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Event:
SSG 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dubberly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos (0) vs (4) Dubberly
Dubberly is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Dubberly stalls from top position.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly is taking a breather. Santos 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.
Santos wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
#T1#
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dubberly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dubberly trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a triangle but Dubberly pushes his legs off easily.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #T2#
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Dubberly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos 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: Santos (2) vs (4) Dubberly
Dubberly wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Dubberly is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly looks winded!#T3#
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Santos is trying to control. Dubberly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos is taking a breather. Dubberly 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.#SUB#
Dubberly is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
#SUB#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos controlling the action here.#T4#
Santos'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.#SUB#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos wants to control but Dubberly is keeping him busy.
Dubberly wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Dubberly gets back to full guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos passes Dubberly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dubberly keeps working. #SUB#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubberly is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Dubberly trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
#SUB#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubberly is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Santos prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Santos is looking to stall here but Dubberly recovers full guard.
Dubberly is trying to control the position but Santos postures up. #SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom. #T8#
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubberly is retaining full guard.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Dubberly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos is pushing down on Dubberly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dubberly is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dubberly sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (4) Dubberly#T10#
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos is trying to take his opponent's back.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Santos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dubberly turns into him and now he's in Santos's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (5) vs (6) Dubberly
Dubberly trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #T11#
Santos is trying to control the position but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubberly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (7) vs (6) Dubberly
Santos wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving. #T12#
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubberly's guard.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Dubberly defends it.
Santos trying to control the action but Dubberly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dubberly actively working from the bottom here.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Dubberly is defending the position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Dubberly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Dubberly defends the submission attempt.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is defending well.
Dubberly is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos is taking a breather. Dubberly 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.#SUB#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dubberly tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (10) vs (6) Dubberly
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dubberly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (12) vs (6) Dubberly
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 149 Jagonoy vs Philbert
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Santos ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Santos gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Green
Green gets full guard.#SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Green has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Green's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green 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.
Green is controlling Santos's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking to control.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Green 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.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Green controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Santos trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (2) Green
Green wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Green might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Green passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (2) vs (5) Green
Green trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Green happy to just control the position for now.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Green stalling.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Green works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (2) vs (8) Green
Green controlling from mount.
Green looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green controlling his opponent.
Green's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Green wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Green controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
Green controlling the position easily from mount.
Green tries to control but Santos wriggling away.
Green fails to advance to Santos's back.
Green takes Santos's back. Score +3 for taking back: Santos (2) vs (11) Green#T8#
Green biding his time, looking for the opening.
Santos tries to escape the position.
What can Santos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Green working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Santos is doing well to defend. Green seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Santos is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lester Green!
Lester Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halleck looks to clinch #TD#
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Halleck#SUB#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Halleck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halleck manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Halleck's guard.
Halleck working a defensive guard but Santos passes into half guard.
Halleck has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halleck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos. #SUB2#
Halleck actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Halleck is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Halleck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halleck gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Halleck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Halleck has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Halleck looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Halleck has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Halleck trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Halleck looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
#SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Halleck has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving. #SUB2#
Halleck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Halleck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halleck's guard.
Halleck is not content to let Santos control the position.#SUB2#
Halleck actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Halleck defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halleck sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Halleck
Halleck working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Santos wants to control the pace but Halleck is squirming around nicely.
Halleck is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halleck wants to control but Santos is having none of it.#SUB#
Santos has hold of Halleck's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halleck manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Halleck can't escape the position.
Halleck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halleck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halleck tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Santos prevents Halleck from getting the reversal.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Halleck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halleck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halleck is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halleck wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halleck wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halleck regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Halleck looking for a triangle here. Santos is fighting it but it looks tight! Halleck pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Santos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sardon Heliogabale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vitor Santos!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Heliogabale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heliogabale (2) vs (0) Santos
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heliogabale is aware though and is defending well.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heliogabale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Heliogabale wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Heliogabale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heliogabale trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos tries to roll over but Heliogabale keeps him under control.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.#T1#
Heliogabale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to improve position, pressing down on Santos's thigh with his hand. Santos seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Heliogabale paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Heliogabale's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Santos picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vitor Santos! |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Santos!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ngannou to the ground. Santos is now in Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos wants to pass the guard but Ngannou is keeping the position.
Ngannou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom.
Ngannou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Santos
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Ngannou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngannou has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Ngannou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngannou advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (5) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ngannou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ngannou has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (7) vs (2) Santos
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Ngannou wants to take Santos's back but he can't do it this time.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ngannou controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Ngannou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ngannou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
Ngannou controlling his opponent. #T4#
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou controlling from mount.
Ngannou seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Santos is working to get back to half guard.
Ngannou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Ngannou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ngannou (10) vs (2) Santos
Santos tries to roll but Ngannou sticks to his back.
Ngannou just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Ngannou continues to stall.
Ngannou keeps control of the position as Santos tries to break free.
Ngannou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santos.#T8#
Ngannou'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.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou controlling from the back.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Santos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ngannou is hanging on to Santos's back as he tries to escape.
Ngannou gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
Ngannou has good solid back control here. #T10#
Santos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Ngannou keeps control of the position.
Ngannou biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Ngannou controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Ngannou has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Santos's body.
I really don't envy Santos right now.
#T12#
Ngannou controls the position.
Ngannou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ngannou controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
#T13#
Ngannou controlling the position well here. Santos rolled but Ngannou kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Ngannou.
Santos trying to control the hands but Ngannou breaks the grip.
Santos wants to escape the position.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.
Ngannou keeps control of the position easily here as Santos tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Santos is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngannou biding his time, controlling Santos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Francisco Ngannou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 137 Lynar vs Chai
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Timmy Dubs!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dubs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Dubs rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos has Dubs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dubs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santos has Dubs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dubs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Dubs successfully pulls guard.
Dubs looking to control.
#SUB2#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dubs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Dubs's legs - danger averted.
Dubs keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Dubs keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dubs trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubs is retaining full guard.
Dubs is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubs is retaining full guard. #T2#
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dubs trying to control the position.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dubs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Santos escapes and throws Dubs's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (3) vs (0) Dubs#T3#
Dubs is letting Santos control him for a moment.
Dubs is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
Dubs looks winded!
Santos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Dubs gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (5) vs (0) Dubs
Santos wants to control the pace but Dubs is squirming around nicely.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos fails to advance to Dubs's back. #SUB#
Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Dubs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santos. #T5#
Dubs is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Santos wants to take Dubs's back but he can't do it this time.
Dubs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos wants to take Dubs's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Santos is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dubs is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (8) vs (0) Dubs#SUB#
Santos has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dubs is defending well but eventually Santos manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dubs has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitor Santos! |
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Event:
SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blue quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue is trying to get back to full guard.
Blue is positioning himself well to prevent Santos advancing to mount.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blue makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blue.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Santos wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Blue has his hands on Santos's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Santos stands and throws Blue's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Blue
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Blue wants to control but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to control but Blue is keeping him busy.
Blue controls the position for a moment.#T3#
Santos looking to control but instead Blue has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg. #SUB#
Blue is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Santos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Santos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Blue is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Walsh gets a clinch.
Walsh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Walsh clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Walsh pulls guard.
Santos is pushing down on Walsh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walsh is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Walsh actively working from the bottom here.
Walsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is looking to advance position but Walsh won't allow it. #T1#
Walsh trying to control from the bottom.
Walsh trying to get back to full guard but Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Walsh is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Walsh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Walsh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walsh tries to get out of the position.
Walsh tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Santos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Santos wants to take his opponent's back but Walsh doesn't allow it.
Walsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walsh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Santos tries to control but Walsh wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walsh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos looking to ground and pound but Walsh is blocking nicely.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Walsh can't escape the position.
Santos is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Walsh is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Santos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Santos looking to control but Walsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walsh is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santos wants to control the pace but Walsh is squirming around nicely.
Santos controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Walsh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos prevents Walsh from getting the reversal.
Santos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Santos looking to finish Walsh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walsh!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos fails to move to back control.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Walsh is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Walsh dives in and scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos controls Walsh momentarily but Walsh frees himself.
Walsh wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Walsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Santos 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.
#T1#
Walsh tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos is keen to just control but Walsh is a slippery customer.
Santos works his way into full mount!
Walsh is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Santos has taken his back.
Walsh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Santos keeps control of the position easily here as Walsh tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Santos has the hooks in. Walsh is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Santos passes his arm under Walsh's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Walsh taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitor Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Christ, which made it look bad.
Jordy Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Christ.
Nice body punch from Christ.
Christ sizes up Santos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christ connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santos. Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Vitor Santos has been cut.
Christ throws a monster overhand right that drops Santos! Christ follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordy Christ! |
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