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Event:
FCL - 55
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Ryokale misses with a body shot.
CleaPain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryokale looks to score with a jab to the body but CleaPain is just out of range.
CleaPain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses.
CleaPain with the counter takedown but Ryokale avoids it easily.
Ryokale misses with a wild body shot.
CleaPain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryokale throws a looping overhand right but CleaPain ducks down to avoid it.
CleaPain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ryokale moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ryokale on the inside.
CleaPain is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Ryokale gets through CleaPain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sandor CleaPain has been cut.
CleaPain blocks an elbow strike.
Ryokale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryokale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryokale misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Ryokale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryokale throws a looping overhand right but CleaPain ducks down to avoid it.
And CleaPain tries to counter it with a takedown but Ryokale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryokale throws a jab but it's blocked by CleaPain.
Ryokale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryokale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt CleaPain.#T2#
Ryokale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryokale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Ryokale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
CleaPain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryokale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryokale misses with a punch on the inside.
CleaPain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryokale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
CleaPain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryokale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rudo Ryokale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor CleaPain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
CleaPain blocks a body shot from Ryokale. #T3#
Ryokale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryokale lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CleaPain.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by CleaPain.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Ryokale. #TD2#
CleaPain lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
CleaPain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ryokale wants to get back to full guard.
CleaPain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that CleaPain 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.#T4##SUB#
Ryokale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
CleaPain wants to free his trapped foot but Ryokale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
CleaPain prevents Ryokale from improving his position.
CleaPain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryokale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryokale wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
Still in half guard, CleaPain seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
CleaPain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryokale!
CleaPain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryokale 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudo Ryokale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandor CleaPain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
CleaPain tries to move into range but Ryokale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Ryokale has CleaPain up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryokale lands a body punch in the clinch.
CleaPain blocking some punches.
Ryokale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CleaPain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryokale struggles to land a body shot inside as CleaPain controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryokale is defending well.
Ryokale throws a punch but it's blocked by CleaPain.
Ryokale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and CleaPain avoids it.
Ryokale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
CleaPain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryokale prevents it.
#BC#
Ryokale manages to break the clinch.
CleaPain avoids the head kick by Ryokale.
CleaPain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Ryokale misses #TD2#
and CleaPain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ryokale's guard.
Ryokale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
CleaPain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryokale tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2#
CleaPain won't allow Ryokale to sweep him here.
CleaPain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
CleaPain tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryokale is retaining full guard. #SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryokale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CleaPain looking to pass the guard.
Ryokale wants to sweep but no luck.
CleaPain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CleaPain looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
CleaPain is pushing down on Ryokale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryokale is fighting to maintain full guard but CleaPain has managed to sneak the leg through.
CleaPain content to control rather than advance.
Ryokale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryokale wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
CleaPain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
CleaPain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryokale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
CleaPain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryokale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that CleaPain can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ryokale has managed to clinch.
Rudo Ryokale has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Ryokale gets underhooks to prevent CleaPain's takedown attempt.
Rudo Ryokale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor CleaPain.
Ryokale misses with a hook to the ribs.
CleaPain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ryokale.
CleaPain is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryokale.
Ryokale scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Ryokale breaks from the clinch.
Ryokale throws a series of punches but CleaPain moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That kick from Ryokale tenderised CleaPain's leg. CleaPain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryokale tries a head kick but it misses.
CleaPain feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudo Ryokale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandor CleaPain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ryokale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. CleaPain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryokale connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Ryokale misses #TD2#
and CleaPain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
CleaPain pushes down on Ryokale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryokale is looking for a sweep. CleaPain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryokale sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain is taking a breather. Ryokale 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.
Ryokale gets full guard.
CleaPain content to stall in guard here. #T1#
CleaPain postures up.
#SUB#
Ryokale working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ryokale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryokale wants to sweep here but CleaPain controlling him for the moment.
Sandor CleaPain has got the better of the ground game so far.
CleaPain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryokale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryokale 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.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryokale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ryokale working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryokale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Ryokale misses the jab.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
CleaPain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donk. Ryokale catches CleaPain right on the button with a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Sandor CleaPain's cut even more.
Ryokale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by CleaPain.
CleaPain with the counter takedown but Ryokale avoids it easily.
Ryokale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryokale misses with a low kick as CleaPain jumps back.
CleaPain feints the counter takedown.
Rudo Ryokale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ryokale misses the target.
Ryokale misses with a looping right.
CleaPain with the counter takedown but Ryokale avoids it easily.
Ryokale loads up on a big right hand but CleaPain slips the punch.
CleaPain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryokale throws a series of punches but CleaPain avoids them all with ease.
CleaPain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryokale connects with a right hand. CleaPain shakes it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryokale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudo Ryokale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryokale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudo Ryokale! |
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Event:
FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
CleaPain slips a jab from Kaufman.
CleaPain tries to counter with a takedown but Kaufman is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Kaufman rushes CleaPain and presses him up against the cage.
Kaufman gets underhooks to prevent CleaPain's takedown attempt.
Kaufman lands a left hand that snaps the head of CleaPain backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Sandor CleaPain has been cut.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
CleaPain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaufman prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaufman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kaufman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by CleaPain.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaufman is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor CleaPain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaufman is defending well.
Kaufman stalling.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaufman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but CleaPain avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the cage.
Kaufman effectively controlling the action here.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaufman is defending well.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
CleaPain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
CleaPain tries for a takedown but Kaufman manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
CleaPain is looking for a takedown.
CleaPain is trying to drag Kaufman to the mat but Kaufman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Kaufman.
Kaufman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaufman tries a body shot but CleaPain blocks it.
Kaufman slows down the pace here.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaufman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Kaufman taking a breather.
CleaPain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
CleaPain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaufman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
CleaPain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of CleaPain backwards.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
CleaPain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaufman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
CleaPain blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
CleaPain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaufman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Kaufman lands a right hand.
Kaufman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CleaPain.
Kaufman scores with a shot to the side of CleaPain's head.
Kaufman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of CleaPains head.
Kaufman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaufman lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Sandor CleaPain's cut is getting worse.
Kaufman lands a right hand.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaufman misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Kaufman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandor CleaPain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kaufman closes the distance and pushes CleaPain back into the cage.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CleaPain's elbow.
Kaufman avoiding damage.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but CleaPain uses good head movement to avoid it.
CleaPain tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Kaufman.
CleaPain tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaufman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman stalling in the clinch.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Kaufman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaufman lands a left hand.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman leaning against his opponent.
CleaPain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaufman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor CleaPain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kaufman clinches up against the cage.
Kaufman tries a body shot but CleaPain blocks it.
Kaufman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
CleaPain can't get the takedown.
Kaufman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Kaufman lands with a left to the head.
Kaufman has CleaPain pressed against the cage.
CleaPain looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaufman.
Kaufman slowing the pace effectively.
Kaufman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kaufman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short left from Kaufman. #T3#
CleaPain wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaufman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Kaufman to work.
Kaufman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaufman lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaufman.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaufman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaufman works on CleaPain's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaufman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaufman slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman lands a body punch.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
Kaufman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaufman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Kaufman's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodolfo Kaufman.#CL2#
Kaufman rushes CleaPain and presses him up against the cage.
Kaufman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt CleaPain or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Kaufman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sandor CleaPain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kaufman closes the distance and pushes CleaPain back into the cage.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Kaufman gets underhooks to prevent CleaPain's takedown attempt.
Kaufman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of CleaPains head.
Kaufman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaufman lands a left hand.
Kaufman has a couple of punches blocked by CleaPain.
Kaufman presses CleaPain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
CleaPain blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaufman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Sandor CleaPain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaufman lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#CleaPain is rocked!
Kaufman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from CleaPain.
#T1#
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Kaufman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaufman is stalling here.
CleaPain can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor CleaPain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by CleaPain.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but CleaPain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaufman lands a right hand that snaps the head of CleaPain backwards. #T2#
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike.
Rodolfo Kaufman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaufman lands with a right to the head.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CleaPain's elbow.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
CleaPain goes for a takedown attempt but Kaufman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kaufman darts in and clinches CleaPain up against the cage.
Kaufman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#Jeez, Sandor CleaPain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman struggles to land a body shot inside as CleaPain controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kaufman.
#T3#
Kaufman leaning against his opponent.
CleaPain blocks an uppercut.
Kaufman digs a right hand underneath CleaPain's ribcage. CleaPain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaufman pushes CleaPain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
CleaPain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CleaPain's elbow.
Kaufman stalling the fight.
Rodolfo Kaufman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CleaPain.
Kaufman lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
CleaPain looking for a takedown.
CleaPain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaufman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
CleaPain has Kaufman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaufman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Kaufman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaufman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Kaufman! |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching CleaPain on his heels. He'll look to pass CleaPain's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Robinson
CleaPain trying to control the position here.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Robinson
A lull in the action here as Robinson stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Robinson swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (5) Robinson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
CleaPain stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
CleaPain looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Robinson is pulling down on CleaPain's head. It's preventing any offense from CleaPain, at least for the moment.
CleaPain preventing the sweep.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
CleaPain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson looking to control.
CleaPain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
CleaPain pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
CleaPain tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it. #T2#
CleaPain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
CleaPain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
CleaPain moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (5) vs (5) Robinson
CleaPain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
CleaPain working away.
CleaPain trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
CleaPain trying to control the pace.
CleaPain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain postures up.
#SUB#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (5) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson biding his time, controlling CleaPain. #SUB2#
Robinson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Robinson looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Robinson controls the position.
CleaPain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Robinson controlling well, preventing CleaPain from escaping the position.
Robinson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
CleaPain showing good submission defense here.
#T6#
CleaPain can't escape the position.
CleaPain trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain is keeping busy.
Robinson is trying to control but CleaPain is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Robinson prevents CleaPain from getting the reversal.#T7#
CleaPain tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Robinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and CleaPain is now in Robinson's guard. A big mistake from Robinson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (9) Robinson
Robinson controlling the position.
CleaPain trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
CleaPain 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. #T9#
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
CleaPain is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (11) Robinson
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
CleaPain stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position. #T10#
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson is pulling down on CleaPain's head. It's preventing any offense from CleaPain, at least for the moment.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
CleaPain stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson controlling the position.
CleaPain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
CleaPain 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.
Robinson controls CleaPain momentarily but CleaPain frees himself.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
Robinson has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (13) Robinson
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving. #T12#
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
CleaPain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom. #T14#
CleaPain has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 13 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Robinson 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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 15 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Snake closes the distance and pushes CleaPain back into the cage.#TD2#
Snake tightens his grip and picks CleaPain up, before dumping him to the ground. CleaPain manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake stopping the sweep attempt from CleaPain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
CleaPain is adopting a defensive guard.
Snake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but CleaPain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (2) Snake
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to sweep here but CleaPain controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Snake keeps trying to improve his position.
CleaPain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (2) vs (6) Snake
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T2#
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain trying to remain calm as Snake controls from the top position.
Snake trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on CleaPain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy. #T3#
You can see the frustration on CleaPain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake controlling the position.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
CleaPain keeps Snake under control for a moment.
Snake works to advance to full mount. CleaPain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (2) vs (8) Snake
CleaPain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
CleaPain prevents Snake from taking his back.#T5#
Snake wants to control but instead CleaPain manages to regain half guard.
Snake is taking a breather. CleaPain 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.
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.
CleaPain won't allow Snake to pass to mount. #T6#
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well.
Snake prevents CleaPain from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Snake is just content to waste time from the top position. CleaPain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
CleaPain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
CleaPain has control of Snake's left arm, preventing Snake from doing any damage.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
CleaPain seems keen to control Snake's posture.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
CleaPain looking for a sweep. Not yet CleaPain, not yet.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
CleaPain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
CleaPain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (8) Snake#T11#
Snake working a defensive guard but CleaPain passes into half guard.
Snake is looking to get back to full guard here but CleaPain has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (7) vs (8) Snake
Snake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura but Snake is defending well.
Snake controlling the position for now.#T12##SUB#
Snake is defending against the submission attempts here by CleaPain.
#SUB#
CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Snake defends the submission attempt.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (7) vs (12) Snake#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
CleaPain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Snake is thwarting CleaPain's attempts to control the position.
CleaPain tries to get to full guard but Snake has control of the leg. #T14#
Snake trying to mount his opponent but CleaPain defends it.
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
CleaPain is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 12 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes
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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 14 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Howell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Howell#SUB2#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
CleaPain sneaks back into half guard.
CleaPain is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on CleaPain's thigh. CleaPain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Howell forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howell trying to control from half guard but CleaPain is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
CleaPain is doing well to control the position and prevent Howell from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Howell.
#SUB2#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Howell wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is defending well. #T3#
Howell is keen to just control but CleaPain is a slippery customer.
Howell prevents CleaPain from improving his position.#SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
#SUB2#
Howell 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.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but CleaPain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
CleaPain tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Howell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
CleaPain controlling the position well.
Howell wants to pass to mount but CleaPain is defending the position.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
CleaPain wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Howell trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
Howell wants to take a breather but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howell trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #SUB2#
Howell seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.#T7#
Howell is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it.
Howell trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain manages to get to full guard.
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard. #T8#
Howell being controlled here momentarily.
Howell advances to half guard.
Howell is trying to control the action in half guard but CleaPain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell is trying to control. CleaPain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (7) Howell#SUB2#
Howell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but CleaPain manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
CleaPain is not content to let Howell control the position. #SUB2#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #T10#
Howell wants to control for a moment but CleaPain uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but CleaPain defends it.
CleaPain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Howell looking for a submission but CleaPain manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Howell trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howell looking to pass the guard.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully. #T12#
CleaPain trying to control the position here.
Howell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Howell stands and throws CleaPain's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (10) Howell
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13#
CleaPain is letting Howell control him for a moment.
CleaPain struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, CleaPain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by CleaPain! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (10) Howell#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Howell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howell manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Howell's guard.
CleaPain passes Howell's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (2) vs (14) Howell
Howell is trying to stick to CleaPain's back but CleaPain is turning into Howell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Howell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by CleaPain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (14) Howell
Howell is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
Howell 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#
CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howell! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (4) vs (18) Howell
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howell wins on points by 18 to 4.
Our winner, Leonard Howell, 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 320 Gerbandi vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Snake rushes CleaPain and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Snake drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard. #T1#
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake advances to half guard.
Snake wants to free his trapped foot but CleaPain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snake wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
Snake working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on CleaPain's thigh. CleaPain counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
CleaPain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as CleaPain holds on and takes a little breather.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
CleaPain pulls Snake in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Snake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CleaPain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CleaPain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (2) Snake
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snake controlling CleaPain's posture.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
CleaPain is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snake is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake wants to control the position but CleaPain says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but CleaPain has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (5) vs (2) Snake#T6##SUB#
CleaPain is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (5) vs (4) Snake
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (4) Snake#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (7) vs (6) Snake
CleaPain trying to keep a closed guard but Snake is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Snake pushing down on CleaPain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snake is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for CleaPain! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (7) vs (9) Snake#T8#
Snake is trying to take his opponent's back.
CleaPain tries to hold on but Snake pushes him away.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snake wants to take CleaPain's back here but CleaPain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Snake is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Snake controlling the position easily from mount.
CleaPain is working to get back to half guard.
Snake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
CleaPain wants to control but Snake is having none of it.#T10#
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
CleaPain is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Snake wants to control the pace but CleaPain is squirming around nicely.
Snake controlling his opponent. #T11#
Snake wants to control the pace but CleaPain is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Snake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But CleaPain has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from CleaPain! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (9) Snake#SUB#
CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snake! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (9) vs (13) Snake
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there.
CleaPain tries to improve position but can't.
Snake advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (9) vs (15) Snake
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #T13#
Snake moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (9) vs (18) Snake#SUB2#
Snake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Snake looking to hold on to the position here but CleaPain rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Snake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but CleaPain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (11) vs (18) Snake#T14#
CleaPain won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #SUB#
CleaPain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snake dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (11) vs (20) Snake
CleaPain is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (13) vs (20) Snake
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 20 to 13.
A very excited looking Sea Snake 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 318 Borgia vs Hall
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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Camoran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. CleaPain did well to prevent Camoran getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Camoran#SUB2#
Camoran seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.
CleaPain is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
CleaPain gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
CleaPain has control of Camoran's left arm, preventing Camoran from doing any damage.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
CleaPain 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.
Camoran trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom. #T2#
Camoran is fighting to break CleaPain's control of his arms but CleaPain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Camoran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and CleaPain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (2) Camoran#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Camoran manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Camoran in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (4) Camoran
Camoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #T3#
CleaPain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Camoran has gone for a leg lock! CleaPain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camoran's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (4) Camoran
CleaPain passes Camoran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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##SUB#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camoran is looking for a sweep. CleaPain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Camoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura but Camoran is defending well.
#SUB#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camoran is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB2#
Camoran actively working from the bottom here.
CleaPain is thwarting Camoran's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
CleaPain is working for a kimura but Camoran is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8##SUB2#
Camoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
CleaPain is trying for a kimura here. Camoran looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! CleaPain wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandor CleaPain! |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 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 7 wins and 4 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Drelas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drelas lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (0) CleaPain
Drelas wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass.
Drelas stays in close to CleaPain's body and controls the position.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully. #T2#
CleaPain seems keen to control Drelas's posture.
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Drelas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drelas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
CleaPain trying to control the position here.
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully. #T5#
Drelas being controlled here momentarily.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain has Drelas pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Drelas is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
CleaPain pulls Drelas in close to prevent any damage.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas pushing down on CleaPain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Drelas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for CleaPain! Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (5) vs (0) CleaPain
Drelas wants to take CleaPain's back but he can't do it this time.
CleaPain is looking to improve his position but Drelas isn't that keen on the idea.
Drelas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
CleaPain regains half guard.#T9#
CleaPain is not content to let Drelas control the position.
Drelas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
CleaPain keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Drelas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Drelas 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.
Drelas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
CleaPain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Drelas seems to be looking for submissions.
CleaPain wants to improve his position but Drelas is controlling well.
#SUB#
Drelas is looking for a kimura but CleaPain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drelas to get the leverage. #T12#
Drelas tries to pass the half guard into mount. CleaPain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Drelas seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.
CleaPain keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Drelas is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it. #T13#
Drelas trying to control from half guard but CleaPain is working away.
Drelas wants to pass to mount but CleaPain is defending the position.
CleaPain is doing well to control the position and prevent Drelas from advancing to side control.
Drelas wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy. #T14#
CleaPain trying to control but Drelas postures up.
CleaPain is not content to let Drelas control the position.
CleaPain wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Drelas 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 Drelas.
CleaPain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drelas takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Thervam Drelas 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 305 Feet vs Chai
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Robinson drives through and clinches with CleaPain against the cage.
CleaPain can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Robinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. CleaPain is trying to keep an underhook but Robinson manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) CleaPain
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but CleaPain defends it. #SUB#
Robinson 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.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down CleaPain for as long as he can get away with.
Robinson won't allow CleaPain to sweep him here. #T2#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Robinson.#T4#
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.#T5#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robinson trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #T7#
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
Robinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T8#
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain is pulling down on Robinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson, at least for the moment.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Let's hope that CleaPain 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.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robinson wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving. #T14#
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (0) CleaPain
And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Declan Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Grov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Grov has clasped his hands together around CleaPain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (4) vs (0) CleaPain
CleaPain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
CleaPain keeps trying to improve his position.
Grov slows the pace down. #SUB#
Grov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Grov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CleaPain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Grov is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Grov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, CleaPain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grov but great work by CleaPain. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (4) vs (4) CleaPain
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Grov struggling a bit here.
Grov is looking to regain half guard here but CleaPain keeps moving and retains side control.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grov is just riding it out for now. CleaPain eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
CleaPain is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
#T3#
Grov wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
Grov wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
CleaPain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is working for a kimura but Grov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura but Grov is defending well.
#T4#
Grov wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.
CleaPain passes into side control, despite Grov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (7) CleaPain#SUB2#
CleaPain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
CleaPain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Grov regains half guard.
Grov wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grov is defending against the submission attempts here by CleaPain.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Grov is looking to control CleaPain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
Grov gets full guard.#SUB#
Grov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.
Grov is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB2#
CleaPain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
CleaPain postures up.
#SUB#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grov 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.
Grov trying to control the position here. #T9##SUB2#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Grov slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (6) vs (7) CleaPain
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (6) vs (9) CleaPain#SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain is pushing down on Grov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grov is fighting to maintain full guard but CleaPain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Grov trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.
Grov is adopting a defensive guard.
Grov is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
#SUB2#
CleaPain 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. #SUB#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#T11##SUB#
Grov is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain passes Grov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Grov wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy.
Grov is concentrating on defense, preventing CleaPain from advancing position.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
CleaPain passes into side control, despite Grov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (6) vs (12) CleaPain
Grov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grov is just riding it out for now. CleaPain eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
CleaPain has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Grov defend it? CleaPain steps over the head and cranks it - Grov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for CleaPain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandor CleaPain! |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wagner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wagner lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (0) CleaPain
CleaPain is pulling down on Wagner's head. It's preventing any offense from Wagner, at least for the moment.
Wagner wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wagner is pushing down on CleaPain's leg trying to pass to half guard. CleaPain is fighting to maintain full guard but Wagner has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
CleaPain is controlling Wagner's trapped leg to prevent Wagner from advancing to side control.
CleaPain wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
CleaPain is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Wagner.
Wagner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but CleaPain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
CleaPain is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
CleaPain makes his way to full guard, as Wagner worked for a kimura.
Wagner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
CleaPain pulls Wagner in to control the position. #T3#
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain pulls Wagner in close to prevent any damage.
CleaPain is continuing to stall.#T4#
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
CleaPain controlling Wagner's posture.
Wagner passes CleaPain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
CleaPain is controlling Wagner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wagner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
CleaPain is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
CleaPain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
CleaPain wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
CleaPain moves into full guard.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now CleaPain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (2) CleaPain#T6#
Wagner can't keep his opponent in guard - CleaPain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wagner defends it well. #SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
#T7##SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura but Wagner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for CleaPain to get the leverage.
Wagner trying to control here.
Wagner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
CleaPain prevents Wagner from improving his position.#SUB2#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wagner sees it coming and defends easily.
Wagner trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wagner is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner trying to control but CleaPain postures up.
Wagner wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Wagner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily.
Wagner is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time CleaPain.
Wagner wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Wagner tries to roll over but CleaPain keeps him under control.#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Wagner defends the submission attempt.
Wagner moves into full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
CleaPain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wagner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wagner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wagner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wagner (6) vs (2) CleaPain
CleaPain stops Wagner from passing to mount.
CleaPain gets back to half guard.
CleaPain has his hands clasped together around Wagner's back. He's all about the action.
CleaPain wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
CleaPain has his hands clasped together around Wagner's back. He's all about the action.
Wagner slows the pace down in half guard.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CleaPain keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Wagner is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
#T13#
CleaPain controlling the position well.
CleaPain tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.
CleaPain is trying is best to control the position here.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Wagner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
CleaPain is trying is best to control the position here.
Wagner trying to control from half guard but CleaPain is working away.
Wagner is really struggling to control CleaPain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wagner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wagner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wagner takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
An intense looking Hanz Wagner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am the German Shogun, the patient pastor, the white ninja.'. |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 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 2 wins and 9 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Snake pulls guard successfully.
Snake has CleaPain pulled in close to control his posture.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
CleaPain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snake looking to control.
Snake pulls CleaPain in close to prevent any damage.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake pulls CleaPain in close to his closed guard and prevents CleaPain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Snake looking to control.
#T1#
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Snake wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
Snake controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
CleaPain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain 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 (2) Snake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but CleaPain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snake trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (5) vs (2) Snake
Snake wants to hold on but CleaPain pushes him away.
Snake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snake regains half guard.#T4#
Snake wants to get back to full guard but CleaPain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (8) vs (2) Snake
Snake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Snake is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Snake defends the submission attempt.
Snake wants to get back to full guard but CleaPain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (11) vs (2) Snake
Snake wants to control but CleaPain postures up.#T5#
Snake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snake gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snake sees it coming and defends easily.
Snake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snake.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Snake wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Snake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (11) vs (4) Snake
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Snake trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snake controls the pace.
Snake tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Snake slips nicely into half guard.
Snake slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Snake trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Snake is looking to pass CleaPain's guard but actually CleaPain recovers to full guard.
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Snake wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (13) vs (4) Snake#T9#
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Snake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#SUB2#
CleaPain has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Snake to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! CleaPain is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Snake pulls down on the head and he's put CleaPain to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sea Snake!
A very excited looking Sea Snake 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 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 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 1 wins and 2 losses; August Lucas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lucas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches CleaPain napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucas (4) vs (0) CleaPain
CleaPain is looking to regain half guard here but Lucas keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
CleaPain holds on to Lucas's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Lucas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lucas swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lucas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (4) vs (2) CleaPain#T1#
Lucas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
CleaPain stopping the sweep attempt from Lucas.
Lucas working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lucas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Lucas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (6) vs (2) CleaPain
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Lucas tries to pass. #T2#
Lucas is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas won't allow CleaPain to sweep him here.
CleaPain has Lucas pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Lucas has gone for a leg lock! CleaPain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (6) vs (4) CleaPain#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucas working a defensive guard here.
CleaPain preventing the sweep.
Lucas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (8) vs (4) CleaPain#T4##SUB#
Lucas has gone for a leg lock! CleaPain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (8) vs (6) CleaPain
Lucas looking to control.
#SUB2#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Lucas slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (10) vs (6) CleaPain
CleaPain controlling the position.
Lucas looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Lucas is looking to pass into half guard but CleaPain pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now CleaPain is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (10) vs (8) CleaPain#SUB2#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Lucas slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (12) vs (8) CleaPain
Lucas trying to move into half guard but instead CleaPain has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (12) vs (10) CleaPain
CleaPain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Lucas is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
Lucas keeping full guard, as CleaPain tries to pass.
Lucas controls CleaPain momentarily but CleaPain frees himself.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
CleaPain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (12) vs (13) CleaPain#T7#
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
CleaPain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
CleaPain working away.#T8#
Lucas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lucas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked CleaPain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucas (16) vs (13) CleaPain
Lucas is trying to stick to CleaPain's back but CleaPain is turning into Lucas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lucas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by CleaPain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (16) vs (15) CleaPain
Lucas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (18) vs (15) CleaPain
CleaPain is controlling Lucas's posture.#SUB#
Lucas 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.
CleaPain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Lucas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Lucas is looking to pass into half guard but CleaPain pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now CleaPain is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (18) vs (17) CleaPain
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas looking to control.
#T10##SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Lucas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucas manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Lucas's guard. #SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T11#
Lucas 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: Lucas (20) vs (17) CleaPain
CleaPain moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lucas 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.
Lucas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
CleaPain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (20) vs (19) CleaPain
Lucas 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: Lucas (22) vs (19) CleaPain#SUB#
Lucas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13#
CleaPain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
CleaPain is concentrating on defense, preventing Lucas from advancing position. #SUB#
Lucas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CleaPain is positioning himself well to prevent Lucas advancing to mount. #T14#
CleaPain is trying to control but can't.
CleaPain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lucas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (25) vs (19) CleaPain#SUB#
Lucas has control of CleaPain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and CleaPain regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lucas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now CleaPain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (25) vs (21) CleaPain
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gascon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. CleaPain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Gascon#SUB2#
Gascon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
CleaPain is not content to let Gascon control the position.
Gascon controls the position from side control.
Gascon taking a break here but CleaPain is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon is trying to control. CleaPain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gascon is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gascon 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.
#T1#
Gascon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gascon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CleaPain defends it well.
Gascon is trying to control. CleaPain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Gascon seems to be looking for submissions.
CleaPain tries to roll over but Gascon keeps him under control.
Gascon not doing much here.
CleaPain is refusing to be controlled, as Gascon sits in half guard.
CleaPain trying to control but Gascon postures up.
Gascon is looking to advance position but CleaPain won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gascon is trying to control the action in half guard but CleaPain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. CleaPain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gascon trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Gascon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed CleaPain's guard.
Gascon wants to advance to full mount but CleaPain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
Gascon controlling from the top position.
It looks like Gascon 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.
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
Gascon wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
Gascon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gascon is continuing to stall.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Gascon passes CleaPain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
CleaPain keeping hold of Gascon's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Gascon is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold. #T7#
Gascon wants to take a breather but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gascon is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
Gascon is just content to waste time from the top position. CleaPain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascon controls the pace.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Gascon wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Gascon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Gascon wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
Gascon wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gascon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! CleaPain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! CleaPain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (4) Gascon#SUB2#
Gascon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Gascon 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#
Gascon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.
CleaPain pushes down on Gascon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
CleaPain trying to mount his opponent but Gascon defends it.
Gascon trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Gascon gets back to full guard.
Gascon looking to hit a scissor sweep but CleaPain is one step ahead there.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gascon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CleaPain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
CleaPain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gascon controls the pace.
Gascon trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Gascon is stalling in the full guard.
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but CleaPain is retaining full guard.
CleaPain is controlling Gascon's posture.
Gascon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Gascon#T13#
Gascon wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
Gascon tries to advance to mount but CleaPain instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gascon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Gascon eventually gives up the hold. #T14##SUB2#
Gascon is looking for a kimura here.
Gascon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gascon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Clayton Price! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from CleaPain enables Price to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. CleaPain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (0) CleaPain
CleaPain has control of Price's left arm, preventing Price from doing any damage.
Price advances to half guard. #SUB#
Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CleaPain defends it well. #SUB#
Price is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CleaPain tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Price is looking for submissions but instead, CleaPain has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Price drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but CleaPain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Price has CleaPain in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (2) CleaPain#T1##SUB#
Price is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
Price trying to control the position.
#T2#
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Price wants to sweep here but CleaPain controlling him for the moment.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.#SUB2#
CleaPain 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.
Price working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Price is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet. #SUB#
Price is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
Price is controlling CleaPain's posture.#SUB2#
CleaPain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Price is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Price has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (4) vs (2) CleaPain#T4#
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (4) vs (4) CleaPain
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Price'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.
CleaPain stopping the sweep attempt from Price.#T5#
Price controlling the position.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Price wants to hit a sweep here but CleaPain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Price there! Score +3 for passing guard: Price (4) vs (7) CleaPain
Price regains half guard.#T6#
Price is trying to control but can't.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price keeping hold of CleaPain's head, controlling as best he can.
Price trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
Price trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but CleaPain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Price (4) vs (10) CleaPain#T7#
Price is looking to improve his position but CleaPain isn't that keen on the idea.
Price tries to hold on but CleaPain postures up.
Price is looking to get to half guard.
Price gets back to half guard.
Price tries to roll over but CleaPain keeps him under control.#T8#
Price is working hard here to advance position.
Price slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Price wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and CleaPain is now in half guard. #SUB#
Price actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Price looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
#T9##SUB2#
CleaPain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Price is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Price is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Price manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Price's guard. #T10#
Price looking to control.
#SUB#
Price throws his legs up looking for a submission but CleaPain uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Price (4) vs (13) CleaPain
Price struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
CleaPain swings around for an armbar but Price sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (6) vs (13) CleaPain#T11#
Price wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
Price looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (6) vs (15) CleaPain
CleaPain postures up.
Price looking to control but CleaPain passes into half guard.
Price wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
#T12#
Price is trying to control but CleaPain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Price (6) vs (18) CleaPain
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
CleaPain working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Price tries to reverse the position but CleaPain maintains control.#SUB2#
CleaPain has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
CleaPain has control of Price's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Price regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T13#
CleaPain prevents Price from getting the reversal.
Price tries to hold on but CleaPain postures up.
Price is looking to get to half guard.
Price wants to hold on but CleaPain pushes him away.#T14#
Price is looking to improve his position but CleaPain isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Price has left one of his arms exposed and CleaPain doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Price screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandor CleaPain! |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Velasco drives through with a takedown into CleaPain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasco passes CleaPain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasco slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well.
Well, if Velasco 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.
Velasco trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasco.
#T2##SUB2#
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold.
Velasco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Velasco
CleaPain prevents Velasco from taking his back.
Velasco controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
CleaPain is squirming around, avoiding Velasco's attempts to control the action.
Velasco avoids the attempt from CleaPain to control.
Velasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Velasco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Velasco is looking to work his way around to CleaPain's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Velasco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it.
Velasco pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Velasco trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
CleaPain is controlling an arm, preventing Velasco from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
CleaPain is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasco has a good base and remains in mount.
CleaPain is squirming around, avoiding Velasco's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Velasco controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Velasco avoids the attempt from CleaPain to control.
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Velasco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but CleaPain is surviving well by controlling Velasco's body position as best he can.
Velasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #T8#
CleaPain tries to lock up and control but Velasco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velasco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velasco wants to take CleaPain's back here but CleaPain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Velasco looking to control but CleaPain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasco fails to advance to CleaPain's back. #T9#
CleaPain tries to hold on but Velasco postures up.
Velasco forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (0) vs (8) Velasco
Velasco tries to get the hooks in deep but CleaPain pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Velasco looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Velasco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
CleaPain showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
CleaPain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
CleaPain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Velasco is cranking CleaPain's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for CleaPain! He's tightened the choke and CleaPain is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Adamz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Adamz
My spies in Gumburcules Gym inform me that Adamz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Adamz swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adamz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (4) Adamz
Adamz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adamz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (6) Adamz
Adamz preventing the sweep.
CleaPain trying to control the position.
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.
Adamz passes into half guard.
Adamz wants to advance to full mount but CleaPain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Adamz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Adamz looking to pass the guard.
Adamz stands and throws CleaPain's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Adamz#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Adamz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
CleaPain struggling a bit here.#T2#
CleaPain prevents Adamz from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Adamz tries for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
CleaPain prevents Adamz from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Adamz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
CleaPain holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3##SUB2#
Adamz tries for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adamz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Adamz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
Adamz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Adamz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, CleaPain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adamz but great work by CleaPain. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (6) vs (9) Adamz
Adamz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adamz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adamz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5#
Adamz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Adamz working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
CleaPain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Adamz has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.
Adamz 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#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#T6##SUB2#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Adamz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because CleaPain has passed into half guard!
Adamz is looking to improve his position.
Adamz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamz.#SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#SUB2#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adamz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adamz is pressing down on CleaPain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
CleaPain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (9) vs (9) Adamz
Adamz manages to work his way to half guard, despite CleaPain's best efforts.
Adamz wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Adamz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Adamz has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.
Adamz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#SUB2#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adamz looks winded!#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Adamz's guard. #T10##SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
CleaPain won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Adamz slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (11) Adamz
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Adamz tries to pass.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Adamz passes into half guard.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep. Adamz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Adamz wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Adamz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB2#
Adamz is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
Adamz trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #T13#
CleaPain wants to get back to full guard.
CleaPain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adamz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Adamz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CleaPain sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Adamz seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.
Adamz prevents CleaPain from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Adamz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep. Adamz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura but CleaPain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adamz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Adamz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adamz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (9) vs (14) Adamz
And that's the end of the fight!
Adamz wins on points by 14 to 9.
A very excited looking Faster Adamz 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 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Roth moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Roth has clasped his hands together around CleaPain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Roth
CleaPain tries to buck Roth off but Roth is having none of it.
Roth wants to control but CleaPain is keeping him busy.
Roth staying calm.
Roth advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: CleaPain (0) vs (6) Roth
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (0) vs (9) Roth#SUB2#
Roth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. CleaPain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
What can CleaPain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
CleaPain is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Roth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but CleaPain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Roth is looking for the choke from the back position but CleaPain is controlling his hands well. #T2##SUB2#
Roth working for a choke but CleaPain reverses nicely into Roth 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Roth
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Roth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead CleaPain passes into half guard.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
CleaPain passes Roth's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (2) vs (13) Roth#SUB2#
CleaPain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roth's arms. #SUB2#
Roth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
CleaPain defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (4) vs (13) Roth#T4##SUB2#
Roth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Roth has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Roth looking for a triangle here. CleaPain is fighting it but it looks tight! Roth pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, CleaPain is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Philip Roth! |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wahlstroem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Wahlstroem pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wahlstroem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now CleaPain has Wahlstroem in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (0) CleaPain
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and CleaPain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (2) CleaPain#SUB#
Wahlstroem has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
CleaPain wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
CleaPain 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. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position.
Wahlstroem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#T3#
Wahlstroem is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wahlstroem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#SUB#
Wahlstroem throws his legs up looking for a submission but CleaPain uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (2) vs (5) CleaPain
Wahlstroem struggling a bit here.
Wahlstroem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Wahlstroem controls the position for a moment.
Wahlstroem is trying to control CleaPain's posture but CleaPain avoids it. #SUB2#
CleaPain swings around for an armbar but Wahlstroem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (5) CleaPain
Wahlstroem preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back looking for a leg! CleaPain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and CleaPain manages to kick Wahlstroem off! Wahlstroem jumps back into CleaPain's guard.
CleaPain keeping moving, preventing Wahlstroem from controlling successfully. #T6#
Wahlstroem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! CleaPain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. CleaPain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from CleaPain! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (4) vs (9) CleaPain
CleaPain working away.
Wahlstroem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked CleaPain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wahlstroem (8) vs (9) CleaPain#SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a choke but CleaPain is defending well.
CleaPain breaks Wahlstroem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wahlstroem (8) vs (11) CleaPain
CleaPain looks winded!#T7##SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Wahlstroem looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! CleaPain has picked Wahlstroem up and slammed him! Wahlstroem can't keep hold of the triangle and CleaPain manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (8) vs (14) CleaPain
Wahlstroem manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Wahlstroem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wahlstroem controls CleaPain momentarily but CleaPain frees himself. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
Wahlstroem working a defensive guard but CleaPain passes into half guard.
Wahlstroem gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
#T9##SUB#
Wahlstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.
Wahlstroem is trying to hold CleaPain in close to prevent damage but CleaPain has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Wahlstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wahlstroem controlling the position.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#T11##SUB2#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Wahlstroem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wahlstroem manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Wahlstroem's guard. #SUB#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wahlstroem looking to control.
#T12##SUB#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because CleaPain has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
CleaPain is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is defending against the submission attempts here by CleaPain.
#T13#
Wahlstroem moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
CleaPain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Wahlstroem is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahlstroem trying to keep a closed guard but CleaPain is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
CleaPain wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bergman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Bergman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. CleaPain can't fight it off and eventually Bergman manages to take the fight to the floor. CleaPain looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Bergman
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CleaPain is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman wants to control from the top but CleaPain keeps moving.
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Bergman tries to pass. #T1#
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergman forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.
Bergman trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #SUB2#
Bergman 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.
#T2##SUB2#
Bergman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bergman 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.
Bergman wants to lay and pray for a moment but CleaPain keeps working. #T3#
Bergman tries to pass the half guard into mount. CleaPain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bergman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Bergman#SUB2#
Bergman has hold of CleaPain's arm. He's looking for a kimura. CleaPain seems comfortable defending it but Bergman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! CleaPain is real pain and he's forced to tap out! CleaPain is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bergman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Bergman! |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Siberian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. CleaPain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siberian (4) vs (0) CleaPain#SUB#
Siberian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by CleaPain, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Siberian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Siberian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siberian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
CleaPain is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Siberian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Siberian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but CleaPain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Siberian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siberian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Siberian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Siberian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CleaPain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
CleaPain is looking to regain half guard here but Siberian keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Siberian works to advance to full mount. CleaPain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siberian (6) vs (0) CleaPain
Siberian prevents CleaPain from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Siberian looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Siberian working for a guillotine from mount but CleaPain is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Siberian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and CleaPain is now in Siberian's guard. A big mistake from Siberian there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (6) vs (2) CleaPain#SUB#
Siberian has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siberian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Siberian 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#
Siberian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a triangle here but CleaPain uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (6) vs (5) CleaPain
Siberian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Siberian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
CleaPain looks winded!#SUB#
Siberian actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Siberian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siberian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of CleaPain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take CleaPain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siberian (10) vs (5) CleaPain#SUB#
Siberian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. CleaPain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Siberian looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Siberian will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5##SUB#
CleaPain fending off the submission attempt from Siberian.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on CleaPain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Siberian is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. CleaPain is defending well though. Siberian let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
CleaPain fending off the submission attempt from Siberian. #T6##SUB#
Siberian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Siberian not allowing CleaPain to control his hands. #SUB#
CleaPain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Siberian looking for the RNC. #T7##SUB#
Siberian working for the choke. #SUB#
Siberian has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Siberian working for the choke. #SUB#
CleaPain fending off the submission attempt from Siberian. #SUB#
Siberian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8##SUB#
Siberian looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
CleaPain fending off the submission attempt from Siberian. #SUB#
Siberian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Siberian is looking for the choke from the back position but CleaPain is controlling his hands well.
CleaPain turns into Siberian and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (10) vs (7) CleaPain#SUB#
Siberian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain content to stall in guard here. #T9##SUB#
Siberian 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. #SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Siberian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siberian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10##SUB#
Siberian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
CleaPain 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. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#SUB#
CleaPain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siberian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, CleaPain has managed to get both his arms back between Siberian's legs - danger averted.#T11##SUB#
Siberian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.
CleaPain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Siberian working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
#T12##SUB#
Siberian has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. CleaPain 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 Siberian. Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (10) vs (10) CleaPain
Siberian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Siberian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siberian moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Siberian is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Siberian working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
CleaPain postures up.
#SUB#
Siberian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
CleaPain preventing the sweep. #T14#
Siberian is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Siberian looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
#SUB#
Siberian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
CleaPain sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Siberian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Siberian gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Siberian takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Ninja Siberian 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 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Dramos has CleaPain up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dramos tightens his grip and picks CleaPain up, before dumping him to the ground. CleaPain manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Dramos
Dramos wants to pass the guard but CleaPain is keeping the position.
Dramos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain controlling the position.#T1#
CleaPain being controlled here, momentarily.
Dramos slips nicely into half guard.
Dramos is taking a breather. CleaPain 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.#T2##SUB2#
Dramos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CleaPain is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Dramos seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Dramos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Dramos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Dramos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CleaPain sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and CleaPain defends it well. #T4#
Dramos wants to free his trapped foot but CleaPain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a kimura but CleaPain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dramos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dramos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. CleaPain is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juliano Dramos!
An out of breath Juliano Dramos 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 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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