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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Velasco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harvey sprawls well initially but Velasco persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Harvey
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Velasco wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harvey is holding on to half guard well.
Harvey is looking to improve his position.
Harvey wants to control but Velasco is keeping busy.
Velasco prevents Harvey from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco content to control rather than advance.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Harvey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasco is working hard here to advance position.
Harvey being controlled here, momentarily.
Velasco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasco stopping the sweep attempt from Harvey.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Velasco tries to pass. #T2#
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (0) Harvey
Velasco taking a breather here. #SUB#
Velasco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harvey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Velasco but great work by Harvey. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (5) vs (4) Harvey
Harvey wants to control but Velasco is keeping him busy.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.
Velasco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (7) vs (4) Harvey
Harvey wants to control but Velasco is keeping busy.
#T3#
Velasco trying to mount his opponent but Harvey defends it.
Harvey trying to control from the bottom.
Velasco trying to control the pace.
Velasco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harvey for as long as he can get away with.
Velasco wants to pass to mount but Harvey is defending the position. #SUB#
Velasco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Velasco trying to control the pace.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harvey is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold.
Velasco is looking to pass Harvey's guard but actually Harvey recovers to full guard.
Harvey 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.#T5#
Harvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet.
Velasco postures up.
Velasco tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Velasco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Velasco passes Harvey's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Velasco not doing much here.
Velasco'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.
Harvey is looking to control Velasco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harvey avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura here.
Velasco prevents Harvey from improving his position.#T7#
Velasco is thwarting Harvey's attempts to control the position.
Velasco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Velasco is trying for a kimura here. Harvey looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Velasco wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BRAZEN - Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Velasco drives through with a takedown into CleaPain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasco passes CleaPain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasco slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well.
Well, if Velasco 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.
Velasco trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasco.
#T2##SUB2#
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold.
Velasco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Velasco
CleaPain prevents Velasco from taking his back.
Velasco controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
CleaPain is squirming around, avoiding Velasco's attempts to control the action.
Velasco avoids the attempt from CleaPain to control.
Velasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Velasco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Velasco is looking to work his way around to CleaPain's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Velasco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it.
Velasco pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Velasco trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
CleaPain is controlling an arm, preventing Velasco from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
CleaPain is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasco has a good base and remains in mount.
CleaPain is squirming around, avoiding Velasco's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Velasco controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Velasco avoids the attempt from CleaPain to control.
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Velasco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but CleaPain is surviving well by controlling Velasco's body position as best he can.
Velasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #T8#
CleaPain tries to lock up and control but Velasco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velasco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velasco wants to take CleaPain's back here but CleaPain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Velasco looking to control but CleaPain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasco fails to advance to CleaPain's back. #T9#
CleaPain tries to hold on but Velasco postures up.
Velasco forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (0) vs (8) Velasco
Velasco tries to get the hooks in deep but CleaPain pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Velasco looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Velasco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
CleaPain showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
CleaPain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
CleaPain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Velasco is cranking CleaPain's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for CleaPain! He's tightened the choke and CleaPain is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Velasco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engine's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco won't allow Engine to sweep him here.
Velasco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Velasco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving. #T1#
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Velasco
Engine wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Engine showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Engine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (5) vs (2) Velasco
Engine works to advance to full mount. Velasco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (7) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco working to try and regain half guard.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Velasco is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Velasco wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasco is looking to escape. #T4#
Velasco tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasco is looking to escape.
Velasco tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Engine avoids the attempt from Velasco to control.#T5#
Velasco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Velasco tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Velasco is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Engine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Engine is trying to control the action in half guard but Velasco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velasco tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Velasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasco wants to get back to full guard but Engine has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (10) vs (2) Velasco
Engine trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Engine works to advance to full mount. Velasco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (12) vs (2) Velasco
Engine looking to control but Velasco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine wants to control the pace but Velasco is squirming around nicely.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine looking to control but Velasco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine trying to control but Velasco is having none of it.
Velasco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Velasco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Velasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco is not content to let Engine control the position.
Engine wants to advance to full mount but Velasco doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Velasco 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.#T10##SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Engine trying to control but Velasco is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Engine has picked Velasco up and slammed him! Velasco can't keep hold of the triangle and Engine manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (15) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco tries to buck Engine off but Engine is having none of it.#SUB#
Engine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Velasco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasco prevents Engine from moving into mount.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.
Velasco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasco keeps working.
The referee asks Engine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Engine prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Velasco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine happy to just control the position for now.
Velasco is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Engine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Velasco's legs.
Velasco is looking to reverse the position.
Engine trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB#
Engine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Velasco is trying to improve his position.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine trying to control the position but Velasco is working away.
Velasco gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wahlstroem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wahlstroem showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (0) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Velasco wants to get back to full guard.
Velasco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Velasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahlstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wahlstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahlstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wahlstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Wahlstroem sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Wahlstroem pushing down on Velasco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wahlstroem prevents Velasco from improving his position.
Velasco gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Velasco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem postures up.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasco! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (4) vs (2) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Velasco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Velasco has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Velasco is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (4) vs (6) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Velasco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Velasco for a finish. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem has his arm under Velasco's chin here. Game over son! Wahlstroem squeezes tightly and Velasco is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 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 4 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Velasco looking to score a takedown here. Adamz is defending well but Velasco drives through and ends up in Adamz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Adamz
Velasco won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Adamz working for a triangle but Velasco defends it easily.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Velasco is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Adamz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Velasco is looking to defend but Adamz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Velasco! Adamz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Velasco taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Faster Adamz!
After winning the bout, Faster Adamz 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 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Roth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasco was covering up waiting for the punch and Roth finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (0) vs (2) Roth#SUB#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Velasco's legs - danger averted.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roth tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasco is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Velasco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (2) Roth
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Roth has his foot on Velasco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasco works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Roth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Velasco escapes and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (2) Roth
You can see the frustration on Roth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Velasco is trying to get an arm triangle but Roth is defending well. #SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roth is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Velasco trying to control the action but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth struggling a bit here.
Velasco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Roth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is looking to advance position but Roth won't allow it.
Roth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Roth actively working from the bottom here.
Velasco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (8) vs (2) Roth
Velasco works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Velasco (11) vs (2) Roth#SUB#
Roth has hold of Velasco's leg, trying to break free but it's let Velasco lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Roth is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Velasco throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Marcelo Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Velasco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castro to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (0) Velasco
Castro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Velasco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasco is keeping the position for now.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasco has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Velasco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castro defends it easily.#T1#
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Velasco keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro content to stall in guard here.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Velasco wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
Velasco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Velasco working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasco looking to control.
#T3#
Velasco looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasco, not yet.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Velasco keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Velasco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velasco trying to keep a closed guard but Castro is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Castro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Velasco for as long as he can get away with.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Velasco is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Velasco has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Velasco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Velasco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Castro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castro has managed to get both his arms back between Velasco's legs - danger averted.
Castro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Velasco is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Velasco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Castro defends well.
Velasco can't keep his opponent in guard - Castro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Castro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Velasco! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (5) vs (0) Velasco
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Velasco is trying desperately to improve position.
Castro controlling the pace for now.
Velasco is desperately trying to improve his position but Castro has a good base and remains in mount.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Velasco is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
Castro controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Velasco is squirming around, avoiding Castro's attempts to control the action.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velasco 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: Castro (5) vs (2) Velasco
Castro pulls Velasco in to control the position.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving. #T8#
Velasco being controlled here momentarily.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Castro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Castro keeping full guard, as Velasco tries to pass.
Velasco pushes down on Castro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Castro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castro is pulling down on Velasco's head. It's preventing any offense from Velasco, at least for the moment.
Velasco trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro wants to hit a sweep here but Velasco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Castro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (5) vs (5) Velasco
Velasco tries to take his opponent's back but Castro turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (7) vs (5) Velasco#T10#
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Velasco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasco is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11##SUB2#
Castro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castro has managed to get both his arms back between Velasco's legs - danger averted.
Castro pushes down on Velasco's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Castro is looking for a kimura here.
Velasco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Velasco.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Castro content to stall in guard here.
Velasco controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself. #SUB2#
Velasco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castro defends it easily.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castro passes Velasco's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Castro trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Marcelo Castro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Velasco looking to score a takedown here. Lefevre is defending well but Velasco drives through and ends up in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefevre is keeping the position for now.
Lefevre keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Lefevre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco looking to sit in guard and control but Lefevre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (2) Velasco
Lefevre looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre won't allow Velasco to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lefevre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lefevre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Velasco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefevre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasco trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Velasco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully. #T2#
Velasco looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasco, not yet. #SUB2#
Velasco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lefevre uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (2) Velasco#SUB#
Lefevre is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasco is defending well.
Lefevre is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Lefevre gets to mount! Velasco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (7) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Lefevre maintains control.
Lefevre tries to control but Velasco wriggling away.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Velasco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velasco 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: Lefevre (10) vs (2) Velasco
Lefevre trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lefevre is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Velasco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Velasco wants to escape the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasco has eaten all the pies!
A lull in the action here.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Velasco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Lefevre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Velasco's body.
#SUB#
Lefevre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Velasco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Velasco wants to control his opponent's hands but Lefevre gets his hands free.
Lefevre has the hooks in. Velasco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Velasco staying busy and making it hard for Lefevre to control.
Lefevre gets his hands free as Velasco looks to control. #T6#
I really don't envy Velasco right now.
Velasco prevents Lefevre from getting a body triangle.
Velasco tries to escape but Lefevre has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Velasco keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lefevre is working for a rear naked choke. Velasco is not defending it well and Lefevre has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Velasco refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Velasco's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthieu Lefevre! |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Heliogabale tries to clinch there but Velasco circles away.
#TD#
Velasco looking to score a takedown here. Heliogabale is defending well but Velasco drives through and ends up in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Velasco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Velasco preventing the sweep.
Heliogabale is trying to keep Velasco in close.
Velasco really is a fat lump.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heliogabale working a defensive guard here.
Heliogabale looking for a sweep. Not yet Heliogabale, not yet.
Velasco controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco postures up.
Heliogabale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Velasco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Velasco prevents Heliogabale from improving his position.#T1#
Velasco works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (0) Heliogabale#SUB#
Velasco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heliogabale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heliogabale sneaks back into half guard.
Velasco wants to pass to mount but Heliogabale is defending the position.
Heliogabale is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Velasco 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.
#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heliogabale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heliogabale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heliogabale.
Velasco stands and throws Heliogabale's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (8) vs (0) Heliogabale
Velasco tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Velasco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heliogabale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Heliogabale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (8) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Velasco reverses the position - he's now on top in Heliogabale's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (10) vs (2) Heliogabale
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Velasco tries to pass.
Heliogabale controls Velasco momentarily but Velasco frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Heliogabale wants to sweep here but Velasco controlling him for the moment.
Heliogabale trying to control the position here.
Heliogabale can't keep his opponent in guard - Velasco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heliogabale tries to roll over but Velasco keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco is trying to control the action in half guard but Heliogabale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5##SUB#
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heliogabale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco. #SUB#
Velasco wants to work for an arm triangle but Heliogabale is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasco trying to control from half guard but Heliogabale is working away.
Heliogabale wants to control but Velasco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heliogabale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Velasco won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here. #T6#
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Heliogabale is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Velasco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heliogabale pulls Velasco in close to his closed guard and prevents Velasco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Velasco advances to half guard. #SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heliogabale defends it well. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Heliogabale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heliogabale keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is looking for a triangle here but Velasco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (13) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB#
Velasco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heliogabale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heliogabale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.#T8#
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Heliogabale looking for a kimura from the bottom but Velasco passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (16) vs (2) Heliogabale
Velasco trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Velasco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heliogabale tries to bench press Velasco off him but Velasco keeps the position. #SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heliogabale has escaped the position, nice work there.
Heliogabale is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Velasco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heliogabale's legs. #SUB#
Velasco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Velasco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Velasco trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale is looking to regain half guard here but Velasco keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Heliogabale struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Velasco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Velasco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heliogabale keeps working.
Heliogabale 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.
Heliogabale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but Heliogabale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Velasco seems to be working for a kimura but Heliogabale defends the submission attempt.
Heliogabale is pressing down on Velasco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Velasco is pushing down on Heliogabale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heliogabale is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasco has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura but Heliogabale is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasco to get the leverage. #SUB#
Velasco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Velasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heliogabale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Velasco trying to control the action but Heliogabale is working from the bottom.
Heliogabale gets full guard.
Heliogabale working a defensive guard here.
Heliogabale is pulling down on Velasco's head. It's preventing any offense from Velasco, at least for the moment.
Velasco won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here. #T13#
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heliogabale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Heliogabale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Heliogabale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Velasco uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (19) vs (2) Heliogabale#SUB#
Heliogabale wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Velasco has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Heliogabale's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Heliogabale is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Velasco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
After the big win, Enzo Gabriel Velasco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BRAZEN - Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Cole Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hunt gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (4) vs (0) Velasco#SUB#
Hunt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velasco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunt trying to control the position but Velasco is working away. #SUB#
Hunt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Velasco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Velasco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (4) vs (4) Velasco
Hunt looking very determined here, making life difficult for Velasco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hunt 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 Velasco gets his way!
Velasco is looking to control Hunt but Hunt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Velasco has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Velasco keeps control of the position as Hunt tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Velasco has got his arm under Hunt's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hunt has spun round into Velasco's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (4) Velasco
Hunt won't allow Velasco to sweep him here. #SUB#
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velasco wants to hit a sweep here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Velasco there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (4) Velasco#SUB#
Hunt wants to finish this one by submission but Velasco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunt. #SUB#
Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Velasco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Velasco and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Velasco is defending well.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hunt trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Velasco is defending well.
Velasco gets back to half guard.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Velasco is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt is thwarting Velasco's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Velasco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velasco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velasco wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Velasco moves into full guard.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (12) vs (4) Velasco#T5##SUB#
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! #SUB#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Hunt working away.
Velasco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (12) vs (6) Velasco
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.#SUB#
Hunt 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.
Velasco passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (12) vs (9) Velasco
Velasco working away.#T7#
Hunt is not content to let Velasco control the position.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hunt is looking to control Velasco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Velasco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Velasco is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Velasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Velasco wants to take a breather but Hunt is having none of it. #SUB2#
Velasco is working for a submission of some sort.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB2#
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco.
Velasco is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Velasco wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well. #T11#
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Velasco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Velasco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB2#
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Velasco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasco has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Velasco trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T13#
Hunt is controlling Velasco's posture.
Velasco looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velasco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (14) vs (9) Velasco
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Velasco gets full guard.#SUB2#
Velasco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Velasco keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt pushing down on Velasco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasco is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Velasco defends the submission attempt.
Hunt is keen to just control but Velasco is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
A victorious Cole Hunt 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Velasco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Velasco lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Adamz
Adamz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Velasco has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (0) Adamz
Velasco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Velasco is trying to get an arm triangle but Adamz is defending well.
Adamz tries to bench press Velasco off him but Velasco keeps the position.
Velasco just content to control the position. #SUB#
Velasco tries for a kimura but Adamz is defending well.
Velasco has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasco (7) vs (0) Adamz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamz wants to hold on but Velasco pushes him away.
Adamz is squirming around, avoiding Velasco's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Adamz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adamz regains half guard.
Adamz regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasco is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adamz keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Adamz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Velasco 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.
Adamz keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Velasco tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamz is retaining full guard.
Velasco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Velasco tries to free his leg and advance position but Adamz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Adamz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velasco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Adamz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasco is aware though and is defending well.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Adamz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Velasco passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Velasco 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.
Adamz wants to control but Velasco is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Velasco uses his free foot to push down on Adamz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adamz. Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (10) vs (0) Adamz#SUB#
Velasco working for a guillotine from mount but Adamz is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Adamz tries to improve his position but Velasco has taken his back! Velasco has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Adamz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Velasco pushes Adamz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
After the big win, Enzo Gabriel Velasco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BRAZEN - Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves 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 2 losses; Quinn Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Velasco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Velasco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnett (0) vs (4) Velasco
Barnett tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Velasco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working. #SUB2#
Velasco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to buck Velasco off but Velasco is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velasco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Velasco is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Velasco seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Velasco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnett (0) vs (7) Velasco
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett prevents Velasco from moving into mount.
Barnett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velasco's best efforts.#SUB2#
Velasco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (4) vs (7) Velasco
Velasco turns into Barnett and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (4) vs (9) Velasco
Velasco won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
Velasco slips nicely into half guard.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnett is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB2#
Velasco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnett pulls Velasco in to control the position.
Velasco is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Velasco has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Velasco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Velasco preventing the sweep.
Barnett controls Velasco momentarily but Velasco frees himself.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Velasco controlling him for the moment.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #T6#
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Velasco passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Velasco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasco.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Barnett moves into full guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasco is one step ahead there.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Velasco drops back looking for a leg! Barnett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnett manages to kick Velasco off! Velasco jumps back into Barnett's guard.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Velasco 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.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (6) vs (9) Velasco
Barnett wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Velasco is keeping the position.
Velasco 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.#T10#
Barnett passes into half guard.
Velasco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (6) vs (13) Velasco
Barnett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnett controlling the position well.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Velasco seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Velasco seems content to control.#T11#
Velasco trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it. #SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Barnett controlling the position.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Velasco looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Velasco trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Velasco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Velasco passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T13#
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Velasco has control of the leg.
Velasco tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Velasco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Barnett trying to control but Velasco postures up.
Barnett has his hands clasped together around Velasco's back. He's all about the action.
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Velasco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velasco has managed to get both his arms back between Barnett's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Velasco wins on points by 13 to 6.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Enzo Gabriel Velasco made sure he mentioned BRAZEN - Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Velasco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Roth
Velasco wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Roth still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Roth has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (2) vs (4) Roth
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Velasco is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Roth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velasco, who protects the arm well.
Velasco wants to control but Roth postures up.
Velasco is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Roth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Roth tries for a kimura but Velasco is defending well.
Roth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Velasco really is a fat lump.
Roth gets to mount! Velasco was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasco (2) vs (6) Roth
Velasco 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.
Velasco is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth. #T3#
Velasco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Velasco keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Roth passes Velasco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Velasco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Roth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roth. #T4#
Velasco is pressing down on Roth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Velasco controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself.
Roth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Velasco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roth uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (2) vs (9) Roth
Velasco is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roth is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasco (2) vs (11) Roth
Roth avoids the attempt from Velasco to control.#T5##SUB2#
Roth swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Velasco is now in Roth's guard. A big mistake from Roth there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (4) vs (11) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is looking to cinch up a triangle. Velasco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Roth's body to avoid the submission. Roth has instead reached around Velasco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Roth arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Roth! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Velasco ducks straight into an uppercut from Lyle and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Velasco manages to regain guard straight away.
#CUT#It looks like Enzo Gabriel Velasco has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Velasco is working an open guard so Lyle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lyle fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Velasco out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Terry Lyle!
Terry Lyle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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