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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 39 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gabenagus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lima looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lima (0) vs (4) Gabenagus
Lima tries to bench press Gabenagus off him but Gabenagus keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lima makes his way to full guard, as Gabenagus worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Gabenagus passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lima gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Lima wants to control the position but Gabenagus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Lima wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #T4#
Lima wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gabenagus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
Lima has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (10) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Lima 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 Gabenagus gets his way!
Lima tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Lima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lima wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lima turns into Gabenagus and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Gabenagus#T6##SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus is looking to sweep but instead, Lima has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
#T7#
Gabenagus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gabenagus 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.#SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lima is now in half guard.
Lima is just content to waste time from the top position. Gabenagus takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T8#
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lima is defending well. Gabenagus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lima has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gabenagus celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
Our winner, Mecilvus Gabenagus, 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 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Soderberg pushes Gabenagus up against the cage in a clinch.
Soderberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gabenagus after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Soderberg manages to pull guard.
Soderberg working a defensive guard here.
Soderberg has Gabenagus pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Soderberg is retaining full guard.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soderberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabenagus has Soderberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soderberg (2) vs (0) Gabenagus#T1#
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus has his foot on Soderberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soderberg works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soderberg uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (5) vs (0) Gabenagus#T2#
Gabenagus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soderberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (7) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Soderberg's attempts to control the action.
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Soderberg looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus 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.#T4#
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
Soderberg controlling the action here. #T5#
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Gabenagus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Soderberg has control of the leg.
Gabenagus is concentrating on defense, preventing Soderberg from advancing position. #T6##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Soderberg is tapping! Great win for Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Leopold Shaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaw (0) vs (2) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a kimura but Shaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaw trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Shaw is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.#T1#
Gabenagus wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
Shaw moves into full guard.
#T2#
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shaw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shaw has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaw (2) vs (2) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a triangle here but Shaw uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (5) vs (2) Gabenagus
Shaw passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaw (7) vs (2) Gabenagus
Shaw tries to control but Gabenagus wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaw trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Shaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gabenagus can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaw advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Shaw is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Shaw is trying to work for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus is looking to get back to full guard here but Shaw has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaw (10) vs (2) Gabenagus#T5#
Shaw is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaw is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gabenagus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gabenagus is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6##SUB#
Shaw goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gabenagus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shaw but great work by Gabenagus. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaw (10) vs (6) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Shaw wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gabenagus has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Shaw'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! Shaw is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
After winning the bout, Mecilvus Gabenagus 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 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kyng has Gabenagus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyng pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gabenagus tumbling to the mat - Kyng dives into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Kyng is stalling in the full guard.
Gabenagus is trying to control the position but Kyng postures up.
Gabenagus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for a guillotine here but Kyng defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is keeping the position.
Gabenagus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Gabenagus 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.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is keeping the position.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kyng passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus gets back to half guard.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Kyng prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.#T3#
Kyng not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Gabenagus
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Gabenagus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (11) vs (0) Gabenagus
Kyng trying to control.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Gabenagus tries to break free.
I would not like to be Gabenagus right now.
Gabenagus tries to escape but Kyng has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gabenagus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kyng doesn't have the hooks in and Gabenagus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (11) vs (2) Gabenagus#T5#
Kyng keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng seems keen to control Gabenagus's posture.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Gabenagus controlling him for the moment.
Gabenagus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Kyng.#T6#
Gabenagus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng is pulling down on Gabenagus's head. It's preventing any offense from Gabenagus, at least for the moment.#T7#
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Gabenagus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyng wants to sweep here but Gabenagus controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Gabenagus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Gabenagus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng controlling the position.#T9#
Gabenagus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng 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: Kyng (13) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus wants to sweep but Kyng has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (16) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus being controlled for a moment. #T10#
Gabenagus is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus is looking to reverse the position.
Gabenagus is being controlled here.
Kyng trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away.
Kyng controlling from side mount. #T11#
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Gabenagus is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng controls the position. #T12#
Gabenagus is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gabenagus's face as Kyng controls the position.
Gabenagus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyng's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gabenagus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (19) vs (2) Gabenagus
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Kyng fails to advance to Gabenagus's back.
Gabenagus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabenagus has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (22) vs (2) Gabenagus
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng controlling well, preventing Gabenagus from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng 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!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Tanner Kyng 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 274 Helvig vs Ottke
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gabenagus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (0) Chai
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai tries to buck Gabenagus off but Gabenagus is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chai prevents Gabenagus from moving into mount. #SUB#
Gabenagus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here.
Gabenagus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai gets back to half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai 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.
Chai controlling the position for now.#T1#
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.
Gabenagus is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Gabenagus stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Gabenagus defends it easily.
Chai controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself. #T2#
Gabenagus is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gabenagus controlling from the top position.
Gabenagus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai seems keen to control Gabenagus's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Gabenagus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Chai 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.
Gabenagus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Chai keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Chai looking to control.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Gabenagus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai is pulling down on Gabenagus's head. It's preventing any offense from Gabenagus, at least for the moment.
Gabenagus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gabenagus trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gabenagus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Gabenagus'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.#T6#
Further stalling from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai is trying to control the position but Gabenagus postures up.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Gabenagus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai is pulling down on Gabenagus's head to control his posture.
Chai trying to control the position.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Gabenagus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabenagus is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (2) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (2) Chai
Gabenagus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully. #T9#
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gabenagus controls the pace.
Chai has control of Gabenagus's left arm, preventing Gabenagus from doing any damage.
Gabenagus won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Gabenagus looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (4) Chai
Gabenagus managing to control the position. #T10#
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus is working hard here to advance position.
Chai passes Gabenagus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (7) Chai
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gabenagus regains half guard.
Gabenagus moves into full guard.
#T11#
Gabenagus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (7) Chai
Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabenagus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai is trying to control the position but Gabenagus postures up.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Gabenagus has passed into half guard.
Gabenagus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well. #T13#
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus trying to control the pace.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Darkins misses with a takedown attempt - Gabenagus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Darkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darkins (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus pulls Darkins in to control the position.
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus is pulling down on Darkins's head to control his posture.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gabenagus trying to keep a closed guard but Darkins is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard.
Darkins postures up.
#SUB#
Darkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gabenagus wants to sweep here but Darkins controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Darkins looking to pass the guard.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Darkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus wants to sweep here but Darkins controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Darkins is pushing down on Gabenagus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gabenagus is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Gabenagus won't allow it.
Gabenagus is staying active underneath Darkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darkins is pressing down on Gabenagus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gabenagus is holding on for now.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Darkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is keeping the position.
Darkins pushing down on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Darkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Darkins is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gabenagus is looking to get to half guard.
Darkins looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Darkins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gabenagus is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Darkins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gabenagus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gabenagus shrugs it off.
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Darkins wants to take his opponent's back but Gabenagus doesn't allow it.
Gabenagus is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabenagus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Darkins tries to control but Gabenagus wriggling away.
Gabenagus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Darkins looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Gabenagus is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Darkins has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (8) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is trying to break free.
Gabenagus just trying to survive but Darkins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Darkins struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Darkins looking for the RNC.
Gabenagus is keeping busy.
Gabenagus can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Darkins working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gabenagus is doing well to defend. Darkins seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gabenagus is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darrell Darkins!
Darrell Darkins 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 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimura to the ground. Gabenagus is now in Kimura's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabenagus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus wants to advance to full mount but Kimura doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kimura looking to control.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Gabenagus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura looking to control.
#T1#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gabenagus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabenagus pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Gabenagus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Gabenagus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gabenagus preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gabenagus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gabenagus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gabenagus controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gabenagus uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Gabenagus#T4#
Gabenagus taking a breather here.
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Gabenagus wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Gabenagus maintains control.#T7#
Gabenagus content just to control the position here.
Kimura tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.#T8#
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Kimura can't escape the position.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gabenagus looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Gabenagus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Kimura 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.
Still in half guard, Gabenagus seems content to control.
Gabenagus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controls the position.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
Kimura is not content to let Gabenagus control the position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (0) vs (12) Gabenagus
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Kimura regains half guard.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabenagus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus.
Gabenagus trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now. #T13#
Kimura is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Kimura trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Kimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 12 to 0.
Mecilvus Gabenagus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gabenagus gets caught napping as Silalahi dives in and scores a takedown. Gabenagus manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silalahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silalahi defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Silalahi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silalahi trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Silalahi tries to pass.
Silalahi content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Silalahi stands and throws Gabenagus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Silalahi staying calm.
Gabenagus regains half guard.
Gabenagus wants to control the action here but instead Silalahi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silalahi (8) vs (0) Gabenagus
Silalahi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gabenagus is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Silalahi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Silalahi (11) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Silalahi is persistently looking for the submission but Gabenagus is defending it well.
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Silalahi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gabenagus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gabenagus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Silalahi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gabenagus's body.
Silalahi avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silalahi is persistently looking for the submission but Gabenagus is defending it well.
Silalahi avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Gabenagus tries to escape but Silalahi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Silalahi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gabenagus is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Raymond Gascon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gascon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gabenagus sprawls well initially but Gascon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascon (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gascon is looking to pass Gabenagus's guard but actually Gabenagus recovers to full guard.
Gascon slips nicely into half guard.
Gascon trying to control the action but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascon is working away from the top position though.
Gabenagus won't allow Gascon to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gascon seems to be working for a kimura but Gabenagus defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Gascon trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is looking to regain half guard here but Gascon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gabenagus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gascon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (5) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gascon rolls, trying to escape but Gabenagus keeps control of the position.
Gabenagus is trying to stick to Gascon's back but Gascon is turning into Gabenagus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gabenagus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gascon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (7) vs (4) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Gascon trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Gascon 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. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gascon pushing down on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily.
Gascon wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Gascon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gascon moves into full mount! Gabenagus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (10) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gascon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gabenagus is holding on tight.
Gascon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (13) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
#T4##SUB#
Gascon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gascon avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Gascon looking to break Gabenagus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gabenagus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gascon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gascon trying to control.
Gabenagus trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Gabenagus showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gascon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gabenagus is defending well though. Gascon let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gascon 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, Gabenagus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5##SUB#
Gabenagus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gascon's arms.
Gascon avoiding Gabenagus 's attempts to control his hands.
Gascon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Gascon is persistently looking for the submission but Gabenagus is defending it well.
I really don't envy Gabenagus right now.
Gascon struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6##SUB#
Gascon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gascon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gascon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gabenagus knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gabenagus for a finish.
Gascon trying to control momentarily.
Gabenagus trying to control the hands but Gascon breaks the grip.
Gascon is trying to stick to Gabenagus's back but Gabenagus is turning into Gascon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gascon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gabenagus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (13) vs (6) Gabenagus
Gascon controls Gabenagus momentarily but Gabenagus frees himself.
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (15) vs (6) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascon is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Gabenagus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gascon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascon (15) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus passes into half guard.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Gascon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascon is holding on for now.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.
Gascon trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#T8#
Gabenagus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (15) vs (11) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to control but Gascon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus mounts Gascon! Really nice guard pass there!
Gascon is looking to improve his position but Gabenagus isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabenagus looking to control but Gascon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Gascon 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: Gascon (17) vs (11) Gabenagus
Gascon stopping the sweep attempt from Gabenagus.#SUB2#
Gabenagus working for a triangle but Gascon defends it easily.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Gabenagus defending well. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#T10##SUB#
Gascon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabenagus sees it coming and defends easily.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but Gabenagus defending well.
Gabenagus is trying to maintain the position but Gascon is very close to passing his half guard.
Gascon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabenagus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gascon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabenagus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is staying active underneath Gascon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Gabenagus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gascon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gascon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascon (17) vs (15) Gabenagus
Gascon trying to control the hands but Gabenagus won't let him.
Gascon is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Gascon right now.
#SUB2#
Gascon fending off the submission attempt from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus gets his hands free as Gascon looks to control.
Gabenagus is hanging on to Gascon's back as he tries to escape.
Gascon is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Gabenagus struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gascon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gabenagus prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.
Gascon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascon is breathing heavily.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Gascon defending well.
Gascon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Gascon is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascon avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gascon trying to hold on to Gabenagus's head to control him but Gabenagus postures up.
Gascon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gabenagus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascon (17) vs (18) Gabenagus
Gabenagus prevents Gascon from getting the reversal.#T14#
Gascon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gascon (17) vs (21) Gabenagus
I really don't envy Gascon right now.
Gascon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gabenagus.
Gascon tries to roll but Gabenagus sticks to his back.
Gabenagus is not going to allow Gascon to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gascon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gascon is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 21 to 17.
Mecilvus Gabenagus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 226 Johnson vs Itinya
Date: Nov 12, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dramos moves in looking to clinch but Gabenagus pushes him off.
Dramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Gabenagus. Gabenagus gets slowly back to his feet.
Gabenagus misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Dramos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (2) Dramos#SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Dramos sits in half guard.
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.
Dramos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Dramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is defending against the submission attempts here by Dramos.
#T1##SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dramos pulls his head out easily.
Dramos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Dramos pushes down on Gabenagus's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dramos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dramos is trying to work for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dramos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dramos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (2) Dramos#T3##SUB#
Gabenagus looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dramos is controlling Gabenagus 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (4) Dramos
Dramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gabenagus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dramos has managed to get both his arms back between Gabenagus's legs - danger averted.
Dramos controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for a guillotine here but Dramos defends easily.
#T4#
Gabenagus 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: Gabenagus (6) vs (4) Dramos#SUB#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Dramos defends the submission attempt.
Dramos is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dramos wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dramos 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.#SUB2#
Dramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Dramos trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Dramos defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dramos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dramos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gabenagus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gabenagus's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (8) Dramos#T6##SUB2#
Dramos tightening his grip on Gabenagus, looking for the choke.
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
Gabenagus is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus prevents Dramos from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Dramos looking for the choke but no joy. #T7#
Gabenagus tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Dramos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gabenagus is in bad spot here.
Gabenagus is keeping busy.
Gabenagus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dramos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus with the active half guard here but Dramos passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (11) Dramos
Dramos trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away. #T9#
Dramos staying calm.
Gabenagus is not content to let Dramos control the position.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep.
Dramos trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away.
Gabenagus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Dramos trying to control the action but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Dramos is looking to advance position but Gabenagus won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is defending against the submission attempts here by Dramos.
Gabenagus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Dramos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dramos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Dramos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabenagus sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos trying to control from Gabenagus's half guard. Gabenagus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dramos forces his way into half guard.
Dramos is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gabenagus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dramos. #T12#
Dramos is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Dramos keeps him under control.
Gabenagus won't allow Dramos to pass to mount.
Dramos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (14) Dramos
Gabenagus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Dramos has hold of Gabenagus's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gabenagus manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dramos wants to control but Gabenagus has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dramos pulls his head out easily.
Dramos is trying to control the action in half guard but Gabenagus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Dramos moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (17) Dramos#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gabenagus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus prevents Dramos from improving position.
Dramos takes a little break here. Gabenagus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dramos wins on points by 17 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Juliano Dramos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 216 Ibrahim vs Ieyasu
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joaquim Paz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Paz as Gabenagus shoots in.#TD2#
Gabenagus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gabenagus lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paz (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Gabenagus is looking to pass into half guard but Paz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (2) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Paz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paz looking to sit in guard and control but Gabenagus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (2) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Paz is retaining full guard. #T1#
Paz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gabenagus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Paz is keeping the position.
Paz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus is looking to pass into half guard but Paz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paz is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (4) vs (4) Gabenagus
Paz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Paz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Paz trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gabenagus has his foot on Paz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paz works his way back into a safe position though.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Paz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paz has gone for a leg lock! Gabenagus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (4) vs (6) Gabenagus
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gabenagus stands and throws Paz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paz (4) vs (9) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but Paz denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gabenagus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paz's legs. #SUB2#
Gabenagus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paz (4) vs (11) Gabenagus#T4#
Paz working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Paz is defending well.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Paz won't allow it. #T5#
Paz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paz manages to get to full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Gabenagus has gone for a leg lock! Paz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paz (6) vs (11) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Paz from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus has his feet on Paz's thighs here. He's pushed Paz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Paz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
During a confident post fight interview, Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Marcelo Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Castro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Castro stalling.
Castro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Castro moves into full mount! Gabenagus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gabenagus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Castro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (8) vs (0) Gabenagus#T1#
Castro content just to control the position here.
Castro fails to advance to Gabenagus's back.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Castro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gabenagus 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.#T2#
Castro controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Gabenagus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.#T3#
Castro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Castro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gabenagus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Castro controlling the action here.
Castro wants to pass to mount but Gabenagus is defending the position.
Castro is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Castro is looking to advance position but Gabenagus won't allow it.
Castro is taking a breather. Gabenagus 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.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is defending well.
Castro stalling.
Castro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Castro (11) vs (0) Gabenagus
Castro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Castro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabenagus is looking to escape.
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Castro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gabenagus reverses the position - he's now on top in Castro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (11) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.#T6#
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Castro.
Castro controlling the position.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Castro.
Castro is working hard here to advance position.
Castro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Castro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gabenagus forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.#T8##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Castro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
Castro gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus has gone for a leg lock! Castro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (13) vs (2) Gabenagus
Castro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gabenagus has his feet on Castro's thighs here. He's pushed Castro off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Castro screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lefevre stuffs the takedown attempt from Gabenagus. Gabenagus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lefevre attempts a counter takedown but Gabenagus avoids it well and moves away.
Gabenagus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lefevre defends it nicely.
Gabenagus fails to land the takedown.
Matthieu Lefevre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mecilvus Gabenagus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus goes for a double leg but Lefevre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lefevre continues to drive forward.#TD#
Gabenagus gets caught napping as Lefevre dives in and scores a takedown. Gabenagus manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lefevre (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Lefevre trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Lefevre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Gabenagus wants to sweep but no luck.
Lefevre looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lefevre is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gabenagus. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lefevre presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (7) vs (0) Gabenagus#T2#
Gabenagus regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gabenagus 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.
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefevre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lefevre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lefevre advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (10) vs (0) Gabenagus
Lefevre wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping him busy.
Gabenagus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lefevre's best efforts.#T5##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Lefevre sits in half guard.
Lefevre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lefevre wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping him busy.
Gabenagus tries to get to full guard but Lefevre has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Lefevre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gabenagus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lefevre jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (13) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lefevre is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lefevre (15) vs (0) Gabenagus#T7#
Lefevre wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely.
Gabenagus tries to improve his position but instead Lefevre has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lefevre (18) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus breaks Lefevre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (18) vs (2) Gabenagus
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Gabenagus is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lefevre's guard. #T8#
Lefevre tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lefevre wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lefevre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lefevre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lefevre is looking to improve his position.
Lefevre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lefevre.
Lefevre is trying to keep Gabenagus in close.
#T10##SUB#
Lefevre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lefevre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gabenagus has Lefevre in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lefevre (20) vs (2) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lefevre passes into half guard.
#T11##SUB#
Lefevre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lefevre prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.
Lefevre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lefevre (23) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to bench press Lefevre off him but Lefevre keeps the position. #T12##SUB#
Lefevre tries for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Lefevre keeps him under control.
Lefevre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14##SUB2#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lefevre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lefevre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lefevre 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre takes the fight on points by 23 to 2. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for CleaPain! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
CleaPain tries to buck Gabenagus off but Gabenagus is having none of it.
CleaPain gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain is trying to maintain the position but Gabenagus is very close to passing his half guard.
CleaPain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
CleaPain working a defensive guard but Gabenagus manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CleaPain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by CleaPain, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CleaPain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gabenagus tries for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
CleaPain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Gabenagus swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (7) Gabenagus
CleaPain trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabenagus working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
CleaPain looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Gabenagus wants to sweep here but CleaPain controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gabenagus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CleaPain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CleaPain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
CleaPain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
CleaPain looking to sit in guard and control but Gabenagus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Gabenagus
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass. #T6#
CleaPain looking for a sweep. Not yet CleaPain, not yet.
CleaPain is looking to sweep but instead, Gabenagus has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. CleaPain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus. #SUB#
CleaPain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
CleaPain is breathing heavily.#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CleaPain defends it well. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CleaPain sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CleaPain defends it well. #SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#T8##SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CleaPain is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can CleaPain avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
Gabenagus 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.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CleaPain sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
CleaPain is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
CleaPain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Gabenagus is thwarting CleaPain's attempts to control the position.
CleaPain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for CleaPain.#SUB2#
Gabenagus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gabenagus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (2) vs (12) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by CleaPain, who protects the arm well. #T13##SUB2#
Gabenagus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gabenagus moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (2) vs (14) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for a guillotine from mount but CleaPain is having none of it. #T14##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gabenagus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… CleaPain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by CleaPain and Gabenagus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gabenagus swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (14) Gabenagus
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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