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Event:
SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Piedbatulo clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Piedbatulo successfully pulls guard.
Engine content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Engine 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.
Piedbatulo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Piedbatulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Engine won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here.
Piedbatulo has Engine pulled in close to control his posture.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Piedbatulo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine postures up.
Engine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Piedbatulo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engine is fighting to break Piedbatulo's control of his arms but Piedbatulo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Piedbatulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Engine won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here.
Piedbatulo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piedbatulo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Piedbatulo is trying to hold Engine in close to prevent damage but Engine has managed to pass into half guard.
Engine controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Engine works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (3) Engine
Piedbatulo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Engine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Engine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Engine prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep.
Piedbatulo wants to control but Engine postures up.
Engine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Engine controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Piedbatulo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Piedbatulo tries to bench press Engine off him but Engine keeps the position.
Piedbatulo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Piedbatulo trying to control but Engine postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Engine wants to take a breather but Piedbatulo is having none of it.
Engine is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piedbatulo trying to control from the bottom.
Engine works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (6) Engine#T5#
Piedbatulo tries to improve position but can't.
Engine tries to advance to mount but Piedbatulo denies him.
Engine wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping him busy.
Engine controls the position from side control.
Piedbatulo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Piedbatulo struggling a bit here.
Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep.
Piedbatulo is not content to let Engine control the position.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Engine working away.#SUB2#
Engine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piedbatulo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Engine staying calm.
Piedbatulo is trying to get back to half guard.
Engine is staying tight to Piedbatulo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piedbatulo keeps working. #T7#
Engine just content to control the position.
Engine tries to advance to mount but Piedbatulo denies him.
Engine has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Piedbatulo (0) vs (8) Engine
Piedbatulo is working to get back to half guard.
Engine looking to control but Piedbatulo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Piedbatulo tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Piedbatulo 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.
Piedbatulo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Engine controlling the action here. #T8#
Piedbatulo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Engine is thwarting Piedbatulo's attempts to control the position.
Engine is taking a breather. Piedbatulo 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.
Piedbatulo won't allow Engine to pass to mount.
Piedbatulo trying to control from the bottom.
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Piedbatulo tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine is pressing down on Piedbatulo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Piedbatulo is holding on for now.
Piedbatulo manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
More stalling from Engine.
Piedbatulo wants to sweep here but Engine controlling him for the moment.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Engine controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Piedbatulo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Engine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Engine is controlling the pace.
Piedbatulo controlling the position for now.
Engine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Piedbatulo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Engine manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (11) Engine
Piedbatulo is squirming around, avoiding Engine's attempts to control the action.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Piedbatulo is trying desperately to improve position.
Piedbatulo is working hard here to advance position.
Engine trying to control but Piedbatulo is having none of it.
Engine controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Engine tries to control but Piedbatulo wriggling away.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Piedbatulo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Piedbatulo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine wants to control the pace but Piedbatulo is squirming around nicely.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Piedbatulo is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Piedbatulo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Engine wants to control the pace but Piedbatulo is squirming around nicely.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Engine prevents Piedbatulo from getting the reversal.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Piedbatulo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (2) vs (11) Engine#T14#
Engine controlling Piedbatulo's posture.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Piedbatulo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piedbatulo is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine keeping full guard, as Piedbatulo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Engine but Engine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Engine with the counter takedown but Robinson avoids it easily.#CL#
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Engine tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
Engine stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robinson after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Robinson gets control of Engine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Robinson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson has his hands on Engine's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Engine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson has Engine pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Engine tries to pass.
Engine is fighting to break Robinson's control of his arms but Robinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Engine postures up.
Engine stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Engine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Engine is taking a breather. Robinson 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.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson is looking to control Engine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Engine stalling.
Robinson is trying to control but Engine manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (3) Engine
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Robinson wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
Engine avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Engine controlling from mount.
Robinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlier Boxing & MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Engine wants to finish this one by submission but Robinson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Engine.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Robinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Engine controlling from mount.
Engine wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Engine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T6#
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robinson is trying to escape the mount.
Robinson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (3) Engine
Engine is controlling Robinson's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Engine keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Engine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #T8#
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Engine is pulling down on Robinson's head to control his posture. #T9#
Robinson stands and throws Engine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (3) Engine
You can see the frustration on Engine's face as Robinson controls the position.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engine keeps working.
Engine is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Robinson trying to control the action but Engine is working from the bottom. #T10#
Engine is looking for a sweep.
Robinson wants to control but Engine is keeping him busy. #T11#
Robinson controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Engine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Engine! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (5) vs (5) Engine
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Engine advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (8) Engine
Robinson wants to control but Engine postures up.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Engine controlling the position. #T13#
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Engine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Engine is staying tight to Robinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Robinson is trying to work for a sweep but Engine has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (5) vs (10) Engine
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robinson wants to control but Engine is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Engine passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (13) Engine
Robinson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (7) vs (13) Engine
Robinson trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 13 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Engine circles away.
Engine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carrington closes the distance and clinches up with Engine, looking for a takedown. Carrington pushes Engine against the cage but Engine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Engine's waist but Engine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrington off to one side.
Thomas Engine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Carrington.
Carrington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Engine defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Engine. No joy for Carrington on that attempt. #TD2#
Carrington looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Carrington
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carrington trying to control from Engine's half guard. Engine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Engine has Carrington pulled in close to control his posture.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carrington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard. #T2#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Engine is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Carrington
Engine sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Engine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engine has managed to get both his arms back between Carrington's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Engine stays in close to Carrington's body and controls the position.
Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carrington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Carrington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Engine wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Engine content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Carrington has locked up a guillotine! Carrington's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Engine is holding on here and Carrington must be using up a lot of energy. Engine has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Carrington gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Snake forces Engine back against the cage and clinches.
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Engine walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snake tries to pull guard but Engine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Snake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Engine smiles and moves away.
Thomas Engine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sea Snake.#CL2#
Snake rushes Engine and presses him up against the cage.
Snake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Engine smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Engine tries to keep at a distance but Snake has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Engine walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Snake has Engine up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Engine walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Engine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Snake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snake trying to control the position.
#T2#
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Engine content to stall in guard here.
Snake is trying to control the position but Engine postures up.
Snake pulls Engine in close to prevent any damage.
Snake is trying to hold Engine in close to prevent damage but Engine has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Snake actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Engine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Engine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Engine controlling the action here.
Snake tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Engine seems content to control.#T4#
Engine wants to free his trapped foot but Snake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snake wants to control but Engine is keeping busy.
Engine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Engine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Snake gets full guard.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engine stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Engine being controlled here momentarily.
Snake keeping full guard, as Engine tries to pass.
Engine 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.
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Snake 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.
Engine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engine preventing the sweep. #T7#
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Engine passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (3) vs (0) Snake
Snake being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Engine trying to control the position but Snake is working away.
Engine taking a breather here.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is looking to reverse the position.
Snake trying to control but Engine flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Engine (6) vs (0) Snake
Snake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snake wants to control but Engine is having none of it.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T10#
Engine prevents Snake from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine tries to control but Snake wriggling away.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Engine avoids the attempt from Snake to control.#T11#
Snake regains half guard.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Snake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snake moves into full guard.
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake is trying to control the position but Engine postures up. #T12#
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Engine manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (6) vs (2) Snake
Snake is stalling in the full guard.
Engine keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Engine looking to control.
Snake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Snake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (6) vs (5) Snake
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Engine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Snake tries to advance to mount but Engine instead regains half guard.
Snake is looking to pass Engine's guard but actually Engine recovers to full guard.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snake trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine takes the fight on points by 6 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Engine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Mesquita moves into range and clinches up with Engine.#TD2#
Mesquita gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Engine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Engine defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita 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#
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Engine defends it.
Engine is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Mesquita seems content to control.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Engine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine wants to get back to full guard.
Engine is concentrating on defense, preventing Mesquita from advancing position.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Engine tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T4#
Mesquita sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Engine! Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (0) vs (5) Mesquita
Engine wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mesquita working for a submission but Engine is keeping him at bay.
Mesquita tries to control but Engine wriggling away. #T5#
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Engine to control.
Mesquita tries to control but Engine wriggling away.
Engine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engine is looking to escape. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engine prevents Mesquita from taking his back.
Mesquita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Engine is having none of it. #T7#
Mesquita content just to control the position here.
Mesquita avoids the attempt from Engine to control.#SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Engine is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (5) Mesquita
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T8#
Mesquita looking to control.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Engine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Engine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mesquita for as long as he can get away with.
Engine postures up.
#T9#
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Engine wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita pulls Engine in to control the position.
Engine trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mesquita is pulling down on Engine's head. It's preventing any offense from Engine, at least for the moment.#T10#
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Engine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mesquita dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (7) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Engine is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engine gets back to full guard.
Engine looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Mesquita trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Engine keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Engine is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Engine keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine is controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Clayton Price! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Engine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
Engine feints the counter takedown.
Price fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Engine defends well and Price ends up having to push Engine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Engine wants a takedown.
Engine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine looking for a takedown. #T1#
Price wants a takedown.
Price looking for a takedown.
Price is looking to take this one to the mat.
Price is trying to drag Engine to the mat but Engine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Price tries to pull guard but Engine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Price is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Engine to keep the fight standing.
Engine has Price pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Price manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Price tries to pull guard but Engine won't allow it.
#T2#
Price is trying to pull guard but Engine has him pressed against the cage.
Engine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Engine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Price tries to pull guard but Engine won't allow it.
Price wants a takedown.
Engine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Price pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Price is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Engine to keep the fight standing.
Price jumps guard but Engine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Price is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Engine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Engine prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Price jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Engine walks away with a smile on his face. Price gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Price shoots in and drives through. Engine sprawls well.
Engine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Price tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Engine defends well and Price ends up having to push Engine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Engine smiles and moves away.
Engine stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Engine gets caught flat footed, as Price shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (0) Engine
Price looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Price (2) vs (2) Engine
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there. #T4#
Engine slips nicely into half guard.
Engine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Engine 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.
Price is trying to get back to full guard.
Engine frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Price (2) vs (5) Engine#T5#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Engine 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.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Engine avoids the attempt from Price to control.
Engine prevents Price from getting the reversal.#T6#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price is wriggling around trying to escape.
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Price tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Engine is working for a guillotine from mount but Price frees his head quite easily.
Price tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Price wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Price tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Engine 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.
Price is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Price slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Price has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Engine is working away from the top position though.
Price tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine trying to control the pace. #T10##SUB#
Price has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Engine escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Engine! Score +3 for passing guard: Price (2) vs (8) Engine
Engine just content to control the 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.
Engine gets to mount! Price was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Price (2) vs (10) Engine
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Price is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Price is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price working to try and regain half guard.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Well,Price is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Engine is continuing to stall.
Price regains half guard.#T14#
Engine wants to pass to mount but Price is defending the position.
Engine is thwarting Price's attempts to control the position.
Engine trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Engine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Price has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; August Lucas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lucas shoots in but no luck this time.
Engine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lucas defends it well.
August Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown but Engine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucas doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Engine counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lucas (0) vs (4) Engine
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lucas wants to control but Engine postures up.
Engine just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
A lull in the action here as Engine stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lucas'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.#T1#
Lucas is trying to control Engine's posture but Engine avoids it.
Engine in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Engine advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucas (0) vs (6) Engine
Engine prevents Lucas from getting the reversal.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Lucas is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Engine 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.#T3#
Lucas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Engine controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Engine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Lucas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Engine avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.#T5#
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Lucas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lucas tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T6#
It looks like Engine 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.
Lucas wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Lucas is trying desperately to improve position.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Engine.
Lucas tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Engine avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Engine content just to control the position here. #T8#
Lucas is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Engine is continuing to stall.
Engine prevents Lucas from getting the reversal.#T9#
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lucas is trying to get back to full guard.
Engine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Engine.#T10#
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Engine is working away from the top position though.
Engine sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Engine wants to pass to mount but Lucas is defending the position.
Engine is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.
Engine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (0) vs (9) Engine
Lucas working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Lucas is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engine avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.#T13#
Engine controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Engine the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Lucas wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Masahiko Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Engine as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Kimura feints and as Engine raises his hands in defense, Kimura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Engine
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Engine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Engine is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (2) Engine
Kimura is trying to keep Engine in close.
Engine 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Engine controls the pace.#T1#
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Engine pushing down on Kimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kimura won't allow Engine to pass to mount.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Engine is controlling well.
Engine controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (5) Engine
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Engine tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Engine trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Engine content just to control the position here. #T5#
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Engine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Engine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Engine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Engine
Engine looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.#T6#
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (8) Engine
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura is pressing down on Engine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Engine is holding on for now. #T7#
Kimura trying to advance position but Engine counters by regaining guard.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #T8#
Engine keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Engine working a defensive guard here.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Engine has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (4) vs (12) Engine
Engine controlling his opponent.
Engine wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Engine uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (15) Engine
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Engine 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.#T10#
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Engine trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #SUB#
Kimura looking for a kimura from the bottom but Engine passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (18) Engine
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine taking a breather here.
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Kimura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (4) vs (20) Engine
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Engine isn't that keen on the idea.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape. #T13#
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Engine is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kimura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kimura shrugs it off.
Kimura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (6) vs (20) Engine#T14#
Engine controlling the position.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard.
Kimura passes Engine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Engine keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine manages to get to full guard.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 20 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
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 4 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Velasco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engine's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco won't allow Engine to sweep him here.
Velasco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Velasco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving. #T1#
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Velasco
Engine wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Engine showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Engine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (5) vs (2) Velasco
Engine works to advance to full mount. Velasco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (7) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco working to try and regain half guard.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Velasco is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Velasco wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasco is looking to escape. #T4#
Velasco tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasco is looking to escape.
Velasco tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Engine avoids the attempt from Velasco to control.#T5#
Velasco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Velasco tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Velasco is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Engine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Engine is trying to control the action in half guard but Velasco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velasco tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Velasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasco wants to get back to full guard but Engine has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (10) vs (2) Velasco
Engine trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Engine works to advance to full mount. Velasco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (12) vs (2) Velasco
Engine looking to control but Velasco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine wants to control the pace but Velasco is squirming around nicely.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine looking to control but Velasco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine trying to control but Velasco is having none of it.
Velasco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Velasco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Velasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco is not content to let Engine control the position.
Engine wants to advance to full mount but Velasco doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Velasco 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.#T10##SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Engine trying to control but Velasco is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Engine has picked Velasco up and slammed him! Velasco can't keep hold of the triangle and Engine manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (15) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco tries to buck Engine off but Engine is having none of it.#SUB#
Engine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Velasco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasco prevents Engine from moving into mount.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.
Velasco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasco keeps working.
The referee asks Engine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Engine prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Velasco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine happy to just control the position for now.
Velasco is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Engine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Velasco's legs.
Velasco is looking to reverse the position.
Engine trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB#
Engine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Velasco is trying to improve his position.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine trying to control the position but Velasco is working away.
Velasco gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Driscoll Jr looks for a takedown but Engine sprawls well.#TD#
Driscoll Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Engine
Driscoll Jr wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Driscoll Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (2) Engine
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Engine wants to free his trapped foot but Driscoll Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engine controlling the action here.
Driscoll Jr is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Driscoll Jr trying to control here.
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Driscoll Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Driscoll Jr wants to control but Engine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Engine trying to mount his opponent but Driscoll Jr defends it.
Engine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (5) Engine
Engine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Driscoll Jr can't escape the position.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Engine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Engine.
Driscoll Jr is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Driscoll Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T6#
More stalling from Engine.
Driscoll Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Yet more stalling tactics from Engine.
Driscoll Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Engine controlling the pace for now. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine avoids the attempt from Driscoll Jr to control.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Driscoll Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Driscoll Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Driscoll Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Engine goes for an armbar but Driscoll Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Driscoll Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (5) Engine
Driscoll Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (7) Engine#T11#
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driscoll Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Engine passes Driscoll Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Driscoll Jr is trying to maintain the position but Engine is very close to passing his half guard.
Engine stalling.
Engine passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Driscoll Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Driscoll Jr (4) vs (10) Engine
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Driscoll Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Driscoll Jr wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine content just to control the position here. #T14#
Driscoll Jr tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Engine 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.
Engine with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Matthieu Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lefevre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Engine was covering up waiting for the punch and Lefevre finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Lefevre
Engine keeping moving, preventing Lefevre from controlling successfully.
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lefevre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefevre advances to half guard. #T1#
Lefevre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lefevre is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Engine reverses the position - he's now on top in Lefevre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Lefevre#SUB2#
Lefevre looking for a guillotine here but Engine defends easily.
Engine controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Lefevre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Engine is one step ahead there.
Lefevre trying to keep a closed guard but Engine is proving a slippery customer.
Engine won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Engine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefevre is keeping the position for now.
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Lefevre is trying to keep Engine in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Lefevre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Engine is aware though and is defending well.
Engine won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Engine looking to pass the guard.
Lefevre wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Engine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lefevre working a defensive guard here.
Engine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Engine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Lefevre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Engine 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefevre pulls Engine in close to prevent any damage.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine won't allow Lefevre to sweep him here.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefevre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefevre is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (4) Lefevre
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Lefevre trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Lefevre won't allow Engine to sweep him here.
Lefevre trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Lefevre content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Engine seems keen to control Lefevre's posture.
Lefevre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Lefevre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lefevre wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
Lefevre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lefevre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Lefevre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lefevre trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Lefevre advances to half guard. #T11#
Engine is not content to let Lefevre control the position.#SUB2#
Lefevre is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lefevre to get the leverage.
Lefevre trying to control the pace.
Engine is trying to maintain the position but Lefevre is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Engine is not content to let Lefevre control the position.
Lefevre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (2) vs (7) Lefevre
Lefevre advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (2) vs (9) Lefevre#SUB2#
Lefevre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Engine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Engine and Lefevre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T13#
Engine is trying to improve his position.
Lefevre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Lefevre looking to control but instead Engine has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lefevre wants to pass to mount but Engine is defending the position.
Lefevre prevents Engine from improving his position.
Lefevre is trying to control the action in half guard but Engine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefevre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lefevre wins on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 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; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Siberian is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Engine's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siberian (2) vs (0) Engine
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Siberian 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.
#SUB#
Siberian is trying to work for a kimura but Engine is defending well.
#SUB#
Siberian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Engine is just riding it out for now. Siberian eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siberian is thwarting Engine's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Engine is staying active underneath Siberian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siberian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Engine controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Siberian is working for a kimura but Engine is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Siberian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Engine is staying active underneath Siberian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siberian controlling the action here.#SUB#
Engine is defending against the submission attempts here by Siberian.
#T3#
Siberian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Engine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siberian to get the leverage. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Engine defends it well. #SUB#
Siberian is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Engine defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Siberian wants to work for an arm triangle but Engine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siberian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Siberian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siberian to get the leverage. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian. #T5##SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but Engine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siberian to get the leverage. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Siberian is trying to control. Engine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Siberian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Engine sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Siberian 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.
#T7##SUB#
Siberian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Engine sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Siberian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Siberian wants to work for an arm triangle but Engine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Engine trying to hold on to Siberian's head to control him but Siberian postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Engine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian.
Siberian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Siberian is trying to work for a kimura but Engine is defending well.
Siberian wants to pass the guard but Engine is defending well. #T9#
Siberian trying to control from half guard but Engine is working away. #SUB#
Siberian has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Engine defend it? Siberian steps over the head and cranks it - Engine is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Siberian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ninja Siberian!
Ninja Siberian thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Bergman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bergman moves into the clinch.
Bergman is trying to pull guard but Engine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bergman jumps guard.
Engine content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Engine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergman is retaining full guard.
Bergman working a defensive guard but Engine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (0) vs (3) Engine
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman is looking for a sweep.
Bergman struggling a bit here.
Engine tries to move to mount but Bergman blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Bergman tries to improve position but can't.
Bergman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Engine is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bergman (0) vs (5) Engine
Bergman gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engine controlling the action here.
Bergman is trying to control but can't.
Bergman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Bergman working for a triangle but Engine defends it easily.
Bergman is trying to control the position but Engine postures up. #SUB#
Bergman is looking for a triangle but Engine pushes his legs off easily.
Engine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engine trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bergman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Engine is aware though and is defending well.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Engine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SUB#
Bergman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Engine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bergman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Engine postures up.
#SUB#
Bergman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bergman looking for a guillotine here but Engine defends easily.
#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Engine passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bergman (0) vs (8) Engine#T4#
Bergman stops Engine from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman is looking for a sweep.
Engine tries to move to mount but Bergman blocks the move with his legs.
Bergman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Engine looks winded!
Bergman wants to control but Engine is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bergman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bergman has his hands clasped together around Engine's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Engine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bergman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bergman is looking to control Engine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergman avoid being mounted?
Bergman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Engine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Engine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bergman tries to get to full guard but Engine has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bergman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Bergman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engine pulls his head out easily.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Engine is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bergman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Engine controlling the action here.
Bergman is pressing down on Engine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bergman is looking for a triangle but Engine pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bergman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB#
Engine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bergman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engine has managed to get both his arms back between Bergman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bergman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Engine is aware though and is defending well.
Bergman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bergman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bergman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Engine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Engine is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Bergman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.
Bergman is trying to control the position but Engine postures up.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bergman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bergman trying to control the position.
#T9#
Engine trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bergman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Engine is defending well. Bergman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Engine has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bergman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Bergman! |
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Event:
SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Wahlstroem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Engine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Wahlstroem darts in and clinches Engine up against the cage.
Wahlstroem tries to pull guard but Engine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wahlstroem tries to score a body lock takedown but Engine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Wahlstroem pulls Engine into guard.
Engine sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Wahlstroem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Engine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Engine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wahlstroem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Engine is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engine pulls his head out easily.
Engine passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wahlstroem (0) vs (3) Engine#T1#
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Engine avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Engine avoids the attempt from Wahlstroem to control.
Wahlstroem is desperately trying to improve his position but Engine has a good base and remains in mount.
Engine content just to control the position here.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Engine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Engine.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahlstroem regains half guard.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wahlstroem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Engine wants to pass the guard but Wahlstroem is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Wahlstroem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Engine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wahlstroem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wahlstroem is trying to keep Engine in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engine controlling from the top position.
Engine looks winded!#SUB#
Wahlstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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Wahlstroem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Engine looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Wahlstroem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Engine defends well.#SUB#
Wahlstroem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Engine postures up.
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Wahlstroem looking for a guillotine here but Engine defends easily.
Engine 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. #T5##SUB#
Wahlstroem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Engine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Wahlstroem has his feet on Engine's thighs here. He's pushed Engine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Engine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wahlstroem! |
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