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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kane Underbridge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dubberly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Underbridge is trying to defend but Dubberly 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: Underbridge (0) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Underbridge is working away.
Dubberly uses his free foot to push down on Underbridge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Underbridge. Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (0) vs (5) Dubberly
We've been hearing good reports from Underbridge's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dubberly controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underbridge is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Underbridge gets back to half guard.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Underbridge is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dubberly in particular looking to stall.
Dubberly wants to take a breather but Underbridge is having none of it. #SUB#
Underbridge looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dubberly passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (0) vs (8) Dubberly
Underbridge is trying to improve his position.
Dubberly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Dubberly trying to control the position but Underbridge is working away.
Underbridge gets back to half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Underbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura but Underbridge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dubberly to get the leverage. #SUB#
Underbridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Dubberly controlling the pace.
Dubberly is trying to control. Underbridge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Underbridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dubberly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dubberly is just content to waste time from the top position. Underbridge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dubberly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SUB#
Underbridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Underbridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dubberly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Underbridge is keeping the position.
Dubberly is looking to advance position but Underbridge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Underbridge (4) vs (8) Dubberly#T5##SUB#
Underbridge looking to secure an arm triangle but Dubberly defends it well.
Dubberly wants to control but Underbridge is having none of it.#SUB#
Underbridge looking to secure an arm triangle but Dubberly defends it well.
Dubberly is desperately trying to improve his position but Underbridge has a good base and remains in mount.#T6##SUB#
Underbridge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dubberly is surviving well by controlling Underbridge's body position as best he can.
Dubberly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dubberly regains half guard.
Dubberly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Underbridge is pressing down on Dubberly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubberly is holding on for now. #SUB#
Underbridge is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Dubberly tries to roll over but Underbridge keeps him under control.#SUB#
Underbridge is working for a submission of some sort.
Dubberly is concentrating on defense, preventing Underbridge from advancing position.
Dubberly won't allow Underbridge to pass to mount. #T8#
Dubberly is looking to control Underbridge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dubberly avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Underbridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dubberly sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Underbridge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dubberly dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Underbridge (4) vs (10) Dubberly#SUB#
Underbridge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dubberly is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Underbridge. Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (4) vs (13) Dubberly
Underbridge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T9#
Dubberly trying to control the action but Underbridge is working from the bottom.
Dubberly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (4) vs (16) Dubberly
Dubberly content just to control the position here.
Dubberly pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10#
Underbridge 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: Underbridge (6) vs (16) Dubberly
Dubberly trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dubberly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Underbridge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dubberly. Score +3 for passing guard: Underbridge (9) vs (16) Dubberly
Dubberly looks winded!#SUB#
Underbridge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Underbridge tries for a kimura but Dubberly is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB#
Underbridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dubberly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dubberly sneaks back into half guard.
Dubberly is trying to maintain the position but Underbridge is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Dubberly tries to roll over but Underbridge keeps him under control.
Dubberly trying to control but Underbridge postures up.
Dubberly is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Underbridge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Dubberly wants to control but Underbridge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dubberly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Underbridge wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.#SUB#
Underbridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Underbridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Underbridge 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.
Underbridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB#
Underbridge 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#
Underbridge drops back looking for a leg! Dubberly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dubberly manages to kick Underbridge off! Underbridge jumps back into Dubberly's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Underbridge has gone for a leg lock! Dubberly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Underbridge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Underbridge (9) vs (18) Dubberly
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubberly wins on points by 18 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Lefevre ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lefevre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dubberly to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (0) vs (2) Dubberly
Lefevre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dubberly content to stall in guard here.
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lefevre controlling Dubberly's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lefevre tries to get to full guard but Dubberly has control of the leg. #T1#
Well, if Dubberly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lefevre wants to get back to full guard.
Dubberly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (0) vs (5) Dubberly#SUB2#
Dubberly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lefevre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lefevre shrugs it off. #T2#
Dubberly avoids the attempt from Lefevre to control.
Lefevre sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Dubberly is trying to work for a kimura but Lefevre is defending well.
Dubberly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lefevre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Lefevre trying to control from the bottom.
Dubberly prevents Lefevre from improving his position.
Lefevre trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly is pressing down on Lefevre 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lefevre is holding on for now.
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Lefevre is working away.
Lefevre preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dubberly trying to mount his opponent but Lefevre defends it. #T4#
Lefevre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dubberly won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Dubberly looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (5) Dubberly
Lefevre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubberly's guard.
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubberly trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Dubberly wants to get back to full guard.
Lefevre works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (5) Dubberly
Lefevre controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Lefevre has control of Dubberly's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dubberly regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lefevre fails to move to back control. #T6#
Lefevre looking to control but Dubberly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lefevre wants to take Dubberly's back here but Dubberly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dubberly tries to control the position but Lefevre now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (8) vs (5) Dubberly#SUB#
Lefevre looking for the choke but no joy.
Dubberly breaks Lefevre 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (8) vs (7) Dubberly#T7#
Lefevre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefevre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lefevre being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Dubberly looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dubberly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lefevre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lefevre has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (10) vs (7) Dubberly
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly looking to control but Lefevre passes into half guard.
#T9#
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lefevre is working for a submission of some sort.
Dubberly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lefevre passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (13) vs (7) Dubberly
Lefevre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dubberly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (15) vs (7) Dubberly#T10#
Lefevre tries to control but Dubberly wriggling away.
Lefevre avoids the attempt from Dubberly to control.
Dubberly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Lefevre takes Dubberly's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dubberly is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (18) vs (7) Dubberly#T11##SUB#
Dubberly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Lefevre looking to hold on to the position here but Dubberly rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Lefevre won't allow Dubberly to sweep him here.
Lefevre trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Lefevre content to stall in guard here.
Lefevre passes Dubberly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lefevre prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Dubberly trying to hold on to Lefevre 's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
#SUB#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but Dubberly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lefevre to get the leverage.
Lefevre wants to control but Dubberly is keeping him busy. #T13#
Lefevre wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubberly trying to control but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dubberly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lefevre prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Dubberly looks winded!
Lefevre is thwarting Dubberly's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Lefevre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dubberly trying to hold on to Lefevre 's head to control him but Lefevre postures up.
Lefevre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (21) vs (7) Dubberly
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 21 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 176 Chai vs Gerbandi
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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dubberly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takeshi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (0) vs (4) Dubberly
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Dubberly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Dubberly has control of the leg.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Dubberly sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dubberly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takeshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dubberly.
Takeshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here. #T2#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Dubberly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Dubberly from controlling successfully.
Takeshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dubberly has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (7) Dubberly
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T3#
Takeshi is trying to improve his position.
Takeshi is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
Dubberly tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Dubberly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Takeshi regains half guard.
Takeshi gets full guard.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly pushes down on Takeshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Dubberly looks winded!#T5#
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeshi is looking to control Dubberly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Dubberly wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position.
Takeshi wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dubberly trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Dubberly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
#T6#
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.
Takeshi has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Takeshi is trying to keep Dubberly in close.
Dubberly preventing the sweep. #T7#
Takeshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dubberly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takeshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubberly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) Dubberly
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi passes Dubberly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Dubberly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Dubberly won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (7) Dubberly#SUB#
Takeshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dubberly tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.#T8#
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dubberly can't escape the position.
Dubberly wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Dubberly 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: Takeshi (8) vs (7) Dubberly#SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Dubberly is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Dubberly is defending well. #T9##SUB#
Dubberly fending off the submission attempt from Takeshi.
Dubberly trying to control the hands but Takeshi breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Takeshi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dubberly taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
A relieved looking Matsuda Takeshi 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 168 Goble vs Kersikov
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dubberly dives in and scores a takedown into Idaho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (0) vs (2) Dubberly
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.
Dubberly passes into half guard.
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Idaho keeping full guard, as Dubberly tries to pass.
Idaho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (2) Dubberly
Idaho advances to half guard.
Idaho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura but Dubberly is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubberly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Dubberly controls Idaho momentarily but Idaho frees himself.
Idaho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idaho advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (5) vs (2) Dubberly
Idaho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dubberly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (7) vs (2) Dubberly
Idaho pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Idaho moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (10) vs (2) Dubberly#SUB#
Idaho has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dubberly is in real trouble here. Idaho gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dubberly is tapping out! Idaho wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan Idaho! |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Claude Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Cody Harris!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dubberly 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: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Harris
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Harris looks winded!
Dubberly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Harris wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy.
Dubberly controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dubberly controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dubberly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dubberly stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (5) vs (0) Harris#SUB#
Dubberly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dubberly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Dubberly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dubberly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harris is trying to control Dubberly's posture but Dubberly avoids it.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Dubberly dominates the positioning.
Harris prevents Dubberly from moving into mount.
Harris tries to bench press Dubberly off him but Dubberly keeps the position. #T4#
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris is not content to let Dubberly control the position.
Harris is trying to escape the position but Dubberly is controlling the position.
Dubberly has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harris! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (7) vs (0) Harris
Dubberly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Harris is trying to escape the mount.
Harris tries to hold on but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Dubberly seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Dubberly controlling his opponent.
Dubberly wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly is really struggling to control Harris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Harris gets back to half guard.
Harris trying to control but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Dubberly is looking to stall here but Harris recovers full guard. #T8#
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris has control of Dubberly's left arm, preventing Dubberly from doing any damage.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (7) vs (2) Harris
Harris wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubberly wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dubberly looking for subs off his back but Harris has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T10#
Dubberly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris controlling the action here.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Dubberly is looking to get back to full guard here but Harris has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (7) vs (5) Harris
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.
Dubberly is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dubberly (7) vs (7) Harris#T12#
Dubberly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dubberly (7) vs (10) Harris#SUB2#
Harris has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dubberly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Harris is looking for the choke from the back position but Dubberly is controlling his hands well.
Harris keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Harris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dubberly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13##SUB2#
Dubberly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Harris is hanging on to Dubberly's back as he tries to escape.
Dubberly is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris gets his hands free.
Dubberly tries to roll but Harris sticks to his back.
#T14##SUB2#
Harris is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dubberly is defending well though. Harris let's go of the attempt for now.
Dubberly tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Harris avoiding Dubberly 's attempts to control his hands.
Harris keeps control of the position as Dubberly tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 10 to 7.
A less than humble Cody Harris 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 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vitor Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dubberly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos (0) vs (4) Dubberly
Dubberly is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Dubberly stalls from top position.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dubberly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Dubberly trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
#T1#
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dubberly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dubberly trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a triangle but Dubberly pushes his legs off easily.
Dubberly wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #T2#
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Dubberly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (4) Dubberly
Dubberly wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Dubberly is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dubberly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly looks winded!#T3#
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Santos is trying to control. Dubberly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos is taking a breather. Dubberly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Dubberly is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
#SUB#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos controlling the action here.#T4#
Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos wants to control but Dubberly is keeping him busy.
Dubberly wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Dubberly gets back to full guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubberly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos passes Dubberly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dubberly keeps working. #SUB#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubberly is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold. #T6#
Dubberly trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
#SUB#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubberly is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Santos prevents Dubberly from improving his position.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Santos is looking to stall here but Dubberly recovers full guard.
Dubberly is trying to control the position but Santos postures up. #SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom. #T8#
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubberly is retaining full guard.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Dubberly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos is pushing down on Dubberly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dubberly is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dubberly sees it coming and defends easily.
Santos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (4) Dubberly#T10#
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos is trying to take his opponent's back.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Santos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dubberly turns into him and now he's in Santos's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (5) vs (6) Dubberly
Dubberly trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #T11#
Santos is trying to control the position but Dubberly postures up.
Dubberly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dubberly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (7) vs (6) Dubberly
Santos wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving. #T12#
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dubberly's guard.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Dubberly defends it.
Santos trying to control the action but Dubberly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dubberly actively working from the bottom here.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Dubberly is defending the position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Dubberly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Dubberly defends the submission attempt.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is defending well.
Dubberly is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubberly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos is taking a breather. Dubberly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dubberly tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (10) vs (6) Dubberly
Santos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dubberly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Santos (12) vs (6) Dubberly
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bjorn Haelfson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Haelfson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haelfson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dubberly shoots in looking for a takedown. Haelfson tries to sprawl out of it but Dubberly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haelfson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Haelfson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dubberly quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Haelfson (2) vs (0) Dubberly#SUB2#
Dubberly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haelfson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.
Haelfson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (5) vs (0) Dubberly
Dubberly prevents Haelfson from moving into mount. #T1#
Dubberly is trying to improve his position.
Dubberly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dubberly tries to roll over but Haelfson keeps him under control.
Haelfson is pressing down on Dubberly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dubberly is holding on for now.
Haelfson is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly wants to improve his position but Haelfson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haelfson is looking to advance position but Dubberly won't allow it.
Dubberly wants to control but Haelfson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Haelfson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (8) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson trying to control the position but Dubberly is working away. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haelfson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dubberly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dubberly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haelfson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dubberly is not content to let Haelfson control the position.
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dubberly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Haelfson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep.
Dubberly looks winded!#SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubberly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haelfson trying to control the action but Dubberly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubberly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dubberly wants to control but Haelfson postures up.#T4#
Haelfson works to advance to full mount. Dubberly defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Haelfson (10) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson wants to control the pace but Dubberly is squirming around nicely.
Dubberly stops Haelfson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Haelfson looking for a guillotine from mount but Dubberly is having none of it.
Haelfson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dubberly on the ground.
Dubberly regains half guard.#SUB#
Haelfson is trying to work for a kimura but Dubberly is defending well.
#SUB#
Haelfson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haelfson wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is defending well. #T5##SUB#
Haelfson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dubberly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Haelfson is working for a kimura but Dubberly is defending it quite comfortably.
Haelfson wants to free his trapped foot but Dubberly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haelfson is trying to control. Dubberly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dubberly won't allow Haelfson to pass to mount.
Haelfson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T6#
Haelfson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Haelfson (13) vs (0) Dubberly
Haelfson content just to control the position here.
Haelfson tries to control but Dubberly wriggling away.
Dubberly is trying desperately to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Haelfson looking to secure an arm triangle but Dubberly defends it well. #SUB#
Haelfson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dubberly turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Haelfson off and cradles Dubberly's limp body as Haelfson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bjorn Haelfson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Haelfson 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Claude Dubberly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrei Fry!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dubberly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dubberly (2) vs (0) Fry
Dubberly wants to free his trapped foot but Fry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fry trying to hold on to Dubberly's head to control him but Dubberly postures up.
Fry wants to improve his position but Dubberly is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubberly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fry is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Fry is positioning himself well to prevent Dubberly advancing to mount.
Fry is looking for a sweep. Dubberly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fry wants to get back to full guard.
Dubberly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fry is trying to get back to full guard.
Dubberly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Fry wants to control but Dubberly is keeping busy.
Dubberly controlling the action here.
Fry wants to control but Dubberly passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (5) vs (0) Fry
Fry tries to buck Dubberly off but Dubberly is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Dubberly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dubberly's guard! Nice work there by Fry! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (5) vs (2) Fry
Fry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dubberly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fry looks winded!
Dubberly wants to sweep but no luck.
Fry wants to control from the top but Dubberly keeps moving.
Dubberly trying to control the position.
Fry wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.
Dubberly keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully. #T4#
Dubberly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fry postures up.
Dubberly looking for a sweep. Not yet Dubberly, not yet.
Fry forces his way into half guard.
Dubberly gets full guard.#SUB#
Dubberly has his foot on Fry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fry works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Fry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fry trying to control but Dubberly is working from the bottom.
Fry wants to pass the guard but Dubberly is keeping the position.#T5#
Fry stands and throws Dubberly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (5) vs (5) Fry#SUB2#
Fry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dubberly struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Fry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Fry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dubberly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fry's guard! Nice work there by Dubberly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (7) vs (5) Fry#T6#
Dubberly stays in close to Fry's body and controls the position.
Fry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Fry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB2#
Fry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dubberly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dubberly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dubberly has managed to get both his arms back between Fry's legs - danger averted.
Dubberly trying to control but Fry is working from the bottom.
Dubberly is really struggling to control Fry but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Dubberly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dubberly has managed to get both his arms back between Fry's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Dubberly passes into half guard.
Fry is looking to control Dubberly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fry avoid being mounted?
Dubberly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dubberly (10) vs (5) Fry
Fry is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Fry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dubberly controlling the pace for now.
Dubberly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dubberly trying to pass the guard but Fry defending well. #T10#
Dubberly prevents Fry from improving his position.
Dubberly is keen to just control but Fry is a slippery customer.
Dubberly wants to pass the guard but Fry is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dubberly trying to control the position from guard on top but Fry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Dubberly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fry is keeping the position for now.
Fry 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: Dubberly (10) vs (7) Fry#SUB2#
Fry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Dubberly wants to control but Fry is keeping busy.
Dubberly is looking for a sweep. Fry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fry is working for a submission of some sort.
Dubberly wants to improve his position but Fry is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Fry seems to be working for a kimura but Dubberly defends the submission attempt.#T13##SUB2#
Fry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dubberly is defending against the submission attempts here by Fry.
Fry wants to take a breather but Dubberly is having none of it.
Dubberly wants to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Fry is working for a kimura but Dubberly is defending it quite comfortably.
Dubberly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dubberly keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Dubberly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fry's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dubberly (12) vs (7) Fry
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubberly slips nicely into half guard.
Fry regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubberly takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Andrei Fry spoke after the fight, saying 'Whoops'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adrian Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Claude Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hughes with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Dubberly counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hughes (0) vs (4) Dubberly
Dubberly has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hughes (0) vs (6) Dubberly
Dubberly is looking to work his way around to Hughes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dubberly content just to control the position here.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is looking to improve his position but Dubberly isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount.
Hughes 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: Hughes (0) vs (9) Dubberly#T2#
Dubberly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hughes.
Dubberly controlling well, preventing Hughes from escaping the position.
Hughes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hughes tries to escape but Dubberly has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Dubberly has locked on a rear naked choke here! Hughes is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claude Dubberly! |
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