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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
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 25 wins and 11 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gordon shoots in for a double leg but Soderberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soderberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soderberg enables Gordon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soderberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg 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.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg wants to control but Gordon passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soderberg is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Soderberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soderberg for as long as he can get away with.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soderberg managing to control the position.
Soderberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soderberg's guard.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Gordon continues to stall.
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Soderberg trying to control here.
Soderberg gets back to full guard.
Soderberg controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Soderberg 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.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Soderberg
Soderberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Soderberg#T4#
Gordon is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon is pulling down on Soderberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Soderberg, at least for the moment.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soderberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Soderberg wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.#T5#
Gordon is trying to control the position but Soderberg postures up.
Soderberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Soderberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon pulls Soderberg in to control the position.
Gordon looking to control.
Soderberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick Soderberg off! Soderberg jumps back into Gordon's guard.
Soderberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T6#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon is trying to keep Soderberg in close.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg passes Gordon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soderberg. #T7##SUB2#
Soderberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Soderberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Soderberg seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (5) Soderberg#T8#
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Gordon frees his head quite easily.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Soderberg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gordon is now in Soderberg's guard. A big mistake from Soderberg there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (7) vs (5) Soderberg
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More hug and hope from Gordon.#SUB2#
Soderberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Gordon wants to control from the top but Soderberg keeps moving.
Soderberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Soderberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Gordon 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#
Soderberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (10) vs (5) Soderberg#T10#
Gordon wants to control but Soderberg is keeping him busy.
Soderberg is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling the position.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gordon controls the position.
Soderberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Gordon controlling the position.
Soderberg is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Soderberg is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Soderberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Soderberg struggling a bit here.
Soderberg tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon takes a little break here. Soderberg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Soderberg tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Gordon continues to hold on tight.
Soderberg is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep.
Gordon trying to control the action but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Soderberg tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Soderberg is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T14#
Soderberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Soderberg wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Soderberg wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soderberg avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg is looking to improve his position.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Our winner, Ryan Gordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 386 Majere vs Maximus
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
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 25 wins and 10 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Orozco
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orozco pulls Gordon in to control the position.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon postures up.
#SUB2#
Orozco working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gordon'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.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco is pulling down on Gordon's head. It's preventing any offense from Gordon, at least for the moment.
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gordon 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.
Orozco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orozco looking to control.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orozco controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Orozco is keeping the position.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Orozco controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco looking to control.
Orozco has his hands on Gordon's head, controlling the position.
Gordon 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#
Orozco looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Orozco is trying to keep Gordon in close.
#T5#
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco controlling the position.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orozco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Orozco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon being controlled here momentarily.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Orozco looking to control.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Orozco is controlling Gordon's posture.
Orozco being controlled here, momentarily.
Gordon is fighting to break Orozco's control of his arms but Orozco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8##SUB2#
Orozco pushes a forearm under Gordon's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gordon is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriel Orozco! |
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Event:
SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Moly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moly has Gordon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gordon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Gordon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moly (0) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon 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 Moly's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Gordon 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.#T1#
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Moly is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Moly is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Gordon controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Moly is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Gordon controls the position.
Gordon laying and praying for a moment but Moly takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gordon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (0) vs (7) Gordon
Gordon is staying tight to Moly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moly tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Gordon taking a breather here.
Moly is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon controls the position.
Gordon trying to control the position but Moly is working away.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face as Gordon controls the position. #T7#
Moly tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon controlling the position.
Moly is looking for a sweep.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Moly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T9#
Moly tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon staying calm.
Moly is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Moly tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy. #T10#
Moly is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moly is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T11#
Moly is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gordon wants to control but Moly is keeping him busy.
Moly being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Moly is not content to let Gordon control the position.
You can see the frustration on Moly's face as Gordon controls the position.
Moly is not content to let Gordon control the position. #T14#
Gordon takes a little break here. Moly wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Moly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 7 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Viera
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions off his back.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Viera desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Viera defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Viera
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon controlling from mount. #T2#
Viera wants to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Viera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Viera wants to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Viera wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.#T3#
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Gordon prevents Viera from getting the reversal.
Viera tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Viera is controlling an arm, preventing Gordon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Gordon avoids the attempt from Viera to control.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gordon'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Viera working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon wants to control the pace but Viera is squirming around nicely.
Gordon wants to take Viera's back here but Viera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Viera tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon prevents Viera from getting the reversal.#T6#
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Viera tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Viera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Viera is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
Gordon controlling from the full mount. #T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Viera for as long as he can get away with.
Viera is working to get back to half guard.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Viera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape. #T8#
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Viera tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Viera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viera is looking to escape.
Viera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Viera with the active half guard here but Gordon passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Viera
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Gordon.
Viera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (8) vs (2) Viera
Gordon is staying active underneath Viera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Viera is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Gordon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Viera is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Viera trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Viera tries to pass.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Gordon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather.
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Viera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (5) Viera
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Viera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.
Viera controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Viera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Viera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Viera trying to control the action but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Viera working away.#SUB2#
Viera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
Gordon tries to bench press Viera off him but Viera keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Viera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gordon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Viera's guard! Nice work there by Gordon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (5) Viera
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Ryan Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 22 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud fails with a takedown attempt.
Gordon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gordon scores with a takedown into Strakapoud's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (2) Gordon#SUB#
Strakapoud is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard.
Gordon 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.#T1#
Gordon passes Strakapoud's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
#T2#
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Gordon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Strakapoud's thigh. Strakapoud counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gordon 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. #T3#
Gordon wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Strakapoud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strakapoud being controlled here, momentarily.
Strakapoud lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (2) Gordon
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Strakapoud is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strakapoud is just content to waste time from the top position. Gordon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T5#
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Strakapoud wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Strakapoud works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Strakapoud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Strakapoud is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Strakapoud sits in half guard. #T6#
Gordon is positioning himself well to prevent Strakapoud advancing to mount.
Strakapoud tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it.
Strakapoud is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Strakapoud is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it. #SUB#
Gordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Strakapoud.
Strakapoud is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Strakapoud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordon sees it coming and defends easily.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Strakapoud has control of the leg.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gordon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura here.
Gordon is concentrating on defense, preventing Strakapoud from advancing position. #T8#
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Gordon is staying active underneath Strakapoud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strakapoud trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon is concentrating on defense, preventing Strakapoud from advancing position.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Strakapoud is very close to passing his half guard.
Strakapoud trying to control from half guard but Gordon is working away. #T9#
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.
Strakapoud is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
Strakapoud wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position.
Well, if Strakapoud 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.
#T10#
Strakapoud works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (5) vs (2) Gordon
Strakapoud trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon stops Strakapoud from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strakapoud wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gordon 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.#T11#
Strakapoud is pressing down on Gordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gordon is holding on for now.
Strakapoud is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strakapoud is working away from the top position though.
Strakapoud is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strakapoud wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB#
Strakapoud 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.
Gordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strakapoud is working away from the top position though.
Gordon gets back to full guard.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon pulls Strakapoud in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Strakapoud won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Strakapoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Gordon pulls Strakapoud in close to prevent any damage.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Strakapoud from controlling successfully.
Gordon controlling the position.
Strakapoud looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is controlling Strakapoud's posture.
Strakapoud trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strakapoud takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Jim Marston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up with Marston, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes Marston against the cage but Marston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Marston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marston lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (0) Gordon
Marston won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon managing to control the position.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Marston is proving a slippery customer.
Marston looking to sit in guard and control but Gordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (2) vs (2) Gordon
Marston keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Marston.#T2#
Marston keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Marston being controlled here, momentarily.
Marston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gordon is now in half guard.
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Marston defends it.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marston gets full guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marston manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marston (4) vs (2) Gordon#T3#
Marston wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Marston wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon pulls Marston in to control the position.
Gordon trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Marston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gordon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gordon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gordon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marston (4) vs (6) Gordon
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Marston wants to control but Gordon postures up.#T4#
Marston is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon looking to control but instead Marston has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T5#
Gordon is trying to control. Marston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon is thwarting Marston's attempts to control the position.
Gordon content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Gordon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marston! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (4) vs (9) Gordon
Gordon trying to control but Marston is having none of it.
Marston wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Marston is looking to get to half guard.
Marston tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marston is holding on tight.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Marston regains half guard.
Marston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (4) vs (12) Gordon
Marston being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marston struggling a bit here.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Marston is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position. #T9#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marston keeps working.
Marston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marston wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Marston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marston.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marston is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (4) vs (15) Gordon
Gordon wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy. #T10#
Gordon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marston haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Marston is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marston is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position. #T11#
Marston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
Marston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Marston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Marston pulls Gordon in to control the position.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Marston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marston (4) vs (18) Gordon
Gordon controls the position from side control.#T13#
Marston is looking for a sweep.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy.
Marston is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Marston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Marston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marston is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.
Marston wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 18 to 4.
A very excited looking Ryan Gordon 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 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 48 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima wants to clinch.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Lima
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon'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.
Further stalling from Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon prevents Lima from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.#T1#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gordon is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Lima trying to hold on to Gordon's head to control him but Gordon postures up.
#T2#
Lima gets full guard.
Gordon 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.
Lima is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Lima keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Gordon is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Gordon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Lima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T5#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lima for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Gordon continues to stall.
Lima 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.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Gordon trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.
Lima being controlled for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.#T9#
Lima is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lima's face as Gordon controls the position.
More hug and hope from Gordon.
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling the position. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lima is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Lima
Gordon avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Lima stops Gordon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lima is desperately 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.#T12#
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but Lima doesn't allow it.
Lima 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.
Gordon is taking a breather. Lima 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.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon not doing much here.
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (11) vs (0) Lima#T13#
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Lima stops Gordon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gordon moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (14) vs (0) Lima
Gordon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Lima tries to escape the position.
Lima trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him.
Gordon controlling the position well here. Lima rolled but Gordon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
A victorious Ryan Gordon 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 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Drelas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Drelas (4) vs (0) Gordon
Gordon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gordon tries to roll over but Drelas keeps him under control.
Gordon gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (4) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Drelas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Drelas is keeping the position.#T1#
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drelas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Drelas's legs - danger averted.
Drelas keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Drelas tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Drelas trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drelas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Gordon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (4) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drelas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Drelas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon is looking to work his way around to Drelas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gordon controlling his opponent. #T5#
Gordon fails to advance to Drelas's back.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon looking to control but Drelas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gordon takes Drelas's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Drelas is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Drelas (4) vs (8) Gordon
Drelas is really stuck here.
Gordon controlling the position well here. Drelas rolled but Gordon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Drelas rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Gordon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Drelas.#T7#
Gordon has the hooks in. Drelas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drelas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gordon.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Gordon is hanging on to Drelas's back as he tries to escape.
Gordon controls the action.
It looks like Gordon 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.#T9#
Gordon controlling well, preventing Drelas from escaping the position.
Gordon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Drelas's body.
Gordon is not going to allow Drelas to sit and survive in this position.
Gordon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drelas doesn't escape. #T10#
Drelas wants to escape the position.
Gordon keeps control of the position easily here as Drelas tries to buck him off.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.#T11#
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Drelas is trying to break free.
#T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gordon controlling the positon.
Gordon is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gordon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
Drelas tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
More stalling from Gordon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Drelas right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Ryan Gordon 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 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 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 5 wins and 9 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Denari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Denari tries to sprawl but Gordon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (0) vs (2) Gordon
Denari tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Denari defends it.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Denari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Gordon 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.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Denari is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Denari looking for submissions off his back.
Denari gets back to full guard.
Gordon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon taking a breather here.
Denari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Denari being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Denari is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gordon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (4) vs (5) Gordon#SUB#
Denari is persistently looking for the submission but Gordon is defending it well.
#T3#
Gordon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Denari's attempts to control the action.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Denari moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gordon has worked his arm free - good work by Gordon!
#SUB#
Denari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordon has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Gordon is not content to let Denari control the position. #SUB#
Denari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Denari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Denari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gordon wants to control but Denari postures up.#T5#
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (6) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon wants to hold on but Denari pushes him away.
Gordon regains half guard.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Denari is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully. #T6#
Denari advances to half guard.
Gordon wants to control but Denari is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Denari seems to be looking for submissions.
Denari is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denari's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (7) Gordon#SUB#
Denari working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Denari wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Denari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Denari.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Gordon wants to control but Denari is keeping him busy.
Denari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Denari is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Denari wants to improve his position but instead Gordon has moved into half guard.
Denari wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Denari wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon is taking a breather. Denari 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.
Gordon prevents Denari from improving his position.#T9#
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denari wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Denari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denari.
Denari wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Denari is keeping the position.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Denari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon stands and throws Denari's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (13) Gordon
Denari is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Denari being controlled for a moment.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Denari is looking for a sweep.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Gordon wants to control but Denari is keeping him busy. #T12#
Gordon takes a little break here. Denari wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Denari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Denari is being controlled here.
Denari can't do much from the bottom here.
Denari is looking for a sweep.
Gordon staying calm.
Denari is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Gordon 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 Denari's shoulder. That is not cool.
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gordon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (10) vs (13) Gordon
Gordon tries to break free.
Gordon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gordon wants to escape the position.
Denari is trying to stick to Gordon's back but Gordon is turning into Denari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Denari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gordon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (10) vs (15) Gordon
Denari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon 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.
Denari wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Denari looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB#
Denari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Denari wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Denari is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Denari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 15 to 10.
Ryan Gordon 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 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kline keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Kline is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon passes Kline's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kline trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Kline trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kline prevents Gordon from taking his back.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon wants to take Kline's back but he can't do it this time.
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon looking to control but Kline is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Gordon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kline to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kline (0) vs (8) Gordon
Kline rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gordon prevents Kline from improving his position.
Kline trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Kline is controlling Gordon's trapped leg to prevent Gordon from advancing to side control.#T3#
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Kline is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline has a hand on Gordon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gordon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (11) Gordon
Kline tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Kline is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon avoids the attempt from Kline to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kline can't escape the position.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kline is holding on tight.
Kline wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon looking to control but Kline is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Kline wants to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Kline is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kline (0) vs (14) Gordon
Gordon doesn't have the hooks in and Kline manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (14) Gordon
Gordon pulls Kline in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (16) Gordon#T6#
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kline is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kline 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.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Gordon stays in close to Kline's body and controls the position.
Kline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (16) Gordon
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Kline trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Kline is stalling in the full guard.
Kline wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB#
Kline drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gordon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (18) Gordon
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.#T9#
Gordon 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.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kline has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gordon stands and throws Kline's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (4) vs (21) Gordon
Kline is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Kline sneaks back into half guard.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Gordon 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.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Gordon is looking to advance position but Kline won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is keen to just control but Kline is a slippery customer.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kline knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Kline wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kline (8) vs (21) Gordon
Kline avoiding Gordon 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Gordon is in a bad position with Kline working for a choke. Gordon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (23) Gordon#T13#
Kline trying to control the position.
Gordon trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline trying to control the position.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.#T14#
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 23 to 8.
A relieved looking Ryan Gordon 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 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Vieira gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. Vieira manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira 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.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira 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: Gordon (2) vs (2) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Vieira wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vieira 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.
Gordon is controlling Vieira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vieira is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon is doing well to control the position and prevent Vieira from advancing to side control.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
Gordon controlling the position well.
Gordon wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
Vieira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (2) vs (5) Vieira#T3#
Vieira tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Gordon regains half guard.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon managing to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (5) Vieira
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into half guard.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vieira wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira is trying to control but Gordon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon prevents Vieira from getting the reversal.
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Vieira can't escape the position.
#T7#
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vieira tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (10) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Vieira right now.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vieira trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him. #T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gordon controlling the positon.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Gordon keeps control of the position easily here as Vieira tries to buck him off.
Gordon not allowing Vieira to control his hands. #T9#
Gordon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vieira's body.
Vieira turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Vieira trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vieira looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. #T11#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (7) Vieira
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Vieira looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather.
Gordon content to stall in guard here. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (9) Vieira
Gordon seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon 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 345 Elvul vs Macker
Date: Aug 25, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ribeiro gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gordon wants the takedown. Ribeiro is fighting it off but Gordon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ribeiro's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Ribeiro is trying to keep Gordon in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon 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.#T2#
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon wants to hit a sweep here but Ribeiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gordon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ribeiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gordon is now in Ribeiro's guard. A big mistake from Ribeiro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (4) Gordon#SUB#
Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gordon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribeiro has tightened it up now! Gordon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro 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 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Salad Dressing has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon is trying to drag Salad Dressing to the mat but Salad Dressing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Salad Dressing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salad Dressing has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing is controlling Gordon's posture.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Salad Dressing 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.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Salad Dressing seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salad Dressing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing 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. #T4#
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Salad Dressing is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon looking to control.
Salad Dressing wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing postures up.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Salad Dressing trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Salad Dressing's head to control his posture.
Salad Dressing trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon controlling the position.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon pulls Salad Dressing in to control the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Gordon is trying to keep Salad Dressing in close.
#SUB2#
Salad Dressing 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.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Salad Dressing tries to pass.
Gordon pulls Salad Dressing in close to his closed guard and prevents Salad Dressing from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon controlling the position.#T7#
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salad Dressing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing working a defensive guard here.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
#T8#
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Salad Dressing
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Salad Dressing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salad Dressing is being controlled here. #T9#
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salad Dressing is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Gordon postures up.#T10#
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon trying to control the action but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Salad Dressing's face as Gordon controls the position.
Gordon working away.
Gordon controlling the position. #T11#
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon is staying tight to Salad Dressing's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon in the domination position with Salad Dressing hanging on.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salad Dressing keeps working.
Gordon 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 Salad Dressing's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Salad Dressing tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Salad Dressing struggling a bit here.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Salad Dressing tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad Dressing regains half guard.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Salad Dressing tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Ryan Gordon 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 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 28, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 15 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marrero tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gordon tries to keep at a distance but Marrero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gordon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Marrero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marrero looking to control.
#SUB2#
Marrero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gordon stacks Marrero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gordon! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (3) vs (0) Marrero
Gordon is staying tight to Marrero's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Marrero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon staying calm.#T1#
Marrero tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controls the position.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marrero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Marrero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marrero is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Gordon working away.
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.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marrero tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon 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 Marrero's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Marrero regains half guard.
Marrero wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon is taking a breather. Marrero 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.
Gordon uses his free foot to push down on Marrero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marrero. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (6) vs (0) Marrero
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but Marrero doesn't allow it.
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon'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.
Marrero is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Marrero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gordon fails to take his opponent's back.
Marrero is looking to get to half guard.
Gordon tries to control but Marrero wriggling away. #T5#
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Marrero tries to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Marrero slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordon prevents Marrero from improving his position.
Marrero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (6) vs (4) Marrero#SUB2#
Marrero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gordon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Marrero is not going to allow Gordon to sit and survive in this position. #T6##SUB2#
Marrero working for the choke.
Gordon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Marrero is working for a kimura but Gordon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Marrero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Marrero eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Marrero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Gordon keeping control of the position.
Gordon won't allow Marrero to pass to mount.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Marrero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Gordon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marrero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (6) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero tries to advance to mount but Gordon denies him.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Marrero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon is trying to control Marrero's posture but Marrero avoids it.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marrero off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (10) vs (7) Marrero
Gordon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marrero's body.
Marrero turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (9) Marrero
Gordon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T10#
Marrero is still trying to improve position.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Marrero content to stall in guard here.
Marrero looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gordon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Marrero is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Marrero tries to pass.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T13#
Marrero keeps trying to improve his position.
Marrero trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Marrero stands and throws Gordon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (10) vs (12) Marrero
Gordon prevents Marrero from improving position. #SUB2#
Marrero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marrero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gordon (10) vs (14) Marrero#T14##SUB2#
Marrero wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marrero.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Marrero goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gordon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (14) Marrero#SUB2#
Marrero working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon stays in close to Marrero's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marrero wins on points by 14 to 12.
Luis Marrero 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 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald Jr for as long as he can get away with.
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.
McDonald Jr manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Gordon'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.
McDonald Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr 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: Gordon (4) vs (2) McDonald Jr
Gordon wants to improve his position but McDonald Jr is controlling well.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald Jr pushing down on Gordon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gordon trying to get back to full guard but McDonald Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (4) vs (5) McDonald Jr#T2#
Gordon tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon tries to control McDonald Jr's body but McDonald Jr pushes him off. Gordon squirms to his side and now McDonald Jr has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (4) vs (8) McDonald Jr
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald Jr on the ground.
Gordon's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling McDonald Jr's hands.
Gordon trying to control the position but McDonald Jr manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gordon is doing well to defend. McDonald Jr seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gordon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 324 Hunt vs Finn
Date: Jun 30, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Robinson (0) vs (4) Gordon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Robinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is controlling Gordon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon stalling.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robinson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon preventing the sweep. #T6#
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gordon stalling.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Gordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Robinson is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Gordon
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Gordon 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.#T8#
Robinson 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.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up. #T9#
Gordon has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (4) Gordon#T10#
Gordon gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon gets full guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon is controlling Robinson's posture.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Gordon trying to control the position.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T14#
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon pulls Robinson in to control the position.
Robinson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 314 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Jun 09, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Drelas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gordon was covering up waiting for the punch and Drelas finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (0) Gordon
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Drelas preventing the sweep.
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Drelas trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is pulling down on Drelas's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Gordon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drelas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Gordon has Drelas pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet. #T2#
Gordon is pulling down on Drelas's head to control his posture.
Drelas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Gordon has Drelas pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drelas is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gordon is trying to control the position but Drelas postures up.
Drelas won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drelas is pushing down on Gordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Drelas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Drelas controlling the action here.
Drelas wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it. #T5#
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
Drelas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (5) vs (0) Gordon
Drelas is looking to work his way around to Gordon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Drelas controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon tries to hold on but Drelas postures up.
Gordon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drelas looking to control but Gordon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Gordon wants to hold on but Drelas pushes him away.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Drelas's attempts to control the action.
Gordon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Drelas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordon sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon wants to control but Drelas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7#
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drelas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon is pulling down on Drelas's head to control his posture.
Gordon looking to control.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Drelas stays in close to Gordon's body and controls the position.
Gordon can't keep his opponent in guard - Drelas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon trying to control here.
Drelas is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon is trying is best to control the position here.
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
Gordon is pressing down on Drelas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Drelas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9#
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drelas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Drelas won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drelas wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #T10#
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drelas passes Gordon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Drelas seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Drelas seems content to control.
Drelas prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Drelas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drelas is trying to control the action in half guard but Gordon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Drelas wants to advance to full mount but Gordon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T11#
Drelas preventing the sweep.
Drelas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (8) vs (0) Gordon#SUB#
Drelas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drelas just content to control the position.
Gordon tries to improve position but can't.
Drelas slows the pace down. #T12#
Drelas has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (10) vs (0) Gordon
Gordon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gordon wants to hold on but Drelas pushes him away.
Drelas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape. #SUB#
Drelas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gordon has worked his arm free - good work by Gordon!
#SUB#
Drelas is trying to get an arm triangle but Gordon is defending well.
Drelas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working. #T13#
Gordon tries to buck Drelas off but Drelas is having none of it.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Gordon is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Drelas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Drelas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gordon keeps working.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drelas advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (12) vs (0) Gordon
Gordon is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Drelas has hold of Gordon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gordon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon tries to hold on but Drelas postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drelas takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Thervam Drelas 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:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Yung Armbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Armbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
#TD2#
Gordon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armbar on his heels. He'll look to pass Armbar's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Armbar (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Armbar pulls Gordon in to control the position.
Armbar looking to control.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Armbar controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself. #SUB#
Armbar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Armbar working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Armbar working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Armbar working a defensive guard here.
Armbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.#SUB#
Armbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Armbar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armbar (2) vs (2) Gordon
Armbar preventing the sweep.
Gordon is pulling down on Armbar's head. It's preventing any offense from Armbar, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Armbar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gordon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gordon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gordon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Armbar (2) vs (6) Gordon
Gordon staying calm.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armbar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Armbar tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
Gordon prevents Armbar from improving his position.
Gordon not doing much here.
Armbar trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon controlling the pace. #T5#
Armbar wants to get back to full guard.
Armbar is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Armbar tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Armbar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armbar being controlled here, momentarily.
Armbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon pushes down on Armbar's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Armbar wants to get back to full guard.
Armbar wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Armbar wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Armbar defending well.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Armbar trying to control here.
Armbar is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Armbar wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Gordon is looking to advance position but Armbar won't allow it.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Armbar trying to control here.
Armbar is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.#T9#
Armbar trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon prevents Armbar from improving his position.
Armbar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armbar's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
Armbar wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Armbar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Armbar is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Armbar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gordon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Armbar is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armbar avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Armbar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon is taking a breather. Armbar 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.#T11#
Armbar is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armbar avoid being mounted?
Gordon not doing much here.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Armbar defends it. #T12#
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Armbar gets full guard.
Gordon won't allow Armbar to sweep him here.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armbar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Armbar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon is pushing down on Armbar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armbar is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Armbar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon uses his free foot to push down on Armbar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Armbar. Score +3 for passing guard: Armbar (2) vs (9) Gordon
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Armbar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Armbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Armbar is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armbar is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Armbar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Armbar (2) vs (12) Gordon
Gordon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Armbar's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 12 to 2.
Ryan Gordon is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Ryan Gordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Oharles Cliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cliveira enables Gordon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cliveira (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cliveira is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliveira 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.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Cliveira is keeping the position.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cliveira pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Cliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cliveira looking to control.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon stays in close to Cliveira's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cliveira's guard.
Cliveira is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cliveira avoid being mounted?
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon passes into side control, despite Cliveira's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cliveira (0) vs (5) Gordon
Cliveira is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Cliveira is being controlled here.
Cliveira tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.#T4#
Cliveira is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon controls the position.
Cliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.
Gordon 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 Cliveira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cliveira is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon controls the position. #T5#
Cliveira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Cliveira wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cliveira is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Gordon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cliveira struggling a bit here.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Cliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7##T8#
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gordon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliveira tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon working away.#T9#
Gordon controls the position.
Cliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Cliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cliveira wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Cliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cliveira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cliveira is trying to improve his position.
Cliveira is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Cliveira wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cliveira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Cliveira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cliveira won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Cliveira tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Cliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Cliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is fighting to break Cliveira's control of his arms but Cliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Ryan Gordon 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:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Mckay! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gordon lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mckay (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mckay is looking to improve his position.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Mckay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Mckay is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon moves into full mount! Mckay won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mckay (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon controlling from mount. #T1#
Gordon fails to move to back control.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mckay manages to regain half guard.
Mckay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gordon won't allow Mckay to sweep him here. #T2#
Mckay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mckay looking to control.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon stands and throws Mckay's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mckay (0) vs (8) Gordon
Gordon staying calm.
Mckay is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gordon slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.#T5#
Mckay tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Mckay wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon 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 Mckay's shoulder. That is not cool.
More stalling from Gordon.
Mckay tries to improve position but can't.
Mckay is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Mckay tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position. #T6#
Gordon controls the position from side control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Gordon working away.
Mckay regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mckay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon moves into full mount! Mckay won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mckay (0) vs (11) Gordon
Mckay looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mckay (0) vs (14) Gordon
Gordon controlling well, preventing Mckay from escaping the position.
Gordon biding his time, controlling Mckay. #T8#
Mckay trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him.
Gordon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T9#
Mckay tries to escape the position.
Gordon controls the position.#T10#
Gordon is hanging on to Mckay's back as he tries to escape.
Gordon controlling the position well here. Mckay rolled but Gordon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
Mckay tries to roll but Gordon sticks to his back.
Gordon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mckay's body.
It looks like Gordon 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.
Gordon keeps control of the position as Mckay tries to break free.
#T12#
Gordon controlling from the back.
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Mckay rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Gordon controlling the position well here. Mckay rolled but Gordon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Mckay just trying to survive but Gordon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.
Mckay can't escape the position.
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.
#T14#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Mckay can't escape the position.
Gordon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mckay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is hanging on to Mckay's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 14 to 0.
Ryan Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Leg Humpa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Humpa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Humpa tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
#TD#
Gordon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Humpa
Humpa is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Humpa is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Humpa is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Humpa on the ground.#T1#
Gordon'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.
Humpa manages to get back to half guard.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Humpa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Humpa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Humpa.#T2#
Humpa being controlled here, momentarily.
Humpa wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Humpa keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon is pushing down on Humpa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Humpa is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Gordon is thwarting Humpa's attempts to control the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Gordon 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.
Humpa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Humpa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Humpa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Humpa controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself. #SUB2#
Humpa working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Humpa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5##SUB2#
Humpa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Humpa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Humpa working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (0) Humpa
Humpa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon is staying tight to Humpa's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Humpa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gordon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (10) vs (0) Humpa
Humpa regains half guard.
Humpa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Humpa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Gordon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Humpa! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (13) vs (0) Humpa
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Humpa is working to get back to half guard.
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Humpa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Humpa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Humpa wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Humpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Humpa wants to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Humpa is trying to escape the mount.
Humpa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (13) vs (2) Humpa
Gordon keeping full guard, as Humpa tries to pass. #T10#
Humpa slips nicely into half guard.
Gordon is not content to let Humpa control the position.
Gordon tries to get to full guard but Humpa has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Humpa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon controlling the position for now.#T11#
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Humpa is trying to work for a kimura but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gordon.
Humpa looking to pass the guard.
Gordon 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.#T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Humpa from controlling successfully.
Gordon seems keen to control Humpa's posture.
Humpa stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Gordon pulls Humpa in close to his closed guard and prevents Humpa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gordon 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.#T13#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Humpa from controlling successfully.
Gordon pulls Humpa in to control the position.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Humpa looking to sit in guard and control but Gordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (15) vs (2) Humpa
Gordon content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Humpa controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Humpa is retaining full guard.
Humpa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Humpa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Humpa keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jackie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gordon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chan circles away.#TD#
Gordon gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Chan#SUB2#
Chan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Chan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Chan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon prevents Chan from improving his position.#T1#
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon uses his free foot to push down on Chan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chan. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Chan
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Gordon avoids the attempt from Chan to control.
Chan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gordon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chan is holding on tight.
Gordon controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Gordon wants to take Chan's back but he can't do it this time.
Chan 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.
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Chan wants to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.#T3#
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chan working to try and regain half guard.
Chan tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chan wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Chan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Chan trying to hold on to Gordon's head to control him but Gordon postures up.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Chan manages to get to full guard.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chan is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Gordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chan's guard.
Gordon is thwarting Chan's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Chan 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.
Chan wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Gordon'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.
Chan is looking to improve his position.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gordon moves into full mount! Chan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Chan#T7#
Chan is controlling an arm, preventing Gordon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (11) vs (0) Chan
Gordon biding his time, controlling Chan.
I really don't envy Chan right now.
#T8#
Gordon avoiding Chan 's attempts to control his hands.
Gordon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Chan's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him.
Chan breaks Gordon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (11) vs (2) Chan
Chan wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9#
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon pulls Chan in close to prevent any damage.
Chan preventing the sweep. #T10#
Gordon keeping full guard, as Chan tries to pass.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chan trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Chan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Chan is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (13) vs (2) Chan
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Chan being controlled here, momentarily.
Chan trying to control the position.
#T13#
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chan trying to control the position.
#T14#
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Ryan Gordon 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 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Jafar slaps away a takedown attempt from Gordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gordon circles away.
#TD#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Jafar
Gordon 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 Jafar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Gordon'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.#T2#
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon takes a little break here. Jafar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gordon continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Jafar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well. #T4#
Gordon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (0) Jafar
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Jafar tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon controlling his opponent. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon avoids the attempt from Jafar to control.#T6#
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jafar prevents Gordon from taking his back.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Jafar tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Jafar wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Gordon wants to take Jafar's back here but Jafar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jafar for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Gordon takes Jafar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jafar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (10) vs (0) Jafar#T9#
Gordon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T10#
Jafar turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (2) Jafar
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Jafar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gordon pulls Jafar in close to his closed guard and prevents Jafar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jafar won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Jafar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon controlling Jafar's posture. #T11#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jafar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (2) Jafar
Gordon stands and throws Jafar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (15) vs (2) Jafar
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gordon is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T13#
Jafar gets back to half guard.
Gordon controlling the pace. #T14#
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Jafar defends it.
Jafar wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jafar looks winded!
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (18) vs (2) Jafar
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Ryan Gordon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 36 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Gordon
Mason trying to control here.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gordon is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Mason 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.
Gordon prevents Mason from improving his position.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gordon 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.
Gordon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Gordon
Mason is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Mason is letting Gordon control him for a moment.
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Mason is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon 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 Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
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.
It looks like Gordon 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.#T5#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon 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 Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Gordon working away.#T8#
Gordon controls the position.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon staying calm.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon is continuing to stall.#T9#
More stalling from Gordon.#T10#
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Gordon controls the position from side control.#T12#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controls the position.
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon controls the position. #T13##T14#
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Ryan Gordon 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 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mesquita has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gordon stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mesquita is controlling Gordon's posture.#T3#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon passes Mesquita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon'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.
Mesquita wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
#T5#
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Mesquita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is defending well.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gordon trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture. #T8#
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mesquita pulls Gordon in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Gordon prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita 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. #T12#
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is pulling down on Mesquita's head to control his posture.
Mesquita slips nicely into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Mesquita 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.
Gordon is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it. #T14#
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gordon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mesquita gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 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 1 wins and 3 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vazquez shoots in and drives through. Gordon sprawls well.#TD2#
Vazquez gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon passes into half guard.
Vazquez won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Vazquez defends it.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gordon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Gordon controlling the position.
More stalling from Gordon.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Vazquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Vazquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Vazquez is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Gordon is staying tight to Vazquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.
Gordon is staying tight to Vazquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.
Vazquez is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon working away.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
It looks like Gordon 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.
Vazquez tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vazquez struggling a bit here.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Vazquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vazquez is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Vazquez wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vazquez is looking to reverse the position.
Vazquez trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Vazquez wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Vazquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gordon takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Vazquez tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vazquez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vazquez struggling a bit here.
Gordon takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T11#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vazquez is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Vazquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T14#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gordon staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Ryan Gordon 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 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
Date: Jan 28, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Gordon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caceres did well to prevent Gordon getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Caceres
Caceres keeping control of the position.
Caceres is continuing to stall.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caceres controlling the position for now.
Caceres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
Caceres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Caceres is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Caceres is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gordon is staying active.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gordon is thwarting Caceres's attempts to control the position.
Caceres tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon is taking a breather. Caceres 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.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Caceres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (2) vs (4) Caceres
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gordon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Caceres's guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (4) Caceres
Caceres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres trying to control the position here.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Caceres controlling the position.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres 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.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres trying to control the position.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caceres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Caceres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (6) Caceres
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon pulls Caceres in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Gordon 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.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon has his hands on Caceres's head, controlling the position.
Gordon is trying to keep Caceres in close.
#T6#
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Caceres is still trying to improve position.
Caceres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Caceres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caceres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Caceres's head. It's preventing any offense from Caceres, at least for the moment.#T7#
Gordon continues to stall.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon is controlling Caceres's posture.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Gordon trying to control the position.
Gordon 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: Gordon (6) vs (6) Caceres
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Caceres wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Gordon prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caceres trying to control here.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon is pressing down on Caceres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caceres is holding on for now.
Gordon prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caceres trying to control but Gordon postures up.
#T10#
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caceres is controlling Gordon's trapped leg to prevent Gordon from advancing to side control.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Caceres has his hands clasped together around Gordon's back. He's all about the action.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres controlling the position well.
Caceres trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Caceres controlling Gordon's posture.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Caceres is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture.
Caceres working a defensive guard here.
Gordon 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Caceres wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Caceres wants to control the position but Gordon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Well, if Gordon 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.
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Caceres is defending the position.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14#
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres gets full guard.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Caceres has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Caceres gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Caceres wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Kimura
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura manages to get to full guard.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it. #T1#
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura 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.
Kimura trying to control here.
Gordon content to control rather than advance.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura wants to hit a sweep here but Gordon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimura there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura tries to improve his position but instead Gordon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (8) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T3#
Kimura trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gordon.
Gordon is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gordon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Gordon'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.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimura trying to control the position but Gordon manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Gordon has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gordon has good solid back control here.
Kimura can't escape the position.
#T6#
Gordon controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T7#
Kimura tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gordon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8##T9#
Kimura tries to escape the position.
Gordon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gordon is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T10#
Gordon doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (8) vs (2) Kimura
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture. #T11#
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kimura 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.
Kimura trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon pulls Kimura in to control the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gordon 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: Gordon (10) vs (2) Kimura#T12#
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Kimura tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Kimura tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (13) vs (2) Kimura
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gordon is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T14#
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Ryan Gordon 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 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sarinnen tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.
Gordon fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and bounces Sarinnen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sarinnen being controlled here, momentarily.
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.#SUB2#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Sarinnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gordon frees his head nicely. Oh but Sarinnen has switched to an armbar! Gordon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
A very excited looking Samuel Sarinnen 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 235 One vs Chai
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Idaho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gordon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho wants to hit a sweep here but Gordon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Idaho there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Idaho stops Gordon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Idaho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Idaho keeps trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Idaho gets back to half guard.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Idaho tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Idaho on the ground.
Idaho tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Idaho is looking to get back to full guard here but Gordon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Gordon taking a breather here.
Idaho is looking to reverse the position.
Idaho is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Idaho tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon slows the pace down.
Idaho is not content to let Gordon control the position. #T4#
Gordon 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 Idaho's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Idaho tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Idaho is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Idaho seems a little lost for a moment, as Gordon dominates the positioning.
Idaho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Idaho will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Idaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon takes a little break here. Idaho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Idaho gets back to half guard.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Idaho is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Idaho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gordon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (11) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Idaho is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon is staying tight to Idaho's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Gordon takes a little break here. Idaho wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gordon trying to control the position but Idaho is working away.
Idaho tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Idaho sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Idaho gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.#T9#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Idaho is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Idaho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
#T11#
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idaho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Idaho is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Idaho working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.#T12##SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Idaho 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.
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon passes into half guard.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.
Idaho won't allow Gordon to pass to mount. #T13##SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Idaho for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon stalling. #T14#
Gordon continues to stall.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idaho moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon 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 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Gordon looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Gordon 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.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason 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.#T2#
Gordon 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.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Gordon 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.#SUB#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon postures up.
#T3#
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason trying to control the position here.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Mason wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Mason wants to sweep but Gordon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Gordon
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.#T7#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Mason struggling a bit here.#T9#
Gordon controlling the position.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Mason controls the position for a moment.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon controls the position. #T11#
Gordon working away.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
More stalling from Gordon.#T14#
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Ryan Gordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 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 3 wins and 1 losses; Nick Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Gordon with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Gordon
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson is controlling Gordon's posture.
Anderson controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself. #T1#
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Anderson won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Gordon#T3#
Anderson is looking to reverse 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.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Gordon is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Gordon is trying to keep Anderson in close.
#T5#
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard. #T6#
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gordon has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Anderson passes Gordon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Anderson controlling the action here.
Gordon trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Gordon won't allow it.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Gordon recovers full guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #T8#
Anderson postures up.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon gets full guard.
Gordon is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. #T9#
Gordon seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (5) Gordon
Anderson wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
Gordon wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Anderson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (7) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (7) vs (7) Gordon
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Gordon stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson managing to control the position.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson is trying to keep Gordon in close.
#T12#
Gordon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anderson has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
More stalling from Gordon.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #T13#
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Gordon has moved into half guard.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now. #T14#
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Anderson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Anderson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Nick Anderson 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ladine wants to clinch.
Ladine shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ladine gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ladine (0) vs (2) Gordon
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladine is keeping the position for now.
Ladine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gordon is now in half guard.
Ladine is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladine is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Gordon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladine is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Ladine defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ladine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ladine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ladine looking to control.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Ladine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon stays in close to Ladine's body and controls the position.
Gordon stands and throws Ladine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ladine (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Ladine is looking for a sweep.
Ladine is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Ladine is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T4#
Ladine wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Ladine tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Ladine trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
It looks like Gordon 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.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.#T5#
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Ladine tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
More stalling from Gordon.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ladine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.#T7#
Ladine tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Ladine tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Ladine tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ladine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon slows the pace down.
Gordon working away.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.#T10#
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Ladine is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T12#
Ladine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon controlling from side mount. #T13#
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Gordon controls the position.#T14#
Ladine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon 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!
Ladine is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Ladine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Ryan Gordon is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Ryan Gordon 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Georges Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pierre to the ground. Gordon is now in Pierre's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Pierre
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gordon is pushing down on Pierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Pierre defends it.
Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre keeps trying to improve his position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Pierre 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.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Pierre defending well. #SUB2#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Pierre won't allow it.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Pierre defending well.
Gordon stalling. #SUB2#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Pierre is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pierre! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Pierre#T4#
Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Gordon'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.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pierre is still trying to improve position.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but Pierre doesn't allow it.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Pierre defends it.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Gordon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (8) vs (0) Pierre
Pierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Pierre gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pierre has a hand on Gordon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gordon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (11) vs (0) Pierre
Gordon wants to take Pierre's back here but Pierre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gordon controlling from mount.
Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon content just to control the position here. #T8#
Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Gordon controlling from the full mount.
Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Pierre won't allow it.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (14) vs (0) Pierre
Pierre trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pierre tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.#T11#
Gordon just content to control the position.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pierre tries to improve position but can't.
Pierre is letting Gordon control him for a moment.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Pierre tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Gordon continues to hold on tight.#T13#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pierre for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Gordon.
Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon just content to control the position.
Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pierre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pierre's face as Gordon controls the position.
Pierre tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Pierre is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Ryan Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gordon Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.#SUB#
Ryan working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.#T3#
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Gordon seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Ryan tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (5) Gordon#T6#
Gordon is controlling Ryan's posture.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead Gordon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (7) Gordon
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon stays in close to Ryan's body and controls the position.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass. #T7##SUB#
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Gordon.#T8##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (2) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face as Gordon controls the position. #T10#
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
It looks like Gordon 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##T12#
Ryan tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T13#
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan being controlled for a moment. #T14#
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Gordon is taking a breather. Ryan 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Gordon Ryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'The only one who could defeat me is me.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Doug Wayne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wayne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wayne (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Wayne is defending the position.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Gordon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wayne keeping hold of Gordon's head, controlling as best he can.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wayne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Gordon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wayne (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Wayne (0) vs (8) Gordon
Wayne tries to escape the position.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T3#
Wayne wants to escape the position.
Gordon has good solid back control here. #T4#
Wayne is really stuck here.
Wayne is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gordon controlling the positon.#T5#
Gordon is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.#T6#
Wayne looking to control the position.
Gordon controlling from the back.#T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Wayne tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Good control from Gordon.#T9#
Wayne trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him.
Gordon controls the action.#T10#
Wayne is trying to break free.
Gordon controlling the position well here. Wayne rolled but Gordon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gordon avoiding Wayne 's attempts to control his hands.
Gordon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11##T12#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.#T13#
Wayne wants to escape the position.
Gordon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wayne trying to control the action but Gordon just sinks the hooks in.
Wayne tries to escape the position.
Gordon biding his time, controlling Wayne. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon is trying to stick to Wayne's back but Wayne is turning into Gordon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gordon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wayne. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wayne (2) vs (8) Gordon
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexander enables Gordon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexander manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Alexander#SUB2#
Alexander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gordon 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.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alexander can't keep his opponent in guard - Gordon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (5) vs (0) Alexander#SUB#
Gordon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alexander has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alexander! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (5) vs (2) Alexander#T1#
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexander manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (7) vs (2) Alexander
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (10) vs (2) Alexander
Alexander being controlled for a moment.
Alexander is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alexander for as long as he can get away with.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alexander 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.
A lull in the action here.
We've been informed that Alexander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Gordon'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#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gordon controls the position. #SUB#
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5##SUB#
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Gordon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alexander trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.#SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander is letting Gordon control him for a moment. #T7##SUB#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexander is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon controls the position. #SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexander is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position. #T8##SUB#
Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
Gordon trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander struggling a bit here.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T9#
Alexander is not content to let Gordon control the position. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura but Alexander is defending well.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now. #T10#
Gordon continues to stall.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Further stalling from Gordon.#SUB#
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon just content to control the position. #T11##SUB#
Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexander, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gordon swings around for an armbar but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (4) Alexander
Gordon managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (4) Alexander#T12#
Gordon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (15) vs (4) Alexander
Alexander tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alexander is letting Gordon control him for a moment. #T13##SUB#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gordon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gordon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gordon tries for a kimura but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gordon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
Gordon controls the position.
Alexander is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
After winning the bout, Ryan Gordon 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:
WCMMA Quarter-Final A
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Traynor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gordon.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Traynor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Traynor. That snapped Gordon's head back.
#TD#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Traynor tries to escape but Gordon is in control.
Gordon trying to control the position but Traynor is working away.
Gordon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Traynor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Traynor is pushing Gordon's head away, looking to escape. Gordon manages to hold on to the position though.
Traynor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Traynor is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon trying to control the position but Traynor is working away.
Gordon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Traynor is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Traynor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Traynor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gordon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Traynor is defending the strikes.
Traynor is not content to let Gordon control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Gordon misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Traynor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gordon wants to control but Traynor is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Traynor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon prevents Traynor from escaping the position.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Traynor is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Gordon crashes against the mat.
Traynor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gordon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Traynor dodges the ground and pound from Gordon.
Gordon trying to control the action but Traynor is working from the bottom.
Gordon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Gordon trying to control the action but Traynor is working from the bottom.
Traynor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gordon is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon fails to land the takedown.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon shoots and misses
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Traynor.
Traynor throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily. #TD#
Traynor gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. Traynor manages to retain guard.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses. Traynor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gordon's guard. Nice move by Traynor!#REVB#
Traynor wants to stand but Gordon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon has Traynor pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Gordon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles Traynor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Traynor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Traynor after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traynor lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch.
Traynor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Traynor connects with a nice looking jab.
Traynor scores with a body shot.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Traynor.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Traynor and sends Gordon crashing to the mat! Traynor follows him down to the mat - Gordon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traynor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Traynor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Traynor won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Traynor tries to stand but Gordon is controlling from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Traynor's head. It's preventing any offense from Traynor, at least for the moment.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Traynor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand.
Traynor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Traynor duly obliges.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Traynor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Charles Traynor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Traynor shows good takedown defense.
Ryan Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Gordon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Traynor did well to prevent Gordon getting side control.
Gordon trying to advance position but Traynor counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Gordon postures up in Traynor's guard and throws a big left but Traynor blocks it.
Gordon trying to control but Traynor is working from the bottom.
Traynor wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Traynor's brow.
Gordon postures up in Traynor's guard and throws a big left but Traynor blocks it.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Traynor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Traynor is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Traynor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gordon is in close to Traynor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Traynor has momentary wrist control but Gordon slips an elbow through the middle.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Traynor blocks nicely.
Traynor keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charles Traynor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon dives in and grabs Traynor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Traynor pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
Traynor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Traynor tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Traynor to the ground. Traynor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordon shoots in but no luck this time.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Traynor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Traynor to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traynor tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Traynor does it's job there.#CL2#
Traynor gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Traynor moves into the clinch.#T1#
Traynor lands a body shot. #TD#
Gordon pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon pulls Traynor in to control the position.
Gordon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Traynor has passed into side control.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Gordon manages to get back to half guard.
Traynor wants to stand up but Gordon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Traynor is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.
Gordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Traynor controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Traynor is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gordon managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traynor.#TD#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Traynor defending against the ground and pound.
Gordon is staying tight to Traynor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Traynor is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gordon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Traynor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Traynor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Traynor!
Charles Traynor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group C Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Three gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gordon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Three is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Three looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon lands a couple of elbows.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Three working a defensive guard but Gordon manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Check out the look on Gordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Three can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Three on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Three wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon landing strikes.
Three is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Gordon working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Three's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Three is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gordon is controlling him well.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon working the head and body with strikes.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gordon working the head with strikes.
Gordon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gordon landing strikes.
Gordon is chipping away with strikes.
Three struggling a bit here.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Three tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Three wants to control but Gordon postures up.#T4#
Three on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gordon scores with punches from side control.
Three wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon controls the position.
Three takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Three to see if he's OK.
Three is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Three gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gordon working over Three with some ground and pound. Three looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gordon lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Three quite badly. Three pulls Gordon in close trying to recover. Gordon postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Three on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Three doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon!
After winning the bout, Ryan Gordon 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:
WCMMA Group C Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smolarek misses the target.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smolarek.
Smolarek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Gordon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gordon lands in his opponent's guard.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Smolarek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gordon pulls Smolarek in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smolarek manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gordon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Smolarek is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smolarek is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gordon prevents Smolarek from getting back to his feet.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smolarek swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Smolarek keeps moving.
Smolarek has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smolarek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Smolarek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Gordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolarek won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Gordon stops Smolarek from getting back to his feet.
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Smolarek tries to kick Gordon off in order to stand up. Gordon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Gordon trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Gordon scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smolarek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smolarek trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smolarek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smolarek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gordon is controlling him well.
Gordon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordon grinds an elbow into Smolarek's temple.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
Gordon trying to control the action but Smolarek is working from the bottom.
Smolarek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gordon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smolarek being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smolarek keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smolarek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Smolarek. That snapped Gordon's head back.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Smolarek lands a left and a right that send Gordon crashing to the mat, dazed. Smolarek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#TD2#
Gordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smolarek to the ground. Gordon is now in Smolarek's guard.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon stands up over Smolarek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smolarek wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gordon works over Smolarek with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Gordon stays in close to Smolarek's body and controls the position.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Smolarek's brow.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smolarek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon advances position into side control!
Smolarek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smolarek being controlled for a moment.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Smolarek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Smolarek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smolarek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gordon trying to control the position but Smolarek is working away.
Gordon scoring with punches from side control.
Smolarek is pushing Gordon's head away, looking to escape. Gordon manages to hold on to the position though.
Smolarek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon scores with punches from side control.
Ryan Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Check out the look on Gordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smolarek to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Smolarek is rocked!
Gordon scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Smolarek is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gordon can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon! |
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Event:
WCMMA Group C Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gordon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon staying calm.
Gordon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Coco down.
Gordon scoring with punches and elbows.
Coco wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Coco parries the strikes from Gordon easily there. Gordon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coco to escape.
Coco struggling a bit here.
Coco tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've been hearing good reports from Coco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Coco on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon lands a nice forearm strike.
Coco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Coco to see if he's OK.
Coco trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Coco is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Coco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coco tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gordon lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Coco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Coco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Coco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Coco wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Gordon.
Gordon trying to mount his opponent but Coco defends it.
Coco tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coco is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.
Gordon slips a nice elbow through Coco's hands, connecting with Coco's forehead.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gordon lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gordon wants to take a breather but Coco is having none of it.
Gordon is nestled in close to Coco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coco trying to control from the bottom.
Coco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of Coco's head.
Coco is looking to improve his position.
Gordon trying to control from half guard but Coco is working away.
Coco is concentrating on defense, preventing Gordon from advancing position.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Coco wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Coco trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Coco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gordon is pressing down on Coco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coco is holding on for now.
Coco is trying to get back to full guard.
Coco is trying to control but can't.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Coco is defending the position.
Coco is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Coco is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Gordon there.
Coco wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coco controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gordon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gordon darts in looking for a takedown but Coco gets double underhooks and turns Gordon into the cage.
Coco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coco connects with a body shot that sends Gordon's belly button to the back.
Coco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Gordon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coco's guard.
Gordon distracts Coco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Coco is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gordon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coco trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Coco is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Coco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coco wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Coco tries to pass.
Coco is fighting to break Gordon's control of his arms but Gordon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coco looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Gordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Coco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Coco sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coco trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gordon trying to control but Coco is working from the bottom.
Gordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Coco has wrist control.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coco controlling the position.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Ryan Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Coco is in trouble now - Gordon has advanced to mount!
Gordon lands a big elbow.
Gordon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gordon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coco hang on?
Coco tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon with a couple of short strikes.
Gordon with good strikes from the mount here!
Gordon unloading with bombs!
Gordon cracks Coco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gordon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coco?
#ROC2#Coco is rocked!
Coco working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Coco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon cracks Coco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gordon connects with a bit shot that sees Coco covering up! More strikes from Gordon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gordon is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Gordon! |
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