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Event:
RSE 21: Rise
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Smalls paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Smalls clinches with his opponent.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sleech.
Sleech's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls scores with a shot to the side of Sleech's head.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls scores with a shoulder strike.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sleech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls tries to work over Sleech's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Sleech wants a takedown.
Sleech blocking some punches.
Smalls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleech.
Sleech is trying to break the clinch but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
Smalls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smalls prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lox Sleech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleech tries to score a body lock takedown but Smalls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smalls lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Smalls.
Smalls lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Smalls misses with some punches.
Sleech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Sleech in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sleech is looking for a takedown.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smalls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sleech takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sleech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sleech wants to take the fight to the mat but Smalls manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Sleech tries to score a body lock takedown but Smalls shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smalls working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Smalls gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sleech blocks an uppercut.
Smalls lands a hook that snaps the head of Sleech backwards.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Sleech closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smalls to the mat! Smalls manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sleech postures up and lands a big shot to Smalls's brow.
Sleech trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smalls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Sleech working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smalls doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smalls manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Smalls sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sleech is looking to sweep but instead, Smalls has passed into half guard.
Sleech is looking for a sweep. Smalls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smalls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Smalls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smalls moves into the clinch successfully.
Smalls lands a left hand.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sleech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Sleech is trying to trip Smalls. He has hold of a leg but Smalls is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sleech persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sleech trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smalls is pulling down on Sleech's head. It's preventing any offense from Sleech, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Smalls is keeping the position.#T1#
Smalls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sleech keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smalls's head.
Smalls trying to control the position here.
Sleech stands and throws Smalls's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Sleech is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smalls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smalls sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Smalls has his hands clasped together around Sleech's back. He's all about the action.
Sleech passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smalls avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sleech.
#T3#
Sleech trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smalls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sleech landing strikes from the mount.
Smalls 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.
We've been informed that Smalls has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sleech trying to control the action but Smalls is working from the bottom.
Sleech scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sleech not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Sleech looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smalls trying to control here.
Smalls is doing well to control the position and prevent Sleech from advancing to side control.
Sleech landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleech is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sleech working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lox Sleech dominated that second round.
That's time! Sleech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sleech tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smalls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sleech tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smalls swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smalls scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Sleech gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sleech takes a shot to the head.
Sleech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sleech blocking some punches.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls lands a left hand.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smalls can't find room to land a body shot as Sleech controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Smalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleech. #T1#
Smalls lands with a short shot to the head.
Sleech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls gets underhooks to prevent Sleech's takedown attempt.
Smalls lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smalls prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smalls fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smalls - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smalls.
Smalls working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smalls darts in and clinches Sleech up against the cage.
Smalls scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Smalls lands a nice uppercut.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smalls softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smalls lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sleech's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sleech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls lands with a short shot to the head.
Sleech is working for takedown but Smalls is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lox Sleech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleech has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smalls avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Smalls working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jose Smalls seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smalls lands an uppercut.
Smalls lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sleech backwards. #BC2#
Smalls breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Smalls clinches up against the cage.
Smalls lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sleech or not.
Smalls lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smalls pushes Sleech back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smalls scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smalls lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smalls - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Smalls. #BC2#
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Smalls rushes Sleech and presses him up against the cage.
Smalls lands with a light punch inside.
Smalls digs a right hand into Sleech's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sleech's gas tank.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Sleech.
Smalls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sleech backwards.
Smalls scores with a shoulder strike.
Sleech drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smalls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sleech backwards. #BC2#
Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smalls has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Smalls! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Julian Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Lox Sleech!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Sleech tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Hopson scores with a takedown into Sleech's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (0) Sleech
Sleech not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleech swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sleech wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopson content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleech swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hopson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleech pulls Hopson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleech looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
Sleech 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: Hopson (2) vs (2) Sleech
Hopson wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hopson is positioning himself well to prevent Sleech advancing to mount.
Sleech prevents Hopson from improving his position.
Sleech takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hopson tries to roll over but Sleech keeps him under control.
Sleech tries to pass to full mount but Hopson defends it.
Hopson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sleech's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sleech's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hopson (6) vs (2) Sleech
I really don't envy Sleech right now.
Sleech turns into Hopson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (6) vs (4) Sleech#T3#
Sleech stopping the sweep attempt from Hopson.
Hopson seems keen to control Sleech's posture.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopson is keeping the position for now.
Hopson is pulling down on Sleech's head to control his posture.
Sleech stopping the sweep attempt from Hopson.
Hopson seems keen to control Sleech's posture.
Sleech wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving. #T4#
Hopson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sleech looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sleech slips nicely into half guard.
Hopson is not content to let Sleech control the position.
Hopson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopson is concentrating on defense, preventing Sleech from advancing position. #T5#
Sleech seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopson tries to roll over but Sleech keeps him under control.
Sleech with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopson tries to get to full guard but Sleech has control of the leg.
Hopson is working hard here to advance position.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sleech is trying to control. Hopson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hopson is concentrating on defense, preventing Sleech from advancing position.
Hopson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Sleech wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
Sleech being controlled here momentarily.
Hopson wants to sweep here but Sleech controlling him for the moment.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopson is keeping the position for now.
Hopson pulls Sleech in to control the position.
Hopson keeping full guard, as Sleech tries to pass. #T7#
Sleech wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
Sleech showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sleech trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleech is one step ahead there.
Sleech is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Hopson is pulling down on Sleech's head to control his posture.
Hopson 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: Hopson (8) vs (4) Sleech
Hopson content to control rather than advance.
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sleech for as long as he can get away with.
Hopson tries to pass to full mount but Sleech defends it. #T9#
Hopson stalling.
Sleech is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleech trying to control here.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hopson is thwarting Sleech's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Hopson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (11) vs (4) Sleech
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Sleech defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hopson.
Hopson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hopson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleech on the ground.#T11#
Sleech tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Sleech is desperately trying to improve his position but Hopson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Hopson wants to take Sleech's back here but Sleech is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sleech keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hopson controlling his opponent.
Sleech tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away. #T12#
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sleech is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
Sleech slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Sleech is defending the position.
Hopson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Hopson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Sleech is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopson in particular looking to stall.
Sleech is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hopson (11) vs (8) Sleech#SUB2#
Sleech is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hopson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hopson for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleech is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Julian Hopson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lox Sleech! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sota Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Takahashi rushes Sleech and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Sleech turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sleech manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sleech (4) vs (0) Takahashi
Sleech staying calm.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sleech (6) vs (0) Takahashi#T1#
Takahashi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sleech (9) vs (0) Takahashi
Sleech avoiding Takahashi 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Sleech controls the position.#SUB#
Sleech has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Takahashi is in real trouble here. Sleech gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Takahashi is tapping out! Sleech wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lox Sleech! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Lox Sleech! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Curtis Williams!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sleech circles away.
Sleech swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams moves to clinch but Sleech breaks away #TD#
and Sleech counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sleech (2) vs (0) Williams
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleech wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Sleech prevents Williams from improving his position.#SUB2#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sleech is working for a submission of some sort.
Sleech wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. #T1#
Sleech is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sleech pulls his head out easily.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Sleech wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Sleech moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sleech (5) vs (0) Williams
Sleech tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Williams wants to control but Sleech is having none of it.
Williams is looking to improve his position but Sleech isn't that keen on the idea.
Sleech has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleech takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Sleech maintains control.#SUB#
Sleech goes for an armbar but Williams turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Williams. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleech (5) vs (2) Williams#SUB#
Williams sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sleech doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Williams paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sleech - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lox Sleech! |
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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lox Sleech!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sleech 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: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Sleech
Sixty Five is trying to control but can't.
Sixty Five tries to get to full guard but Sleech has control of the leg.
Sixty Five won't allow Sleech to pass to mount.
Sixty Five wants to improve his position but Sleech is controlling well.
Sleech wants to take a breather but Sixty Five is having none of it.
Sixty Five manages to get to full guard.
Sixty Five is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech preventing the sweep.
Sleech looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sixty Five will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.
Sixty Five keeping full guard, as Sleech tries to pass.
Sleech won't allow Sixty Five to sweep him here.
Sixty Five wants to control but Sleech passes easily into half guard.
Sixty Five is trying to maintain the position but Sleech is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sixty Five looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixty Five tries to roll over but Sleech keeps him under control.#T2#
Sixty Five is pressing down on Sleech's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sleech trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sixty Five keeping moving, preventing Sleech from controlling successfully.
Sleech might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sixty Five haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Sixty Five working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sleech doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sleech manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sleech wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving. #T3#
Sleech looking to sit in guard and control but Sixty Five gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Sleech
Sixty Five wants to control from the top but Sleech keeps moving.
Sixty Five showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sixty Five is pushing down on Sleech's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sleech is fighting to maintain full guard but Sixty Five has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sleech preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sixty Five is pressing down on Sleech's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleech is holding on for now. #T4#
Sixty Five slows the pace down in half guard.
Sleech trying to control but Sixty Five postures up.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a kimura here.
Sixty Five prevents Sleech from improving his position.#T5#
Sleech won't allow Sixty Five to pass to mount.
Sixty Five trying to control the pace.
Sleech is trying to maintain the position but Sixty Five is very close to passing his half guard.
Sleech trying to get back to full guard but Sixty Five takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (5) vs (2) Sleech
Sixty Five looking to control but Sleech is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Sixty Five has hold of Sleech's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sleech manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T6#
Sixty Five tries to control but Sleech wriggling away.
Sixty Five controlling his opponent.
Sleech tries to reverse the position but Sixty Five maintains control.
Sleech is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sixty Five tries to control but Sleech wriggling away.
Sixty Five controlling the position easily from mount. #T7##SUB#
Sixty Five working for a submission but Sleech is keeping him at bay.
Sixty Five wants to take Sleech's back here but Sleech is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sixty Five controlling the position easily from mount.
Sleech working to try and regain half guard.
Sleech has given up his back. Will we see Sixty Five going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (8) vs (2) Sleech#T8#
Will Sixty Five go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sleech is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Sixty Five working for a choke but Sleech is defending well. #SUB#
Sixty Five is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sleech defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Sleech defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sixty Five's arms. #T9##SUB#
Sixty Five is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sleech knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sleech for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixty Five tries to keep control of the position but Sleech is staying busy.
Sleech trying to control but not successfully.
Sleech tries to escape but Sixty Five has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five controls the position.
Sleech rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Sleech is defending well. #SUB#
Sixty Five is trying to work for a kimura but Sleech is defending well.
Sixty Five is pressing down on Sleech's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleech is holding on for now.
Sleech is trying to control but can't.
Sixty Five is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Sleech is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sleech is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixty Five pulls his head out easily.
Sleech trying to get back to full guard but Sixty Five takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (11) vs (2) Sleech
Sleech looks winded!
Sixty Five wants to control but instead Sleech manages to regain half guard.
Sixty Five has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (14) vs (2) Sleech
Sleech wants to hold on but Sixty Five pushes him away.#T12#
Sixty Five works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (17) vs (2) Sleech#SUB#
Sixty Five is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sleech turns into Sixty Five and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (17) vs (4) Sleech
Sleech is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sleech tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixty Five is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sixty Five is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleech defends well.
Sleech trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom. #T13#
Sixty Five is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sixty Five wants to control but Sleech passes easily into half guard.
Sixty Five regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sleech forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sleech seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixty Five makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sixty Five.#T14#
Sixty Five tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sixty Five working for a triangle but Sleech defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sixty Five is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sixty Five manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleech manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (19) vs (4) Sleech
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Sleech is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sixty Five takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Android Sixty Five decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lox Sleech!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sleech.
Halleck attempts a counter takedown but Sleech avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Sleech clinches up with Halleck and pushes him back against the cage.
Halleck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Halleck tries to pull guard but Sleech holds him up against the cage and eventually Halleck drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Halleck has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sleech uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech won't allow Halleck to sweep him here.
Sleech trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom. #T1#
Halleck wants to sweep here but Sleech controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halleck managing to control the position.
Sleech trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halleck pulls Sleech in close to prevent any damage.
Sleech trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Sleech wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleech manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (2) vs (0) Sleech
Halleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleech controls Halleck momentarily but Halleck frees himself. #T3#
Halleck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sleech's guard.
Halleck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halleck wants to pass to mount but Sleech is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Halleck is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sleech is just riding it out for now. Halleck eventually gives up the hold.
Sleech felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Halleck controlling the action here.#T4#
Halleck is trying to control. Sleech wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halleck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halleck is looking to advance position but Sleech won't allow it.
Sleech is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halleck is looking to take a break and control but Sleech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Halleck wants to pass to mount but Sleech is defending the position.
Sleech is not content to let Halleck control the position.
Halleck sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sleech is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Still in half guard, Halleck seems content to control.
Halleck is pressing down on Sleech's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleech is holding on for now.
Sleech wants to control but Halleck passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (5) vs (0) Sleech
Sleech regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halleck's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sleech trying to control but Halleck postures up.
#T7##SUB#
Halleck is looking for a kimura here.
Halleck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halleck trying to mount his opponent but Sleech defends it.
Halleck sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Sleech wants to get back to full guard.
Sleech wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy.
Sleech moves into full guard.
Halleck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halleck is working hard here to advance position.
Sleech working a defensive guard but Halleck manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (8) vs (0) Sleech#T9#
Halleck has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halleck (10) vs (0) Sleech
Halleck trying to control but Sleech is having none of it.
Halleck fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Halleck swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sleech is now in Halleck's guard. A big mistake from Halleck there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (10) vs (2) Sleech
Sleech passes into half guard.
Halleck wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Halleck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sleech's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sleech's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halleck (14) vs (2) Sleech#SUB#
Halleck looking for the choke from the back.
Halleck tries to keep control of the position but Sleech is staying busy.
Sleech trying to control the position but Halleck manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Sleech 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 Halleck gets his way!
Sleech wants to control his opponent's hands but Halleck gets his hands free.
Will Halleck go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sleech is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Halleck off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T11#
Sleech is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sleech preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halleck. #SUB#
Halleck is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sleech is defending well though. Halleck let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Halleck 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, Sleech has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halleck biding his time, controlling Sleech. #T12#
Sleech rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halleck trying to control from half guard but Sleech is working away.
Halleck slows the pace down in half guard.
Halleck is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sleech! Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (17) vs (2) Sleech
Sleech is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halleck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sleech is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Halleck controlling the position easily from mount.
Sleech is looking to improve his position but Halleck isn't that keen on the idea.
Halleck wants to control the pace but Sleech is squirming around nicely.
Halleck controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Halleck swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sleech is now in Halleck's guard. A big mistake from Halleck there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halleck (17) vs (4) Sleech#T14#
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Halleck is keeping the position.
Halleck looking for a sweep. Not yet Halleck, not yet.
Sleech wants to control from the top but Halleck keeps moving.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halleck is keeping the position for now.
Sleech is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleech looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halleck takes the fight on points by 17 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lox Sleech! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Sleech shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Sleech fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Sleech persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sleech (2) vs (0) Green
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleech uses his free foot to push down on Green's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Green. Score +3 for passing guard: Sleech (5) vs (0) Green
Green tries to reverse the position but Sleech maintains control.
Sleech has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Green tries to hold on but Sleech pushes him away.
Green is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sleech is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Green has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Green can't escape the position.
Sleech looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sleech trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sleech is stalling here but it's allowed Green to get half guard.
#T2#
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sleech is looking to advance position but Green won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green gets full guard.
Green 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: Sleech (5) vs (2) Green
Sleech tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Green is looking to advance position but Sleech won't allow it.
Green works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sleech (5) vs (5) Green
Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green wants to control the pace but Sleech is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Sleech can't escape the position.
Sleech slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Green trying to control the action but Sleech is working from the bottom.
Sleech is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleech (9) vs (5) Green
I really don't envy Green right now.
Green is still trying to improve position.
Will Sleech go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sleech doesn't have the hooks in and Green manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleech (9) vs (7) Green
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green wants to control from the top but Sleech keeps moving. #T5#
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sleech looking for a sweep. Not yet Sleech, not yet.
Sleech 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: Sleech (11) vs (7) Green
Sleech perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Sleech sits in half guard.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Sleech is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Green is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sleech is staying active.
Sleech is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Green has his hands clasped together around Sleech's back. He's all about the action.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sleech is working away from the top position though.
Sleech wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. #T7##SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green tries to get to full guard but Sleech has control of the leg.
Sleech trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Green moves into full guard.
Green seems keen to control Sleech's posture.
Sleech postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Green looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sleech has picked Green up and slammed him! Green can't keep hold of the triangle and Sleech manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sleech (14) vs (7) Green
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Green gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green gets full guard.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleech trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleech is one step ahead there. #T9#
Sleech being controlled here momentarily.
Green wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Green throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sleech uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleech (17) vs (7) Green
Sleech just content to control the position. #T10#
Green is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sleech is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sleech (19) vs (7) Green
Sleech can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Green gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Sleech is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Sleech is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green won't allow Sleech to pass to mount.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sleech defends it easily.#T12##SUB2#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sleech doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sleech manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sleech passes into half guard.
Sleech trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Sleech takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green is not content to let Sleech control the position.#T13##SUB#
Sleech seems to be looking for submissions.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sleech's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sleech's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleech (19) vs (11) Green
Green gets his hands free as Sleech looks to control.
Sleech is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Green looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Green looking for the RNC.
Green is not going to allow Sleech to sit and survive in this position.
Well, with Green on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sleech is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Green controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14##SUB2#
Green looking to break Sleech's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sleech remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Green will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Sleech preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Green.
Green really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sleech.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is controlling the position but Sleech somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
Date: Jul 09, 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 5 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lox Sleech!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva. #TD2#
Sleech throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Sleech finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Da Silva (0) vs (2) Sleech#SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleech defends well.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sleech can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sleech is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.#T1#
Sleech trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Sleech stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to hit a sweep here but Sleech passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Silva there! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (0) vs (5) Sleech
Sleech avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
Da Silva working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sleech looking to secure an arm triangle but Da Silva defends it well. #T2#
Sleech looking to control but Da Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Sleech working for a guillotine from mount but Da Silva is in no mood to give up.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sleech is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sleech is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva trying to control here.
#T3#
Da Silva keeping hold of Sleech's head, controlling as best he can.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva wants to control but Sleech is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Sleech advancing to mount.
Sleech works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (0) vs (8) Sleech
Da Silva is looking to improve his position but Sleech isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Sleech tries to control but Da Silva wriggling away.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sleech looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sleech is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Sleech is controlling well.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.#T5#
Sleech is fighting to break Da Silva's control of his arms but Da Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Sleech postures up.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (8) Sleech
Da Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Da Silva postures up.
#T6#
Sleech keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Sleech can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Silva controls the pace.
Da Silva postures up.
Sleech is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sleech keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleech swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleech is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva stays in close to Sleech's body and controls the position.
Sleech wants to sweep but no luck.
Sleech is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleech is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva passes Sleech's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Sleech is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sleech is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
Da Silva prevents Sleech from improving his position.
Sleech won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount.
Da Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Sleech is defending well.
Da Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Sleech is defending well. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (5) vs (8) Sleech#T10#
Sleech tries to reverse the position but Da Silva maintains control.
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Da Silva moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Da Silva (8) vs (8) Sleech
Sleech prevents Da Silva from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Da Silva patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Sleech is trying to defend against the choke here but Da Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Da Silva Tightens the hold and Sleech taps out furiously! Da Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Da Silva!
A victorious Anderson Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 4
Date: Jun 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sleech closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lo can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sleech connects with a decent elbow.
Lo tries to bench press Sleech off him but Sleech keeps the position.
Lo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleech in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sleech misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lo wants to improve his position but Sleech is controlling well.
Sleech not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Sleech content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Sleech is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lo gets full guard.
Sleech trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Sleech is proving a slippery customer.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Sleech from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sleech shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lo throws a hook to the side of Sleech's head but Sleech sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sleech sprawls well. Sleech wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sleech shoots in and drives through. Lo sprawls well.
Lo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sleech tries to sprawl out of it but Lo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sleech manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Sleech shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lox Sleech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Wei Lo.
Sleech is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Sleech uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lo.
Lo tries for a takedown but Sleech sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sleech tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lo is able to avoid easily.
Sleech misses with a takedown attempt - Lo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lo wants to counter the offense by Sleech and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Sleech shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sleech postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleech preventing the sweep.
Sleech passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lox Sleech dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sleech fails with the takedown.#TD#
Sleech scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lo looks to move to half guard but instead Sleech has passed into mount! Damn!
Lo is trying to escape the mount.
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sleech is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sleech connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sleech pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sleech is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sleech lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lo hang on?
Sleech landing punches.
Lo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Sleech wants to sweep but no luck.
Sleech working a defensive guard here.
Lo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Sleech is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Lo trying to control but Sleech is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sleech has control of Lo's left arm, preventing Lo from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sleech working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sleech lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Lo trying to control but Sleech is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sleech is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sleech misses the target.
Sleech fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lo avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lo slips under a jab from Sleech.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lox Sleech dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sleech misses with a takedown attempt - Lo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sleech throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lo shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Lo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sleech accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lo keeping full guard, as Sleech tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech postures up.
Lo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sleech's guard. #REVB##T1#
Sleech managing to control the position.
Lo trying to control but Sleech is working from the bottom.
Lo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sleech is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Lo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sleech is aware though and is defending well.
Sleech throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sleech trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo trying to control the position here.
Lo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sleech wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lox Sleech overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sleech's guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Sleech working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sleech is trying to keep Lo in close.
Sleech keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sleech working for a triangle but Lo defends it easily.
Lo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sleech has wrist control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sleech is trying to keep Lo in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sleech shoots for a takedown but Lo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lo misses with a double jab.
Lox Sleech is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Lo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sleech is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.
Lo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hung Wei Lo.
I think Sleech has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Lox Sleech!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Lox Sleech!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Lox Sleech!
Lox Sleech wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 3
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Sleech dives in for a single leg takedown but HaKotesh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sleech drops down looking for an ankle pick but HaKotesh pulls his leg out and moves away.
HaKotesh closes the distance and clinches up with Sleech, looking for a takedown. HaKotesh pushes Sleech against the cage but Sleech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
HaKotesh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
HaKotesh wants to stand but Sleech has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sleech manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HaKotesh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Sleech manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. HaKotesh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if HaKotesh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HaKotesh is keeping the position for now.
HaKotesh trying to keep a closed guard but Sleech is proving a slippery customer.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HaKotesh is keeping the position for now.
Sleech is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB#
Sleech 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. #SUB2#
HaKotesh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sleech escapes and throws HaKotesh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where HaKotesh is right now.
HaKotesh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sleech wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sleech creates some space and throws a big elbow, but HaKotesh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sleech grinds an elbow into HaKotesh's temple.
Sleech remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sleech is chipping away with strikes.
HaKotesh tries to buck Sleech off but Sleech is having none of it.
Sleech looks up at the clock and then as HaKotesh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sleech smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sleech has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Sleech tries for a kimura but HaKotesh is defending well.
HaKotesh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sleech off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB2#
HaKotesh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
HaKotesh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sleech wants to control his opponent's hands but HaKotesh gets his hands free.
HaKotesh scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sleech is looking for a way out.
HaKotesh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sleech. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sleech breaks HaKotesh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sleech trying to control but HaKotesh is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HaKotesh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sleech moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lox Sleech will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
HaKotesh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sleech throws an off balance right hand
and HaKotesh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sleech dives in and grabs HaKotesh's left leg, looking for a takedown. HaKotesh pushes down on Sleech's head and hops out.
HaKotesh shoots in for a takedown but Sleech shows good takedown defense.
Sleech half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
HaKotesh tries to clinch #TD#
so Sleech counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sleech postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lox Sleech overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HaKotesh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sleech passes into half guard. #T1#
HaKotesh tries to get to full guard but Sleech has control of the leg.
HaKotesh trying to control but Sleech postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleech trying to control from half guard but HaKotesh is working away.
Sleech working HaKotesh over with strikes.
Sleech thows a huge punch but HaKotesh dodges it nicely.
HaKotesh is looking for a sweep. Sleech is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sleech looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks HaKotesh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sleech drops an elbow to the side of HaKotesh's head.
Sleech prevents HaKotesh from standing back up.
#ES2#
HaKotesh kicks off Sleech and gets to his feet.
Sleech shoots in looking for a takedown. HaKotesh tries to sprawl out of it but Sleech keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. HaKotesh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
HaKotesh flicks out a counter leg kick but Sleech steps away.
Nice sprawl there from Sleech as HaKotesh shoots in.
Sleech tries to counter with a takedown but HaKotesh is quick to defend against it.#TD#
HaKotesh gets caught napping as Sleech dives in and scores a takedown. HaKotesh manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
HaKotesh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sleech can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sleech being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
HaKotesh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sleech won't allow HaKotesh to get back to his feet.
HaKotesh keeping moving, preventing Sleech from controlling successfully.
HaKotesh has Sleech pulled in close to control his posture.
HaKotesh is trying to keep Sleech in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from HaKotesh. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by HaKotesh or perhaps it was just good defense by Sleech, which made it look bad.
Sleech drops down looking for a counter takedown but HaKotesh sprawls and moves away.
Lox Sleech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itzik HaKotesh.
HaKotesh fails to land the takedown.
HaKotesh is breathing heavily.
HaKotesh closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Sleech counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HaKotesh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sleech's best efforts.#SUB#
Sleech is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lox Sleech dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
HaKotesh dives in for a single leg takedown but Sleech sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
HaKotesh tries to clinch but Sleech is having none of it.
Sleech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sleech dives in for a single leg takedown but HaKotesh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from HaKotesh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
HaKotesh wants the takedown. Sleech is fighting it off but HaKotesh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sleech's guard against the cage.
Sleech is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
HaKotesh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech moves into full mount! HaKotesh won't be happy about that!
HaKotesh is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
HaKotesh tries to hold on but Sleech postures up.
HaKotesh is looking to get to half guard.
Sleech looking to finish HaKotesh with some ground and pound. This is bad for HaKotesh!
HaKotesh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sleech stops HaKotesh from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Sleech wants to work for an arm triangle but HaKotesh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
HaKotesh wants to get back to full guard.
HaKotesh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sleech is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sleech looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sleech looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sleech can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as HaKotesh is looking to escape.
HaKotesh tries to hold on but Sleech postures up.#T3#
Sleech prevents HaKotesh from getting the reversal.
Sleech looking to control but HaKotesh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
HaKotesh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
HaKotesh wants to hold on but Sleech pushes him away.
HaKotesh tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Sleech goes for an armbar but HaKotesh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from HaKotesh.
HaKotesh trying to control but Sleech is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Sleech working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. HaKotesh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. HaKotesh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sleech is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lox Sleech is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HaKotesh trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lox Sleech showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sleech, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Lox Sleech!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Lox Sleech!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Lox Sleech!
Lox Sleech wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 2
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Sleech misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor. #TD2#
Sleech drives through with a takedown into McGregor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sleech postures up.
Sleech content to stall in guard here.
McGregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGregor tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleech wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
Sleech lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sleech loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sleech is working McGregor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sleech works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sleech takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sleech is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sleech has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sleech wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
Sleech trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sleech lands strikes from half guard.
Sleech has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sleech controlling the pace for now.
McGregor wants to control but Sleech is having none of it.
Sleech wants to control the pace but McGregor is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor taking shots to the head. #T3#
Sleech dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleech lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Sleech looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sleech raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sleech is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGregor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sleech with shots to the head and body - McGregor looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sleech is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGregor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Sleech cracks McGregor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Sleech lands a heavy elbow.
Sleech has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGregor's face.
McGregor wants to control but Sleech is having none of it.#SUB2#
McGregor has left one of his arms exposed and Sleech doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. McGregor screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lox Sleech! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1145 Round 1
Date: Jun 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Tate darts in and clinches Sleech up against the cage.
Tate has had enough of the clinch but Sleech keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Sleech breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tate defending well as Sleech loads up on a big left hand.
Tate dives in for a single leg takedown but Sleech sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tate controlling the action here for a moment.
Sleech has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tate after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tate pulls Sleech into guard.
Sleech content to stall in guard here.
Sleech missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
Sleech lands a couple of digs.
Tate keeping full guard, as Sleech tries to pass. #SUB#
Tate looking for a guillotine here but Sleech defends easily.
Sleech wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sleech postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sleech trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sleech trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Sleech passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sleech landing a few strikes.
Tate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sleech wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Sleech is looking to take a break and control but Tate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleech tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tate misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sleech is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tate will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sleech tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Sleech drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sleech closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tate did well to prevent Sleech getting side control.
Tate tries to kick Sleech off in order to stand up. Sleech Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tate is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sleech presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lox Sleech dominated that round.
That's time! Tate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sleech missing with a left hand there. Tate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tate moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sleech has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sleech tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sleech to the ground. Sleech escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sleech throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Sleech tries to get set, Tate tries to push him back and clinch up but Sleech manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Sleech closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate to the mat! Tate manages to get full guard.
Tate is looking to stand back up but Sleech counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tate. #REVR##SUB2#
Sleech is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sleech looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tate wants to improve his position but Sleech is controlling well.
#T1#
Tate taking some punishment here, with Sleech in his half guard.
Tate tries to kick Sleech off but Sleech keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tate has hold of Sleech's hands but Sleech slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tate wants to improve his position but Sleech is controlling well.
Sleech trying to pass the guard but Tate defending well.
Sleech landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleech on the ground.#T2#
Sleech is taking a breather. Tate 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.
Sleech frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tate takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sleech is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tate manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sleech is nestled in close to Tate, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sleech is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Tate is in a horrible position here. Sleech smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sleech has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tate's face.
#SUB2#
Tate has left one of his arms exposed and Sleech doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Tate screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lox Sleech! |
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