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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.#CL#
Yoshida clinches up against the cage.
Yoshida wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yoshida.#BC#
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Garcia cracks Yoshida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshida appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garcia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Yoshida.
#T1#
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia stuns Yoshida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshida momentarily.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcia tries to circle away but Yoshida has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia keeps control of Yoshida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Yoshida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Yoshida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia wants to counter the offense by Yoshida and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myuki Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Yoshida's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia throws a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoshida.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshida. Yoshida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yoshida moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoshida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia cracks Yoshida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Yoshida. Yoshida maintains the clinch.
Garcia jumps guard but Yoshida stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Yoshida just leaning against Garcia, taking a breather. #BC2#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.#TD#
Yoshida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Yoshida getting side control.
Yoshida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yoshida winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia pushes Yoshida off looking to stand but Yoshida dives back in and keeps control.
Yoshida is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Yoshida scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yoshida controlling the pace.
Yoshida wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Garcia is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yoshida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garcia has hold of Yoshida's hands but Yoshida slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Yoshida is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoshida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoshida takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Yoshida. Yoshida maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Garcia gets caught flat footed, as Yoshida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yoshida is standing up over Garcia. Garcia looks to escape but Yoshida dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Yoshida controls the position. #T1#
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Yoshida scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yoshida throws a strike aimed at the side of Garcia's head but Garcia avoids it well.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SU#
Yoshida stands up and beckons Garcia to his feet. #CL2#
Garcia clinches.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Yoshida.
#T3#
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Yoshida around his waist. Yoshida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yoshida jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Yoshida around his waist. Yoshida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myuki Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.#BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Garcia connects with a jab.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Yoshida pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myuki Yoshida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia lunges at Yoshida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yoshida's hand.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Yoshida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Yoshida persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshida is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Yoshida on that attempt.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Donk. Garcia catches Yoshida right on the button with a cross.
Yoshida shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Garcia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yoshida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yoshida somewhat.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myuki Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Yoshida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yoshida.
Gordon Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Yoshida forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
Yoshida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshida dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshida momentarily.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Gordon Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia jabs Yoshida right on the nose. Yoshida blinks but takes it well.
Garcia cracks Yoshida with a good jab.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoshida shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Yoshida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Yoshida shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Yoshida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoshida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoshida walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia misses the jab.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yoshida is defended easily by Garcia.
Garcia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gordon Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yoshida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoshida walks into a left hand.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Garcia misses with the combination.
Yoshida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia scores with a jab. Yoshida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Myuki Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Garcia!
Gordon Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 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 14 wins and 5 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley goes for a double leg but Yoshida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yoshida continues to drive forward.#CL#
Yoshida takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Yoshida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yoshida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Moley 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.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Moley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Moley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (2) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Moley passes Yoshida's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Moley eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Yoshida trying to control but Moley postures up.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Moley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Moley eventually gives up the hold.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Moley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Moley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yoshida tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley! |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 39 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Yoshida pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Yoshida pulls guard.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Yoshida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Mason might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mason being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Yoshida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Mason
Yoshida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yoshida advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (5) vs (0) Mason
Yoshida gets to mount! Mason was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshida (7) vs (0) Mason#T2#
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Mason stops Yoshida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshida controlling from the full mount.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Mason 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.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mason still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mason 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: Yoshida (7) vs (4) Mason
Yoshida wants to control but Mason postures up.
Yoshida is not content to let Mason control the position. #T4#
Yoshida sneaks back into half guard.
Yoshida is not content to let Mason control the position.#SUB#
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yoshida keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Mason trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Mason trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yoshida (11) vs (4) Mason
Mason prevents Yoshida from improving position. #SUB#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Mason is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Yoshida tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason is trying to control Yoshida's posture but Yoshida avoids it.
Mason is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Yoshida advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshida (13) vs (4) Mason
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Yoshida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoshida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mason tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Yoshida wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Yoshida working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mason tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida controlling his opponent. #T10#
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Yoshida trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason 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.
Mason trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (16) vs (4) Mason#SUB#
Yoshida looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yoshida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshida content just to control the position here. #T12#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason is squirming around, avoiding Yoshida's attempts to control the action.
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Mason prevents Yoshida from taking his back.
Mason has given up his back. Will we see Yoshida going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Yoshida (19) vs (4) Mason
Mason is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Yoshida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
#T14##SUB#
Mason won't enjoy being in this position. Yoshida looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mason is tapping - it's over boys! Yoshida picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 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 13 wins and 4 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Orozco gets caught napping as Yoshida dives in and scores a takedown. Orozco manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Orozco
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Yoshida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orozco dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (2) Orozco
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshida trying to keep a closed guard but Orozco is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily.
Yoshida looking to control.
#SUB#
Yoshida has an active guard here but Orozco has managed to pass into half guard.
Orozco working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yoshida's thigh. Yoshida counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Yoshida seems keen to control Orozco's posture.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Yoshida looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orozco has picked Yoshida up and slammed him! Yoshida can't keep hold of the triangle and Orozco manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (2) vs (5) Orozco
Yoshida being controlled for a moment.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T3#
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orozco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yoshida keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Yoshida wants to hit a sweep here but Orozco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yoshida there! Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (2) vs (8) Orozco
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orozco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida tries to reverse the position but Orozco maintains control.
Yoshida is working hard here to advance position.
Orozco content just to control the position here. #T6#
Yoshida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yoshida is just holding on here. Orozco manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yoshida (2) vs (11) Orozco
Orozco controlling well, preventing Yoshida from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco doesn't have the hooks in and Yoshida manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (11) Orozco
Yoshida trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco has Yoshida pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Orozco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (13) Orozco
Orozco advances to half guard. #T8#
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.
Orozco is pressing down on Yoshida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yoshida is holding on for now.
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy.
#T9#
Yoshida is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard but Orozco has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (4) vs (16) Orozco
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Orozco working away.
Orozco slows the pace down.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T11#
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Orozco staying calm.
Yoshida struggling a bit here.
Yoshida tries to bench press Orozco off him but Orozco keeps the position. #T12#
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Yoshida is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshida is looking to reverse the position.
Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Orozco working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yoshida shoots in and gets a takedown into Drelas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (0) vs (2) Yoshida
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida won't allow Drelas to sweep him here.
Drelas keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida pushes down on Drelas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drelas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drelas looking to control.
Drelas wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
Drelas pulls Yoshida in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas working a defensive guard but Yoshida manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (0) vs (5) Yoshida
Drelas is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Yoshida content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Drelas tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
Yoshida trying to control the position but Drelas is working away.
Drelas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Drelas is defending well.
Drelas can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Yoshida trying to control the position but Drelas is working away.
Drelas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drelas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yoshida off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drelas (4) vs (5) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Yoshida is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Drelas working for a choke but Yoshida is defending well. #SUB#
Yoshida fending off the submission attempt from Drelas. #T3#
Yoshida is in bad spot here.
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yoshida looking very determined here, making life difficult for Drelas.
#SUB#
Drelas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
I would not like to be Yoshida right now.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Drelas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Drelas is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Yoshida won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Drelas off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
Thervam Drelas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dontez Yates! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yoshida takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Yates has clasped his hands together around Yoshida's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yates (4) vs (0) Yoshida
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is trying to control Yates's posture but Yates avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida prevents Yates from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates 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.#T1##SUB#
Yates is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshida is defending well.
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.
Yoshida struggling a bit here.
Yates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yates tries to advance to mount but Yoshida denies him.
Yoshida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (4) vs (2) Yoshida
Yates tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Yates is pressing down on Yoshida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Yates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Yoshida drops back looking for a leg! Yates is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yates manages to kick Yoshida off! Yoshida jumps back into Yates's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yates working a defensive guard but Yoshida manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (4) vs (5) Yoshida
Yoshida controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Yates is trying to work for a sweep but Yoshida has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yates (4) vs (7) Yoshida
Yoshida seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yates is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is working for a guillotine from mount but Yates frees his head quite easily.
Yoshida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yates reaches up to try and control the position but Yoshida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Yates rolls and tries to escape and now Yoshida has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Yates (4) vs (10) Yoshida
Yoshida 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.
Yates trying to control the action but Yoshida just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Yoshida is trying to stick to Yates's back but Yates is turning into Yoshida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yoshida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yates. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (6) vs (10) Yoshida
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoshida's guard. #SUB#
Yates is looking for a kimura but Yoshida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yates to get the leverage.
Yates prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
Yoshida trying to control from the bottom.
Yoshida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yoshida is trying to keep Yates in close.
Yates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Yoshida working a defensive guard but Yates passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Yates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Yates keeps him under control.
Yates trying to mount his opponent but Yoshida defends it.
Yoshida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Yates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Yates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yates is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yates is trying to control. Yoshida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Yates is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Yates is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
Yoshida won't allow Yates to pass to mount.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Yates keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yates is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yates pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Yoshida is defending against the submission attempts here by Yates.
Yoshida tries to get to full guard but Yates has control of the leg.
Yoshida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yates trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom. #T9#
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Yates tries to pass. #SUB#
Yates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yoshida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yoshida has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yates (6) vs (12) Yoshida#SUB#
Yates looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yoshida passes into half guard.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard.
Yates tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yoshida has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (6) vs (15) Yoshida#T10#
Yates tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida fails to advance to Yates's back.
Yates regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yates is defending against the submission attempts here by Yoshida.
Yoshida prevents Yates from improving his position.#T11##SUB2#
Yoshida 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.
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
Yoshida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yates wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
#T12#
Yoshida is thwarting Yates's attempts to control the position.
Yoshida trying to control from half guard but Yates is working away.
Yates trying to control here.
Yoshida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yates is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Yates has his hands clasped together around Yoshida's back. He's all about the action.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard.
Yoshida prevents Yates from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Yates manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yates 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.
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yates (6) vs (18) Yoshida
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yates can't do much from the bottom here.
Yates tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 18 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Jeannot Mondiou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondiou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondiou (2) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB2#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yoshida is not content to let Mondiou control the position.
Mondiou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondiou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida won't allow Mondiou to pass to mount.
Mondiou is working hard here to advance position.
Mondiou is stalling here. Yoshida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mondiou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yoshida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondiou (2) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida laying and praying for a moment but Mondiou takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Mondiou is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yoshida perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mondiou is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Yoshida is pressing down on Mondiou's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondiou is holding on for now.
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Yoshida is trying to control. Mondiou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondiou trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Mondiou gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondiou is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (4) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshida is adopting a defensive guard.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Mondiou from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mondiou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondiou (7) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondiou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working.
Yoshida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mondiou tries to advance to mount but Yoshida denies him. #SUB#
Mondiou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Mondiou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mondiou tries to advance to mount but Yoshida denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondiou advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondiou (9) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida tries to hold on but Mondiou pushes him away.
Mondiou looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoshida wants to control but Mondiou is having none of it.#SUB#
Mondiou jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yoshida is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yoshida and Mondiou has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T5##SUB#
Mondiou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondiou moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondiou (11) vs (4) Yoshida
Mondiou controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondiou avoids the attempt from Yoshida to control.#T6#
Mondiou wants to take Yoshida's back here but Yoshida is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Mondiou goes for an armbar but Yoshida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yoshida. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondiou (11) vs (6) Yoshida
Mondiou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yoshida puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mondiou trying to control here.
#SUB#
Mondiou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshida pulls his head out easily.
Mondiou gets back to full guard.
Yoshida pushing down on Mondiou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Mondiou trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but Mondiou defending well.
Mondiou is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Yoshida has latched onto it... Big trouble! Yoshida pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mondiou is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Yoshida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
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 10 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 33 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
#TD2#
Mason has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yoshida uses from the top position.
Yoshida 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.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Yoshida in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mason tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yoshida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 22 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Yoshida gets a clinch.
Yoshida goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yoshida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hageman is trying to keep an underhook but Yoshida manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (0) vs (2) Yoshida
Hageman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Hageman defends it. #SUB2#
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Hageman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Hageman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hageman tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Yoshida seems content to control.
Yoshida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman! Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (0) vs (5) Yoshida
Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hageman is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it. #SUB2#
Yoshida goes for an armbar but Hageman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hageman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (5) Yoshida#SUB2#
Yoshida has his foot on Hageman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hageman works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment.
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hageman looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (7) Yoshida
Hageman is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
Yoshida trying to move into half guard but instead Hageman has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (7) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Hageman trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hageman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (4) vs (9) Yoshida#T5#
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Hageman being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman working a defensive guard here.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.
Yoshida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hageman's guard. #T7##SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hageman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Yoshida wants to advance to full mount but Hageman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshida defends well.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #T8#
Hageman pulls Yoshida in close to prevent any damage.
Yoshida sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving. #T9#
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida is looking to pass into half guard but Hageman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hageman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (9) Yoshida
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Yoshida.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshida looks winded!#SUB#
Hageman has gone for a leg lock! Yoshida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (6) vs (11) Yoshida
Yoshida looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (6) vs (14) Yoshida
Yoshida tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hageman's legs. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hageman has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12##SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoshida wants to control but Hageman is keeping him busy.
Hageman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Yoshida is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hageman (6) vs (16) Yoshida
Yoshida tries to control but Hageman wriggling away. #T13#
Yoshida fails to move to back control.
Yoshida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hageman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.#T14#
Hageman stops Yoshida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hageman wants to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida trying to control but Hageman is having none of it.
Hageman has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Yoshida's lack of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bailey Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Yoshida gets control of Simmons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoshida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Simmons is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yoshida wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Simmons is now in half guard.
Yoshida trying to hold on to Simmons's head to control him but Simmons postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is pressing down on Simmons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass. #T1#
Simmons wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Yoshida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Yoshida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yoshida working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
#T2#
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Simmons
Yoshida stays in close to Simmons's body and controls the position.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass. #T4#
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons has his hands on Yoshida's head, controlling the position.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Simmons trying to control the position here.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshida trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Yoshida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida slips nicely into half guard.
Simmons trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
#SUB2#
Simmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simmons gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Simmons looking to control but Yoshida passes into half guard.
Yoshida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simmons trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (5) vs (0) Simmons
Yoshida tries to control but Simmons wriggling away.
Simmons tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away. #T8##SUB#
Yoshida is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simmons has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simmons! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (5) vs (2) Simmons
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshida's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there. #T9#
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshida's legs - danger averted.
Simmons is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Yoshida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (5) vs (5) Simmons
Simmons taking a breather here.
Yoshida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yoshida struggling a bit here.#T11#
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Simmons tries to advance to mount but Yoshida denies him.
Simmons trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Yoshida but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshida (5) vs (7) Simmons
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Simmons trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yoshida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Simmons moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yoshida has worked his arm free - good work by Yoshida!
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working. #T13##SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoshida has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simmons trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simmons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T14##SUB2#
Simmons is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away. #SUB#
Yoshida actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simmons wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mauricio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yoshida to the ground. Mauricio is now in Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (2) vs (0) Yoshida
Yoshida controlling the position.#SUB#
Mauricio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mauricio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yoshida is controlling Mauricio's posture.
Mauricio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yoshida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mauricio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully.
Mauricio looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (2) vs (2) Yoshida
Yoshida being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mauricio is keeping the position for now.
Mauricio working a defensive guard here.
Yoshida trying to control but Mauricio is working from the bottom.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Mauricio has control of Yoshida's left arm, preventing Yoshida from doing any damage.
Mauricio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yoshida preventing the sweep.
Yoshida trying to control but Mauricio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mauricio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshida is aware though and is defending well.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Mauricio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida passes Mauricio's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Mauricio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mauricio.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Mauricio seems keen to control Yoshida's posture.
Yoshida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Yoshida lying in Mauricio's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mauricio decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Yoshida taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lanion Mauricio! |
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Event:
SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Herlin wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.
Herlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Yoshida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Herlin is trying to pull guard but Yoshida turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Yoshida jumps guard and drags Herlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Herlin controlling him for the moment.
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a guillotine here but Herlin defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Herlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Herlin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida looking to control.
Herlin is pushing down on Yoshida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yoshida is fighting to maintain full guard but Herlin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Herlin is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Herlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Herlin is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida is controlling Herlin's trapped leg to prevent Herlin from advancing to side control.
Herlin trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yoshida! Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (3) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB#
Herlin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yoshida has worked his arm free - good work by Yoshida!
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Yoshida is trying to control Herlin's posture but Herlin avoids it.
Yoshida prevents Herlin from moving into mount.
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy.
Yoshida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is not content to let Herlin control the position. #T4#
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Herlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yoshida, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Herlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Herlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida is keeping him busy. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Yoshida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Herlin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herlin has knee on belly momentarily but Yoshida bucks him off and regains half guard.
Yoshida is trying to maintain the position but Herlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Herlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Herlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Herlin wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is defending well.
Yoshida is not content to let Herlin control the position.
Herlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yoshida is positioning himself well to prevent Herlin advancing to mount.
Yoshida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Herlin (3) vs (4) Yoshida#T7#
Yoshida is not going to allow Herlin to sit and survive in this position.
Herlin is trying to break free.
Herlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Herlin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Herlin for a finish. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking to break Herlin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Herlin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yoshida will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Herlin turns into Yoshida and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (5) vs (4) Yoshida
Herlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB#
Herlin has gone for a leg lock! Yoshida slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (5) vs (6) Yoshida#SUB#
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Herlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Herlin's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Herlin keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass.
Herlin wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment. #T9##SUB#
Herlin working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Herlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Herlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Herlin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshida uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (5) vs (9) Yoshida
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida postures up.
Herlin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Herlin tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Herlin looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshida controlling the action here.
Herlin wants to control but Yoshida passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (5) vs (12) Yoshida#T12#
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herlin keeps working.
Herlin tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
Herlin sneaks back into half guard.
Herlin is looking to improve his position.
Yoshida wants to control but Herlin is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for a submission of some sort.
Herlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Herlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (7) vs (12) Yoshida#SUB2#
Yoshida throws his legs up looking for a submission but Herlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (10) vs (12) Yoshida
Yoshida looks winded!#SUB#
Herlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yoshida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Herlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Herlin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Herlin (12) vs (12) Yoshida#SUB#
Herlin goes for an armbar but Yoshida turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yoshida. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (12) vs (14) Yoshida
Yoshida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Herlin looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Herlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 14 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aled Bowen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Yoshida pulls guard.
Bowen pushes down on Yoshida's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yoshida defends it well. #SUB#
Bowen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bowen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yoshida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bowen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen forces his way into half guard.
Yoshida is concentrating on defense, preventing Bowen from advancing position.
Bowen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bowen is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bowen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Bowen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (3) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yoshida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yoshida! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (3) vs (2) Yoshida
Bowen controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself. #T2#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bowen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Bowen is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Bowen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoshida manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (5) vs (2) Yoshida
Bowen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bowen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (5) vs (4) Yoshida#T3#
Bowen looking to control.
Bowen wants to improve his position but instead Yoshida has moved into half guard.
Bowen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoshida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoshida's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bowen (9) vs (4) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to control the position but Bowen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Yoshida reverses the position brilliantly into Bowen's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (9) vs (6) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoshida defends it easily.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Bowen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bowen is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bowen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yoshida escapes and throws Bowen's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (9) vs (9) Yoshida#T5##SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura but Bowen is defending well.
Bowen tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Bowen manages to get back to half guard.
Bowen gets full guard.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bowen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoshida has passed into half guard!
#T6##SUB#
Bowen actively working from the bottom here.
Yoshida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Bowen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bowen sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bowen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bowen has an active guard here but Yoshida has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Yoshida 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.
#T8#
Bowen is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowen wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
#T9#
Bowen trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Bowen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bowen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Bowen trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Yoshida is thwarting Bowen's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Bowen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (9) vs (12) Yoshida
Yoshida controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Bowen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bowen reaches up to try and control the position but Yoshida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bowen rolls and tries to escape and now Yoshida has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bowen (9) vs (15) Yoshida
Yoshida is looking to control Bowen but Bowen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Bowen right now.
Bowen trying to control the position but Yoshida manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Yoshida has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Bowen 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 Yoshida gets his way!
Yoshida looks winded!#T13#
Yoshida is hanging on to Bowen's back as he tries to escape.
Bowen trying to control the action but Yoshida just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida is trying to stick to Bowen's back but Bowen is turning into Yoshida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yoshida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bowen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bowen (11) vs (15) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bowen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Bowen controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Bowen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (14) vs (15) Yoshida#SUB#
Bowen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bowen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bowen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoshida has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Yoshida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bowen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Bowen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 15 to 14. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jett Robins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Robins rushes Yoshida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Robins decides to pull guard.
Robins keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Robins is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
#SUB#
Robins working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
Robins looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Robins keeps moving.
Yoshida won't allow Robins to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Robins's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Robins.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Robins keeps moving. #SUB#
Robins is looking for a triangle but Yoshida pushes his legs off easily.
Robins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robins (2) vs (0) Yoshida#T2#
Yoshida is doing well to control the position and prevent Robins from advancing to side control.
Yoshida tries to get to full guard but Robins has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yoshida is looking to control Robins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshida avoid being mounted?
Robins is taking a breather. Yoshida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Robins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Robins (5) vs (0) Yoshida
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Robins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robins looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yoshida is holding on tight.
Robins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Robins's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Robins controlling from the full mount.
Robins is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Robins is working for a guillotine from mount but Yoshida frees his head quite easily.
Robins controlling from mount. #T5#
Robins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yoshida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yoshida can't escape the position.
Yoshida holds of for dear life.#T6#
Robins looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robins controlling his opponent.
Yoshida stops Robins from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Robins looking to secure an arm triangle but Yoshida defends it well.
Yoshida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Robins's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Robins controlling from mount.
Robins tries to control but Yoshida wriggling away.
Robins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robins trying to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
Robins controlling from mount. #T8#
Robins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yoshida is looking to escape.
Yoshida tries to hold on but Robins postures up.#SUB#
Yoshida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robins. #SUB#
Robins throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Yoshida has his hands clasped together but Robins breaks the hold and Yoshida is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Robins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jett Robins! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Pass!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pass closes the distance and clinches.
Pass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Pass is working for takedown but Yoshida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pass has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yoshida after a bit of a struggle.
Myuki Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Pass.#TD#
Yoshida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Pass
Pass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Yoshida passes Pass's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida controlling the pace.
Pass trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
#T1#
Yoshida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura here.
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Pass is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Pass trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Pass won't allow Yoshida to pass to mount. #T3#
Yoshida sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Yoshida is trying for a kimura here. Pass looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yoshida wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Norris Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Yoshida rushes Andersson and presses him up against the cage.
Andersson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshida walks away with a smile on his face. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Yoshida
Yoshida is taking a breather. Andersson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yoshida is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Yoshida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Yoshida sits in half guard.
Yoshida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Yoshida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Andersson is concentrating on defense, preventing Yoshida from advancing position. #T3#
Yoshida is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
Yoshida wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yoshida controlling the pace.
Andersson keeping control of the position.
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?#T4#
Yoshida trying to control the pace.
It looks like Yoshida might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yoshida is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida controlling the pace.
Yoshida is pressing down on Andersson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andersson is holding on for now. #T6#
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshida slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but Andersson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yoshida to get the leverage. #T8#
Andersson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Andersson is refusing to be controlled, as Yoshida sits in half guard.
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Andersson wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Andersson is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson is controlling Yoshida's trapped leg to prevent Yoshida from advancing to side control.
Yoshida wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?#T10#
Yoshida wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Yoshida seems to be working for a kimura but Andersson defends the submission attempt.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yoshida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yoshida wants to pass to mount but Andersson is defending the position.
Andersson is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?#T12#
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Andersson defends it. #T13#
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yoshida controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson is trying to control but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (5) Yoshida#T14##SUB2#
Yoshida has hold of Andersson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andersson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Andersson tries to hold on but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshida controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 186 Doe vs Vrjalya
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Bill Lauren!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lauren tries to clinch up but Yoshida circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauren tries to clinch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Yoshida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Lauren
Lauren wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is pressing down on Lauren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lauren is holding on for now.
Lauren controlling the position well. #T1#
Lauren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lauren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lauren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lauren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yoshida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Lauren wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
Lauren is still trying to improve position.
Lauren has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yoshida has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (5) vs (0) Lauren
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lauren keeps working.
Yoshida gets to mount! Lauren was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshida (7) vs (0) Lauren
Lauren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshida trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Lauren 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: Yoshida (7) vs (2) Lauren
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Lauren from controlling successfully.
Lauren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lauren trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lauren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Yoshida has his feet on Lauren's thighs here. He's pushed Lauren off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lauren screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Williams!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Yoshida has Williams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yoshida pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Williams tumbling to the mat - Yoshida dives into Williams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Williams
Williams looking to control.
#SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshida is aware though and is defending well.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (2) Williams
Williams wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Yoshida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.#SUB#
Yoshida working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. #T3#
Yoshida is controlling Williams's posture.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (2) Williams
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (4) Williams
Yoshida is not content to let Williams control the position.#T4#
Yoshida controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Williams prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
Williams is looking to advance position but Yoshida won't allow it. #T5#
Williams stalling away here and it's allowed Yoshida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Williams trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams is keen to just control but Yoshida is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.
Williams works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (4) vs (7) Williams
Yoshida manages to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Yoshida is trying to control but can't.
Williams wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams is looking to advance position but Yoshida won't allow it.
Williams is just content to waste time from the top position. Yoshida takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T8#
Williams is fighting to break Yoshida's control of his arms but Yoshida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Williams passes Yoshida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yoshida is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoshida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Williams trying to pass the guard but Yoshida defending well.
Yoshida is trying to get back to full guard.
Yoshida won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Williams is trying to control. Yoshida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams is stalling here. Yoshida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yoshida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yoshida (8) vs (7) Williams
Williams is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Yoshida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yoshida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yoshida moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Williams gets back to half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshida pulls his head out easily.
Yoshida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yoshida jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (11) vs (7) Williams#T12#
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Yoshida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yoshida controlling from side mount.
Williams prevents Yoshida from improving position.
Williams regains half guard.#T13#
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Yoshida tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it. #SUB#
Yoshida is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshida is breathing heavily.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.
Williams is pressing down on Yoshida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Yoshida won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Yoshida looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (11) vs (9) Williams
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida takes the fight on points by 11 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 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 2 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moorehead closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moorehead lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (2) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB#
Moorehead drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moorehead (2) vs (4) Yoshida
Moorehead is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Moorehead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moorehead isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead looks to move to half guard but instead Yoshida has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moorehead (2) vs (6) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moorehead is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moorehead slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorehead is controlling Yoshida's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Moorehead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshida pulls his head out easily.
Moorehead is trying to control but can't.
Yoshida is keen to just control but Moorehead is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Moorehead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Moorehead wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moorehead wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yoshida works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (2) vs (9) Yoshida
Moorehead is working to get back to half guard.
Moorehead has given up his back. Will we see Yoshida going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (2) vs (12) Yoshida#T3#
Yoshida gets his hands free as Moorehead looks to control.
Well, with Yoshida on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Moorehead is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yoshida is hanging on to Moorehead's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Yoshida 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, Moorehead has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yoshida controlling the positon.
Yoshida wants to control but Moorehead is keeping busy.#T4##SUB2#
Yoshida looking for the choke from the back.
Moorehead wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Yoshida trying to control.
Moorehead trying to control the position but Yoshida manages to sink in the hooks.
Yoshida is trying to stick to Moorehead's back but Moorehead is turning into Yoshida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yoshida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moorehead. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moorehead (4) vs (12) Yoshida
Moorehead looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moorehead (4) vs (14) Yoshida#SUB#
Moorehead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshida postures up.
#T5##SUB#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yoshida advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (4) vs (17) Yoshida
Moorehead tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Moorehead is trying to work for a sweep but Yoshida has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moorehead (4) vs (19) Yoshida#T6##SUB2#
Moorehead has left one of his arms exposed and Yoshida doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Moorehead screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Lauren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lauren tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
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Lauren feints and as Yoshida raises his hands in defense, Lauren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauren (2) vs (0) Yoshida
Lauren wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lauren controls the pace.
Lauren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauren trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Lauren is really struggling to control Yoshida but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lauren defends well.#SUB2#
Yoshida working for a triangle but Lauren defends it easily.
Lauren wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauren sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Lauren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lauren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yoshida working a defensive guard here.
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Yoshida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lauren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lauren looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauren (2) vs (2) Yoshida#SUB#
Lauren working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yoshida has passed into half guard!
Lauren controlling the position well.
Lauren wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Yoshida trying to control the action but Lauren is working from the bottom.
Lauren trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
#SUB#
Lauren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Lauren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoshida in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Lauren is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.
Lauren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lauren preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lauren trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Lauren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauren swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Lauren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lauren (4) vs (2) Yoshida
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Lauren controlling him for the moment.
Lauren tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard. #T7#
Lauren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lauren wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Yoshida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lauren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yoshida is tightening it up a little... Lauren has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lauren reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lauren taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yoshida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Myuki Yoshida! |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Deap Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Yoshida
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
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Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoshida is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Walters won't allow Yoshida to sweep him here.
Walters trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters postures up.
Yoshida pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yoshida controlling the position.
Walters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida can't keep his opponent in guard - Walters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshida is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshida avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yoshida is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Yoshida
Walters is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
Yoshida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Walters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yoshida escapes and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (2) vs (5) Yoshida#SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Walters is trying to escape and Yoshida transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Walters is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yoshida! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myuki Yoshida! |
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