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Event:
SSG 388 Feet vs Chai
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 33 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeshi drives through with a takedown into Gaul's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Gaul is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
#SUB#
Gaul has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Gaul has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Takeshi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (2) vs (6) Takeshi
Takeshi controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Takeshi wants to take his opponent's back but instead Gaul manages to regain half guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Takeshi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (9) Takeshi
Gaul is looking to get to half guard.
Takeshi looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Takeshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Takeshi looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Takeshi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gaul is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (2) vs (12) Takeshi
Gaul trying to control the action but Takeshi just sinks the hooks in.
Takeshi doesn't have the hooks in and Gaul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (12) Takeshi
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (14) Takeshi
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Gaul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (14) Takeshi
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Gaul controlling from the top position.
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
Takeshi pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gaul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takeshi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Takeshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Takeshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gaul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Gaul 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.
Takeshi gets back to full guard.
Gaul trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takeshi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (16) Takeshi#SUB#
Gaul has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takeshi trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul 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: Gaul (8) vs (16) Takeshi
Takeshi is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Takeshi won't allow Gaul to pass to mount.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul 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. #T7#
Takeshi won't allow Gaul to pass to mount.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Takeshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (16) Takeshi
Gaul staying calm.
Gaul working away.#SUB#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (11) vs (20) Takeshi#T8#
Gaul tries to escape but Takeshi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gaul wants to control his opponent's hands but Takeshi gets his hands free.
Takeshi tries to get the hooks in deep but Gaul pushed the leg off.
Gaul trying to control the position but Takeshi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Takeshi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gaul has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gaul is in bad spot here.
#T9##SUB2#
Takeshi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gaul defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gaul tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gaul is defending well though. Takeshi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Takeshi looking for the choke from the back.
Gaul looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gaul breaks Takeshi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (13) vs (20) Takeshi#T10#
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T11#
Takeshi trying to control the position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul trying to move into half guard but instead Takeshi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (13) vs (22) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi pushes down on Gaul's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Gaul wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Takeshi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (13) vs (25) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14##SUB2#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine from mount but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Takeshi's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Takeshi working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Gaul looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Takeshi! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matsuda Takeshi!
Matsuda Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sova forces Takeshi back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Takeshi pulls guard effortlessly.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Takeshi controlling the position.
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Takeshi has control of Sova's left arm, preventing Sova from doing any damage.
Sova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takeshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sova puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Sova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Sova is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi has his hands on Sova's head, controlling the position.
Sova is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
#T4#
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Takeshi controlling the position.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sova preventing the sweep.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Sova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takeshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova controlling from the top position.
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Well, if Takeshi 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.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sova keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Sova.
Sova is looking to sweep but instead, Takeshi has passed into half guard.
Takeshi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Sova#T8#
Sova wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Sova is trying desperately to improve position.
Sova gets back to half guard.
Takeshi stalling.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away.
Sova trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
#T9#
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Sova is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Takeshi is working for a submission of some sort.
Sova wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
#T10#
Sova wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Takeshi stalling.
Sova tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Sova wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takeshi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Takeshi seems to be looking for submissions.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away.
Takeshi wants to pass to mount but Sova is defending the position.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #T11#
Sova wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Sova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sova keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Sova
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T12#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi managing to control the position. #T13#
Takeshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Sova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T14#
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet. #SUB#
Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between Takeshi's legs - danger averted.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (2) Sova
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sova is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Matsuda Takeshi 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 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takeshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.#CL2#
Reed gets a clinch. #TD#
Takeshi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takeshi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reed preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Reed 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.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T1#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Reed
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Reed
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Reed working for the choke.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Reed just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takeshi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takeshi for a finish. #T4#
Takeshi turns into Reed and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (4) Reed
Takeshi trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Reed looking to control.
#T5#
Takeshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed trying to control the position.
Takeshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi advances to half guard.
Reed wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeshi is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Takeshi trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Takeshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Reed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Takeshi content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (6) Reed
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (6) vs (6) Reed
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeshi is looking to pass into half guard but Reed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reed is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (8) Reed
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (8) vs (8) Reed#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeshi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi forces his way into half guard.
Takeshi prevents Reed from improving his position.#T10##SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Reed 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#
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (8) vs (10) Reed
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Reed wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving. #T12#
Reed wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Reed trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takeshi controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (10) vs (10) Reed
Reed has Takeshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (13) vs (10) Reed#T14#
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takeshi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (13) vs (14) Reed
Takeshi trying to control the action but Reed just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Reed looking for the choke from the back.
Reed has the hooks in. Takeshi 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!#SUB2#
Takeshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reed.
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 14 to 13.
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed 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 379 Helvig vs Elvul
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Takeshi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Takeshi trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is pushing down on Yasalmibaal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yasalmibaal is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
#SUB#
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is pressing down on Yasalmibaal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yasalmibaal is holding on for now.
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #T1#
Takeshi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Takeshi is working for a guillotine from mount but Yasalmibaal frees his head quite easily.
Yasalmibaal regains half guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yasalmibaal defends it well.
Takeshi is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as Takeshi sits in half guard.
Yasalmibaal trying to get back to full guard but Takeshi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (8) vs (0) Yasalmibaal
Takeshi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (11) vs (0) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Yasalmibaal is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for the RNC. #T3##SUB#
Takeshi looking to break Yasalmibaal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yasalmibaal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takeshi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Takeshi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yasalmibaal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Takeshi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Takeshi is persistently looking for the submission but Yasalmibaal is defending it well.
Yasalmibaal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takeshi's guard. Nice work there by Yasalmibaal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#T4#
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takeshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Yasalmibaal tries to pass.
Yasalmibaal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Takeshi pulls Yasalmibaal in close to prevent any damage.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yasalmibaal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yasalmibaal uses his free foot to push down on Takeshi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeshi. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (11) vs (5) Yasalmibaal#T6#
Takeshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to control the pace but Takeshi is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to secure an arm triangle but Takeshi defends it well.
Takeshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
Takeshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Takeshi is now in Yasalmibaal's guard. A big mistake from Yasalmibaal there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (13) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Takeshi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (16) vs (5) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Takeshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yasalmibaal, who protects the arm well.
Yasalmibaal is trying to improve his position.#T8##SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yasalmibaal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takeshi but great work by Yasalmibaal. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (16) vs (9) Yasalmibaal
Takeshi stops Yasalmibaal from passing to mount.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi regains half guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to control Yasalmibaal's posture. Yasalmibaal takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Takeshi! Yasalmibaal is rotating here... this could be the end... Takeshi is out! Yasalmibaal has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 372 Hlervu vs Clubber
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 28 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Flenderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takeshi's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Flenderson
Takeshi gets back to full guard.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi looking to control.
Flenderson won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takeshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeshi pulls Flenderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Flenderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB#
Takeshi working for a triangle but Flenderson defends it easily.
Takeshi controlling Flenderson's posture. #T3#
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takeshi trying to control the position here.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Flenderson postures up.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
Takeshi seems keen to control Flenderson's posture.#T5#
Flenderson won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Flenderson 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.
Flenderson trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Flenderson being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there.
Takeshi trying to control the position here. #T7#
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson trying to control here.
Takeshi is keen to just control but Flenderson is a slippery customer.
Flenderson controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Flenderson is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Flenderson defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi is controlling the pace.
Flenderson wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Flenderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeshi.
#T9##SUB#
Takeshi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Flenderson#T10##SUB#
Takeshi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Flenderson has worked his arm free - good work by Flenderson!
Flenderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flenderson wants to control but Takeshi postures up.#T11#
Takeshi trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away. #SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeshi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Takeshi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Takeshi prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12#
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takeshi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Flenderson is defending well.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takeshi working away.#T13##SUB#
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flenderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flenderson is trying to improve his position.
Takeshi taking a breather here.
Flenderson is not content to let Takeshi control the position. #T14##SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
Takeshi controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
San misses with a takedown attempt - Takeshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Takeshi tries to keep at a distance but San has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
San pulls Takeshi into guard.
San keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
San working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) San
San slips nicely into half guard.
San trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well. #SUB2#
San is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takeshi trying to hold on to San's head to control him but San postures up.
#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
San trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
San keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
San wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
San is looking to pass into half guard but Takeshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Takeshi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) San#T3#
San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) San
Takeshi is trying to control the position but San postures up.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
San advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) San#SUB2#
San wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (7) San#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but San is defending well.
San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi passes into half guard.
San gets full guard.#SUB2#
San escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi passes San's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takeshi is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Takeshi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
San is pressing down on Takeshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (9) San
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
San wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
San stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (12) San
Takeshi is trying to control San's posture but San avoids it. #SUB2#
San tries for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
San passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Takeshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (4) vs (14) San#SUB2#
San working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up.
San avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.
San tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is controlling an arm, preventing San from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Takeshi tries to hold on but San postures up.#T8##SUB2#
San working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up.
Takeshi has given up his back. Will we see San going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (4) vs (17) San
San is not going to allow Takeshi to sit and survive in this position.
Takeshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
San has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Takeshi just trying to survive but San is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
San tightening his grip on Takeshi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
San is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9#
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Takeshi wants to escape the position.
San is trying to control but Takeshi is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
San seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Takeshi is holding on tight.
San mounts Takeshi! Really nice guard pass there!
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
San is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now. #T11#
San 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.
San wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well. #SUB2#
San is working for a submission of some sort.
Takeshi is looking to control San's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#T12#
San passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (20) San#SUB2#
San goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeshi turns into him and now he's in San's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (20) San
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San is keeping the position for now.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #T13#
Takeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (20) San
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position but San is working away.
San sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takeshi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (12) vs (20) San#T14##SUB#
Takeshi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force San to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so San shrugs it off.
San is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Takeshi looking to secure an arm triangle but San defends it well. #SUB#
Takeshi wants to finish this one by submission but San is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeshi.
San looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (15) vs (20) San
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Takeshi looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
San wins on points by 20 to 15. |
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Event:
SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Arelvam Sadrano!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into Sadrano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Sadrano
Sadrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Sadrano trying to control the position.
Sadrano being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sadrano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Sadrano
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Sadrano controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sadrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (2) Sadrano
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Sadrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (4) Sadrano
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (6) vs (4) Sadrano
Takeshi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (4) Sadrano
Sadrano is looking to improve his position but Takeshi isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Takeshi is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Takeshi wants to finish this one by submission but Sadrano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeshi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Sadrano is squirming around nicely.
Sadrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadrano wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi content just to control the position here.
Sadrano tries to lock up and control but Takeshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Sadrano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takeshi. #T3#
Takeshi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sadrano is holding on tight.
Takeshi trying to control but Sadrano is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeshi wants to finish this one by submission but Sadrano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takeshi.
Sadrano is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Takeshi working for a guillotine from mount but Sadrano is in no mood to give up.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sadrano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Sadrano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sadrano is looking to escape. #SUB#
Takeshi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takeshi wants to control the pace but Sadrano is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Takeshi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sadrano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sadrano and Takeshi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T5##SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sadrano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takeshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working. #SUB#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Sadrano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takeshi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sadrano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Sadrano is working from the bottom.
Sadrano tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Sadrano trying to hold on to Takeshi's head to control him but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but Sadrano defending well. #T7##SUB#
Sadrano is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeshi.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sadrano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Takeshi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takeshi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sadrano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sadrano keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi passes Sadrano's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Sadrano is refusing to be controlled, as Takeshi sits in half guard.
Sadrano is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sadrano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sadrano.
Sadrano pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Sadrano looking to control.
#T9#
Sadrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Sadrano, not yet. #SUB#
Takeshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sadrano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sadrano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (6) Sadrano
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadrano slips nicely into half guard.
Takeshi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sadrano 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. #T10#
Sadrano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.
Takeshi pulls Sadrano in close to prevent any damage.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Sadrano tries to pass.
Sadrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Sadrano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Takeshi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (6) Sadrano
Sadrano keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi being controlled here momentarily.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Sadrano is keeping the position.#T12#
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Sadrano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sadrano is looking for a triangle here but Takeshi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (14) vs (6) Sadrano
Sadrano is not content to let Takeshi control the position. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sadrano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takeshi is staying tight to Sadrano's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Sadrano is defending well. #T13#
Sadrano tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadrano keeps working.
Takeshi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sadrano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sadrano wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi wants to control but Sadrano is keeping him busy.
Sadrano holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T14#
Sadrano is looking to reverse the position.
Takeshi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Takeshi has hold of Sadrano's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sadrano seems comfortable defending it but Takeshi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sadrano is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sadrano is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Takeshi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matsuda Takeshi!
An out of breath Matsuda Takeshi 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 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nutz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Nutz
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Nutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Takeshi is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nutz 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.
Nutz is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Nutz has control of the leg.
Takeshi won't allow Nutz to pass to mount.
Takeshi wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nutz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takeshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Nutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nutz is looking to advance position but Takeshi won't allow it. #T2#
Takeshi controlling the position for now.
Takeshi wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Nutz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nutz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeshi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Takeshi won't allow Nutz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Nutz seems to be looking for submissions.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takeshi trying to control from the bottom.
Nutz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takeshi is concentrating on defense, preventing Nutz from advancing position.
Nutz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nutz is looking to advance position but Takeshi won't allow it. #T4#
Nutz is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nutz passes Takeshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Nutz trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Nutz trying to control from Takeshi's half guard. Takeshi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Takeshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control the position here.
Takeshi'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.#T7#
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Takeshi controlling the position.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T8#
Nutz content to stall in guard here.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Nutz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving. #T9#
Takeshi trying to control the position.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi has his hands on Nutz's head, controlling the position.
Takeshi is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Nutz stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Nutz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Nutz looking to improve position, pressing down on Takeshi's thigh with his hand. Takeshi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Nutz paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Nutz's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Takeshi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Justa Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
SSG 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Olyn Seran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 16 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeshi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seran to the ground. Takeshi is now in Seran's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seran (0) vs (2) Takeshi
Seran keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seran is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeshi forces his way into half guard.
Takeshi prevents Seran from improving his position.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but Seran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeshi to get the leverage.
Seran moves into full guard.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi forces his way into half guard.
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Seran (0) vs (5) Takeshi#T1#
Seran stops Takeshi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Seran is looking to get to half guard.
Seran is squirming around, avoiding Takeshi's attempts to control the action.
Seran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seran gets back to half guard.
Seran tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Seran defends the submission attempt.
Seran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seran is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi is thwarting Seran's attempts to control the position.
Takeshi prevents Seran from improving his position.
Takeshi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Seran (0) vs (8) Takeshi
Seran manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Seran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Takeshi 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.
#T3#
Takeshi is pressing down on Seran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seran is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Seran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takeshi is keen to just control but Seran is a slippery customer.#T4#
Seran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takeshi trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Seran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Seran keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seran (0) vs (11) Takeshi
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Takeshi tries for a kimura but Seran is defending well. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Seran is defending well. #T5#
Takeshi wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy.
Seran is looking to reverse the position.
Takeshi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Seran's shoulder. That is not cool.
Seran is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6##SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi trying to control the position but Seran is working away.
Seran tries to buck Takeshi off but Takeshi is having none of it.
Seran is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seran manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Seran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet. #SUB#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Seran looking to control.
#SUB#
Takeshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeshi has managed to get both his arms back between Seran's legs - danger averted.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi won't allow Seran to sweep him here.
Seran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seran (2) vs (11) Takeshi
Seran is stalling in the full guard.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takeshi holds on and takes a little breather.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Seran controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi is pulling down on Seran's head. It's preventing any offense from Seran, at least for the moment.
Seran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seran looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seran (2) vs (13) Takeshi#T9##SUB#
Seran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi won't allow Seran to sweep him here.
Takeshi forces his way into half guard.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Seran is working away.
Seran is looking to improve his position.
Seran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takeshi passes Seran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seran is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Seran is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeshi.
#T10##SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
Seran tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Seran is having none of it. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seran is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi uses his free foot to push down on Seran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Seran. Score +3 for passing guard: Seran (2) vs (16) Takeshi#T11#
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeshi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Seran (2) vs (19) Takeshi
Seran is really stuck here.
Seran looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Well, with Takeshi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Seran is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Seran tries to escape but Takeshi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Takeshi is looking to control Seran but Seran is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Seran defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T12#
Seran is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Takeshi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Seran fending off the submission attempt from Takeshi.
Seran breaks Takeshi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seran (4) vs (19) Takeshi
Seran looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seran (4) vs (21) Takeshi
Seran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seran (6) vs (21) Takeshi#T13#
Seran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seran 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.
Seran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seran is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Takeshi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seran is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Seran postures up.
Seran trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi controls Seran momentarily but Seran frees himself.
Seran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Seran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeshi for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Seran from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi wins on points by 21 to 6.
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi shoots in and drives through. River sprawls well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takeshi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (0) River
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
River manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River trying to control from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #SUB2#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
River has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
#SUB2#
River has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Takeshi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Takeshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (7) vs (0) River#T2#
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takeshi's guard! Nice work there by River! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (2) River
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Takeshi pulls River in to control the position. #T3#
River looking to pass the guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (2) River
River trying to control the position.
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Takeshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
River keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (4) River
Takeshi keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
River tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (7) River
A lull in the action here.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
River is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
River looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
River working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here. #T7##SUB2#
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
River wants to take a breather but Takeshi is having none of it. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
River is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.
Takeshi tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Takeshi is controlling River's trapped leg to prevent River from advancing to side control.#T9#
River uses his free foot to push down on Takeshi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeshi. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (10) River#SUB2#
Takeshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from River.
River avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.
Takeshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
River wants to control the pace but Takeshi is squirming around nicely.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position but River isn't that keen on the idea.
Takeshi wants to control but River is having none of it.
Takeshi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (9) vs (13) River#T11##SUB2#
River is looking for a rear naked choke here but Takeshi reverses the position brilliantly into River's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (13) River
There's a bit of a scramble here and now River is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (11) vs (15) River
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takeshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (13) vs (15) River
Takeshi trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T13#
Takeshi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. River knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
River wants to get back to full guard.
River is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?
River might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
River keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Takeshi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
#SUB#
Takeshi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but River manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takeshi has River in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (13) vs (17) River
And that's the end of the fight!
River wins on points by 17 to 13.
Bernhard River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 23 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takeshi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Flenderson (0) vs (4) Takeshi
Takeshi controls the position.
Flenderson wants to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away. #SUB2#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flenderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flenderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson being controlled for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flenderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takeshi trying to control the position but Flenderson is working away. #SUB2#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flenderson struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Takeshi tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takeshi wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Takeshi tries for a kimura but Flenderson is defending well.
Flenderson manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Flenderson controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flenderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
Takeshi is thwarting Flenderson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Takeshi wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy.
Takeshi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (0) vs (7) Takeshi#SUB2#
Takeshi has hold of Flenderson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flenderson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Takeshi looking to secure an arm triangle but Flenderson defends it well.
Flenderson wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.#T5#
Takeshi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeshi controlling from the full mount.
Flenderson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takeshi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Flenderson is now in Takeshi's guard. A big mistake from Takeshi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (7) Takeshi
Takeshi managing to control the position.
Flenderson trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T6#
Takeshi pulls Flenderson in close to prevent any damage.
Flenderson trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T7#
Flenderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson passes into half guard.
Takeshi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Flenderson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (5) vs (7) Takeshi
Takeshi tries to hold on but Flenderson pushes him away. #T8#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Flenderson controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Takeshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Flenderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flenderson is thwarting Takeshi's attempts to control the position.
Flenderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flenderson prevents Takeshi from improving his position.#T11#
Takeshi trying to control but Flenderson postures up.
Flenderson trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Flenderson is controlling well.
#T12#
Flenderson content to control rather than advance.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Flenderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Flenderson'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.
Flenderson passes into side control, despite Takeshi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (8) vs (7) Takeshi
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Flenderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Takeshi looks to move to half guard but instead Flenderson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (10) vs (7) Takeshi#T14#
Flenderson works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (13) vs (7) Takeshi
Flenderson has good solid back control here.
Takeshi is keeping busy.
Flenderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 13 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 27 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Bremner takes the fight into the clinch.
Takeshi tries to pull guard but Bremner holds him up against the cage and eventually Takeshi drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Bremner manages to pull guard.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard.
Bremner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Bremner being controlled here momentarily.
Bremner passes into half guard.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bremner 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 Bremner.
Takeshi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Bremner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Takeshi is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takeshi wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeshi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Bremner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard.
Takeshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bremner is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremner is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now. #T4##SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bremner to get the leverage.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
Bremner passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremner prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
Bremner wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Bremner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (5) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Takeshi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Takeshi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (5) Bremner
Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for submissions but instead, Bremner has regained full guard.
#T6#
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
Bremner pulls Takeshi in to control the position.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (5) Bremner#SUB#
Takeshi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeshi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bremner being controlled for a moment.
Bremner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bremner is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeshi.
Bremner tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (7) Bremner
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner controlling from the top position.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bremner stands and throws Takeshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (10) Bremner
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is trying is best to control the position here. #T9#
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Bremner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Bremner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bremner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Bremner wants to take a breather but Takeshi is having none of it.
Bremner is just content to waste time from the top position. Takeshi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bremner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bremner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T11#
Bremner trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Takeshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bremner postures up.
Bremner is fighting to break Takeshi's control of his arms but Takeshi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (10) Bremner
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #T12#
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
Bremner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (12) Bremner
Takeshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a triangle but Bremner pushes his legs off easily.
Bremner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi trying to hold on to Bremner's head to control him but Bremner postures up.
#T13##SUB2#
Bremner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well. #T14#
Takeshi is controlling Bremner's trapped leg to prevent Bremner from advancing to side control.
Bremner trying to control from Takeshi's half guard. Takeshi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but instead Bremner has moved into half guard.
Bremner trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Bremner is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Takeshi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bremner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bremner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bremner wins on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jaxon Bremner thanked Silverback Sweatshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 321 Octavio vs Bar
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nutz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takeshi's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Nutz
Takeshi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nutz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (5) Nutz
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Nutz maintains control.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
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.#T1#
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Takeshi is looking to get to half guard.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it. #T2#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Nutz maintains control.#T3#
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nutz avoids the attempt from Takeshi to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Nutz looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Takeshi tries to hold on but Nutz postures up.
Nutz looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Takeshi tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Nutz wants to control the pace but Takeshi is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Nutz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Takeshi has worked his arm free - good work by Takeshi!
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB2#
Nutz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Nutz keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Nutz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Takeshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (0) vs (7) Nutz
Nutz tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Nutz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeshi wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Nutz controlling his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi regains half guard.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Nutz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (10) Nutz#T9#
Nutz trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nutz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (0) vs (13) Nutz
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Nutz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takeshi wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Nutz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Takeshi wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Takeshi is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nutz is trying to control here but Takeshi has managed to regain half guard.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.#T13#
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nutz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeshi won't allow Nutz to pass to mount.
Nutz trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nutz in particular looking to stall.
Nutz 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.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nutz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nutz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (13) Nutz
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 13 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Justa Nutz made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 317 Johnson vs Feet
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ieyasu closes the distance and pushes Takeshi back into the cage.#TD#
Takeshi pulls Ieyasu into guard.
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Ieyasu looking to pass the guard.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Ieyasu#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi prevents Ieyasu from improving his position.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ieyasu is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Takeshi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Ieyasu#SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ieyasu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Ieyasu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi pulls Ieyasu in close to prevent any damage.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Takeshi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu looking to pass the guard.
Ieyasu wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Ieyasu controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Ieyasu advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ieyasu.
Takeshi trying to control here.
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Ieyasu has control of the leg.
Ieyasu trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Ieyasu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ieyasu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working. #T4#
Takeshi trying to get back to full guard but Ieyasu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (5) Ieyasu
Takeshi tries to hold on but Ieyasu pushes him away.
Ieyasu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Ieyasu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ieyasu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Ieyasu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
Takeshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ieyasu trying to control but Takeshi is having none of it.
Ieyasu wants to control the action but instead Takeshi gets a body lock and reverses into Ieyasu's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (5) Ieyasu#SUB2#
Ieyasu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Ieyasu trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
Ieyasu keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #SUB2#
Takeshi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Ieyasu working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Takeshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ieyasu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeshi has managed to get both his arms back between Ieyasu's legs - danger averted.
Ieyasu can't keep his opponent in guard - Takeshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ieyasu is pressing down on Takeshi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully. #T7#
Ieyasu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ieyasu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (7) Ieyasu
Takeshi has Ieyasu pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Ieyasu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takeshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ieyasu trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ieyasu wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ieyasu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (7) Ieyasu#T9#
Ieyasu keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (12) vs (7) Ieyasu
Takeshi trying to control the action but Ieyasu is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu struggling a bit here.
Ieyasu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ieyasu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Takeshi preventing the sweep. #T10#
Ieyasu 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: Takeshi (12) vs (9) Ieyasu
Takeshi trying to control but Ieyasu postures up.
Ieyasu wants to take a breather but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ieyasu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (14) vs (9) Ieyasu
Ieyasu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ieyasu, not yet. #T11#
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (17) vs (9) Ieyasu
Ieyasu tries to improve position but can't.
Ieyasu struggling a bit here.
Ieyasu is looking to regain half guard here but Takeshi keeps moving and retains side control.
Ieyasu keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Takeshi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeshi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ieyasu is looking to regain half guard here but Takeshi keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Takeshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ieyasu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takeshi is trying to control. Ieyasu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ieyasu tries to roll over but Takeshi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending it quite comfortably.
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (20) vs (9) Ieyasu#T13#
Ieyasu tries to lock up and control but Takeshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ieyasu working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Takeshi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ieyasu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ieyasu shrugs it off.
Takeshi fails to advance to Ieyasu's back. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ieyasu wants to control but Takeshi is having none of it.#T14#
Takeshi tries to control but Ieyasu wriggling away.
Ieyasu is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ieyasu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (20) vs (11) Ieyasu
Ieyasu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (20) vs (14) Ieyasu
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ieyasu tries to advance position but instead Takeshi slips a leg back in to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 20 to 14.
Matsuda Takeshi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 309 Borgia vs Thumb
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ibrahim 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: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Takeshi#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takeshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
The referee asks Ibrahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ibrahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Takeshi wants to control but Ibrahim postures up.#SUB#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Takeshi is not content to let Ibrahim control the position. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeshi is defending well.
Takeshi is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Takeshi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
A lull in the action here.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but Takeshi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (2) Takeshi
Ibrahim trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibrahim trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Takeshi has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takeshi is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim content to stall in guard here.
Ibrahim trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim 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.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Ibrahim advances to half guard. #T6#
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeshi trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
Takeshi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T7#
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
#T8#
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Ibrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Takeshi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim is fighting to break Takeshi's control of his arms but Takeshi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position. #T9#
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi pulls Ibrahim in to control the position.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ibrahim trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Ibrahim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ibrahim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (6) vs (4) Takeshi
Ibrahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim 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: Ibrahim (8) vs (4) Takeshi#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takeshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between Takeshi's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ibrahim seems content to control.#T12#
Takeshi is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi has his hands clasped together around Ibrahim's back. He's all about the action.
Takeshi is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim moves into full mount! Takeshi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (11) vs (4) Takeshi#T13#
Ibrahim tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is looking to get to half guard.
Ibrahim controlling from mount. #SUB#
Ibrahim throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Takeshi has his hands clasped together but Ibrahim breaks the hold and Takeshi is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ibrahim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahmad Ibrahim!
An out of breath Ahmad Ibrahim 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 305 Feet vs Chai
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal dives in and scores a takedown into Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takeshi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yasalmibaal 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 Takeshi. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Takeshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Takeshi is trying to escape and Yasalmibaal transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Takeshi is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
After winning the bout, Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Takeshi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takeshi is in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takeshi controls the pace.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gomes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeshi trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Takeshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takeshi tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it. #SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Takeshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
Gomes 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.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Gomes recovers full guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Takeshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Gomes#T4#
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi is being controlled here.
Takeshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takeshi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Takeshi trying to control here.
Takeshi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Takeshi is looking to get back to full guard here but Gomes has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) Gomes
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeshi's legs. #T7#
Takeshi struggling a bit here.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomes in the domination position with Takeshi hanging on.
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeshi's legs.
Gomes trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T8#
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
Takeshi wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Takeshi tries to improve position but can't.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi gets back to half guard.
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.#T10#
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeshi is positioning himself well to prevent Gomes advancing to mount.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Gomes stalling. #T11#
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
Takeshi is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Takeshi trying to control the position here.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Takeshi pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving. #T13#
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takeshi holds on and takes a little breather.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Takeshi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath David Gomes 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 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into River's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Takeshi
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.
River being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
Takeshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
River trying to control here.
#T1#
Takeshi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Takeshi
River is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.
River sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. River knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeshi trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi. #T3#
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (5) Takeshi#SUB#
Takeshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
River controlling well, preventing Takeshi from escaping the position.
#SUB#
River is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Takeshi right now.
#T4#
Takeshi trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
River is looking for the choke from the back position but Takeshi is controlling his hands well.
River doesn't have the hooks in and Takeshi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (7) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
River keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
River looking to control.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Takeshi pushes his legs off easily.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River managing to control the position.
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: River (4) vs (10) Takeshi
Takeshi controlling the position.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeshi has hold of River's arm. He's looking for a kimura. River seems comfortable defending it but Takeshi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! River is real pain and he's forced to tap out! River is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Takeshi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takeshi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Chai
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Takeshi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T1#
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position. #T3#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Takeshi pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Chai 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.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T6#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Takeshi is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#T7#
Takeshi tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Takeshi is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#T8#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi controlling the position for now.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Takeshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (5) Chai#T9#
Chai controlling the position.
Takeshi tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai tries to move to mount but Takeshi blocks the move with his legs. #T10#
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Takeshi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Chai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Chai wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12#
Chai trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Chai has control of an arm but Takeshi manages to advance to Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (5) Chai
Chai turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (7) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Takeshi is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Stsyapan Chai 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 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Takeshi did well to prevent Chai getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Takeshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi gets full guard.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Chai wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Takeshi wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Takeshi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai working for a guillotine from mount but Takeshi is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai looking to control but Takeshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
Takeshi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chai's lack of action.
Chai 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.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Takeshi denies him.
Takeshi tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai postures up.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Takeshi denies him.
Takeshi is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Takeshi stops Chai from passing to mount. #T4#
Chai controls the position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
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. #T5#
Takeshi stops Chai from passing to mount. #SUB#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai working away.
Takeshi looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (10) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Chai content just to control the position here.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai takes Takeshi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (13) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (2) Takeshi
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Takeshi
Chai wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T8#
Chai wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (18) vs (2) Takeshi
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't. #T9#
Chai trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi prevents Chai from improving position. #T10#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (20) vs (2) Takeshi#SUB#
Takeshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Takeshi gets back to half guard.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai is looking to stall here but Takeshi recovers full guard. #T11#
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (4) Takeshi
Takeshi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position.
Takeshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Takeshi is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai trying to control but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chai working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Takeshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (24) vs (4) Takeshi
Chai taking a break here but Takeshi is having none of it and regains half guard. #T14#
Takeshi has a hand on Chai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (27) vs (4) Takeshi#SUB#
Chai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takeshi is surviving well by controlling Chai's body position as best he can.
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
A relieved looking Dragon Li Chai 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 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Takeshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Vilmat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Vilmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vilmat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Vilmat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Vilmat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Vilmat#T1#
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Vilmat postures up.
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
Vilmat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vilmat.
Takeshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Vilmat jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeshi and Vilmat has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vilmat tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vilmat trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Vilmat laying and praying for a moment but Takeshi takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Vilmat eventually gives up the hold.
Takeshi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vilmat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vilmat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (4) Vilmat#SUB#
Takeshi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Vilmat with him. Vilmat is trying to defend but Takeshi has an arm under the chin now! Vilmat grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
After winning the bout, Matsuda Takeshi 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 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi is still trying to improve position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeshi for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Hunt is taking a breather. Takeshi 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.
Hunt prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Takeshi#T2#
Takeshi wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hunt prevents Takeshi from improving his position.#T3#
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hunt is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Hunt is looking to stall here but Takeshi recovers full guard. #T4#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Takeshi
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Takeshi's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Takeshi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hunt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hunt and Takeshi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takeshi trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Takeshi swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (7) vs (4) Takeshi
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Takeshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (4) Takeshi#T6#
Takeshi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (12) vs (4) Takeshi
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt is stalling here but it's allowed Takeshi to get half guard.
#T7#
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hunt has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hunt pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Takeshi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Hunt!
In his post fight interview, Mike Hunt gave a big smile as he said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Melia enables Takeshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Melia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Melia
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melia controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Takeshi content to stall in guard here.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia has Takeshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takeshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melia trying to control the position.
#T1#
Melia controlling the position.
Melia trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Melia#SUB#
Takeshi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Melia rolls with it to try and escape but Takeshi cranks on the arm and Melia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takeshi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (0) Nutz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Nutz is not content to let Takeshi control the position.
Nutz struggling a bit here.
Takeshi wants to control but Nutz is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi working away.
Nutz prevents Takeshi from improving position.
Nutz is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeshi happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well.
Takeshi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nutz has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Takeshi happy to just control the position for now.
Nutz is trying to improve his position.
Nutz keeps Takeshi under control for a moment.
Nutz tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position.
Nutz is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Nutz is looking for a sweep.
Nutz is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nutz's legs. #T3#
Nutz is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Nutz is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nutz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takeshi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (4) vs (4) Nutz
Takeshi tries to escape but Nutz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nutz wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Takeshi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nutz gets his way!
Nutz tries to get the hooks in deep but Takeshi pushed the leg off. #T4#
Nutz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Takeshi.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Takeshi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nutz tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Nutz has a good base and remains in mount.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Nutz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Nutz tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (6) vs (4) Nutz
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi passes Nutz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.#T6##SUB#
Takeshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
Nutz gets full guard.#SUB2#
Nutz working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Nutz is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Nutz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T7#
Takeshi won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Nutz pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Nutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nutz trying to control the position.
Nutz has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Nutz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (6) Nutz
Nutz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (9) Nutz
Takeshi is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it. #T9#
Nutz controls the position.
Takeshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nutz wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Nutz happy to just control the position for now.
Takeshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nutz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Takeshi is not content to let Nutz control the position. #T10#
Takeshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nutz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Nutz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takeshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nutz taking a break here but Takeshi is having none of it and regains half guard. #T11#
Nutz is controlling the pace.
Nutz wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Takeshi is trying to control but Nutz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (12) Nutz
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Nutz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T12#
Takeshi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Takeshi gets full guard.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi working a defensive guard but Nutz passes into half guard.
Nutz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (15) Nutz
Takeshi is looking to improve his position but Nutz isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz wants to control the pace but Takeshi is squirming around nicely.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath and clearly excited Justa Nutz thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi shoots for a takedown but De Rossi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Takeshi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Rossi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi prevents De Rossi from improving his position.
De Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takeshi has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Takeshi defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi passes into half guard. #T1#
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) De Rossi
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Takeshi has control of De Rossi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Rossi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Takeshi tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Takeshi wants to take De Rossi's back here but De Rossi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Rossi can't escape the position.
Takeshi trying to control but De Rossi is having none of it.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Takeshi 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.
Takeshi tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi stops Takeshi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Rossi 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.
Takeshi controlling the position easily from mount.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
De Rossi 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 (0) De Rossi
Takeshi is hanging on to De Rossi's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
De Rossi fending off the submission attempt from Takeshi.
De Rossi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
De Rossi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takeshi's arms.
De Rossi tries to break free.
#T4#
De Rossi trying to control the hands but Takeshi breaks the grip.
Takeshi has the hooks in. De Rossi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Rossi wants to control his opponent's hands but Takeshi gets his hands free.
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.
De Rossi trying to control the hands but Takeshi won't let him.
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi just trying to survive but Takeshi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Takeshi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
De Rossi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Takeshi's arms.
De Rossi wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Takeshi tries to keep control of the position but De Rossi is staying busy.#SUB#
Takeshi looking to break De Rossi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Rossi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Takeshi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Rossi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
De Rossi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takeshi.
De Rossi tries to break free.
De Rossi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
De Rossi is trying to defend against the choke here but Takeshi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takeshi Tightens the hold and De Rossi taps out furiously! Takeshi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takeshi goes for a double leg but Sadiq avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sadiq continues to drive forward.
Sadiq attempts a counter takedown but Takeshi avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Sadiq manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Takeshi on his heels. He'll look to pass Takeshi's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Takeshi
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sadiq will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadiq is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadiq is one step ahead there. #T1#
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to control but Sadiq is working from the bottom.
Takeshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takeshi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadiq haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sadiq trying to control the position here. #T2#
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Sadiq keeps moving.
Sadiq is pulling down on Takeshi's head to control his posture.
Sadiq keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Sadiq controlling the position.#T3#
Takeshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadiq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadiq is retaining full guard.
Takeshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takeshi looking to sit in guard and control but Sadiq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sadiq (4) vs (2) Takeshi#T4#
Sadiq is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Sadiq has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takeshi is doing well to control the position and prevent Sadiq from advancing to side control.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sadiq wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Sadiq trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T5#
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard but Sadiq has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (7) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeshi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sadiq tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeshi's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Sadiq is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeshi is defending well.
Takeshi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sadiq is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sadiq (9) vs (2) Takeshi
Sadiq is trying to take his opponent's back.
Takeshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadiq moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (12) vs (2) Takeshi#T7##SUB#
Takeshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sadiq .
Sadiq not allowing Takeshi to control his hands. #SUB#
Sadiq working for the choke. #SUB#
Sadiq tightening his grip on Takeshi, looking for the choke.
Sadiq gets his hands free as Takeshi looks to control. #T8##SUB#
Takeshi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sadiq 's arms. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to defend against the choke here but Sadiq has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sadiq Tightens the hold and Takeshi taps out furiously! Sadiq displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
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 9 wins and 3 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takeshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeshi darts in looking for a takedown but Bandini gets double underhooks and turns Takeshi into the cage.
Takeshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuda Takeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeshi is trying to pull guard but Bandini has him pressed against the cage.
Takeshi tries to pull guard but Bandini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Bandini jumps guard.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.#SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini controlling Takeshi's posture. #T1##SUB2#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Bandini controlling the position.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bandini has his foot on Takeshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takeshi works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Takeshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandini working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takeshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Takeshi advances to half guard.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Takeshi is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takeshi pulls his head out easily.
Takeshi stalling. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandini has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Bandini trying to control here.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (3) vs (0) Bandini
Takeshi tries to advance to mount but Bandini denies him.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6##SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Takeshi but great work by Bandini. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (3) vs (4) Bandini#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takeshi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bandini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Takeshi is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Bandini trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bandini is looking to pass Takeshi's guard but actually Takeshi recovers to full guard.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi controls Bandini momentarily but Bandini frees himself.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini preventing the sweep.
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #T9#
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Bandini looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (4) Bandini
Takeshi trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Bandini controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Bandini is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up.
Bandini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Bandini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Takeshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Bandini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (6) Bandini#T12#
Bandini is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (9) vs (6) Bandini
Bandini tries to hold on but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Takeshi controlling his opponent.
Bandini wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandini is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Takeshi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Takeshi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Takeshi has control of Bandini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Takeshi maintains control.
Bandini wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takeshi controlling from mount. #T14##SUB#
Takeshi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bandini is now in Takeshi's guard. A big mistake from Takeshi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (8) Bandini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (11) Bandini
Takeshi is not content to let Bandini control the position. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takeshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandini wins on points by 11 to 9.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Bandini waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 230 Le Boulder 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Edison tries to counter it with a takedown but Takeshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Edison gets caught napping as Takeshi dives in and scores a takedown. Edison manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Edison
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.
Edison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Edison working for a triangle but Takeshi defends it easily.
Edison looking to control.
Edison is pulling down on Takeshi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeshi, at least for the moment.
Takeshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up. #T1#
Edison keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Edison pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Edison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Takeshi passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison is doing well to control the position and prevent Takeshi from advancing to side control.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edison keeps working.
Takeshi prevents Edison from improving his position.
Edison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Takeshi is thwarting Edison's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Edison controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edison defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Edison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edison trying to control from the bottom.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom. #T3#
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Edison trying to control here.
Edison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Edison is defending well.
#SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Edison wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edison is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edison avoid being mounted?
Takeshi prevents Edison from improving his position.#SUB#
Takeshi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edison is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Edison is trying is best to control the position here.
Takeshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Edison is having none of it.
Edison is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
Takeshi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Edison wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Edison is having none of it.
Edison trying to hold on to Takeshi's head to control him but Takeshi postures up.
Edison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edison 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: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Edison#SUB2#
Edison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takeshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Edison is stalling here. Takeshi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edison seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takeshi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (2) Edison
Edison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edison has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeshi is thwarting Edison's attempts to control the position.
Edison is trying to get back to full guard.
Edison wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Takeshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Edison is trying to maintain the position but Takeshi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Edison is not content to let Takeshi control the position.#T9#
Takeshi prevents Edison from improving his position.
Edison wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Edison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edison wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Takeshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Edison desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
#T10##SUB#
Takeshi is working for a kimura but Edison is defending it quite comfortably.
Edison is trying to control but Takeshi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (9) vs (2) Edison#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Edison is defending well.
Edison prevents Takeshi from improving position.
Edison can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeshi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Edison tries to bench press Takeshi off him but Takeshi keeps the position. #T11#
Edison can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Edison is working from the bottom.
Takeshi works to advance to full mount. Edison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (11) vs (2) Edison
Edison wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Edison is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edison is looking to escape.
Takeshi avoids the attempt from Edison to control.#T12#
Takeshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeshi prevents Edison from getting the reversal.
Takeshi tries to control but Edison wriggling away. #SUB#
Takeshi working for a guillotine from mount but Edison is in no mood to give up.
Edison regains half guard.
Edison is doing well to control the position and prevent Takeshi from advancing to side control.
Edison tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #T13#
Edison trying to hold on to Takeshi's head to control him but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Edison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison has his hands on Takeshi's head, controlling the position.
Edison keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T14#
Edison keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Edison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edison wants to sweep but no luck.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Edison keeps moving.
Edison looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edison is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Matsuda Takeshi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Takeshi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Green
Green keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Green wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Green looking to control.
Green wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Takeshi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Green
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Green content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Green has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeshi (2) vs (6) Green#T2#
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takeshi has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (2) vs (9) Green
A lull in the action here.
Green really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Takeshi.#T3#
Let's hope that Green 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.#T4#
Takeshi trying to control the hands but Green breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Green working for the choke.
Takeshi is really stuck here.
Takeshi turns into Green and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (9) Green
Green trying to control the position here.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (11) Green
Green is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Takeshi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Green wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Takeshi is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Takeshi is looking to get back to full guard here but Green has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (14) Green
Takeshi is not content to let Green control the position.
The referee asks Green politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Green prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Green laying and praying for a moment but Takeshi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Green is looking to advance position but Takeshi won't allow it.
Green trying to control the action but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Green not doing much here.
#T8#
Takeshi is not content to let Green control the position.
Green passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takeshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (17) Green
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Green seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Takeshi is holding on tight.
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Green controlling from the full mount.
Green prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi is looking to improve his position.
Takeshi is not content to let Green control the position.#T10#
Takeshi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green passes into half guard.
Takeshi is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?
Green is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Green passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (20) Green
Takeshi is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Green trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Takeshi wants to control but Green postures up.
Green controlling the position.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
Takeshi is not content to let Green control the position.
Green laying and praying for a moment but Takeshi takes advantage and regains half guard. #T13#
Green passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (4) vs (23) Green
Takeshi wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (6) vs (23) Green
Green is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Takeshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (25) Green
And that's the end of the fight!
Green wins on points by 25 to 6.
Walon Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeshi feints and as Sixty Five raises his hands in defense, Takeshi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi 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.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a triangle but Takeshi pushes his legs off easily.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixty Five, not yet.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixty Five is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixty Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixty Five is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sixty Five holds on and takes a little breather.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sixty Five manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Sixty Five from controlling successfully.
Sixty Five forces his way into half guard.
Sixty Five prevents Takeshi from improving his position.#T2#
Takeshi won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Sixty Five 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. #SUB#
Sixty Five is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeshi trying to control here.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sixty Five seems to be working for a kimura but Takeshi defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sixty Five is pressing down on Takeshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeshi is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sixty Five seems to be working for a kimura but Takeshi defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi manages to get to full guard.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Sixty Five is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Sixty Five postures up.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Sixty Five preventing the sweep.
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
Takeshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sixty Five puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Sixty Five frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (2) Takeshi
Sixty Five is trying to take his opponent's back.
Takeshi 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: Sixty Five (8) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Takeshi tries to improve his position but Sixty Five has taken his back! Sixty Five has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Takeshi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sixty Five pushes Takeshi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Android Sixty Five!
Android Sixty Five thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 201 Erwin vs Macker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Takeshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Takeshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Takeshi
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.
Da Silva moves into full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Da Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (2) Takeshi
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working.
Takeshi is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Takeshi is defending well. #T2#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva gets to mount! Takeshi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (7) vs (2) Takeshi
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Takeshi stops Da Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T3#
Takeshi is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Takeshi stops Da Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Takeshi tries to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.
Da Silva prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Da Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Takeshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Da Silva. #T4#
Takeshi is working to get back to half guard.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Da Silva prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.
Takeshi prevents Da Silva from taking his back.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T5##SUB#
Da Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Takeshi is surviving well by controlling Da Silva's body position as best he can.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Da Silva working for a submission but Takeshi is keeping him at bay.
Takeshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Takeshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeshi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6##SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Da Silva trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Takeshi is defending well.
#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Takeshi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Takeshi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Da Silva is tapping! Great win for Takeshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matsuda Takeshi!
After winning the bout, Matsuda Takeshi 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 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 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 6 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halleck's waist but Halleck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeshi off to one side.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halleck enables Takeshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halleck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Halleck
Halleck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.#T1#
Halleck is trying to control the position but Takeshi postures up. #SUB2#
Halleck is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Halleck being controlled here, momentarily.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Halleck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halleck working a defensive guard but Takeshi passes into half guard.
#T2#
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halleck is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Halleck tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is defending well. #SUB#
Takeshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halleck sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Halleck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halleck 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.
Takeshi tries to pass to full mount but Halleck defends it.
Halleck is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Halleck
Takeshi fails to move to back control.
Takeshi tries to control but Halleck wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Halleck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeshi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Takeshi avoids the attempt from Halleck to control.
Takeshi tries to control but Halleck wriggling away.
Halleck working to try and regain half guard.
Halleck tries to lock up and control but Takeshi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5##SUB#
Takeshi goes for an armbar but Halleck turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Halleck. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (5) vs (2) Halleck
Halleck looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Takeshi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Takeshi is pulling down on Halleck's head. It's preventing any offense from Halleck, at least for the moment.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Halleck tries to pass. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Halleck defends easily.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Halleck from controlling successfully.
Halleck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Halleck preventing the sweep.
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeshi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halleck stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position.
Takeshi 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: Takeshi (7) vs (2) Halleck#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Halleck is defending well.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Halleck recovers full guard. #T8#
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Halleck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halleck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Takeshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Halleck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Halleck has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (7) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halleck manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (9) vs (4) Halleck
Halleck controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Halleck has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (9) vs (8) Halleck#T10#
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Halleck jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeshi and Halleck has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takeshi prevents Halleck from moving into mount.
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Halleck keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Halleck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Takeshi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halleck's best efforts.
Takeshi wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halleck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Halleck eventually gives up the hold.
Halleck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takeshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeshi.#T12#
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halleck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halleck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halleck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (13) vs (8) Halleck
Halleck tries to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away. #T13#
Halleck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Halleck is defending well.
Takeshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halleck wants to improve his position but Takeshi is controlling well.
Halleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halleck.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
#T14#
Halleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takeshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (13) vs (10) Halleck
Halleck wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi has control of Halleck's left arm, preventing Halleck from doing any damage.
Halleck trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (15) vs (10) Halleck
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
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 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
Date: Aug 13, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Costa Yannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yannou feints and as Takeshi raises his hands in defense, Yannou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yannou (2) vs (0) Takeshi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yannou tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Yannou lying in Takeshi's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Takeshi decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Yannou taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuda Takeshi!
Matsuda Takeshi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chad Grabby!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Grabby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Grabby
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Grabby is controlling well.
Grabby wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is defending well.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as Grabby sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Grabby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grabby trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is concentrating on defense, preventing Grabby from advancing position. #SUB2#
Grabby wants to work for an arm triangle but Takeshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grabby is trying to control. Takeshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Takeshi is looking to control Grabby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Grabby is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Grabby is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grabby to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Grabby is looking for a kimura but Takeshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grabby to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takeshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grabby trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grabby trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabby is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Takeshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grabby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takeshi is tightening it up a little... Grabby has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grabby reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grabby taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takeshi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driscoll Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driscoll Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Takeshi counters with a shoot takedown. Driscoll Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Driscoll Jr
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.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Driscoll Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Driscoll Jr is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Driscoll Jr trying to control the position.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Driscoll Jr is keeping the position.
Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.
Takeshi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Driscoll Jr wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#T2#
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Driscoll Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll Jr is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeshi wants to pass to mount but Driscoll Jr is defending the position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Takeshi seems content to control.
Driscoll Jr trying to control here.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Driscoll Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (5) vs (0) Driscoll Jr
Driscoll Jr has given up his back. Will we see Takeshi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeshi (8) vs (0) Driscoll Jr#SUB#
Driscoll Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Takeshi gets his way!
#SUB#
Takeshi working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Driscoll Jr is doing well to defend. Takeshi seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Driscoll Jr is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
A victorious Matsuda Takeshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Takeshi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Hunt pulls Takeshi into guard.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (0) vs (2) Hunt
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi pushes down on Hunt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takeshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt 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: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Hunt#T2#
Takeshi wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Hunt 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.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Takeshi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet. #SUB#
Takeshi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T3#
Hunt passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeshi defends it well.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (7) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Takeshi is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeshi keeps working. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeshi can't do much from the bottom here. #T5##SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takeshi wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hunt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away. #T6##SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Takeshi is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Takeshi is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Takeshi is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeshi is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Takeshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Takeshi defends it.
Hunt moves into full mount! Takeshi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (10) Hunt
Takeshi regains half guard.#T8#
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Takeshi is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takeshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (10) Hunt#SUB#
Takeshi working for a choke but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt tries to break free.
#SUB#
Takeshi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Takeshi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T9#
Hunt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hunt turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (12) Hunt
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (6) vs (15) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takeshi stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T10##SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hunt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11#
Takeshi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (10) vs (15) Hunt#SUB#
Takeshi is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
#SUB#
Takeshi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
Takeshi doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (10) vs (17) Hunt#SUB2#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #T12#
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeshi's guard.
Hunt not doing much here.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Takeshi is working away.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Takeshi defends it.
Takeshi tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt is stalling here. Takeshi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takeshi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (14) vs (17) Hunt#SUB#
Takeshi is working to tighten his grip on Hunt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hunt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takeshi is really squeezing tight and eventually Hunt passes out! Takeshi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matsuda Takeshi!
An out of breath Matsuda Takeshi 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 147 Hlervu vs Chai
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mondiou is defended easily by Takeshi.
Takeshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mondiou.
Mondiou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mondiou defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeannot Mondiou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into Mondiou's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (0) vs (2) Takeshi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondiou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mondiou wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takeshi is posturing up here but Mondiou has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Takeshi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Takeshi has to tap! Slick submission there by Mondiou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeannot Mondiou! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Faster Adamz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Takeshi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adamz (0) vs (2) Takeshi
Adamz is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takeshi trying to mount his opponent but Adamz defends it. #SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Adamz actively working from the bottom here.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Adamz is defending well.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adamz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is looking to stall here but Adamz recovers full guard.
Takeshi pushes down on Adamz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Adamz looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi wants to control but Adamz is keeping him busy.
Takeshi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adamz (0) vs (5) Takeshi
Takeshi wants to take Adamz's back but he can't do it this time.
Adamz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takeshi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adamz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adamz (0) vs (8) Takeshi
Adamz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Adamz is trying to roll into a better position but Takeshi has get a rear naked choke and Adamz is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matsuda Takeshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Matsuda Takeshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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