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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mauricio goes for a double leg but Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Der Sloot continues to drive forward.
Mauricio closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Van Der Sloot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mauricio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mauricio pulls Van Der Sloot in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mauricio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Van Der Sloot frees his head nicely. Oh but Mauricio has switched to an armbar! Van Der Sloot is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lanion Mauricio! |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Miyao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mauricio defends it easily.
Mauricio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mauricio stands and throws Miyao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (3) Mauricio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
Mauricio controlling the position. #T1#
Miyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyao trying to remain calm as Mauricio controls from the top position.
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Miyao denies him. #T2#
Mauricio controls the position.
Miyao tries to bench press Mauricio off him but Mauricio keeps the position.
Miyao is trying to work for a sweep but Mauricio has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (0) vs (5) Mauricio
Miyao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
Mauricio fails to take his opponent's back.
Miyao reaches up and holds on to Mauricio to control the position.#T3#
Mauricio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mauricio trying to control but Miyao is having none of it. #T4#
Miyao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mauricio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyao is looking to escape.
Miyao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Miyao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mauricio.
Miyao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauricio trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Mauricio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Mauricio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miyao is now in Mauricio's guard. A big mistake from Mauricio there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (5) Mauricio
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao trying to control but Mauricio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mauricio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyao uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Mauricio#T6#
Mauricio is looking to reverse the position.
Mauricio stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mauricio is not content to let Miyao control the position.
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao postures up.#SUB#
Miyao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mauricio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mauricio's legs. #T7#
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao postures up.
Mauricio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miyao's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mauricio wants to get back to full guard.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is defending well.
Mauricio tries to get to full guard but Miyao has control of the leg. #T8#
Mauricio is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mauricio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Miyao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mauricio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyao has managed to get both his arms back between Mauricio's legs - danger averted.
Miyao postures up.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Mauricio is retaining full guard. #T9#
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Miyao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mauricio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Mauricio defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauricio trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Mauricio is controlling Miyao's trapped leg to prevent Miyao from advancing to side control.
Miyao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mauricio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Miyao seems to be working for a kimura but Mauricio defends the submission attempt.
Mauricio is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Mauricio trying to hold on to Miyao's head to control him but Miyao postures up.
Mauricio is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard.
Miyao is thwarting Mauricio's attempts to control the position.
Mauricio wants to get back to full guard.
Mauricio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyao wants to pass to mount but Mauricio is defending the position. #T12#
Mauricio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyao pushes down on Mauricio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
Mauricio keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Miyao passes into side control, despite Mauricio's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (8) vs (5) Mauricio#T13##SUB#
Mauricio wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Miyao has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mauricio's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mauricio is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Miyao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paulo Miyao!
Our winner, Paulo Miyao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mauricio has managed to clinch.
Mauricio looking for a takedown. #TD#
Miyao gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Mauricio looking to control but Miyao passes into half guard.
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Mauricio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Mauricio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Mauricio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mauricio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mauricio keeps working. #T2#
Mauricio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miyao presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (7) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio regains half guard.
Mauricio tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Mauricio trying to control here.
#T3#
Mauricio is looking to improve his position.
Mauricio is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyao from advancing position.
Mauricio trying to hold on to Miyao's head to control him but Miyao postures up.
Mauricio is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miyao is staying active.
Mauricio tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.#T4#
Mauricio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Mauricio trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Mauricio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mauricio looking for a sweep. Not yet Mauricio, not yet.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mauricio looking to control but Miyao passes into half guard.
Mauricio is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Miyao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mauricio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mauricio wants to sweep but Miyao has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (10) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyao working away.
Mauricio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miyao presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (12) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Mauricio wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Mauricio is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T8##SUB#
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Miyao wants to finish this one by submission but Mauricio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miyao.
Mauricio tries to hold on but Miyao postures up.#T9#
Mauricio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mauricio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mauricio tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Mauricio gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mauricio looking for subs off his back but Miyao has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mauricio actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Miyao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mauricio is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyao tries to pass to full mount but Mauricio defends it. #T11#
Mauricio wants to improve his position but Miyao is controlling well.
Mauricio trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Miyao manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (15) vs (0) Mauricio
Miyao avoids the attempt from Mauricio to control.
Mauricio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mauricio tries to hold on but Miyao postures up.#T12#
Miyao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mauricio to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (18) vs (0) Mauricio
Miyao keeps control of the position as Mauricio tries to break free.
#SUB#
Mauricio is having to fend off submission attempts from Miyao, who is looking to sink in the choke. Miyao doesn't have the hooks in though and Mauricio manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (18) vs (2) Mauricio#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mauricio defends well.
Mauricio trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom. #T13#
Miyao looking to control.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mauricio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mauricio won't allow Miyao to sweep him here. #T14#
Mauricio 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.
Miyao 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.
Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mauricio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (20) vs (2) Mauricio
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauricio wants to control but Miyao passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
After winning the bout, Joao Miyao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
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 3 wins and 4 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Simmons closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mauricio quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (0) Mauricio
Simmons frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mauricio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mauricio wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauricio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Mauricio is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mauricio holds on and takes a little breather.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Mauricio trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mauricio working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mauricio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Mauricio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Mauricio looking to control.
Simmons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Mauricio keeps moving.
Mauricio is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Simmons is fighting to break Mauricio's control of his arms but Mauricio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5##SUB2#
Mauricio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Mauricio looking for a sweep. Not yet Mauricio, not yet.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mauricio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mauricio is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauricio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Mauricio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauricio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mauricio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mauricio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio looking to control.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons postures up.
#SUB2#
Mauricio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons trying to control but Mauricio is working from the bottom.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Mauricio seems keen to control Simmons's posture.
Mauricio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Mauricio is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mauricio looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
#T9#
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Mauricio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (5) vs (2) Mauricio
Simmons is trying to control the position but Mauricio postures up. #T10#
Mauricio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Mauricio drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Mauricio off! Mauricio jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Simmons wants to control but Mauricio passes easily into half guard.
Mauricio sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Mauricio is trying to control the action in half guard but Simmons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mauricio is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons is not content to let Mauricio control the position.
Mauricio is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Simmons gets full guard.
Mauricio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simmons is trying to keep Mauricio in close.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mauricio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mauricio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (5) Mauricio
Simmons seems a little lost for a moment, as Mauricio dominates the positioning.#T14##SUB2#
Mauricio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well.
Mauricio works to advance to full mount. Simmons defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (5) vs (7) Mauricio
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simmons wants to control but Mauricio is having none of it.
Mauricio tries to control but Simmons wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Whole Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nutz circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Nutz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mauricio's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (0) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Mauricio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mauricio wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nutz tries to pass to full mount but Mauricio defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio is staying active underneath Nutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mauricio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nutz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (0) vs (5) Nutz#T1#
Nutz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mauricio is looking to escape.
Mauricio can't escape the position.
Mauricio regains half guard.
Mauricio is trying to maintain the position but Nutz is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Nutz is just content to waste time from the top position. Mauricio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mauricio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Mauricio keeps moving. #T3#
Mauricio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Mauricio keeps moving.
Nutz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mauricio's guard.
Nutz is trying to control. Mauricio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mauricio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mauricio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz passes Mauricio's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Nutz prevents Mauricio from improving his position.
Mauricio is refusing to be controlled, as Nutz sits in half guard.
Nutz trying to mount his opponent but Mauricio defends it.
Nutz prevents Mauricio from improving his position.#T5#
Nutz is trying to control the action in half guard but Mauricio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nutz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mauricio trying to hold on to Nutz's head to control him but Nutz postures up.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mauricio keeps working. #T6#
Nutz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mauricio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nutz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mauricio defends it well. #T7##SUB#
Mauricio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mauricio tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Nutz controlling the pace.
Mauricio won't allow Nutz to pass to mount. #T8#
Nutz is looking to stall here but Mauricio recovers full guard. #SUB#
Mauricio has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nutz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mauricio has tightened it up now! Nutz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lanion Mauricio!
The defeated Whole Nutz had this to say: 'Death be to you all. '. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Mauricio forces Sarinnen back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mauricio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (2) vs (0) Sarinnen
Mauricio passes into half guard.
Mauricio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sarinnen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sarinnen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mauricio is looking to take a break and control but Sarinnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mauricio seems to be working for a kimura but Sarinnen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Sarinnen is refusing to be controlled, as Mauricio sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mauricio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauricio wants to pass the guard but Sarinnen is defending well.
Sarinnen tries to get to full guard but Mauricio has control of the leg. #T2#
Sarinnen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Sarinnen moves into full guard.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving.
Mauricio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sarinnen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sarinnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Mauricio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sarinnen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sarinnen tries to roll over but Mauricio keeps him under control.#T3#
Mauricio is keen to just control but Sarinnen is a slippery customer.
Sarinnen is trying to control but Mauricio passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (5) vs (0) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sarinnen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mauricio working away.
Mauricio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sarinnen manages to get back to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but Mauricio postures up.
#T4#
Sarinnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mauricio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mauricio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (5) vs (4) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mauricio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mauricio for a finish. #SUB2#
Sarinnen 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, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mauricio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sarinnen 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, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sarinnen 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, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5##SUB2#
Sarinnen working for a choke but Mauricio is defending well. #SUB2#
Mauricio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mauricio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for the RNC.
Sarinnen is not going to allow Mauricio to sit and survive in this position.
Mauricio tries to roll but Sarinnen sticks to his back.
#T6##SUB2#
Sarinnen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mauricio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sarinnen avoiding Mauricio 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mauricio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mauricio for a finish. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for the choke from the back.
Sarinnen not allowing Mauricio to control his hands.
Mauricio is really stuck here.
Mauricio trying to control the position but Sarinnen manages to sink in the hooks. #T7##SUB2#
Mauricio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sarinnen's arms.
Sarinnen is trying to stick to Mauricio's back but Mauricio is turning into Sarinnen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sarinnen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mauricio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (7) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mauricio passes into half guard.
Mauricio wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen tries to roll over but Mauricio keeps him under control.
Sarinnen keeps trying to improve his position.
Sarinnen wants to control but Mauricio passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (10) vs (4) Sarinnen#SUB#
Mauricio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Mauricio controlling the position.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep.
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Sarinnen denies him.
Mauricio trying to control the position but Sarinnen is working away.
Sarinnen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9##SUB#
Mauricio is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mauricio pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen wants to control but Mauricio is keeping busy.
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Mauricio is really struggling to control Sarinnen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep. Mauricio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mauricio pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (13) vs (4) Sarinnen#SUB#
Mauricio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T10#
Mauricio trying to control but Sarinnen is having none of it.
Sarinnen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mauricio seems to be working for a kimura but Sarinnen defends the submission attempt.
Sarinnen trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Mauricio tries to pass to full mount but Sarinnen defends it.
Sarinnen is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Mauricio controlling the pace.
Sarinnen wants to control but Mauricio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarinnen manages to get to full guard.
Mauricio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (16) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mauricio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mauricio (18) vs (4) Sarinnen
Mauricio content just to control the position here. #T12#
Sarinnen tries to hold on but Mauricio postures up.
Mauricio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mauricio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sarinnen is looking to escape.
Sarinnen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Mauricio prevents Sarinnen from improving his position.
Sarinnen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarinnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mauricio wants to work for an arm triangle but Sarinnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Sarinnen is defending the position.
Sarinnen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Sarinnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sarinnen is not content to let Mauricio control the position.#SUB2#
Mauricio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sarinnen. Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (21) vs (4) Sarinnen
Mauricio trying to control the position but Sarinnen is working away. #SUB#
Mauricio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Sarinnen denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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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 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mauricio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Idaho tries to avoid it but Mauricio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Idaho to the ground. Idaho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Idaho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mauricio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Idaho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Idaho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mauricio defends it well.#CL2#
Idaho rushes Mauricio and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Idaho decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Idaho working for submissions but it's allowed Mauricio to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Mauricio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mauricio is looking to take a break and control but Idaho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho is trying to get back to full guard.
Idaho wants to sweep but Mauricio has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (3) vs (0) Idaho
Mauricio trying to control the position but Idaho is working away. #T1#
Idaho tries to buck Mauricio off but Mauricio is having none of it.
Idaho is still trying to improve position.
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Idaho keeps working.
Idaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mauricio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Idaho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mauricio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Idaho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idaho.
Mauricio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Idaho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idaho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully.
Idaho wants to hit a sweep here but Mauricio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Idaho there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (6) vs (0) Idaho
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Idaho manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho tries to get to full guard but Mauricio has control of the leg.
Mauricio trying to control from half guard but Idaho is working away.
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position. #T3#
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mauricio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mauricio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (6) vs (4) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho working for the choke.
Idaho is not going to allow Mauricio to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Idaho is persistently looking for the submission but Mauricio is defending it well.
I really don't envy Mauricio right now.
#SUB2#
Idaho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mauricio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Idaho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Idaho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mauricio trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Idaho 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, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mauricio trying to control the action but Idaho just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Idaho looking to break Mauricio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mauricio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Idaho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mauricio tries to escape but Idaho has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Idaho working for a choke but Mauricio is defending well. #SUB2#
Idaho is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mauricio is defending well though. Idaho let's go of the attempt for now.#T5##SUB2#
Idaho tightening his grip on Mauricio, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Idaho is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mauricio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mauricio wants to control his opponent's hands but Idaho gets his hands free.
Idaho controlling well, preventing Mauricio from escaping the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Mauricio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Idaho.
Mauricio wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mauricio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Idaho's arms. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for the choke from the back position but Mauricio is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Idaho is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Mauricio has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Idaho has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Mauricio taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Idaho doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duncan Idaho! |
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Event:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Moley gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (0) vs (2) Moley
Mauricio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mauricio trying to control the position.
Mauricio trying to control the position here.
Mauricio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Moley tries to pass.
Mauricio is trying to control the position but Moley postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Moley has gone for a leg lock! Mauricio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (2) vs (2) Moley
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Moley's legs - danger averted.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mauricio controlling from the top position. #T3#
Moley keeping full guard, as Mauricio tries to pass.
Mauricio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Mauricio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Mauricio is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Moley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mauricio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (5) vs (2) Moley
Moley stops Mauricio from passing to mount.
Mauricio wants to control for a moment but Moley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Mauricio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Mauricio wants to control but Moley is keeping him busy.
Mauricio is really struggling to control Moley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moley won't allow Mauricio to pass to mount.
Moley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mauricio is stalling in the full guard.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully. #T6#
Moley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mauricio 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.
Moley seems keen to control Mauricio's posture.
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Mauricio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mauricio trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully.
Mauricio slips nicely into half guard.#T8##SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moley defends it well.
Mauricio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moley is trying is best to control the position here.
Mauricio works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (8) vs (2) Moley#SUB#
Mauricio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Moley seems a little lost for a moment, as Mauricio dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Mauricio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moley is looking for a sweep.
Moley seems a little lost for a moment, as Mauricio dominates the positioning.#T10#
Mauricio trying to control the position but Moley is working away.
A lull in the action here as Mauricio stalls from top position.
Mauricio trying to control the position but Moley is working away. #T11##SUB#
Mauricio is trying to get an arm triangle but Moley is defending well. #SUB#
Mauricio is trying to get an arm triangle but Moley is defending well. #SUB#
Mauricio swings around for an armbar but Moley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mauricio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (8) vs (4) Moley
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley advances to half guard. #T12#
Moley is looking to advance position but Mauricio won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moley 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.
Moley looks winded!
Mauricio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moley being controlled here momentarily.
Moley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mauricio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (10) vs (4) Moley#T13#
Mauricio trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moley keeping full guard, as Mauricio tries to pass.
Mauricio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Moley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moley keeping full guard, as Mauricio tries to pass.
Mauricio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Thiago Espinoza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio with a poor takedown #TD#
and Espinoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Espinoza (2) vs (0) Mauricio#SUB2#
Mauricio looking for a guillotine here but Espinoza defends easily.
Espinoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Espinoza won't allow Mauricio to sweep him here.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
Espinoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Espinoza content to stall in guard here.
Espinoza wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Espinoza has gone for a leg lock! Mauricio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Espinoza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (2) vs (2) Mauricio
Espinoza controlling Mauricio's posture. #T2#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Espinoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mauricio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Espinoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Espinoza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mauricio controls the pace.#T3#
Espinoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauricio controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Espinoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Espinoza's legs - danger averted.
Espinoza wants to control but Mauricio passes easily into half guard.
Espinoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza is breathing heavily.
Mauricio slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Mauricio works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (2) vs (5) Mauricio
Mauricio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Espinoza is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mauricio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mauricio controlling the pace for now.
Espinoza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Mauricio fails to advance to Espinoza's back.
Espinoza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mauricio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Espinoza 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: Espinoza (4) vs (5) Mauricio
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Mauricio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Espinoza manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Espinoza (4) vs (7) Mauricio
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Mauricio pushes down on Espinoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
Espinoza is not content to let Mauricio control the position.#SUB#
Espinoza looking for submissions off his back.
Mauricio slows the pace down in half guard.
Mauricio wants to take a breather but Espinoza is having none of it.
Espinoza wants to get back to full guard but Mauricio has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Espinoza (4) vs (10) Mauricio#T7#
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Espinoza tries to buck Mauricio off but Mauricio is having none of it.
Mauricio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Espinoza (4) vs (12) Mauricio
Mauricio controlling from the full mount.
Mauricio looking to control but Espinoza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Mauricio moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Espinoza (4) vs (15) Mauricio
Espinoza tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mauricio has got one arm under Espinoza's chin. This could be trouble... Espinoza trying to control the other hand but Mauricio gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Espinoza has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lanion Mauricio! |
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Event:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Arethan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Arethan is trying to trip Mauricio. He has hold of a leg but Mauricio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arethan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (0) vs (2) Arethan
Arethan pushing down on Mauricio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mauricio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Arethan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arethan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mauricio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mauricio is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio gets full guard.
Arethan wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.#T1#
Mauricio looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauricio is trying to hold Arethan in close to prevent damage but Arethan has managed to pass into half guard.
Mauricio gets full guard.#SUB#
Mauricio working for submissions but it's allowed Arethan to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Arethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Mauricio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mauricio is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Arethan wants to pass to mount but Mauricio is defending the position. #SUB2#
Arethan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Arethan seems to be working for a kimura but Mauricio defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Mauricio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arethan pulls his head out easily.
Mauricio is looking to control Arethan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mauricio avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Arethan is looking for submissions but instead, Mauricio has regained full guard.
Mauricio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arethan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Arethan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mauricio is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauricio working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Mauricio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arethan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Arethan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mauricio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mauricio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mauricio! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (4) vs (2) Arethan
Arethan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T5#
Arethan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arethan has a hand on Mauricio's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mauricio takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (7) vs (2) Arethan
Arethan is looking to improve his position but Mauricio isn't that keen on the idea.
Arethan is squirming around, avoiding Mauricio's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Arethan can't escape the position.
Arethan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Arethan is defending the position.
Arethan is pressing down on Mauricio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mauricio won't allow Arethan to sweep him here.
Mauricio trying to control but Arethan is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arethan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Arethan's legs - danger averted.
Mauricio passes Arethan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Mauricio seems content to control.
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arethan keeps working. #SUB2#
Arethan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mauricio wants to take a breather but Arethan is having none of it. #T8#
Arethan manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Arethan working for a triangle but Mauricio defends it easily.
Arethan keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Mauricio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arethan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arethan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arethan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (7) vs (6) Arethan#SUB2#
Arethan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mauricio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arethan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mauricio's legs.
You can see the frustration on Mauricio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10##SUB2#
Arethan tries for a kimura but Mauricio is defending well. #SUB2#
Arethan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mauricio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arethan but great work by Mauricio. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (11) vs (6) Arethan
Arethan is trying to escape the position but Mauricio is controlling the position.
Mauricio moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mauricio (13) vs (6) Arethan
Mauricio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arethan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11##SUB#
Mauricio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arethan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mauricio trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Mauricio takes Arethan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Arethan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mauricio (16) vs (6) Arethan
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan manages to buck him off and is now in Mauricio's guard! Nice work there by Arethan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (16) vs (8) Arethan
Arethan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mauricio is keeping the position for now.
Mauricio trying to keep a closed guard but Arethan is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Mauricio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arethan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Arethan tries to pass.
Mauricio working a defensive guard but Arethan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (16) vs (11) Arethan
Mauricio wants to control but Arethan postures up.
Arethan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mauricio! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mauricio (16) vs (13) Arethan#T14#
Mauricio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Arethan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mauricio has worked his arm free - good work by Mauricio!
Arethan working away.
Mauricio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arethan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mauricio has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mauricio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arethan pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio takes the fight on points by 16 to 13. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Monroe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Monroe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monroe (2) vs (0) Mauricio
Monroe won't allow Mauricio to sweep him here. #SUB#
Monroe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monroe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mauricio trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mauricio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio wants to improve his position but instead Monroe has moved into half guard.
Mauricio trying to control but Monroe postures up.
#T1#
Mauricio is looking to improve his position.
Mauricio trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Monroe (5) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio wants to control but Monroe is having none of it.#T2#
Mauricio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mauricio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Monroe wants to finish this one by submission but Mauricio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Monroe.
Mauricio wants to hold on but Monroe pushes him away.
Monroe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mauricio wants to control but Monroe is having none of it.
Mauricio is looking to improve his position but Monroe isn't that keen on the idea.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monroe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mauricio is surviving well by controlling Monroe's body position as best he can.
Monroe trying to control but Mauricio is having none of it.
Monroe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mauricio wants to hold on but Monroe pushes him away.
Mauricio manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Mauricio keeping control of the position.
Monroe controlling the action here.
Monroe prevents Mauricio from improving his position.
Monroe is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5##SUB2#
Mauricio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Mauricio is trying to maintain the position but Monroe is very close to passing his half guard.
Monroe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Mauricio controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Mauricio actively working from the bottom here.
Mauricio trying to control but Monroe postures up.
#SUB#
Monroe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mauricio is just riding it out for now. Monroe eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Monroe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Mauricio looking for submissions off his back.
Mauricio controlling the position well. #T8#
Monroe is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Monroe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mauricio wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mauricio won't allow Monroe to pass to mount.
Monroe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Monroe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9##SUB#
Monroe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mauricio is just riding it out for now. Monroe eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Monroe seems content to control.
Monroe is thwarting Mauricio's attempts to control the position.
Monroe wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is defending well. #T10##SUB#
Monroe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mauricio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monroe is taking a breather. Mauricio 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.
Mauricio is looking to control Monroe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mauricio avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Monroe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11##SUB2#
Mauricio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe trying to control the pace.
Monroe'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.
Monroe tries to pass to full mount but Mauricio defends it. #T12#
Monroe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mauricio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monroe is working away from the top position though.
Mauricio manages to get to full guard.
Monroe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Mauricio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monroe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T13#
Mauricio looking to control.
Monroe is stalling in the full guard.
Mauricio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14##SUB2#
Mauricio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monroe passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Monroe (8) vs (0) Mauricio
Monroe controlling from side mount.
Mauricio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monroe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monroe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Monroe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Mark Monroe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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