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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Boryenka Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Saunders 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: Saunders (4) vs (0) Stepanov
Stepanov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Saunders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stepanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (4) vs (2) Stepanov
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stepanov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (5) Stepanov
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Saunders wants to control but Stepanov postures up.
Saunders trying to remain calm as Stepanov controls from the top position.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Stepanov is staying tight to Saunders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stepanov wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stepanov's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Stepanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stepanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (8) Stepanov
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
Stepanov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Saunders stops Stepanov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stepanov wants to take his opponent's back but Saunders doesn't allow it.
Stepanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stepanov trying to control but Saunders is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders wants to control but Stepanov is having none of it.#T3#
Stepanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saunders slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saunders is staying active underneath Stepanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stepanov passes Saunders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stepanov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (11) Stepanov
Saunders 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: Saunders (6) vs (11) Stepanov
Stepanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saunders manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (6) vs (13) Stepanov
Stepanov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saunders's guard. #T5#
Well, if Stepanov 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.
Saunders is looking to control Stepanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders won't allow Stepanov to pass to mount.
Saunders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stepanov is working away from the top position though.
Saunders is in trouble now - Stepanov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (6) vs (16) Stepanov
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Stepanov's attempts to control the action.
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away. #T6#
Stepanov wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov postures up.
Stepanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stepanov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Saunders wants to control but Stepanov is having none of it.
Saunders is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Stepanov controlling from the full mount.
Stepanov wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
Saunders is working to get back to half guard.
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard but Stepanov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (6) vs (19) Stepanov
Saunders is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stepanov controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Stepanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov postures up.
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
Stepanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saunders gets back to half guard.#T9#
Saunders is in trouble now - Stepanov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (6) vs (22) Stepanov
Saunders tries to hold on but Stepanov pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stepanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Saunders is controlling an arm, preventing Stepanov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stepanov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (6) vs (25) Stepanov
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stepanov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Saunders looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Stepanov tightening his grip on Saunders, looking for the choke.
Good control from Stepanov.
Stepanov tries to get the hooks in deep but Saunders pushed the leg off.
Saunders is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stepanov controlling from the back.
Stepanov gets his hands free as Saunders looks to control. #T11#
Stepanov wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Stepanov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saunders has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Saunders trying to control the hands but Stepanov won't let him.
Saunders can't escape the position.
Saunders looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stepanov.
#SUB2#
Stepanov is looking for the choke from the back position but Saunders is controlling his hands well.
Saunders looking to control the position.
Stepanov controls the action.#T12##SUB2#
Stepanov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Stepanov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saunders has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Saunders trying to control the position but Stepanov manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Saunders do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Saunders defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Saunders wants to escape the position.
Saunders needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Saunders rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stepanov stalling.
Stepanov trying to mount his opponent but Saunders defends it.
Saunders is pressing down on Stepanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saunders wants to hit a sweep here but Stepanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saunders there! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (6) vs (28) Stepanov#T14#
Stepanov content just to control the position here.
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Stepanov's attempts to control the action.
Saunders regains half guard.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Stepanov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stepanov trying to control from half guard but Saunders is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stepanov wins on points by 28 to 6.
A relieved looking Boryenka Stepanov 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 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Belmiro scores with a takedown into Saunders's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders 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: Saunders (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Saunders thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders controlling from the top position. #T1#
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Saunders looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Saunders 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. #SUB2#
Belmiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saunders has picked Belmiro up and slammed him! Belmiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Saunders manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (5) vs (2) Belmiro#T2#
Saunders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belmiro looking for a sweep but Saunders has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (7) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro stops Saunders from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away. #T3#
Saunders is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Belmiro is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (10) vs (2) Belmiro#SUB#
Belmiro is having to fend off submission attempts from Saunders, who is looking to sink in the choke. Saunders doesn't have the hooks in though and Belmiro manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (10) vs (4) Belmiro#SUB#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belmiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Saunders seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Saunders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (12) vs (4) Belmiro
Saunders forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Saunders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saunders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Saunders keeps him under control.#T5#
Belmiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmiro.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
Saunders 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. #SUB#
Saunders 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. #T6#
Saunders preventing the sweep.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Saunders advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saunders is trying to control the action in half guard but Belmiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Saunders is working for a kimura but Belmiro is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
Saunders wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saunders looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Saunders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB2#
Belmiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saunders uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (15) vs (4) Belmiro#SUB#
Saunders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saunders wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Belmiro tries to bench press Saunders off him but Saunders keeps the position. #SUB#
Saunders goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Belmiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saunders's guard! Nice work there by Belmiro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (15) vs (6) Belmiro#SUB#
Belmiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Saunders keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Saunders pulls Belmiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Belmiro from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belmiro defends well.#SUB#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saunders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Saunders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saunders 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: Saunders (17) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro wants to get back to full guard.
Belmiro is not content to let Saunders control the position.
Saunders works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (20) vs (6) Belmiro#T11##SUB#
Saunders looking to secure an arm triangle but Belmiro defends it well.
Belmiro regains half guard.#SUB#
Saunders is trying to work for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saunders is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Saunders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belmiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Belmiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saunders pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Belmiro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Saunders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saunders trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Saunders has control of the leg. #SUB#
Saunders is working for a kimura but Belmiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Belmiro gets full guard.#T14#
Saunders postures up.
Saunders advances to half guard.
Belmiro tries to roll over but Saunders keeps him under control.
Saunders works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (23) vs (6) Belmiro#SUB#
Saunders goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (23) vs (8) Belmiro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saunders takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Sam Saunders started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Saunders drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (0) vs (4) Saunders
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is not content to let Saunders control the position.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Saunders content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saunders working away.
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.
Sanchez is not content to let Saunders control the position.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sanchez gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Saunders is trying for a kimura here. Sanchez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saunders wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Saunders!
A less than humble Sam Saunders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Saunders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Navarro to the ground. Saunders is now in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (0) Navarro
Navarro is trying to keep Saunders in close.
Saunders trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Saunders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Saunders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.
Saunders passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Saunders wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunders is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Saunders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Navarro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is positioning himself well to prevent Saunders advancing to mount.
Navarro wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Saunders seems to be looking for submissions.
Saunders tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saunders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saunders is looking to advance position but Navarro won't allow it. #SUB2#
Navarro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Saunders is tapping! Great win for Navarro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edu Navarro!
An out of breath Edu Navarro 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 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saunders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berendas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
Saunders wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berendas is pressing down on Saunders's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saunders is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Saunders is defending against the submission attempts here by Berendas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas is stalling here. Saunders is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berendas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saunders has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saunders (4) vs (2) Berendas#T1#
Berendas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Saunders goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berendas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saunders's guard! Nice work there by Berendas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (4) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Berendas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Saunders is retaining full guard.
Berendas trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T2#
Berendas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (7) Berendas
Saunders's coaches at Island Kings Lua MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders is looking to regain half guard here but Berendas keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Berendas wants to free his trapped foot but Saunders is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard but Berendas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (10) Berendas#T3#
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
Saunders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saunders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
Saunders regains half guard.#SUB#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Saunders tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas moves into full mount! Saunders won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (13) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Saunders is working to get back to half guard.
Berendas controlling his opponent. #T5##SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Saunders turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (6) vs (13) Berendas
Saunders looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (6) vs (15) Berendas#SUB#
Saunders working for submissions but it's allowed Berendas to get to half guard.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berendas is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders gets back to full guard.
Saunders trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saunders is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (8) vs (15) Berendas
Saunders preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Berendas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Berendas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB2#
Berendas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saunders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saunders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saunders tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Saunders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving. #SUB#
Saunders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berendas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (8) vs (17) Berendas
Berendas pushing down on Saunders's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8##SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saunders tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Berendas is pressing down on Saunders's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saunders is holding on for now.
Berendas is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas is looking to advance position but Saunders won't allow it.
Berendas trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back.
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saunders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (10) vs (17) Berendas
Saunders looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Berendas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saunders has passed into half guard!
Berendas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Saunders 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.
Berendas is looking to control Saunders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berendas avoid being mounted?
Berendas is staying active underneath Saunders, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11##SUB#
Saunders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berendas defends it well. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berendas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saunders trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Saunders looking to sit in guard and control but Berendas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (10) vs (19) Berendas#T12##SUB#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berendas is aware though and is defending well.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now.
Saunders 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: Saunders (12) vs (19) Berendas
Saunders is trying to control. Berendas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Saunders is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berendas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T13##SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saunders defends well.
Berendas keeping full guard, as Saunders tries to pass. #SUB2#
Saunders lying in Berendas's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Berendas decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Saunders taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uvele Berendas!
A relieved looking Uvele Berendas 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 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Philbert as Saunders shoots in.#TD2#
Philbert 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: Saunders (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert passes Saunders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saunders is looking to control Philbert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Saunders defends it.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
#T1#
Philbert moves into full mount! Saunders won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert avoids the attempt from Saunders to control.
Saunders is trying to escape the mount but Philbert keeps good control and instead manages to take Saunders's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (8) Philbert
Saunders is in bad spot here.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Saunders is keeping busy.
Well, with Philbert on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saunders is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saunders is trying to break free.
Philbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saunders.
Saunders wants to control his opponent's hands but Philbert gets his hands free. #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saunders is really stuck here.
Good control from Philbert.
Saunders tries to roll but Philbert sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Philbert sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Saunders taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Saunders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hageman quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (0) Hageman#SUB2#
Saunders goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Hageman does a handstand and catches Saunders in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Hageman on top - Saunders is already out from the submission! Hageman gives Saunders's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
SSG 190 Ottke vs Shalit
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Plant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (4) vs (0) Saunders
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Saunders told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Plant controlling the position.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
Saunders is letting Plant control him for a moment.
Saunders can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Saunders keeping his opponent close.
Plant trying to control the position but Saunders is working away. #T1#
Saunders tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Plant presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Plant (6) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Plant trying to control but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is desperately trying to improve his position but Plant has a good base and remains in mount.
Saunders 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.#SUB#
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saunders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well. #T2#
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Saunders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.#SUB2#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plant trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Plant looking to pass the guard.
Plant is stalling in the full guard.
Plant stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Saunders is trying to keep Plant in close.
Plant wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
Saunders working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Plant has passed into half guard!
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well.
Plant is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saunders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saunders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Plant (9) vs (0) Saunders#SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saunders has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saunders tries to buck Plant off but Plant is having none of it.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Saunders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saunders.
Saunders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Plant is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Saunders has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Plant is looking to defend but Saunders has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Plant! Saunders pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Plant taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Saunders!
Sam Saunders bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 180 Philbert vs Gaul
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 7 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gambini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Gambini
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.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saunders actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gambini not doing much here.
Gambini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) Gambini
Saunders is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cobra Kai Workout Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini is staying tight to Saunders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Saunders tries to buck Gambini off but Gambini is having none of it.
The referee asks Gambini politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gambini prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saunders tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position. #T2#
Gambini is staying tight to Saunders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Gambini.#T3#
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gambini controlling the position.
Saunders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gambini takes a little break here. Saunders wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini staying calm.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
A lull in the action here.
Saunders sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gambini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (8) Gambini
Saunders is trying to escape the mount but Gambini keeps good control and instead manages to take Saunders's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (11) Gambini
Saunders breaks Gambini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (11) Gambini
Saunders wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Gambini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saunders stands and throws Gambini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (5) vs (11) Gambini
Gambini is trying to improve his position.
Saunders tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Saunders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saunders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gambini is looking to regain half guard here but Saunders keeps moving and retains side control. #T7##SUB#
Saunders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gambini, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Saunders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gambini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gambini manages to get back to half guard.
Gambini desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gambini 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gambini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saunders slips nicely into half guard.
Gambini is staying active underneath Saunders, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini won't allow Saunders to pass to mount.
Gambini is looking to control Saunders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gambini avoid being mounted?
Saunders passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (8) vs (11) Gambini
Gambini is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Gambini wants to hold on but Saunders pushes him away.
Gambini regains half guard.
Saunders wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini trying to hold on to Saunders's head to control him but Saunders postures up.
#T9#
Saunders wants to take a breather but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini is trying to control but can't.
Gambini moves into full guard.
Saunders looking to pass the guard.
Saunders is fighting to break Gambini's control of his arms but Gambini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saunders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini managing to control the position. #T10#
Saunders trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (8) vs (13) Gambini
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saunders trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gambini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Saunders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gambini controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gambini.
Saunders looking for a sweep. Not yet Saunders, not yet.
Gambini controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Saunders looking for a guillotine here but Gambini defends easily.
#T12#
Saunders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gambini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gambini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gambini is looking to advance position but Saunders won't allow it. #SUB#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saunders trying to hold on to Gambini's head to control him but Gambini postures up.
Saunders moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gambini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gambini won't allow Saunders to sweep him here.
Saunders wants to improve his position but instead Gambini has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Saunders actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (8) vs (16) Gambini
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Saunders is looking to improve his position but Gambini isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Gambini controlling his opponent.
Saunders really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gambini controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Saunders is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 16 to 8.
Gino Gambini very nearly forgot to thank Silverback Sweatshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 22 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Spanks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saunders is trying to defend but Spanks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders tries to roll over but Spanks keeps him under control.#SUB#
Spanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saunders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saunders trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
Spanks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saunders reverses the position - he's now on top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Saunders
Spanks wants to sweep here but Saunders controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saunders passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (5) Saunders
Saunders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spanks is looking to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Saunders jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spanks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saunders is working away from the top position though.
Spanks won't allow Saunders to pass to mount.
Spanks is trying to control but Saunders manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (8) Saunders
Saunders fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Saunders goes for an armbar but Spanks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Spanks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (8) Saunders#T2#
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Spanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saunders trying to keep a closed guard but Spanks is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spanks is aware though and is defending well.
Spanks trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Cobra Kai Workout Center inform us that Saunders has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spanks is aware though and is defending well.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saunders is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spanks rolls with it to try and escape but Saunders cranks on the arm and Spanks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Saunders!
Sam Saunders decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignon gets caught flat footed, as Saunders shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (0) vs (2) Saunders
Ignon is controlling Saunders's posture.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Ignon keeps moving.
Saunders advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunders wants to take a breather but Ignon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignon! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (5) Saunders
Ignon regains half guard.
Ignon's coaches at Cope's have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ignon wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Saunders is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignon! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (0) vs (8) Saunders
Ignon is looking to improve his position but Saunders isn't that keen on the idea.
Saunders wants to take Ignon's back here but Ignon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Saunders seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ignon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Saunders!
A less than humble Sam Saunders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Martino Frederick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Frederick gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saunders (0) vs (4) Frederick
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
Saunders wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Saunders tries to improve position but can't.
Frederick trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
You can see the frustration on Saunders's face as Frederick controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Saunders's coaches at Cobra Kai Workout Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saunders struggling a bit here.
Saunders is trying to improve his position.
Saunders is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Frederick has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (0) vs (6) Frederick
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Saunders stops Frederick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Saunders tries to improve his position but instead Frederick has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (9) Frederick
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frederick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frederick is not going to allow Saunders to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders tries to escape the position.
Frederick controlling the position well here. Saunders rolled but Frederick kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saunders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Frederick wants to take Saunders's back but he can't do it this time.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders tries to improve his position but instead Frederick has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (12) Frederick
Saunders tries to break free.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Frederick works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (15) Frederick#T4#
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Frederick seems to be working for a kimura but Saunders defends the submission attempt.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy. #T5#
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frederick trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frederick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders wants to improve his position but instead Frederick has moved into half guard.
Saunders wants to control but Frederick is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Saunders is in trouble now - Frederick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (18) Frederick
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick wants to take his opponent's back but Saunders doesn't allow it.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders regains half guard.#T7#
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Saunders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Saunders isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frederick stacks Saunders 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 Frederick! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (21) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick tries for a kimura but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders wants to control but Frederick postures up.#T8#
Saunders is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frederick is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (0) vs (23) Frederick
Frederick prevents Saunders from getting the reversal.
Frederick takes Saunders's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (0) vs (26) Frederick
Frederick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Frederick is trying to stick to Saunders's back but Saunders is turning into Frederick. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frederick's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saunders. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (26) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Frederick pulls Saunders in to control the position. #T9#
Saunders wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Saunders is looking to pass into half guard but Frederick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frederick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (28) Frederick
Saunders working a defensive guard but Frederick manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (2) vs (31) Frederick#SUB2#
Frederick is trying to get an arm triangle but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Frederick presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saunders (2) vs (33) Frederick#T10#
Frederick prevents Saunders from getting the reversal.
Frederick looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saunders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Frederick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders has given up his back. Will we see Frederick going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (2) vs (36) Frederick
Saunders tries to break free.
#T12##SUB2#
Frederick looking to break Saunders's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saunders remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Frederick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saunders tries to escape but Frederick has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Frederick looking for the choke from the back.
Saunders tries to roll but Frederick sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Frederick looking for the choke from the back.
Saunders is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at Raptors Den MMA inform us that Frederick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Frederick has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saunders! Can he survive? No! He's out! Frederick gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Gable!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Saunders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) Gable
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.
Gable passes Saunders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gable is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders trying to control here.
Gable wants to pass to mount but Saunders is defending the position.
Saunders trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable tries to pass to full mount but Saunders defends it.
Saunders trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gable pulls his head out easily.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Saunders defending well. #T1#
Gable prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Gable is looking to advance position but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders is in trouble now - Gable has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) Gable
Saunders's coaches at Cobra Kai Workout Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saunders gets back to half guard.
Gable passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (8) Gable#SUB2#
Gable is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Gable!
A very excited looking Kyle Gable 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 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Treacherous Cockatiel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Saunders dives in and scores a takedown into Cockatiel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (0) Cockatiel
Cockatiel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saunders preventing the sweep.
Cockatiel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cockatiel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (2) Cockatiel#SUB#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saunders wants to sweep here but Cockatiel controlling him for the moment.
Cockatiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Cockatiel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cockatiel preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cockatiel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cockatiel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cockatiel defends well.
Cockatiel stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Cockatiel trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saunders is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cockatiel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Saunders wants to hit a sweep here but Cockatiel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saunders there! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (2) vs (5) Cockatiel
Saunders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cockatiel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saunders to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (2) vs (8) Cockatiel
Cockatiel tries to keep control of the position but Saunders is staying busy.
Saunders is trying to break free.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Cockatiel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saunders is keeping busy.
Saunders is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Saunders do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Saunders tries to escape the position.
Cockatiel trying to control momentarily.
Cockatiel controlling well, preventing Saunders from escaping the position.
Cockatiel controlling from the back.
Will Cockatiel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cockatiel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saunders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Saunders wants to control his opponent's hands but Cockatiel gets his hands free.
Cockatiel is hanging on to Saunders's back as he tries to escape.
Cockatiel is looking to control Saunders but Saunders is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Well, with Cockatiel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saunders is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saunders tries to escape the position.
Will Cockatiel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Saunders is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cockatiel.
Cockatiel keeps control of the position as Saunders tries to break free.
#T5#
Cockatiel wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy.
Cockatiel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saunders doesn't escape.
Saunders turns into Cockatiel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (4) vs (8) Cockatiel
Saunders looking to pass the guard.
Cockatiel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saunders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cockatiel is keeping the position for now.
Cockatiel looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cockatiel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (4) vs (10) Cockatiel
Cockatiel trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom. #T6#
Cockatiel wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cockatiel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Saunders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cockatiel defends it easily.
Cockatiel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cockatiel is pushing down on Saunders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saunders is fighting to maintain full guard but Cockatiel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7#
Cockatiel prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Cockatiel wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is trying to control but can't.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Cockatiel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cockatiel controlling the action here.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Cockatiel has control of the leg. #T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cockatiel in particular looking to stall.
Cockatiel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Cockatiel uses his free foot to push down on Saunders's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saunders. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (4) vs (13) Cockatiel
Cockatiel controlling the position easily from mount.
Cockatiel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Saunders wants to control but Cockatiel is having none of it.#T9#
Cockatiel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cockatiel trying to control but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders wants to hold on but Cockatiel pushes him away.
Saunders is looking to get to half guard.
Cockatiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cockatiel takes Saunders's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (4) vs (16) Cockatiel#T10#
Cockatiel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saunders doesn't escape.
Cockatiel is looking to control Saunders but Saunders is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Saunders tries to break free.
Cockatiel controls the action.
Saunders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cockatiel content just to control the position here.
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Cockatiel wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
Saunders is trying desperately to improve position.
Cockatiel tries to control but Saunders wriggling away.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cockatiel wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
Cockatiel controlling from the full mount.
Saunders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Well,Saunders is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Cockatiel controlling the position easily from mount.
Cockatiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Saunders has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Saunders (4) vs (19) Cockatiel
Saunders tries to escape the position.
Cockatiel controls the action.#T13#
I really don't envy Saunders right now.
Cockatiel avoiding Saunders 's attempts to control his hands.
Cockatiel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Saunders's body.
Saunders tries to roll but Cockatiel sticks to his back.
Cockatiel controlling from the back.
Cockatiel keeps control of the position as Saunders tries to break free.
#T14#
Cockatiel controlling from the back.
Saunders staying busy and making it hard for Cockatiel to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cockatiel has the hooks in. Saunders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cockatiel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saunders doesn't escape.
Saunders is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cockatiel wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Treacherous Cockatiel 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 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Saunders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walker quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Saunders
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Saunders seems to be looking for submissions.
Walker is positioning himself well to prevent Saunders advancing to mount.
Saunders trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders trying to control the pace.
Saunders is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Saunders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saunders trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saunders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Walker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Walker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (4) vs (2) Saunders#T2#
Walker wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.
Walker staying calm.
Saunders tries to bench press Walker off him but Walker keeps the position.
Walker wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
Walker wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders looks to move to half guard but instead Walker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (6) vs (2) Saunders#T3#
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action.
Saunders manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saunders gets back to full guard.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saunders trying to control the position.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Saunders can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5##SUB2#
Saunders actively working from the bottom here.
Saunders trying to control from the bottom.
Walker is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is taking a breather. Saunders 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.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it. #T6#
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saunders is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker wants to take a breather but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#SUB#
Walker seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Saunders looking for submissions off his back.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Walker prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Saunders is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker trying to control the pace.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T9#
Saunders regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Saunders works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker is pushing down on Saunders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saunders is fighting to maintain full guard but Walker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Saunders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
#T11#
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saunders for as long as he can get away with.
Walker is keen to just control but Saunders is a slippery customer.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker stalling.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12##SUB2#
Saunders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Saunders keeping control of the position.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Saunders is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saunders.#T13##SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Saunders is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Walker wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Walker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (9) vs (2) Saunders
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders tries to improve position but can't.
Walker controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders is not content to let Walker control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
De Rossi drags the fight down to the ground.
Saunders advances to half guard.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is defending well.
De Rossi wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy.
Saunders tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is looking to control Saunders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Saunders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saunders defends well.
Saunders forces his way into half guard.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Saunders working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on De Rossi's thigh. De Rossi counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saunders trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saunders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Saunders is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Rossi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Rossi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saunders (0) vs (2) De Rossi
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Saunders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Rossi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saunders wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
Saunders is looking to get back to full guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (5) De Rossi
Saunders being controlled for a moment.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi just content to control the position.
Saunders is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
De Rossi wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders sneaks back into half guard.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
Saunders wants to sweep but De Rossi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (8) De Rossi
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
De Rossi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Saunders is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Saunders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saunders wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
#T7#
De Rossi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (11) De Rossi
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.
Saunders regains half guard.
Saunders trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but De Rossi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (14) De Rossi
De Rossi is looking to work his way around to Saunders's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
De Rossi wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi wants to take his opponent's back but Saunders doesn't allow it.
De Rossi controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Saunders working to try and regain half guard.
Saunders sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as De Rossi sits in half guard.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Saunders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Rossi is working away from the top position though.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders is trying to maintain the position but De Rossi is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Saunders is staying active underneath De Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saunders wants to control but De Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
De Rossi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
De Rossi is thwarting Saunders's attempts to control the position.
Saunders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
De Rossi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Rossi won't allow Saunders to sweep him here.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. #SUB#
Saunders looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Rossi has picked Saunders up and slammed him! Saunders can't keep hold of the triangle and De Rossi manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saunders (0) vs (17) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
Saunders tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Saunders wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi happy to just control the position for now.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
Saunders is not content to let De Rossi control the position.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
De Rossi trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
De Rossi takes a little break here. Saunders wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saunders 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!
De Rossi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Saunders is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi wins on points by 17 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal 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: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders trying to control the position.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.#SUB2#
Saunders looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Saunders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T1#
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saunders! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Saunders
Yasalmibaal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saunders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Saunders tries to improve his position but Yasalmibaal has taken his back! Yasalmibaal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Saunders tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Yasalmibaal pushes Saunders away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
A very excited looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Bravo lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Saunders forces Bravo back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Saunders jumps guard.
Bravo wants to stand but Saunders is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saunders has his hands on Bravo's head, controlling the position.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saunders drops back looking for a leg! Bravo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bravo manages to kick Saunders off! Saunders jumps back into Bravo's guard.
Saunders controlling from the top position. #T1#
Saunders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saunders controlling from the top position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Saunders drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saunders jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Saunders thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders passes Bravo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Saunders is trying for a kimura here. Bravo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saunders wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Saunders!
After the fight, Sam Saunders was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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