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Event:
SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dang Lin Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mike Ox!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ox clinches up against the cage.
Lin Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ox jumps into guard, dragging Lin Wang to the mat.
#SUB2#
Ox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lin Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lin Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lin Wang passes Ox's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ox is defending against the submission attempts here by Lin Wang.
#SUB#
Lin Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ox wants to control but Lin Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ox tries to get to full guard but Lin Wang has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lin Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lin Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lin Wang.
Ox tries to get to full guard but Lin Wang has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ox is trying to maintain the position but Lin Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Lin Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ox.
Lin Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lin Wang wants to control from the top but Ox keeps moving.
Lin Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lin Wang is fighting to break Ox's control of his arms but Ox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.
Lin Wang trying to control but Ox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin Wang preventing the sweep.
Lin Wang passes Ox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lin Wang wants to advance to full mount but Ox doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Ox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lin Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Ox looking to control.
#T4##SUB2#
Lin Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lin Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Ox's legs - danger averted.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.#SUB2#
Ox is looking for a triangle but Lin Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Lin Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lin Wang is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lin Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lin Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ox.#T5#
Lin Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (3) vs (0) Ox
Lin Wang has control of an arm but Ox manages to advance to Lin Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lin Wang (3) vs (4) Ox
Lin Wang tries to break free.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Ox has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lin Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ox's guard. Nice work there by Lin Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (4) Ox
Ox is trying to keep Lin Wang in close.
#SUB#
Lin Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lin Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (6) Ox
Ox pushes down on Lin Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Lin Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ox pulls his head out easily.
Ox slows the pace down in half guard.
Lin Wang is in trouble now - Ox has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (9) Ox
Ox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lin Wang tries to lock up and control but Ox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Ox wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lin Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Ox is working for a guillotine from mount but Lin Wang frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Ox jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lin Wang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lin Wang keeping his opponent close.
Ox trying to control the position but Lin Wang is working away. #T8#
Lin Wang is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ox is trying to get an arm triangle but Lin Wang is defending well. #T9#
Ox moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lin Wang (5) vs (11) Ox#SUB2#
Ox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lin Wang is surviving well by controlling Ox's body position as best he can.
Ox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lin Wang is looking to escape.
Lin Wang is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Lin Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lin Wang (5) vs (14) Ox
Ox slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Lin Wang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Ox has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lin Wang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Ox tries to get the hooks in deep but Lin Wang pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Ox working for a choke but Lin Wang is defending well.
Lin Wang is trying to break free.
Ox avoiding Lin Wang 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Lin Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ox tries to control but Lin Wang wriggling away.
Lin Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lin Wang has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Lin Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ox is working away from the top position though.
Lin Wang wants to get back to full guard but Ox has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (17) Ox
Ox is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lin Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lin Wang (5) vs (20) Ox
Lin Wang tries to escape but Ox has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Lin Wang fending off the submission attempt from Ox. #T14##SUB2#
Ox has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lin Wang! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ox gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ox! |
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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mike Ox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Navarro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Navarro.
Ox wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Navarro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ox (0) vs (2) Navarro
Ox trying to control from the bottom.
Ox is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Navarro wants to control but Ox is keeping him busy.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Navarro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Ox defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ox is controlling Navarro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Navarro stalling.
Ox gets full guard.
Ox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
Ox is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Ox is keeping the position.
Navarro won't allow Ox to sweep him here.
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ox trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Ox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Navarro controls the pace.#SUB#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Ox's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Navarro wants to control from the top but Ox keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ox working a defensive guard here.
Navarro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ox (0) vs (5) Navarro
Ox regains half guard there - taking advantage of Navarro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ox trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro is keen to just control but Ox is a slippery customer.#T4#
Navarro wants to pass to mount but Ox is defending the position. #SUB2#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ox is defending against the submission attempts here by Navarro.
Navarro is thwarting Ox's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
#T5##SUB2#
Navarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ox is just riding it out for now. Navarro eventually gives up the hold.
Ox is trying to maintain the position but Navarro is very close to passing his half guard.
Navarro trying to control from half guard but Ox is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ox wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Navarro is keen to just control but Ox is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ox wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro trying to control from half guard but Ox is working away.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Ox defends it.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ox keeps working. #T7#
Ox wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro is keen to just control but Ox is a slippery customer.
Ox tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Navarro seems content to control.
Ox wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Ox trying to hold on to Navarro's head to control him but Navarro postures up.
#T8#
Ox tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.
Ox wants to control but Navarro is keeping busy.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ox sees it coming and defends easily.
Ox is looking to improve his position.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ox won't allow Navarro to pass to mount. #T9#
Ox controlling the position for now.
Ox is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ox manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Navarro has gone for a leg lock! Ox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ox (2) vs (5) Navarro#T10#
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Ox from controlling successfully.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet.
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Ox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ox works his way back into a safe position though.
Ox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Navarro working a defensive guard here.
Ox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ox (5) vs (5) Navarro
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Ox controls the position.
Navarro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Navarro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ox (7) vs (5) Navarro#T12#
Ox wants to take his opponent's back but Navarro doesn't allow it.
Ox wants to control the pace but Navarro is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
Ox trying to control but Navarro is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navarro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navarro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ox is looking to work his way around to Navarro's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T14#
Ox is stalling here but it's allowed Navarro to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Navarro has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ox. Oh but Navarro has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ox goes limp - he's gone! Navarro jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edu Navarro!
A very excited looking Edu Navarro 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Ox!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Ox
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon stands and throws Ox's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Ox
Gascon working away.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Ox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ox is looking to reverse the position.
Gascon wants to control but Ox is keeping him busy.
Ox is trying to control Gascon's posture but Gascon avoids it.
Ox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gascon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gascon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ox is looking to regain half guard here but Gascon keeps moving and retains side control.
Ox is trying to control Gascon's posture but Gascon avoids it. #SUB#
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gascon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gascon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Ox wants to control but Gascon postures up.
Gascon trying to control the position but Ox is working away. #SUB#
Gascon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ox, who protects the arm well.
Gascon trying to control the position but Ox is working away.
Gascon tries to move to mount but Ox blocks the move with his legs.
Gascon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascon (7) vs (0) Ox
Ox is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
Gascon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Ox tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.#SUB#
Gascon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ox is surviving well by controlling Gascon's body position as best he can.
Ox is looking to get to half guard.
Ox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gascon fails to advance to Ox's back.
Ox tries to reverse the position but Gascon maintains control.
Ox wants to hold on but Gascon pushes him away.
Ox is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon content just to control the position here.
Gascon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ox is looking to escape. #SUB#
Gascon wants to finish this one by submission but Ox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gascon.
Ox is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
Ox is trying to escape the mount.
Gascon controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Ox tries to hold on but Gascon postures up.
Ox is looking to get to half guard.
Gascon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascon wants to take Ox's back but he can't do it this time.
Ox is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
Gascon prevents Ox from getting the reversal.
Gascon controlling from mount. #SUB#
Gascon is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gascon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Ox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Caius Cosades Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ox rushes Cosades Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cosades Jr decides to pull guard.
Ox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades Jr is pulling down on Ox's head. It's preventing any offense from Ox, at least for the moment.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades Jr is pulling down on Ox's head. It's preventing any offense from Ox, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Ox is really struggling to control Cosades Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosades Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ox trying to control but Cosades Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ox stays in close to Cosades Jr's body and controls the position.
Ox'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.#T4#
Cosades Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades Jr, not yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ox has gone for a leg lock! Cosades Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ox's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ox (0) vs (2) Cosades Jr
Ox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ox wants to control but Cosades Jr passes easily into half guard.
Ox trying to hold on to Cosades Jr's head to control him but Cosades Jr postures up.
#T5#
Ox is pressing down on Cosades Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ox controls Cosades Jr momentarily but Cosades Jr frees himself.
Ox wants to control but Cosades Jr passes easily into half guard.
Ox is looking to improve his position.
Ox wants to sweep but Cosades Jr has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ox (0) vs (5) Cosades Jr#T6#
Ox is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cosades Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ox (0) vs (7) Cosades Jr
Ox is looking to get to half guard.
Cosades Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Cosades Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ox turns into him and now he's in Cosades Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ox (2) vs (7) Cosades Jr
Ox trying to control but Cosades Jr is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ox trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cosades Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ox (2) vs (9) Cosades Jr
Ox trying to control the position.
Ox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ox wants to control but Cosades Jr passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ox is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades Jr.
Ox tries to get to full guard but Cosades Jr has control of the leg. #T8#
Ox trying to control but Cosades Jr postures up.
Ox controlling the position for now.#T9#
Ox is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ox is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cosades Jr has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cosades Jr pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ox is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cosades Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caius Cosades Jr!
A victorious Caius Cosades Jr 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ox looking to score a takedown here. Dufort is defending well but Ox drives through and ends up in Dufort's guard.
Dufort keeping moving, preventing Ox from controlling successfully.
Ox controlling from the top position.
Dufort throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dufort is proving hard to escape from.
Ox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufort is keeping the position for now.
Dufort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ox is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ox passes Dufort's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ox works his way into side control. #T1#
Ox lands some shots froms side control.
Dufort tries to improve position but can't.
Ox scores with punches from side control.
Dufort tries to improve position but can't.
Ox remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ox grinds an elbow into Dufort's temple. #SUB2#
Ox is trying to get an arm triangle but Dufort is defending well.
Dufort tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ox lands an elbow.
Dufort gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Dufort wants to get back to full guard.
Ox is looking to take a break and control but Dufort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dufort knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ox is keen to just control but Dufort is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dufort is looking to improve his position.
Dufort trying to get back to full guard but Ox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dufort tries to reverse the position but Ox maintains control.
Dufort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dufort tries to get out of the position.
Ox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Dufort is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Dufort's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ox trying to control.
Dufort tries to roll but Ox sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Dufort right now.
Dufort looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ox.
Ox is trying to stick to Dufort's back but Dufort is turning into Ox. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ox's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dufort.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ox holds on and takes a little breather.
Dufort throwing strikes from guard but Ox blocks nicely.
Ox can't keep his opponent in guard - Dufort advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Dufort is looking to advance position but Ox won't allow it.
Ox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dufort throws an elbow that misses. Ox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dufort's guard. Nice move by Ox!#REVB#
Ox pushing down on Dufort's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ox wants to control but Dufort is keeping him busy.
Ox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dufort tries to roll over but Ox keeps him under control.
Ox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dufort is looking to get back to full guard here but Ox has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ox is looking to take a break and control but Dufort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dufort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dufort not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dufort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ox landing a few short strikes.
Ox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dufort is controlling him.
Dufort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ox is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufort is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dufort postures up in Ox's guard and throws a big left but Ox blocks it.
Ox keeping full guard, as Dufort tries to pass.
Dufort throws a strike but Ox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ox wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Ox wanted to stand there but Dufort had control of the position.
Ox trying to control but Dufort is working from the bottom.
Dufort 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.
Ox wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Ox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Ox drops back looking for a leg! Dufort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dufort manages to kick Ox off! Ox jumps back into Dufort's guard.
Dufort wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dufort is looking to sweep but instead, Ox has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dufort manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dufort has his foot on Ox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ox works his way back into a safe position though.
Dufort looking for a sweep. Not yet Dufort, not yet.
Dufort keeping moving, preventing Ox from controlling successfully.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufort is keeping the position for now.
Ox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dufort is proving hard to escape from.
Dufort wants to hit a sweep here but Ox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dufort there!
Dufort working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Ox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ox controlling from mount.
Dufort is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dufort looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Dufort defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dufort can't escape the position.
Ox struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ox is hanging on to Dufort's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ox's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dufort covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ox trying to control.
Dufort wants to escape the position.
Dufort staying busy and making it hard for Ox to control.
Ox is landing with strikes. Dufort can't take much more of this.
You can see the frustration on Dufort's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ox punches Dufort on the ear.
What can Dufort do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dufort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ox shoots in looking for a takedown. Dufort tries to sprawl out of it but Ox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dufort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dufort.
Dufort throws a strike aimed at the side of Ox's head but Ox avoids it well.
Ox is looking to regain half guard here but Dufort keeps moving and retains side control.
Dufort misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dufort's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ox is looking to control Dufort's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ox avoid being mounted?
Dufort winds up and cracks Ox with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Ox is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dufort pulls his head out easily.
Mike Ox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dufort throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dufort throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dufort not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dufort is pressing down on Ox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ox is holding on for now.
Dufort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dufort wants to pass to mount but Ox is defending the position.
Dufort is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
Dufort throws a wild left hand from mount and Ox manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Ox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dufort.
Ox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dufort.
Ox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dufort working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ox's thigh. Ox counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dufort throws a big right hand that misses.
Ox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dufort is sitting in close to Ox's body. Ox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dufort is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dufort is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Ox! |
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