahute is pulling down on Melia's head to control his posture.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melia trying to move into half guard but instead Cahute has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (4) Melia
Melia pulls Cahute in close to prevent any damage.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Cahute content to stall in guard here.
Melia keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #T4#
Cahute sitting in guard here, content to control.
Melia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (6) vs (6) Melia
Melia prevents Cahute from improving his position.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Cahute works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Melia wants to take a breather but Cahute is having none of it. #T5#
Cahute tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cahute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melia is thwarting Cahute's attempts to control the position.
Melia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is trying to maintain the position but Melia is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cahute doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahute is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Melia is trying to control. Cahute wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cahute wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be working for a kimura but Cahute defends the submission attempt.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute is trying to control but can't.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
Melia is trying to control the action in half guard but Cahute is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Cahute trying to control but Melia postures up.
Melia wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Melia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cahute haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cahute is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Cahute is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Cahute defends it.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Cahute is working away. #T9#
Cahute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Cahute is defending well.
#SUB2#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Cahute tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.
Cahute gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cahute manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melia has Cahute in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (6) Melia
Cahute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (8) Melia
Melia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (11) Melia
Cahute manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melia's best efforts.
Melia trying to mount his opponent but Cahute defends it. #T11#
Melia is just content to waste time from the top position. Cahute takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Melia wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melia trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cahute is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cahute 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.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cahute wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Cahute pulls Melia in close to prevent any damage.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Melia pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cahute! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (8) vs (14) Melia#T14#
Cahute doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Melia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cahute gets back to half guard.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Melia is looking to advance position but Cahute won't allow it.
Cahute trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gaul drives through and clinches with Melia against the cage.
#TD#
Gaul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Melia is trying to keep an underhook but Gaul manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Melia
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gaul is keen to just control but Melia is a slippery customer.
Melia trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Melia defending well.
Melia controlling the position well. #T1##SUB#
Gaul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Gaul eventually gives up the hold.
Melia keeping control of the position.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Melia is working away. #SUB2#
Melia actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Gaul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Melia! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Melia
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul controlling his opponent.
Gaul trying to control but Melia is having none of it.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melia is looking to get to half guard.
Melia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melia avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (0) Melia#SUB#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Melia manages to get back to half guard.
Gaul trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom. #T5#
Gaul is pressing down on Melia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melia is holding on for now.
Gaul not doing much here.
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Melia is defending the position. #T6#
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Melia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Melia is defending well.
#SUB#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melia sees it coming and defends easily.
Melia is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is looking to stall here but Melia recovers full guard. #T7#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Gaul stays in close to Melia's body and controls the position.
Melia trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Gaul won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Gaul trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Melia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Melia
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melia is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaul sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T10#
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Melia is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gaul looking for a triangle here. Melia is fighting it but it looks tight! Gaul pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Melia is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lamban Gaul!
An out of breath Lamban Gaul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Melia enables Takeshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Melia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Melia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Takeshi content to stall in guard here.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia has Takeshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melia trying to control the position.
#T1#
Melia controlling the position.
Melia trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Takeshi 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! Melia rolls with it to try and escape but Takeshi cranks on the arm and Melia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman looks for a takedown but Melia sprawls well.
No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt.
Melia attempts a counter takedown but Norman avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Norman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melia was covering up waiting for the punch and Norman finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Norman
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Melia holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T1#
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia is trying to keep Norman in close.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Norman passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Norman is working away from the top position though.
Norman moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Norman#T2#
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Norman looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norman content just to control the position here.
Norman trying to control but Melia is having none of it.
Norman wants to take his opponent's back but Melia doesn't allow it.
Norman wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Melia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Norman tries to control but Melia wriggling away.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (8) Norman
Norman avoids the attempt from Melia to control.#T4#
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Norman's attempts to control the action.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Melia is looking to get to half guard.
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Norman moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (11) Norman#T6#
Norman trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Norman.
Melia trying to control the action but Norman just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Norman patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Norman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Melia right now.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Norman controlling the positon.
Norman not allowing Melia to control his hands.
Melia wants to escape the position.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia can't escape the position.
Norman doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (11) Norman
Norman controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself. #T8#
Melia wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Norman controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (11) Norman
Norman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Norman is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Melia just content to control the position.
Norman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Norman is looking to control Melia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norman avoid being mounted?
Melia uses his free foot to push down on Norman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Norman. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (11) Norman
Melia wants to control the pace but Norman is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Melia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Norman has worked his arm free - good work by Norman!
Norman regains half guard.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Norman controlling the position for now.
Norman is trying to control but can't.
Melia controlling the action here.
Norman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (8) vs (15) Norman
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Norman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Melia doesn't escape.
It looks like Norman 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.#T11#
Norman trying to control.
Melia is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Norman looking for the choke but no joy.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
Norman keeps control of the position as Melia tries to break free.
Norman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Melia breaks Norman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (10) vs (15) Norman
Melia controlling from the top position.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.#T13#
Melia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (15) Norman#SUB#
Melia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Melia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Norman is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Norman prevents Melia from improving position.
Norman is trying to get back to half guard.
Norman struggling a bit here.
Melia tries to move to mount but Norman blocks the move with his legs.
Norman regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia trying to control from half guard but Norman is working away.
Norman gets full guard.
Melia postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 15 to 13.
After winning the bout, Mark Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Laulhere shoots in and bounces Melia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (0) Melia#SUB2#
Melia has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere 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. #T1#
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Melia is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up. #SUB2#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Melia's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Melia controlling the position.#T2#
Laulhere stays in close to Melia's body and controls the position.
Melia looking to control.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T3#
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Melia
Melia is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #SUB#
Laulhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Melia wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Laulhere pulls Melia in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Melia 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. #SUB#
Laulhere is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T6#
Melia stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Melia
Laulhere is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Laulhere tries to improve position but can't.
Melia tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him. #SUB2#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia is staying tight to Laulhere's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Laulhere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Melia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Melia but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (6) vs (5) Melia
Melia is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Laulhere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laulhere wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Melia is looking for a sweep.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Melia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere looking to control but instead Melia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (9) vs (5) Melia
Laulhere wants to take his opponent's back but Melia doesn't allow it. #T11#
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere is really struggling to control Melia but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Melia reaches up to try and control the position but Laulhere seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Melia rolls and tries to escape and now Laulhere has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (12) vs (5) Melia#SUB#
Laulhere tightening his grip on Melia, looking for the choke.
Laulhere is riding his opponent, not letting Melia buck him off.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Melia for as long as he can get away with.
Melia trying to control the hands but Laulhere breaks the grip. #T13#
Laulhere controlling from the back.
Melia can't escape the position.
Melia turns into Laulhere and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (12) vs (7) Melia
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Laulhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laulhere controlling Melia's posture.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Melia stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Melia trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (14) vs (7) Melia
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 14 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ulatov looking to score a takedown here. Melia is defending well but Ulatov drives through and ends up in Melia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Melia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Melia trying to control the position.
Ulatov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Ulatov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ulatov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Melia holds on and takes a little breather.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulatov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Melia.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ulatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Melia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Melia has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Melia pushes down on Ulatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulatov is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Melia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov tries to hold on but Melia pushes him away. #T4##SUB#
Melia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ulatov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (5) vs (4) Ulatov
Melia is controlling Ulatov's posture.
Ulatov preventing the sweep.
Ulatov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ulatov looking to sit in guard and control but Melia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (7) vs (4) Ulatov
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T5#
Melia forces his way into half guard.
Melia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (4) Ulatov
Melia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ulatov gets back to half guard.
Ulatov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Ulatov is working away. #T6#
Ulatov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ulatov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Ulatov.
Ulatov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melia controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melia passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (4) Ulatov
Melia trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
Ulatov stops Melia from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy. #T8#
Melia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ulatov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Ulatov is trying to control Melia's posture but Melia avoids it.
Melia wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Ulatov is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ulatov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10##SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ulatov is not content to let Melia control the position.
Ulatov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura but Ulatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melia to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ulatov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T11#
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Ulatov is retaining full guard.
Melia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ulatov keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ulatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Ulatov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melia wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Melia is really struggling to control Ulatov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Melia passes Ulatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ulatov is refusing to be controlled, as Melia sits in half guard.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Ulatov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Melia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Melia trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Ulatov controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom. #T14#
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ulatov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Melia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ulatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ulatov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (13) vs (6) Ulatov
Melia being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ulatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
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 4 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berendas fails with the takedown.
Melia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berendas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Melia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berendas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (4) vs (0) Berendas
Melia wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas regains half guard.
Melia controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas manages to get to full guard.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Berendas has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Berendas 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.
Melia postures up.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Melia trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Melia is really struggling to control Berendas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Melia advances to half guard. #T2#
Melia is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Melia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berendas sees it coming and defends easily.
Melia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melia wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it. #SUB#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Berendas is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berendas keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Melia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Berendas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.
Melia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Berendas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berendas's guard.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Melia preventing the sweep.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berendas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Berendas's legs - danger averted.
Berendas can't keep his opponent in guard - Melia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Melia is taking a breather. Berendas 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.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Berendas is defending well. #T5#
Melia wants to take a breather but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia stands and throws Berendas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (0) Berendas
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berendas prevents Melia from improving position.
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Melia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berendas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas tries to buck Melia off but Melia is having none of it.#SUB#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia tries to advance to mount but Berendas denies him. #T7#
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melia trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom. #T8#
Berendas wants to control but Melia postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melia trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position. #SUB#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9##SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berendas, who protects the arm well.
Melia wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berendas, who protects the arm well.
Berendas is not content to let Melia control the position. #T10#
Melia laying and praying for a moment but Berendas takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for an arm triangle but Berendas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berendas wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
#SUB#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berendas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Berendas wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Melia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berendas! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (0) Berendas
Melia wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Melia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berendas is now in Melia's guard. A big mistake from Melia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (10) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berendas looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berendas tries to control but Melia wriggling away. #T13#
Berendas controlling from mount.
Melia is trying to escape the mount.
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Berendas looking to secure an arm triangle but Melia defends it well. #SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Melia turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (12) vs (5) Berendas#T14#
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berendas is keeping the position for now.
Melia content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berendas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia takes the fight on points by 12 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 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 9 wins and 19 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Plant clinches.
Melia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Plant gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (0) Melia
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Plant preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.
Plant advances to half guard. #SUB#
Melia is defending against the submission attempts here by Plant.
#T1#
Melia manages to get to full guard.
Melia keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Plant (2) vs (2) Melia
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia 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. #T2#
Plant managing to control the position.
Melia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Melia 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.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Plant is working hard here to advance position.
Plant working a defensive guard but Melia passes into half guard.
Well, if Melia 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#
Melia is trying for a kimura here. Plant looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Melia wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Melia! |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Melia shows good takedown defense.
Melia feinted with a counter takedown.
Frederick has a takedown stuffed.
Frederick shoots for a double leg takedown but Melia sprawls well. He's pushed Frederick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melia tries to counter by clinching up but Frederick breaks away and moves out of range.
Robert Melia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martino Frederick.
Frederick darts in looking for a takedown but Melia gets double underhooks and turns Frederick into the cage.
Frederick tries for a takedown but Melia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frederick shoots in and drives through. Melia sprawls well.
As Frederick tries to get set, Melia tries to push him back and clinch up but Frederick manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melia sprawls well. Melia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet.
Frederick dives in for a single leg takedown but Melia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##TD#
Melia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (0) Frederick#SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frederick sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Frederick is working away. #T2#
Melia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Melia 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#
Melia is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Melia 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.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
Melia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia is keen to just control but Frederick is a slippery customer.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but Melia is very close to passing his half guard.
Melia controlling the pace.
Melia wants to free his trapped foot but Frederick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Melia controlling the pace. #SUB#
Frederick makes his way to full guard, as Melia worked for a kimura.
Frederick being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (0) Frederick
Melia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Melia tries to advance position but instead Frederick slips a leg back in to half guard.
Melia stalling.
Frederick is controlling Melia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Melia 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.
#T7#
Frederick is looking to improve his position.
Melia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frederick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Melia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (0) Frederick#T8##SUB#
Melia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Frederick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Frederick! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (8) vs (2) Frederick
Melia working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Melia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frederick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frederick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9##SUB#
Frederick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia is looking to sweep but instead, Frederick has passed into half guard.
Frederick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Melia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Melia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Melia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia is really struggling to control Frederick but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Frederick controlling from the top position.
Melia keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T12#
Melia keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Melia 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.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Melia controls Frederick momentarily but Frederick frees himself. #SUB#
Melia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Frederick has picked Melia up and slammed him! Melia can't keep hold of the triangle and Frederick manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (8) vs (5) Frederick
Frederick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs. #T13#
Melia struggling a bit here.
Frederick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Melia wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Frederick controlling from side mount.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T14#
Melia is trying to control Frederick's posture but Frederick avoids it.
Frederick wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Melia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frederick 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!
Melia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Melia gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
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 9 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Melia wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Melia sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walon Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Green looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Melia! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Green (4) vs (0) Melia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position. #SUB#
Melia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Green's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Green! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Melia has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Walon Green!
Walon Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 189 Makaro vs Dukat
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Melia as Ngannou shoots in.
Melia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Melia tries to counter with a takedown but Ngannou is quick to defend against it.
Ngannou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Melia defends well and Ngannou ends up having to push Melia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robert Melia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Ngannou.
Melia stuffs the takedown attempt from Ngannou. Ngannou gets slowly back to his feet.
Ngannou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ngannou somewhat.
Melia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Francisco Ngannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou goes for a double leg but Melia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melia continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ngannou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou tries to pass to full mount but Melia defends it. #T1#
Melia wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working. #SUB2#
Ngannou is looking for a kimura but Melia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ngannou to get the leverage.
Melia tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Ngannou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ngannou works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Ngannou
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Ngannou tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Ngannou is looking to take a break and control but Melia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngannou tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #T4##SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Melia is looking for a sweep.
Melia wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou trying to control the position but Melia is working away.
Melia trying his best to control but Ngannou has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Ngannou#T5#
Ngannou fails to move to back control.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Ngannou fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Ngannou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Melia is surviving well by controlling Ngannou's body position as best he can.
Ngannou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Melia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melia looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ngannou is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Melia is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (10) Ngannou
Melia trying to control the hands but Ngannou won't let him.
Melia wants to escape the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Ngannou has got one arm under Melia's chin. This could be trouble... Melia trying to control the other hand but Ngannou gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Melia has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisco Ngannou!
An out of breath Francisco Ngannou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Navarro clinches up with Melia and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Melia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Navarro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Navarro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Melia being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia 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. #T1#
It looks like Melia 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.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Navarro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melia wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Navarro is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Melia off! Melia jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Navarro's guard. #SUB2#
Melia is working for a kimura but Navarro is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Navarro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass. #SUB2#
Melia has gone for a leg lock! Navarro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Melia#T4#
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navarro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (2) Melia
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Navarro is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Navarro tries to roll over but Melia keeps him under control.#SUB#
Navarro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Melia passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Melia
Melia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Navarro's legs.
Navarro is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navarro keeps working. #SUB2#
Melia tries for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Navarro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Melia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (2) vs (7) Melia
Melia controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is looking to improve his position but Melia isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Melia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Navarro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Navarro and Melia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Navarro tries to improve position but can't.
Melia tries to advance to mount but Navarro denies him. #T7#
Navarro controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Navarro looks to move to half guard but instead Melia has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Navarro (2) vs (9) Melia
Navarro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Navarro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melia is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily.
Navarro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Melia 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.
Navarro is looking to control Melia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Navarro avoid being mounted?
Navarro has a hand on Melia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Melia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (12) Melia
Navarro is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Melia trying to control but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Navarro is controlling an arm, preventing Melia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Melia wants to control the pace but Navarro is squirming around nicely.
Navarro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Navarro is staying active underneath Melia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Melia 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. #T11#
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Melia passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Melia seems content to control.#T12#
Melia is keen to just control but Navarro is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well,Navarro is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Melia 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.
Navarro gets back to full guard.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.#T13#
Melia is stalling in the full guard.
Melia wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Navarro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (12) Melia#T14#
Navarro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is trying to control. Melia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Navarro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Melia defends it.
Melia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (4) vs (16) Melia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro trying to control the action but Melia just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Melia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Melia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melia avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Melia has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Da Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Melia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Da Silva to the mat. Da Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (0) Da Silva
Da Silva trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Melia won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here. #T1#
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Da Silva 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.
Melia wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Da Silva controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Melia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (2) Da Silva
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melia passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Melia is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Melia is looking to pass Da Silva's guard but actually Da Silva recovers to full guard.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva pulls Melia in to control the position.
Melia preventing the sweep.
Melia 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. #T4#
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Melia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melia wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Melia won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Melia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Melia looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Melia passes Da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working. #SUB#
Melia 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.
Melia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (2) Da Silva
Melia trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it. #T7#
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melia controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melia prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.#T8#
Da Silva is squirming around, avoiding Melia's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Melia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Da Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Da Silva!
Melia slows the pace down.
Da Silva is not content to let Melia control the position.
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Melia manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9##SUB#
Melia has hold of Da Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da Silva wants to control but Melia is having none of it.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Melia stalling. #SUB#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (10) vs (6) Da Silva#T10#
Melia can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Da Silva working for a choke but Melia is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Melia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Melia trying to control but not successfully.
Melia is in bad spot here.
Melia staying busy and making it hard for Da Silva to control. #SUB2#
Melia is in a bad position with Da Silva working for a choke. Melia manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (12) vs (6) Da Silva#T11#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12#
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Melia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (12) vs (10) Da Silva
Da Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T13#
Melia is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Melia is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melia has escaped the position, nice work there. #T14##SUB2#
Da Silva is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Melia is trying to escape and Da Silva transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Melia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Da Silva! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Da Silva!
Anderson Da Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Will Wynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wynn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melia to the mat! Melia manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wynn (2) vs (0) Melia
Melia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia seems keen to control Wynn's posture.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wynn preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wynn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (2) vs (2) Melia#T1##SUB2#
Melia 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.
Wynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Wynn is retaining full guard.
Wynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wynn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wynn keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T2#
Melia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
Wynn is looking to control Melia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wynn avoid being mounted?
Melia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melia is keen to just control but Wynn is a slippery customer.
Wynn wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
Wynn trying to control from the bottom.
Wynn is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Well, if Melia 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.
Melia is keen to just control but Wynn is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Wynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wynn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura here.
Wynn is looking to control Melia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wynn avoid being mounted?#T4#
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wynn is looking to control Melia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wynn avoid being mounted?
Melia trying to control the pace.
Wynn is staying active underneath Melia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wynn is looking for a sweep. Melia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Melia 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#
Melia seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Wynn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wynn looking to control.
#SUB#
Wynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melia trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Melia pushes down on Wynn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Melia is trying to control. Wynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wynn moves into full guard.
Melia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Melia slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Wynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
Wynn wants to improve his position but Melia is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Wynn trying to control but Melia postures up.
#SUB2#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Melia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wynn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wynn being controlled here, momentarily.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Wynn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (4) vs (2) Melia#T8#
Melia keeping full guard, as Wynn tries to pass.
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wynn looking to pass the guard.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Wynn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Wynn defends easily.
#T9#
Melia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Wynn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Melia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wynn has Melia in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (4) vs (4) Melia#SUB#
Wynn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Melia uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (4) vs (7) Melia
Melia wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
Melia tries for a kimura but Wynn is defending well.
Wynn is looking for a sweep.
Wynn struggling a bit here.
Wynn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wynn's legs.
Wynn is not content to let Melia control the position.
Wynn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura but Wynn is defending well.
Melia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (4) vs (10) Melia
Melia avoids the attempt from Wynn to control.
Wynn is trying desperately to improve position.
Melia mounts Wynn! Really nice guard pass there! #T12#
Wynn tries to lock up and control but Melia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melia controlling from mount.
Wynn wants to hold on but Melia pushes him away.
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Melia is looking to work his way around to Wynn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Melia tries to control but Wynn wriggling away.
Wynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Melia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wynn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wynn and Melia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T13#
Wynn is looking for a sweep.
Melia staying calm.
Melia is looking to take a break and control but Wynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wynn tries to buck Melia off but Melia is having none of it.#T14#
Wynn is not content to let Melia control the position.
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.
Wynn prevents Melia from improving position. #SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wynn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wynn is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wynn is not content to let Melia control the position. #SUB2#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Melia wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nutz.
Melia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nutz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Melia moves into range and clinches up with Nutz.#TD#
Melia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nutz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Melia to the mat. Melia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Melia
Melia has control of Nutz's left arm, preventing Nutz from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Melia controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Melia
Nutz 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.
Melia postures up.
Melia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz pulls Melia in to control the position.
Melia trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Melia trying to move into half guard but instead Nutz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Nutz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (4) Melia#T2##SUB#
Melia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nutz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melia has managed to get both his arms back between Nutz's legs - danger averted.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Nutz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melia postures up.
Melia pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nutz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Melia pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nutz won't allow Melia to pass to mount.
Nutz trying to control but Melia postures up.
Nutz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura but Nutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melia to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Melia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nutz is just riding it out for now. Melia eventually gives up the hold.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
Nutz wants to get back to full guard.
Melia trying to control from half guard but Nutz is working away.
Melia is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.
Nutz is refusing to be controlled, as Melia sits in half guard.
Melia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Melia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nutz wants to control but Melia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melia is looking to stall here but Nutz recovers full guard.
Melia wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Nutz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Melia trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom. #T6#
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Melia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nutz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melia has Nutz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (4) Melia
Melia keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Melia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nutz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Melia controlling Nutz's posture.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nutz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (6) vs (6) Melia#T8#
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nutz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melia is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Melia seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nutz has recovered full guard.
Melia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (6) vs (9) Melia
Melia working away.#SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Melia has control of an arm but Nutz manages to advance to Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nutz (10) vs (9) Melia
Melia wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Nutz tightening his grip on Melia, looking for the choke.
Melia is trying to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Nutz working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Melia is doing well to defend. Nutz seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Melia is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Whole Nutz!
A very excited looking Whole Nutz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
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 2 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Melia closes the distance and pushes Blue back into the cage.#TD2#
Melia has clasped his hands together around Blue's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Blue (0) vs (4) Melia
Melia is staying tight to Blue's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blue is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Melia tries for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
Blue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Melia is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Blue tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position.
Melia taking a breather here.
Blue is looking for a sweep.
Blue prevents Melia from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Melia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Blue trying to remain calm as Melia controls from the top position.
Blue has one of Melia's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Melia wants to control for a moment but Blue uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Melia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Blue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blue (4) vs (4) Melia
Melia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blue content just to control the position here. #T3#
Melia is looking to improve his position but Blue isn't that keen on the idea.
Blue can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Melia stops Blue from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia prevents Blue from taking his back.#T4#
Blue controlling the pace for now.
Melia prevents Blue from taking his back.
Melia 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.
Blue is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Melia wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Blue not doing much here.
Melia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia keeping full guard, as Blue tries to pass.
Melia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily.
Blue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Blue stopping the sweep attempt from Melia.
Blue trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blue passes Melia's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Blue is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Blue is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blue is working away from the top position though.
Blue performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Melia trying to control from the bottom.
Blue is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blue (7) vs (4) Melia
Blue tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blue prevents Melia from getting the reversal.
Blue controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Blue looking to secure an arm triangle but Melia defends it well.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Blue is working for a guillotine from mount but Melia frees his head quite easily.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melia tries to hold on but Blue postures up.#SUB#
Blue goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Melia turns into him and now he's in Blue's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (7) vs (6) Melia
Blue seems keen to control Melia's posture.#T11#
Blue is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Melia trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Blue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (6) Melia
Blue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blue (9) vs (8) Melia
Blue keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Blue controls Melia momentarily but Melia frees himself.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Melia won't allow Blue to sweep him here.
Melia wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue pulls Melia in to control the position. #T13##SUB#
Blue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melia is aware though and is defending well.
Melia wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Blue is trying to keep Melia in close.
Blue has his hands on Melia's head, controlling the position.
Blue is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue seems keen to control Melia's posture.
Blue seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T14#
Melia trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melia defends it easily.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Blue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
A relieved looking Satan Blue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Melinos Jargon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Melia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jargon's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (0) Jargon#SUB#
Melia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jargon manages to get to full guard.
Melia wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
Jargon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jargon keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving. #T1#
Melia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jargon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jargon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jargon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jargon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Melia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Jargon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jargon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melia controls the pace.
Melia wants to control from the top but Jargon keeps moving.
Jargon controlling Melia's posture.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Jargon is keeping the position.
Melia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jargon keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia is pushing down on Jargon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jargon is fighting to maintain full guard but Melia has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Jargon manages to get to full guard.
Jargon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jargon has his hands on Melia's head, controlling the position.
Jargon working a defensive guard here.
Melia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jargon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jargon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (2) Jargon#T4#
Jargon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jargon wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia controls Jargon momentarily but Jargon frees himself.
Melia can't keep his opponent in guard - Jargon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Melia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jargon pulls his head out easily.
Melia is trying to control but can't.
Melia is looking for a sweep. Jargon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jargon moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (5) Jargon
Jargon looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Jargon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jargon wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely.
Melia tries to lock up and control but Jargon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jargon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Jargon fails to advance to Melia's back.
Jargon controlling his opponent. #T6#
Jargon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia tries to reverse the position but Jargon maintains control.
Jargon controlling the pace for now.
Jargon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jargon controlling his opponent.
Jargon moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (2) vs (8) Jargon
Jargon avoiding Melia 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Jargon is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#T7#
Melia looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jargon.
Melia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Melia is in bad spot here.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jargon sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Melia taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melinos Jargon!
During a confident post fight interview, Melinos Jargon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Melia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Melia#SUB2#
Melia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan is pressing down on Melia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet. #T1#
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Melia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Melia postures up. #SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
Melia content to control rather than advance.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Melia.
#SUB2#
Melia seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Melia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melia.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ryan gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Melia wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ryan is tightening it up a little... Melia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Melia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Melia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mac Ryan! |
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Event:
SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Darkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Melia! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Darkins (4) vs (0) Melia#SUB#
Darkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Melia has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Darkins but great work by Melia. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darkins (4) vs (4) Melia
Darkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia 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.
Melia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working. #SUB2#
Melia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins tries to buck Melia off but Melia is having none of it.
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Darkins is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Darkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melia's best efforts.
Melia 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins has Melia pulled in close to control his posture.
Darkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darkins looking to control.
Darkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving. #SUB#
Darkins has his foot on Melia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melia works his way back into a safe position though.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (6) vs (4) Melia
Darkins trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Darkins looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Darkins passes into half guard.
Darkins is taking a breather. Melia 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 tries to pass to full mount but Melia defends it.
Darkins trying to control from Melia's half guard. Melia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Darkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Melia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
Darkins stands and throws Melia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (9) vs (4) Melia
Melia is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Melia seems a little lost for a moment, as Darkins dominates the positioning.#T4##SUB#
Darkins tries for a kimura but Melia is defending well.
Melia is being controlled here.
Darkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melia's legs.
Melia wants to control but Darkins postures up.
Melia is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Darkins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Melia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Melia is not content to let Darkins control the position.
Melia prevents Darkins from moving into mount. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Melia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darkins wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Darkins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Darkins wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Melia struggling a bit here.
Darkins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Melia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darkins (11) vs (4) Melia#T6##SUB#
Darkins looking for a guillotine from mount but Melia is having none of it.
Darkins works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (14) vs (4) Melia
Darkins really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Melia.
Darkins trying to control momentarily.
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.
#SUB#
Melia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Darkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Melia has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T7#
Darkins wants to control but Melia manages to buck him off and is now in Darkins's guard! Nice work there by Melia! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (14) vs (6) Melia
Melia wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
Darkins is pulling down on Melia's head to control his posture.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins looking to control.
Melia won't allow Darkins to sweep him here. #T8#
Melia postures up.
#SUB#
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (16) vs (6) Melia
Darkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Melia has his hands on Darkins's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Melia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
Darkins is stalling in the full guard.
Darkins is looking to pass into half guard but Melia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Melia is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (16) vs (8) Melia
Melia wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
Darkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkins seems keen to control Melia's posture.
Melia trying to control but Darkins is working from the bottom. #T10#
Darkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Darkins is keeping the position.
Darkins looking to control.
Darkins wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Darkins looking to control.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (18) vs (8) Melia
Darkins trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom. #T11#
Melia keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Darkins won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now.
Darkins trying to move into half guard but instead Melia has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (18) vs (10) Melia
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Darkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Darkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darkins tries to get out of the position.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
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 working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Melia postures up.
Melia pushing down on Darkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Melia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darkins defends it well. #SUB2#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Melia looks winded!
Darkins tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg.
Darkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Darkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (20) vs (10) Melia
Darkins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Darkins is pressing down on Melia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melia is holding on for now.
Darkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darkins is trying to control. Melia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Melia defends it.
Melia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Melia.
Darkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Darkins from controlling successfully.
Darkins looking to sit in guard and control but Melia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (20) vs (12) Melia#T14#
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkins is keeping the position for now.
Darkins working a defensive guard but Melia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (20) vs (15) Melia#SUB2#
Melia tries for a kimura but Darkins is defending well.
Darkins tries to improve position but can't.
Darkins is trying to control Melia's posture but Melia avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia trying to control the action but Darkins is working from the bottom.
Darkins is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
Darrell Darkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 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 0 wins and 2 losses; Tyrion Slamister! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Slamister clinches with his opponent.
Melia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Melia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slamister pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Melia tries to score a body lock takedown but Slamister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slamister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slamister wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Slamister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slamister is trying to drag Melia to the mat but Melia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slamister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Melia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slamister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Melia moves into the clinch.
Melia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slamister gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slamister is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Melia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slamister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD#
Slamister has clasped his hands together around Melia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Slamister (4) vs (0) Melia
Melia tries to bench press Slamister off him but Slamister keeps the position.
Slamister is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Melia's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melia tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Melia's face as Slamister controls the position.
Slamister could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slamister wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy. #T2#
Melia stops Slamister from passing to mount.
Melia is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Slamister politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Slamister prefers to stall for the moment though.
Melia tries to bench press Slamister off him but Slamister keeps the position.
Melia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Slamister (6) vs (0) Melia
Melia is looking to improve his position but Slamister isn't that keen on the idea.
Slamister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slamister is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Slamister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slamister controlling from the full mount.
Melia tries to reverse the position but Slamister maintains control.
Slamister pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Melia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slamister controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Melia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Slamister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Melia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slamister looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melia is looking to improve his position but Slamister isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Melia looks winded!#SUB#
Slamister working for a submission but Melia is keeping him at bay.
Slamister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia is trying to escape the mount.
Slamister controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Melia is controlling an arm, preventing Slamister from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Slamister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slamister seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Melia is holding on tight.
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Slamister's attempts to control the action.
Slamister takes Melia's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Melia is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Slamister (9) vs (0) Melia
Slamister doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (9) vs (2) Melia#T7#
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Slamister is retaining full guard.
Slamister looking to control.
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slamister is trying to keep Melia in close.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Slamister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slamister (11) vs (2) Melia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Slamister stays in close to Melia's body and controls the position.
Slamister'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.
Melia trying to control the position.
Melia wants to sweep but no luck.
Slamister wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Melia working for a triangle but Slamister defends it easily.
#T9#
Slamister content to stall in guard here.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10#
Melia is positioning himself well to prevent Slamister advancing to mount.
Melia is not content to let Slamister control the position.
Slamister is really struggling to control Melia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Melia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melia trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Slamister trying to control the action but Melia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Melia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia wants to sweep here but Slamister controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Slamister defends easily.
Melia keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Slamister postures up.
Slamister 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.
Melia wants to sweep but no luck.
Slamister trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Slamister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slamister trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Slamister tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now.
Melia trying to control the position.
#T14#
Slamister trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia trying to control the position.
Slamister wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamister is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Melia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slamister takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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