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Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 40 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ozymandias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gabenagus as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Ozymandias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Ozymandias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozymandias looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozymandias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Gabenagus.#T1#
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gabenagus for as long as he can get away with.
Ozymandias pushing down on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gabenagus wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ozymandias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gabenagus tries to hold on but Ozymandias pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabenagus is looking to escape. #T3#
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gabenagus is holding on tight.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ozymandias prevents Gabenagus from getting the reversal.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias fails to move to back control.
Gabenagus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Gabenagus defends it.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (0) Gabenagus#T5#
Gabenagus is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozymandias just content to control the position.
Gabenagus is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
Ozymandias is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gabenagus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ozymandias gets to mount! Gabenagus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (10) vs (0) Gabenagus
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Gabenagus is controlling an arm, preventing Ozymandias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ozymandias trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Ozymandias moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (13) vs (0) Gabenagus
Ozymandias is looking to control Gabenagus but Gabenagus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gabenagus tries to escape but Ozymandias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ozymandias is trying to stick to Gabenagus's back but Gabenagus is turning into Ozymandias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gabenagus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (13) vs (2) Gabenagus#T8#
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Gabenagus forces his way into half guard.
Ozymandias gets full guard.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving. #T9#
Gabenagus postures up.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias pulls Gabenagus in close to prevent any damage.
Gabenagus preventing the sweep. #T10#
Ozymandias is controlling Gabenagus's posture.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Ozymandias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias trying to control the position here.
Gabenagus postures up.
#T11#
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (15) vs (2) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass.
Ozymandias content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Gabenagus wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias is pushing down on Gabenagus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gabenagus is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozymandias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.#T13#
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias stalling away here and it's allowed Gabenagus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozymandias 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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A victorious Cyrus Ozymandias 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 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 20 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gabenagus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maximus quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus prevents Maximus from improving his position.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Gabenagus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus controlling Gabenagus's posture.
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.
Maximus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabenagus is one step ahead there. #T1#
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
Gabenagus content to stall in guard here.
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabenagus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Gabenagus#T2##SUB2#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gabenagus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Gabenagus#T4#
Maximus trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away.
Maximus tries to advance to mount but Gabenagus denies him.
Gabenagus gets back to half guard.
Maximus controlling the pace.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gabenagus for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.
Maximus continues to hold on tight.
Maximus 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.
Maximus is pressing down on Gabenagus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gabenagus is holding on for now.
Maximus 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. #T6#
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gabenagus is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Gabenagus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (2) Gabenagus
Maximus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T8#
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely.
Gabenagus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.#T9#
Maximus trying to control the action but Gabenagus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (2) Gabenagus
Maximus trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Gabenagus prevents Maximus from taking his back.
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T12#
Maximus wants to control but Gabenagus has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Maximus wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping him busy.
Gabenagus is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus uses his free foot to push down on Gabenagus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gabenagus. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (14) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is trying to escape the mount.
Gabenagus is controlling an arm, preventing Maximus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Maximus wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A victorious Alexander Maximus 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 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gabenagus did well to prevent Kim getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (2) Kim
Kim wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is defending well.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gabenagus is positioning himself well to prevent Kim advancing to mount.
Gabenagus manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim content to stall in guard here. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim is looking to advance position but Gabenagus has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (2) Kim#T2#
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Kim to control.
Kim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabenagus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kim is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Kim regains half guard.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kim trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Kim controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gabenagus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB#
Gabenagus seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Kim has a hand on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gabenagus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (7) vs (2) Kim#SUB#
Gabenagus looking to isolate an arm here. Kim doesn't see it coming and as Gabenagus extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gabenagus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 29 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hall drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
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.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Gabenagus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hall'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.
Hall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (7) vs (0) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Gabenagus tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gabenagus tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gabenagus is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hall controlling from mount.
Gabenagus working to try and regain half guard.
Gabenagus wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (10) vs (0) Gabenagus
Hall biding his time, controlling Gabenagus.
Gabenagus wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Gabenagus trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall controls the position.
Hall controlling well, preventing Gabenagus from escaping the position.
Gabenagus just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gabenagus breaks Hall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (10) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus being controlled here momentarily.
Gabenagus trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Gabenagus trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gabenagus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gabenagus stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.#T5#
Gabenagus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (10) vs (5) Gabenagus
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hall's legs.
Gabenagus controls the position.
Gabenagus trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Gabenagus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hall's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall controlling Gabenagus's posture. #T8#
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Gabenagus won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Gabenagus wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus postures up.
Hall is pulling down on Gabenagus's head. It's preventing any offense from Gabenagus, at least for the moment.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus postures up.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Hall is controlling Gabenagus's posture.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall pulls Gabenagus in close to prevent any damage.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. #T11#
Gabenagus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Gabenagus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hall 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.#T12#
Hall looking to control.
Gabenagus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall 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 taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Hall is pulling down on Gabenagus's head to control his posture.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabenagus is one step ahead there.
Gabenagus pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #T14#
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus advances to half guard.
Hall 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: Hall (14) vs (5) Gabenagus
Gabenagus really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Hall's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is looking to control Gabenagus but Gabenagus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
A very excited looking Scott Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Gabenagus against the cage.
#TD#
Gabenagus is trying to trip Chai. He has hold of a leg but Chai is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gabenagus persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai is pulling down on Gabenagus's head. It's preventing any offense from Gabenagus, at least for the moment.
Gabenagus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai trying to control the position.
Gabenagus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T1#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Gabenagus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gabenagus pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Gabenagus controlling the pace.
Gabenagus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Gabenagus stalling.
Chai tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.
Gabenagus is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gabenagus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (4) Chai
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Gabenagus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gabenagus trying his best to control but Chai has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (2) vs (6) Chai
Gabenagus wants to control but Chai is having none of it.#T3#
Gabenagus is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gabenagus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabenagus has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Chai's lack of action.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gabenagus gets back to 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.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
#SUB#
Gabenagus has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Chai trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabenagus, not yet.
Chai pushing down on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gabenagus trying to control here.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Chai 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.
Gabenagus trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Gabenagus is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away.
Gabenagus wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Chai is pressing down on Gabenagus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gabenagus is holding on for now.
Gabenagus is holding on to half guard well.
Chai is thwarting Gabenagus's attempts to control the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is defending well.
Chai wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Gabenagus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gabenagus wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Gabenagus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus keeping control of the position.
Chai wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping him busy.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gabenagus trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Gabenagus defends it. #T8##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Chai is trying to control. Gabenagus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gabenagus trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is pressing down on Gabenagus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gabenagus is holding on for now.
Gabenagus is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gabenagus avoid being mounted?
Gabenagus is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gabenagus looking to control.
#T9#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabenagus keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gabenagus has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Gabenagus wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Gabenagus wants to improve his position but instead Chai has moved into half guard.
Gabenagus wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #T10#
Gabenagus wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is stalling here. Gabenagus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gabenagus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (6) Chai
Chai prevents Gabenagus from moving into mount.
Chai struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabenagus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Gabenagus is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chai is not content to let Gabenagus control the position.
A lull in the action here as Gabenagus stalls from top position.
Chai tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Gabenagus is trying to move to mount but Chai reverses beautifully and ends up in Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (8) Chai
Chai wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gabenagus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (11) Chai#T13#
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep.
Chai advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (6) vs (13) Chai
Chai trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chai wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely.
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
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.#T14#
Gabenagus wants to sweep but Chai has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (16) Chai
Chai working away.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controls the position.
Gabenagus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 16 to 6.
After winning the bout, T Mustana Chai 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 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 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 26 wins and 13 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
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: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Soderberg wants to sweep but Gabenagus has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
Gabenagus works to advance to full mount. Soderberg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Soderberg (0) vs (7) Gabenagus
Soderberg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Gabenagus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Soderberg is looking to improve his position but Gabenagus isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabenagus controlling his opponent.
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Gabenagus content just to control the position here.
Soderberg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruttos gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Soderberg wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Soderberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Soderberg shrugs it off.
Gabenagus prevents Soderberg from getting the reversal.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
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.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soderberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Soderberg tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #T4#
Soderberg is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus trying to mount his opponent but Soderberg defends it. #SUB#
Soderberg actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Soderberg is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Soderberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Gabenagus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Gabenagus wants to control the pace but Soderberg is squirming around nicely.
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.
Gabenagus is continuing to stall.#T7#
Soderberg is trying desperately to improve 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.
Gabenagus tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Soderberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gabenagus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soderberg is looking to escape.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soderberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Soderberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soderberg is holding on for now.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soderberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Soderberg is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Soderberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Soderberg! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (13) Gabenagus
Soderberg is looking to get to half guard.
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Soderberg is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Gabenagus tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away. #T11#
Soderberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gabenagus trying to control but Soderberg is having none of it. #T12#
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gabenagus.
Soderberg working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Soderberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Soderberg and Gabenagus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T13#
Gabenagus tries to move to mount but Soderberg blocks the move with his legs.
Gabenagus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Soderberg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Soderberg is trying to control Gabenagus's posture but Gabenagus avoids it.
Gabenagus taking a breather here.
More stalling from Gabenagus.#T14#
Soderberg can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Gabenagus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gabenagus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from moving into mount.
Soderberg is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg prevents Gabenagus from improving position.
Soderberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gabenagus's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 13 to 0.
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 362 Hlervu vs Barnett
Date: Oct 20, 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 15 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to move to mount but Van Der Sloot blocks the move with his legs.
Van Der Sloot is trying to improve his position.
Gabenagus just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Van Der Sloot is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot can't do much from the bottom here.
Gabenagus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Der Sloot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freaky Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
It looks like Gabenagus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Van Der Sloot 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. #T3#
Van Der Sloot is letting Gabenagus control him for a moment.
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Der Sloot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabenagus just content to control the position. #T4#
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.
Van Der Sloot tries to bench press Gabenagus off him but Gabenagus keeps the position.
Van Der Sloot seems a little lost for a moment, as Gabenagus dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gabenagus.
Van Der Sloot prevents Gabenagus from moving into mount.
Gabenagus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gabenagus.#T5#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Gabenagus postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but Van Der Sloot denies him.
Gabenagus controls the position.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Gabenagus slows the pace down.
Van Der Sloot regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control but can't.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Sloot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Gabenagus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Sloot trying to control from the bottom.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.
Van Der Sloot won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount. #T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Van Der Sloot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
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.
Gabenagus is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Sloot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus. #T10#
Gabenagus is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.
Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Van Der Sloot is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Sloot avoid being mounted?
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is defending well.
Gabenagus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (7) Gabenagus#T12#
Van Der Sloot prevents Gabenagus from improving position.
Van Der Sloot being controlled for a moment.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Sloot keeps working.
Gabenagus takes a little break here. Van Der Sloot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Van Der Sloot is trying to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Der Sloot! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (9) Gabenagus
Van Der Sloot wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.#T14#
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 9 to 0.
A very excited looking Mecilvus Gabenagus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 357 Chai vs Gracias
Date: Oct 06, 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 19 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gabenagus shoots in looking for a takedown. Strakapoud tries to sprawl out of it but Gabenagus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strakapoud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Strakapoud closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gabenagus did well to prevent Strakapoud getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud slows the pace down in half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to advance position but Gabenagus won't allow it.
Strakapoud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gabenagus wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud controlling the pace. #T1#
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Strakapoud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strakapoud sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gabenagus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strakapoud is working away from the top position though.
Strakapoud stalling. #T2#
Gabenagus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strakapoud 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: Gabenagus (2) vs (2) Strakapoud
Gabenagus stands and throws Strakapoud's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (5) vs (2) Strakapoud
Strakapoud prevents Gabenagus from improving position.
Gabenagus staying calm.#T3#
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep.
Strakapoud sneaks back into half guard.
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Strakapoud gets full guard.
Gabenagus stays in close to Strakapoud's body and controls the position. #T4#
Strakapoud looking to control.
Gabenagus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strakapoud wants to sweep here but Gabenagus controlling him for the moment.
Gabenagus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Gabenagus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strakapoud's guard.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Gabenagus is taking a breather. Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud trying to control here.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Strakapoud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud controlling the position well.
Strakapoud 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.#T7#
Strakapoud wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strakapoud is refusing to be controlled, as Gabenagus sits in half guard.
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strakapoud! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (2) Strakapoud
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Strakapoud working to try and regain half guard.
Gabenagus content just to control the position here.
Gabenagus wants to control the pace but Strakapoud is squirming around nicely.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Strakapoud tries to reverse the position but Gabenagus maintains control.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Gabenagus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gabenagus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gabenagus trying to control but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Gabenagus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud tries to reverse the position but Gabenagus maintains control.#T10#
Gabenagus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strakapoud wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Strakapoud holds on for dear life, controlling Gabenagus's posture momentarily.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gabenagus.#T11#
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.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Gabenagus controlling his opponent.
Strakapoud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gabenagus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strakapoud is surviving well by controlling Gabenagus's body position as best he can.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Gabenagus tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away.
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.
Strakapoud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabenagus tries to control but Strakapoud wriggling away. #SUB#
Gabenagus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Strakapoud has worked his arm free - good work by Strakapoud!
#T13#
Strakapoud tries to bench press Gabenagus off him but Gabenagus keeps the position.
Strakapoud is trying to control Gabenagus's posture but Gabenagus avoids it.
Gabenagus controls the position.
Further stalling from Gabenagus.
Strakapoud 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.
Strakapoud struggling a bit here.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strakapoud keeps working.
Gabenagus taking a breather here. #T14#
Gabenagus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (10) vs (2) Strakapoud
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gabenagus is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Strakapoud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strakapoud is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Mecilvus Gabenagus 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 351 Ottke vs Gracias
Date: Sep 15, 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 16 wins and 16 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Viera tries to close the distance and clinch but Gabenagus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gabenagus gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Viera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
Gabenagus slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus prevents Viera from improving his position.#T1#
Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viera is just riding it out for now. Gabenagus eventually gives up the hold.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viera is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gabenagus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
Viera wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Viera tries to lock up and control but Gabenagus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Viera wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.#T3#
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.
Viera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Viera working to try and regain half guard.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
It looks like Gabenagus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Viera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Viera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Viera is holding on tight.
Viera is looking to improve his position but Gabenagus isn't that keen on the idea.
Gabenagus wants to take Viera's back but he can't do it this time. #T5#
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gabenagus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gabenagus moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Viera (0) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus controlling from the back.
Viera can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Viera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Gabenagus controls the position.
Gabenagus keeps control of the position as Viera tries to break free.
Gabenagus controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Viera's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gabenagus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Viera doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for the RNC. #T7#
Gabenagus controlling the position well here. Viera rolled but Gabenagus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gabenagus is continuing to stall.
I really don't envy Viera right now.
#T8##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking to break Viera's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Viera remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gabenagus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gabenagus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Viera wants to control his opponent's hands but Gabenagus gets his hands free.
Gabenagus controls the action.
Gabenagus has the hooks in. Viera is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gabenagus controls the action.#T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for the choke from the back.
Viera trying to control the hands but Gabenagus won't let him.
Viera tries to escape the position.
Gabenagus biding his time, controlling Viera. #T10#
Viera is in bad spot here.
Viera is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Viera right now.
Gabenagus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Viera.
Viera is really stuck here.
#T11#
Gabenagus controls the action.
Gabenagus gets his hands free as Viera looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gabenagus controlling well, preventing Viera from escaping the position.
#T12#
Gabenagus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gabenagus is trying to stick to Viera's back but Viera 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 Viera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Viera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Viera passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is trying to control Viera's posture but Viera avoids it.
Gabenagus regains half guard there - taking advantage of Viera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gabenagus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB2#
Gabenagus has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gabenagus pulls Viera in to control the position.
Viera wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viera wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Gabenagus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (5) vs (10) Gabenagus#T14#
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabenagus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (5) vs (13) Gabenagus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gabenagus presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Viera (5) vs (15) Gabenagus
Viera is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 15 to 5.
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 348 Gabenagus vs Silalahi
Date: Sep 01, 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 17 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gabenagus 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: Gabenagus (2) vs (0) Silalahi
Silalahi trying to hold on to Gabenagus's head to control him but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Silalahi won't allow it.
Silalahi trying to control from the bottom.
Silalahi tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.
Gabenagus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy.
Gabenagus slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Silalahi is not content to let Gabenagus control the position.
Gabenagus is taking a breather. Silalahi 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.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus trying to control the action but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Silalahi is controlling Gabenagus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Silalahi defending well.
Silalahi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gabenagus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus trying to control the pace. #T3#
Gabenagus is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Gabenagus trying to mount his opponent but Silalahi defends it.
Silalahi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus passes into side control, despite Silalahi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (5) vs (0) Silalahi
Gabenagus looking to control but instead Silalahi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Silalahi controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Silalahi wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Silalahi won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silalahi keeps working.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi is looking to get back to full guard here but Gabenagus has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (0) Silalahi
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Silalahi is working away.
Silalahi trying to remain calm as Gabenagus controls from the top position.#T5#
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Silalahi is working away.
Gabenagus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silalahi's legs.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silalahi keeps working.
Gabenagus controlling the position.
Silalahi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silalahi wants to control but Gabenagus postures up.#T6#
Silalahi tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Silalahi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gabenagus in the domination position with Silalahi hanging on.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silalahi keeps working.
Gabenagus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gabenagus wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy.
Silalahi is looking to regain half guard here but Gabenagus keeps moving and retains side control.
Gabenagus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silalahi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (10) vs (0) Silalahi
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Silalahi is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Silalahi to control.
Gabenagus wants to take his opponent's back but Silalahi doesn't allow it.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Silalahi is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Silalahi is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.#T8#
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Silalahi to control.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silalahi gets back to half guard.
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Silalahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabenagus prevents Silalahi from improving his position.
Gabenagus is trying to control the action in half guard but Silalahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Silalahi controlling the position for now.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Silalahi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silalahi is holding on for now.
Gabenagus prevents Silalahi from improving his position.#SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silalahi defends it well.
Silalahi trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB2#
Silalahi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gabenagus pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Gabenagus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gabenagus is thwarting Silalahi's attempts to control the position.
Silalahi is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi is trying to control but can't.
Silalahi gets back to full guard.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Gabenagus is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Silalahi is pulling down on Gabenagus's head to control his posture.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Silalahi is keeping the position.
Gabenagus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Gabenagus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass. #T12#
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silalahi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silalahi is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Silalahi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gabenagus is aware though and is defending well.
Gabenagus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silalahi controlling Gabenagus's posture. #T13#
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silalahi looking to control.
Gabenagus trying to control but Silalahi is working from the bottom.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Gabenagus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silalahi wants to improve his position but instead Gabenagus has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Gabenagus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silalahi trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Silalahi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Silalahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus looking to sit in guard and control but Silalahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (10) vs (2) Silalahi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silalahi preventing the sweep.
Silalahi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gabenagus's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 343 Gabenagus vs Gerbandi
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 19 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gabenagus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gerbandi's best efforts.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabenagus.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gerbandi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gabenagus pulls Gerbandi in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi 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.
Gabenagus is pulling down on Gerbandi's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gerbandi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabenagus is pulling down on Gerbandi's head. It's preventing any offense from Gerbandi, at least for the moment.
Gerbandi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi content to stall in guard here.
Gerbandi forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Gabenagus wants to control the action here but instead Gerbandi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi 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.
Gerbandi prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Gerbandi sits in half guard.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.#T3#
Gabenagus is not content to let Gerbandi control the position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerbandi.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi 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 Gerbandi.
Gabenagus trying to hold on to Gerbandi's head to control him but Gerbandi postures up.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Gabenagus defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gabenagus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerbandi is trying to control. Gabenagus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gabenagus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Gabenagus wants to sweep here but Gerbandi controlling him for the moment.
Gabenagus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerbandi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gabenagus passes into half guard. #T5#
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus is taking a breather. Gerbandi 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.#SUB#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.#T6#
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gabenagus passes Gerbandi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gerbandi has his hands clasped together around Gabenagus's back. He's all about the action.
Gerbandi wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gabenagus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gerbandi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Gerbandi controlling the position well.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it.
Gabenagus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Gerbandi trying to hold on to Gabenagus's head to control him but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi manages to get to full guard.
Gabenagus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (5) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is trying to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (7) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Gabenagus looking to control but Gerbandi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gerbandi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gabenagus controlling the pace for now.
Gabenagus moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gabenagus (10) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gabenagus.
#SUB#
Gabenagus looking to break Gerbandi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gerbandi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gabenagus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T11#
Gabenagus wants to control the position but Gerbandi frees himself and scrambles - Gabenagus manages to regain control in side control.
Gerbandi struggling a bit here.
Gabenagus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gerbandi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (12) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gabenagus trying to control but Gerbandi is having none of it.
Gerbandi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Gerbandi tries to lock up and control but Gabenagus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gerbandi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabenagus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gabenagus controlling from mount.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Gerbandi to control.
Gerbandi regains half guard.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Gerbandi won't allow it.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
Gerbandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.
Gabenagus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gabenagus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gerbandi! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (15) vs (7) Gerbandi
Gerbandi tries to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Gabenagus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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.
Gabenagus tries to control but Gerbandi wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
An out of breath Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 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 16 wins and 6 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soderberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gabenagus to the mat! Gabenagus manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (0) vs (2) Soderberg#SUB#
Gabenagus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderberg 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: Gabenagus (2) vs (2) Soderberg#T1#
Soderberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Soderberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (4) Soderberg#SUB#
Gabenagus has an active guard here but Soderberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to work for a kimura but Gabenagus is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Soderberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soderberg defends well.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soderberg pushing down on Gabenagus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Soderberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gabenagus sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg stalling away here and it's allowed Gabenagus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Soderberg from controlling successfully.
Soderberg controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soderberg controls the pace.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB#
Gabenagus looking for subs off his back but Soderberg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soderberg 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. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.#T7#
Soderberg content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Soderberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gabenagus with the active half guard here but Soderberg passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (7) Soderberg#T8#
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soderberg tries to move to mount but Gabenagus blocks the move with his legs.
Gabenagus is trying to work for a sweep but Soderberg has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (2) vs (9) Soderberg
Soderberg forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gabenagus (2) vs (12) Soderberg#T9#
Gabenagus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Soderberg wants to take a breather but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus is pressing down on Soderberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Gabenagus working for submissions but it's allowed Soderberg to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soderberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away.
Soderberg controlling the action here.
It looks like Soderberg might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Soderberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (15) Soderberg#T11#
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabenagus is looking to escape.
Gabenagus is trying to escape the mount.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabenagus is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12##SUB2#
Soderberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gabenagus has worked his arm free - good work by Gabenagus!
Gabenagus tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working. #T13##SUB2#
Soderberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Gabenagus is defending well.
Gabenagus being controlled for a moment.
Soderberg trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away.
Gabenagus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Soderberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away.
Soderberg is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gabenagus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soderberg 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soderberg wins on points by 15 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Krister Soderberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 335 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gabenagus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunt! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (0) Hunt#SUB#
Gabenagus swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Gabenagus defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (5) Hunt
Gabenagus can't escape the position.
#T1#
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but Gabenagus doesn't allow it.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunt tries to control but Gabenagus wriggling away.
Hunt is trying to control here but Gabenagus has managed to regain half guard.
Gabenagus trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Gabenagus wants to sweep but Hunt has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gabenagus (4) vs (10) Hunt
Gabenagus is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Gabenagus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gabenagus is holding on tight.
Gabenagus is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar but Gabenagus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gabenagus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (10) Hunt#SUB#
Gabenagus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (12) Hunt#T3#
Gabenagus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunt controls the pace.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gabenagus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to control but Gabenagus is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gabenagus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Gabenagus's legs - danger averted.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Hunt stands and throws Gabenagus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (15) Hunt
Hunt takes a little break here. Gabenagus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gabenagus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (10) vs (15) Hunt#T6#
Hunt rolls, trying to escape but Gabenagus keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Gabenagus has his arm under Hunt's chin here. Game over son! Gabenagus squeezes tightly and Hunt is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
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 329 Feet vs Finn
Date: Jul 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gabenagus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gascoigne on his heels. He'll look to pass Gascoigne's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne seems keen to control Gabenagus's posture.
Gascoigne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabenagus is one step ahead there.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus is working hard here to advance position.
Gabenagus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (5) vs (0) Gascoigne#T1#
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom here.
Gabenagus wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gabenagus looking to control but instead Gascoigne has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Gascoigne is controlling Gabenagus's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Gabenagus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Gascoigne is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gabenagus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascoigne sees it coming and defends easily.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Gabenagus's head to control him but Gabenagus postures up.
Gascoigne is trying is best to control the position here.
Gascoigne 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Gabenagus prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.#SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Gascoigne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard, as Gabenagus worked for a kimura.
Gascoigne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabenagus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (5) vs (2) Gascoigne#T5#
Gabenagus looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabenagus, not yet.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascoigne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gabenagus has his foot on Gascoigne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gascoigne works his way back into a safe position though.#T6##SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gascoigne passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gabenagus has a hand on Gascoigne's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gascoigne takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (5) vs (5) Gascoigne
Gabenagus tries to hold on but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Gascoigne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gabenagus is looking to escape.
Gabenagus is looking to get to half guard.
Gascoigne controlling from mount.
Gabenagus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position but Gascoigne isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne looking to control but Gabenagus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gabenagus tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gascoigne trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gascoigne content just to control the position here.
Gascoigne wants to control but instead Gabenagus manages to regain half guard. #T10##SUB#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascoigne pulls his head out easily.
Gascoigne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gabenagus is not content to let Gascoigne control the position.#SUB#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gascoigne in particular looking to stall.#T11##SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gabenagus has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gascoigne escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gascoigne! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (5) vs (8) Gascoigne
Gascoigne is staying tight to Gabenagus's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T12#
Gascoigne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
Gabenagus tries to bench press Gascoigne off him but Gascoigne keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Gabenagus sneaks back into half guard.
Gabenagus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Gascoigne is trying to control. Gabenagus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Gabenagus is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Gascoigne slows the pace down in half guard.
Gascoigne 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. #SUB2#
Gascoigne has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gabenagus defend it? Gascoigne steps over the head and cranks it - Gabenagus is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gascoigne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Gascoigne!
A victorious Paul Gascoigne 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 328 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Jul 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 43 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lima's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Gabenagus#SUB#
Lima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gabenagus has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima wants to control the action here but instead Gabenagus manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1##SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima 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.#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
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.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
#T2#
Lima wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy.
Gabenagus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Gabenagus off! Gabenagus jumps back into Lima's guard. #T3#
Gabenagus is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabenagus has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gabenagus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Gabenagus#T4#
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Gabenagus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lima is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) Gabenagus#SUB#
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gabenagus dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (10) Gabenagus#SUB#
Lima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gabenagus stacks Lima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (2) vs (13) Gabenagus#T5#
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lima has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lima 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. #T6#
Lima looking for a sweep but Gabenagus has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (2) vs (15) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lima turns into him and now he's in Gabenagus's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (4) vs (15) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lima stacks Gabenagus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (15) Gabenagus
Gabenagus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (17) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gabenagus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (20) Gabenagus#T8#
Gabenagus is trying to control here but Lima has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it. #T10#
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (23) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T11#
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. #T12#
Gabenagus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (26) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for a guillotine from mount but Lima is having none of it.
Lima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.#T13##SUB2#
Gabenagus seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14##SUB2#
Gabenagus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 26 to 7.
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 324 Hunt vs Finn
Date: Jun 30, 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 8 wins and 16 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Strakapoud closes the distance and pushes Gabenagus back into the cage.
Strakapoud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gabenagus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gabenagus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Strakapoud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Strakapoud trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabenagus is one step ahead there.
Gabenagus stands and throws Strakapoud's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
Strakapoud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gabenagus's best efforts.
Strakapoud is in trouble now - Gabenagus has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strakapoud (0) vs (8) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strakapoud to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strakapoud shrugs it off.
Strakapoud wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.#T2#
Strakapoud is trying to escape the mount.
Strakapoud is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Strakapoud working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strakapoud gets back to half guard.
Strakapoud is staying active underneath Gabenagus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
Strakapoud is controlling Gabenagus's trapped leg to prevent Gabenagus from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strakapoud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus.
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.#T4#
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strakapoud is just riding it out for now. Gabenagus eventually gives up the hold.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position.
Strakapoud wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Strakapoud is defending well.
#T6#
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Strakapoud is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strakapoud defends it well.
Strakapoud is controlling Gabenagus's trapped leg to prevent Gabenagus from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a kimura but Strakapoud is defending it quite comfortably.
Strakapoud gets full guard.
Strakapoud wants to control the position but Gabenagus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8#
Strakapoud gets full guard.#SUB#
Gabenagus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strakapoud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gabenagus has managed to get both his arms back between Strakapoud's legs - danger averted.
Strakapoud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strakapoud is pulling down on Gabenagus's head to control his posture.
Gabenagus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strakapoud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus postures up.
Strakapoud 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 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. #T9#
Strakapoud manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabenagus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strakapoud (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabenagus, not yet.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gabenagus has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Strakapoud should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gabenagus has tightened it up now! Strakapoud should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
An out of breath Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 319 Edison vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 16, 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 12 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Nozadzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nozadzi wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Gabenagus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gabenagus manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (0) Nozadzi#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nozadzi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nozadzi struggling a bit here.
Nozadzi is not content to let Gabenagus control the position. #T1##SUB#
Gabenagus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gabenagus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nozadzi is looking to reverse the position.
Nozadzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gabenagus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (4) Nozadzi
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gabenagus turns into Nozadzi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (4) Nozadzi#T2##SUB#
Gabenagus has gone for a leg lock! Nozadzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (6) Nozadzi
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Nozadzi pushes down on Gabenagus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #T3#
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nozadzi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gabenagus! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (6) vs (9) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus tries to reverse the position but Nozadzi maintains control.#T4#
Nozadzi trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Nozadzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nozadzi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gabenagus (6) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for the choke from the back. #T5#
Nozadzi is hanging on to Gabenagus's back as he tries to escape.
Will Nozadzi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gabenagus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nozadzi's arms.
Gabenagus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nozadzi's guard. Nice work there by Gabenagus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB#
Gabenagus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nozadzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nozadzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (8) vs (14) Nozadzi#T6##SUB#
Nozadzi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gabenagus has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nozadzi is looking to defend but Gabenagus has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nozadzi! Gabenagus pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nozadzi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mecilvus Gabenagus!
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 310 Silalahi vs Gabenagus
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Raja Silalahi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Silalahi looking to score a takedown here. Gabenagus is defending well but Silalahi drives through and ends up in Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silalahi (2) vs (0) Gabenagus
Silalahi 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 looking for a triangle but Silalahi pushes his legs off easily.
Silalahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silalahi wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gabenagus is retaining full guard.
Silalahi pushes down on Gabenagus's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Silalahi 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. #SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back.
Silalahi is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silalahi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silalahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB2#
Silalahi is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Gabenagus has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Silalahi is in a lot of trouble! Gabenagus is straining to finish and he's done it! Silalahi taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gabenagus tries for a takedown but Gascoigne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gascoigne tries to counter with a takedown but Gabenagus is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gabenagus showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gabenagus is keen to just control but Gascoigne is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Gascoigne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
Gascoigne is positioning himself well to prevent Gabenagus advancing to mount.
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gabenagus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gascoigne tries to get to full guard but Gabenagus has control of the leg. #T2#
Gascoigne is staying active underneath Gabenagus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gascoigne defends it well. #SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#T3##SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to work for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending well.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gabenagus prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
Gascoigne wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Gabenagus is controlling well.
Gascoigne controlling the position for now.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Gascoigne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus prevents Gascoigne from improving his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gascoigne is trying to maintain the position but Gabenagus is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
Gabenagus wants to pass to mount but Gascoigne is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard.
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Gascoigne pulls Gabenagus in close to his closed guard and prevents Gabenagus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Gascoigne wants to control the position but Gabenagus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Gabenagus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gabenagus preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gascoigne holds on and takes a little breather.
Gabenagus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gascoigne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Gabenagus passes into half guard. #T10#
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gascoigne is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gascoigne avoid being mounted?#T11#
Gabenagus wants to take a breather but Gascoigne is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gascoigne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Gascoigne trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#T13##SUB2#
Gascoigne is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabenagus.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gascoigne is just riding it out for now. Gabenagus eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gascoigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 2 to 0.
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 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wahlstroem wants to clinch.#TD2#
Gabenagus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wahlstroem napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (4) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem is trying to control Gabenagus's posture but Gabenagus avoids it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wahlstroem is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wahlstroem, who protects the arm well. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wahlstroem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gabenagus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wahlstroem rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gabenagus's guard! Nice work there by Wahlstroem! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (4) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wahlstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Gabenagus working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wahlstroem is aware though and is defending well.
Gabenagus wants to sweep but no luck.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabenagus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gabenagus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gabenagus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gabenagus! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (8) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem tries to buck Gabenagus off but Gabenagus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wahlstroem keeps working.
Wahlstroem 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.
Wahlstroem trying to remain calm as Gabenagus controls from the top position.#T4#
Gabenagus trying to control the position but Wahlstroem is working away.
Wahlstroem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (8) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus actively working from the bottom here.
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gabenagus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wahlstroem has Gabenagus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (10) Gabenagus
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard. #T5##SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gabenagus escapes and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (13) Gabenagus#SUB2#
Gabenagus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wahlstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wahlstroem can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gabenagus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wahlstroem is trying to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gabenagus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wahlstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabenagus is taking a breather. Wahlstroem 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.
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Gabenagus trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.
Gabenagus stands and throws Wahlstroem's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (16) Gabenagus
Gabenagus wants to control but Wahlstroem is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wahlstroem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Gabenagus works to advance to full mount. Wahlstroem defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wahlstroem (4) vs (18) Gabenagus
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Gabenagus wants to finish this one by submission but Wahlstroem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gabenagus.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Gabenagus looking to control but Wahlstroem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gabenagus.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.#T10#
Wahlstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
Wahlstroem wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gabenagus has control of Wahlstroem's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wahlstroem regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gabenagus prevents Wahlstroem from getting the reversal.
Gabenagus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahlstroem is looking to escape. #T11#
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Wahlstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gabenagus seems to be working for a kimura but Wahlstroem defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
Wahlstroem keeping moving, preventing Gabenagus from controlling successfully.
Wahlstroem keeping full guard, as Gabenagus tries to pass.
Gabenagus trying to control but Wahlstroem is working from the bottom. #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. #T13##SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gabenagus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wahlstroem is keeping the position for now.
Gabenagus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (21) Gabenagus
Wahlstroem manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wahlstroem defends it well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Wahlstroem is trying to maintain the position but Gabenagus is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wahlstroem manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but Gabenagus pushes his legs off easily.
Gabenagus tries to free his leg and advance position but Wahlstroem is retaining 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.
Gabenagus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (24) Gabenagus
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 24 to 4.
A relieved looking Mecilvus Gabenagus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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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