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Event:
SSG 354 Chai vs Macker
Date: Sep 22, 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 11 wins and 14 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Craig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moley (0) vs (4) Craig
Moley is trying to escape the position but Craig is controlling the position.
Craig tries to advance to mount but Moley denies him.
Craig moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Let's hope that Craig 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.#T1#
Craig tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moley's legs.
Moley trying to remain calm as Craig controls from the top position.
Moley struggling a bit here.
Moley is letting Craig control him for a moment. #T2#
Craig working away.
Moley is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Craig has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Moley (0) vs (6) Craig
Craig has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Craig controlling the action here.
Craig works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (0) vs (9) Craig
Craig in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Craig.#T5#
Moley prevents Craig from improving position.
Craig taking a breather here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Craig.#T6#
Moley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Moley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Craig off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (4) vs (9) Craig
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craig tries to escape but Moley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Craig trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Craig prevents Moley from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Craig tries to break free.
#SUB#
Moley tightening his grip on Craig, looking for the choke. #T8#
Moley trying to control momentarily.
Craig tries to escape the position.
Craig prevents Moley from getting a body triangle.
Craig is trying to break free.
Moley trying to control.
Craig trying to control but not successfully.
Moley biding his time, controlling Craig. #T9#
Moley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Craig for as long as he can get away with.
Craig is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Moley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Moley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Moley tries to keep control of the position but Craig is staying busy.
Moley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Craig staying busy and making it hard for Moley to control. #T10#
Craig breaks Moley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (11) Craig
Craig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moley, not yet.
Craig tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Craig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Moley keeping full guard, as Craig tries to pass.
Craig is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Craig 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.#T12#
Craig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Craig pushing down on Moley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Craig is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (4) vs (14) Craig
Moley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Moley wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Moley (4) vs (17) Craig
Craig controlling from the back.
Craig is continuing to stall.#T14#
Moley rolls, trying to escape but Craig keeps control of the position.
Craig biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moley preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Craig.
Craig trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moley doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig wins on points by 17 to 4.
A victorious Barry Craig thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 08, 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 11 wins and 13 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Moley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Moley finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribeiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Moley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moley stalling. #T1#
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Moley controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley is controlling the pace.
Moley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ribeiro for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Moley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moley continues to stall.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Moley wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moley controls the pace.
Ribeiro controlling Moley's posture.
Moley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Moley postures up.
Moley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Moley from controlling successfully.
Moley looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Moley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Moley keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Moley wants to sweep but no luck.
Moley trying to control the position.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moley has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro 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.#T7#
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Ribeiro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Moley wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro managing to control the position.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Moley is proving a slippery customer.
Moley content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Moley in close.
#T9#
Moley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro has control of Moley's left arm, preventing Moley from doing any damage.
Moley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Moley tries to pass.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Moley is proving a slippery customer.
Moley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Moley passes Ribeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Moley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley trying to control the pace.
Moley prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.#T11##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro wants to control but Moley is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
#T12#
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (4) Ribeiro
Moley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro is pushing down on Moley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moley is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribeiro prevents Moley from improving his position.#T13#
Moley wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Moley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Moley is squirming around nicely.
Moley working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Rafael Ribeiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 346 Makarov vs Gomes
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Kline
Moley wants to pass the guard but Kline is defending well.
Moley trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is concentrating on defense, preventing Moley from advancing position.
Kline wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
Moley content to control rather than advance.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moley is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Moley not doing much here.
Kline is pressing down on Moley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kline wants to sweep here but Moley controlling him for the moment.
Kline has Moley pulled in close to control his posture.
Moley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moley is looking to pass into half guard but Kline pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kline is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Kline
Moley controlling Kline's posture.
Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moley is controlling Kline's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Moley wants to get back to full guard.
Kline is trying to control the action in half guard but Moley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kline is working for a kimura but Moley is defending it quite comfortably.
Moley is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moley avoid being mounted?
Kline sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Moley tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg.
Moley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Moley tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Moley is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Moley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kline moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (2) vs (5) Kline
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Moley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kline is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Kline tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moley's legs.
Moley is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kline goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kline but great work by Moley. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (6) vs (5) Kline#T6#
Kline tries to improve position but can't.
Moley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Moley'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.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline tries to bench press Moley off him but Moley keeps the position.
Kline is not content to let Moley control the position.
Moley taking a break here but Kline is having none of it and regains half guard. #T7#
Kline wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
Kline is not content to let Moley control the position.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moley 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.
Further stalling from Moley.#T8##SUB2#
Kline working for a triangle but Moley defends it easily.
Moley is looking to advance position but Kline has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (6) vs (9) Kline#SUB2#
Kline goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moley is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (8) vs (9) Kline
Moley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Kline is trying to keep Moley in close.
Moley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Moley won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moley trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Moley sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Kline 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.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moley is one step ahead there.
Moley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kline's guard. #SUB#
Kline is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Moley tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it. #T11#
Kline wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley controlling the action here.
Kline is trying to control but can't.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moley in particular looking to stall.
Moley wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position. #T12#
Kline is not content to let Moley control the position.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moley wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Kline 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.
Moley is looking to pass Kline's guard but actually Kline recovers to full guard.
Kline seems keen to control Moley's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moley passes into half guard. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline has his hands on Moley's head, controlling the position.
Moley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moley slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Moley tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline trying to control here.
Moley trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Moley content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Moley is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 340 Hall vs Makarov
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Denari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moley pinned against the cage. Moley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grapple Moley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Denari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Moley
Moley wants to control but Denari is keeping busy.
Denari is pressing down on Moley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moley is holding on for now.
Denari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moley is defending against the submission attempts here by Denari.
#SUB#
Denari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moley is just riding it out for now. Denari eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Denari wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moley tries to roll over but Denari keeps him under control.#SUB#
Denari is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Denari is working for an americana but Moley has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Denari was thinking about the submission.#T2#
Denari is looking to advance position but Moley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (2) vs (4) Moley
Denari is desperately trying to improve his position but Moley has a good base and remains in mount.
Denari prevents Moley from taking his back.
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moley content just to control the position here. #T3#
Moley prevents Denari from getting the reversal.
Moley controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Moley 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.
Moley tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Moley controlling from mount.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moley controlling from mount. #T4#
Denari stops Moley from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Denari can't escape the position.
Moley controlling the position easily from mount.
Denari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moley controlling the pace for now.
Denari is desperately trying to improve his position but Moley has a good base and remains in mount.
Moley fails to advance to Denari's back. #T5#
Moley controlling from the full mount.
Moley trying to control but Denari is having none of it.
Denari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moley content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Denari tries to get to full guard but Moley has control of the leg.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.
Moley not doing much here.
Denari gets back to full guard.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moley trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denari is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB#
Denari is looking for a triangle but Moley pushes his legs off easily.
Moley is pushing down on Denari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Denari is fighting to maintain full guard but Moley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Moley 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.
Denari tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.
Moley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Denari manages to get to full guard.
Moley passes Denari's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Denari has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Moley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Denari 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.
Moley looking to pass the guard.
Moley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (7) Moley
Moley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Denari is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Denari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Denari is refusing to be controlled, as Moley sits in half guard.
Moley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Moley has control of the leg.
Moley is trying to control the action in half guard but Denari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Denari wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Denari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moley is taking a breather. Denari 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.
Moley wants to pass to mount but Denari is defending the position.
Moley controlling the action here.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Moley not doing much here.
Denari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Denari wants to sweep but no luck.
Moley passes into half guard.
Moley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Denari tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.
Denari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moley preventing the sweep.
Denari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (7) Moley#T13#
Moley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moley, not yet.
Moley pulls Denari in to control the position.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Moley has Denari pulled in close to control his posture.
Moley can't keep his opponent in guard - Denari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Denari wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14#
Denari wants to control but Moley is keeping him busy.
Denari wants to advance to full mount but Moley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Denari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denari stands and throws Moley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (7) vs (7) Moley
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Denari gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Denari takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Desmodium Denari made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Barry Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Craig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Craig showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Craig (2) vs (0) Moley
Moley trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig slows the pace down in half guard.
Moley manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Craig looking to pass the guard.
Craig is stalling in the full guard.
Moley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Craig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Craig looking to pass the guard.
Craig has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Craig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Craig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Craig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Craig tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Craig 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.
Craig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Moley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Craig looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Craig stands and throws Moley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Craig (5) vs (0) Moley
Moley manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Craig in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Craig.#T8#
Moley wants to improve his position but Craig is controlling well.
Craig tries to pass to full mount but Moley defends it.
Moley wants to get back to full guard but Craig has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Craig (8) vs (0) Moley#T9#
Moley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Craig off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Craig (8) vs (4) Moley#SUB2#
Craig defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Craig trying to control the action but Moley just sinks the hooks in.
Craig tries to break free.
Moley doesn't have the hooks in and Craig manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Craig (10) vs (4) Moley
Moley looking to control.
#T10#
Craig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moley trying to control the position here.
Moley is trying to keep Craig in close.
#T11#
Craig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Craig looking to pass the guard.
Moley seems keen to control Craig's posture.#T12#
Craig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Craig wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Craig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13##T14#
Moley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Barry Craig thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Arctium Zofewa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zofewa's waist but Zofewa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moley off to one side. #CL#
Zofewa moves into the clinch successfully.
Zofewa gets underhooks to prevent Moley's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Zofewa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (0) Moley#SUB#
Zofewa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zofewa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Zofewa wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a kimura here.
Zofewa is looking to pass Moley's guard but actually Moley recovers to full guard. #T1#
Moley trying to control the position here.
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (2) Moley
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zofewa controls Moley momentarily but Moley frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moley passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Zofewa is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Zofewa is defending well.
Zofewa controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Zofewa is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Zofewa has a hand on Moley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (5) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zofewa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zofewa works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zofewa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moley defends it easily.#T4#
Zofewa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Zofewa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB#
Zofewa working for a triangle but Moley defends it easily.
#T5#
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Zofewa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley won't allow Zofewa to sweep him here.
Zofewa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moley has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (8) Moley
Zofewa regains half guard.
Zofewa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Zofewa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Moley controlling him for the moment. #T6##SUB#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zofewa is keeping the position for now.
Moley pushing down on Zofewa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a kimura but Zofewa is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zofewa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7##SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard.
Zofewa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Zofewa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T8##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zofewa controls Moley momentarily but Moley frees himself.
Zofewa can't keep his opponent in guard - Moley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zofewa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (11) Moley#SUB2#
Moley working for a guillotine from mount but Zofewa is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Moley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zofewa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zofewa gets back to full guard.
Moley advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (14) Moley
Zofewa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zofewa wants to control but Moley postures up.#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Moley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Zofewa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Zofewa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zofewa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moley. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Zofewa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moley is working for a kimura but Zofewa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zofewa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zofewa manages to get to full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zofewa has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zofewa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Moley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zofewa dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (14) Moley
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Zofewa trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zofewa has gone for a leg lock! Moley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (16) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moley wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 322 Gomes vs Hlervu
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kline gets caught napping as Moley dives in and scores a takedown. Kline manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Moley
Moley is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kline is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Moley
Kline definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kline is trying to control the action in half guard but Moley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kline wants to take a breather but Moley is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moley avoid being mounted?
Moley keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1##SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline.
Kline is trying to control the action in half guard but Moley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Kline tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moley trying to control but Kline postures up.
Moley is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Kline is thwarting Moley's attempts to control the position.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Moley is defending well.
Kline prevents Moley from improving his position.#T4#
Moley is refusing to be controlled, as Kline sits in half guard.
Moley wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
Moley is staying active underneath Kline, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kline is really struggling to control Moley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moley is looking for a sweep. Kline is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moley moves into full guard.
#T5#
Kline trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Moley trying to control the position.
Kline looking to pass the guard.
Moley looking to control but Kline passes into half guard.
#T6##SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura here.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Moley is working away. #SUB#
Kline is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moley is just riding it out for now. Kline eventually gives up the hold.
Moley is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kline wants to take a breather but Moley is having none of it.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Moley defending well. #T8#
Kline is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Kline is working for a kimura but Moley is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moley defends it well.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Moley is working away. #T9#
Kline is stalling here. Moley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kline seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kline (2) vs (6) Moley
Kline is looking for a sweep.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline is trying to improve his position.#T10##SUB2#
Moley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kline gets back to half guard.
Kline is pressing down on Moley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kline is pulling down on Moley's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kline manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moley has Kline in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (6) Moley
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moley holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
Kline wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Moley keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Kline sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Moley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kline's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (8) Moley
Kline controlling Moley's posture.
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moley manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (8) Moley
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Moley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kline looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kline drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kline has Moley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (10) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kline dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (10) Moley
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moley wins on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 318 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 13 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marrero drives through and clinches with Moley against the cage.
#TD2#
Marrero wants the takedown. Moley is fighting it off but Marrero persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moley's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (0) vs (2) Marrero
Moley looking to control.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marrero controlling from the top position. #T1#
Marrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley pulls Marrero in close to prevent any damage.
Moley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Marrero#SUB#
Moley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marrero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moley has Marrero in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Moley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
Marrero pushes down on Moley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Marrero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but Moley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moley wants to sweep but Marrero has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (2) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero controls the position.
Marrero wants to control but Moley is keeping him busy.
Marrero working away.#SUB2#
Marrero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marrero takes a little break here. Moley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Marrero trying to control the position but Moley is working away.
Marrero just content to control the position.
Marrero trying to control the position but Moley is working away.
Marrero taking a break here but Moley is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Still in half guard, Marrero seems content to control.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (6) vs (7) Marrero
Marrero is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moley sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Marrero taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grapple Moley!
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Moley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madden napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Madden (0) vs (4) Moley
Madden is trying to control Moley's posture but Moley avoids it.
Madden gets back to half guard.
Madden wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can.
Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madden gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Moley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Madden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Madden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (4) Moley
Moley keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass. #T1#
Madden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (6) Moley
Madden can't keep his opponent in guard - Moley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Madden is defending well.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madden defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Madden keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can.
Madden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (4) vs (6) Moley
Madden trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Moley has Madden pulled in close to control his posture.
Madden trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Madden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madden pushes down on Moley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Madden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Moley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moley.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moley holds on and takes a little breather.
Moley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madden controls the pace.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Moley being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (4) vs (8) Moley#T5##SUB#
Moley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moley has managed to get both his arms back between Madden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Moley has gone for a leg lock! Madden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (6) vs (8) Moley
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard. #T6#
Madden is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moley seems keen to control Madden's posture.
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moley has Madden pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Madden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moley has Madden pulled in close to control his posture.
Madden controlling from the top position.
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Madden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Moley has control of Madden's left arm, preventing Madden from doing any damage.
Madden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madden is really struggling to control Moley but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Moley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moley, not yet.
Madden wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Moley pulls Madden in close to prevent any damage.
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. #T10#
Madden wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Moley is adopting a defensive guard.
Madden passes into half guard.
Madden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moley keeping control of the position.
Madden stalling away here and it's allowed Moley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T11#
Madden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden being controlled here momentarily.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #T12#
Moley keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Moley being controlled here, momentarily.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Madden is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Moley has his hands on Madden's head, controlling the position.
Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (6) vs (10) Moley
Moley pushes down on Madden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Madden wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Moley wants to work for an arm triangle but Madden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Madden trying to control but Moley postures up.
#T14#
Madden wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madden is doing well to control the position and prevent Moley from advancing to side control.
Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madden wants to get back to full guard but Moley has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (6) vs (13) Moley#SUB2#
Moley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madden, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moley wins on points by 13 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley goes for a double leg but Yoshida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yoshida continues to drive forward.#CL#
Yoshida takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Yoshida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yoshida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Moley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Moley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (2) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Moley passes Yoshida's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Moley eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Yoshida trying to control but Moley postures up.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Moley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Moley eventually gives up the hold.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Moley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Moley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yoshida tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley! |
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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 5 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moley fails with the takedown.
Moley shoots in for a takedown but Drelas shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moley is defended easily by Drelas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grapple Moley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Drelas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moley did well to prevent Drelas getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (0) vs (2) Drelas
Drelas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Drelas is trying to work for a kimura but Moley is defending well.
Still in half guard, Drelas seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley gets back to full guard.
Moley keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass. #T1#
Drelas is pushing down on Moley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moley is fighting to maintain full guard but Drelas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drelas is looking to stall here but Moley recovers full guard.
Drelas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Drelas wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Moley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Drelas postures up.
Moley controlling the position.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Moley pulls Drelas in close to prevent any damage.
Drelas 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.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Drelas looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Drelas
Drelas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moley is one step ahead there.
Drelas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drelas passes Moley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drelas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (2) vs (7) Drelas#T4#
Drelas has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Moley (2) vs (9) Drelas
Drelas tries to control but Moley wriggling away.
Moley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drelas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drelas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moley is looking to escape.
Drelas looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Moley gets back to half guard.
Drelas is taking a breather. Moley 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.
Drelas trying to control from half guard but Moley is working away.
Drelas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moley is not content to let Drelas control the position.#T6#
Drelas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Drelas prevents Moley from improving his position.#SUB2#
Drelas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moley is just riding it out for now. Drelas eventually gives up the hold.
Moley wants to control but Drelas is keeping busy.
Moley is doing well to control the position and prevent Drelas from advancing to side control.#T7#
Moley is refusing to be controlled, as Drelas sits in half guard.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but Moley defending well.
Moley is holding on to half guard well.
Drelas is keen to just control but Moley is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drelas in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Moley trying to control here.
Drelas wants to advance to full mount but Moley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Drelas wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Moley keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (9) Drelas#T9#
Drelas trying to keep a closed guard but Moley is proving a slippery customer.
Drelas 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.
Drelas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drelas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drelas is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Drelas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drelas manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Drelas's guard. #SUB#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10#
Drelas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (11) Drelas
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley is controlling Drelas's posture.
Drelas trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Drelas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drelas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moley is pulling down on Drelas's head to control his posture.
Drelas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Moley pulls Drelas in close to his closed guard and prevents Drelas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully. #T13#
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drelas content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Moley has locked up a guillotine! Moley's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Drelas is holding on here and Moley must be using up a lot of energy. Drelas has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Moley gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grapple Moley! |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moley.#CL#
Grov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Moley lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grov (0) vs (2) Moley
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Moley defends easily.
#SUB#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moley passes into half guard.
#T1#
Grov wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Grov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grov defends it well. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Grov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Moley is tapping! Great win for Grov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ara Shi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shi tries to sprawl but Moley drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Shi
Shi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Moley is trying for a kimura here. Shi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Moley wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley! |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ronan Harvey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Harvey dives in and scores a takedown into Moley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harvey (2) vs (0) Moley
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Harvey'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.
Moley controlling Harvey's posture.
Harvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Moley controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Harvey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moley, not yet.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Moley has Harvey pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Harvey 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.
Harvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Harvey trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Moley controlling Harvey's posture. #T3#
Harvey looking to pass the guard.
Moley controlling the position.#T4#
Harvey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harvey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harvey trying to control from half guard but Moley is working away.
Harvey is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Harvey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Harvey won't allow Moley to sweep him here.
Moley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harvey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harvey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moley has Harvey pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Harvey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harvey pushing down on Moley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harvey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harvey sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Harvey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harvey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harvey trying to control the action but Moley is working from the bottom.
Moley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moley.#T8#
Harvey looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moley is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harvey (2) vs (2) Moley
Harvey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harvey (4) vs (2) Moley
Moley being controlled here, momentarily.
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Harvey is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Moley is pulling down on Harvey's head to control his posture.
Harvey slips nicely into half guard.
Moley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Harvey wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harvey not doing much here.
#T10#
Harvey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moley for as long as he can get away with.#T11##SUB#
Harvey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moley is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Moley trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Harvey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moley is in trouble now - Harvey has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Harvey (7) vs (2) Moley
Harvey trying to control but Moley is having none of it.
Harvey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Moley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harvey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harvey pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Moley is squirming around, avoiding Harvey's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Moley is trying to escape the mount.
Harvey is trying to control here but Moley has managed to regain half guard.
Harvey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moley is trying is best to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley goes for a double leg but McDonald Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDonald Jr continues to drive forward.
Moley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald Jr tries to avoid it but Moley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald Jr to the ground. McDonald Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moley misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and McDonald Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carl McDonald Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grapple Moley.#TD#
McDonald Jr jumps into guard, dragging Moley to the mat.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moley stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moley defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moley escapes and throws McDonald Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (3) Moley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald Jr defends it well.
McDonald Jr gets full guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McDonald Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moley has McDonald Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (3) Moley
McDonald Jr 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moley is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (5) Moley#SUB#
McDonald Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald Jr, not yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moley has picked McDonald Jr up and slammed him! McDonald Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Moley manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Moley#SUB2#
Moley tries for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
Moley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moley tries for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well. #T4#
McDonald Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (8) Moley
McDonald Jr stalling.
Moley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (12) Moley
McDonald Jr rolls, trying to escape but Moley keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Moley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDonald Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr showing good submission defense here.
#T5##SUB2#
Moley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McDonald Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6##SUB2#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB#
Moley got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moley has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald Jr's legs - danger averted.
Moley is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (12) Moley
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
Moley tries to hold on but McDonald Jr pushes him away.
McDonald Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
McDonald Jr looking to control but Moley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Moley to get half guard.
McDonald Jr trying to control from half guard but Moley is working away.
McDonald Jr wants to pass to mount but Moley is defending the position. #T9#
McDonald Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald Jr wants to take a breather but Moley is having none of it.
McDonald Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonald Jr is keen to just control but Moley is a slippery customer.
Moley wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
McDonald Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moley.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
McDonald Jr is thwarting Moley's attempts to control the position.
Well, if McDonald Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDonald Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moley for as long as he can get away with.
Moley is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moley avoid being mounted?
McDonald Jr not doing much here.
#T12#
Moley moves into full guard.
McDonald Jr stays in close to Moley's body and controls the position.
Moley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (14) Moley#T13##SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a triangle but Moley pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (10) vs (14) Moley
McDonald Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moley has McDonald Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald Jr controlling from the top position.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom. #T14#
McDonald Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald Jr pushes down on Moley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Moley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moley wins on points by 14 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moley darts in looking for a takedown but Drelas gets double underhooks and turns Moley into the cage.
Moley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drelas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drelas tries for a takedown but Moley manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Moley wants the takedown. Drelas is fighting it off but Moley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drelas's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Drelas pushes a forearm under Moley's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thervam Drelas!
Our winner, Thervam Drelas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Moley tries for a takedown but Miyao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Miyao moves into the clinch successfully.
Moley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moley has Miyao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grapple Moley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Miyao jumps guard.
#SUB#
Moley has gone for a leg lock! Miyao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (0) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley has control of Miyao's left arm, preventing Miyao from doing any damage. #T1#
Miyao trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom. #T2#
Moley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyao's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Miyao
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyao dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (4) Miyao
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Miyao trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Moley is trying to keep Miyao in close.
#T3#
Miyao stands and throws Moley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (2) vs (7) Miyao
Miyao has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moley! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moley (2) vs (9) Miyao
Moley working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Miyao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moley is surviving well by controlling Miyao's body position as best he can.
Miyao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moley is looking to escape. #T4#
Moley wants to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Moley is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Miyao swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Moley is now in Miyao's guard. A big mistake from Miyao there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (9) Miyao
Miyao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (11) Miyao
Moley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Moley is working hard here to advance position.
Miyao postures up.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Miyao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Moley controlling the position.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moley wants to sweep but no luck.
Moley keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. #T7#
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Moley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moley has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.#T8##SUB#
Moley has his foot on Miyao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyao works his way back into a safe position though.
Moley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Moley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyao looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (6) vs (11) Miyao
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Miyao keeping full guard, as Moley tries to pass.
Moley trying to move into half guard but instead Miyao has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (6) vs (13) Miyao
Miyao being controlled here momentarily.
Moley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Miyao is still trying to improve position.
Miyao trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.#T12#
Moley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyao controls the pace.#SUB#
Moley has an active guard here but Miyao has managed to pass into half guard.
Moley tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.#T13##SUB2#
Miyao wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moley is not content to let Miyao control the position.#T14#
Miyao stalling away here and it's allowed Moley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miyao looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (8) vs (13) Miyao
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyao holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyao is trying to control the position but Moley postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyao dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (8) vs (15) Miyao
Moley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 15 to 8.
Paulo Miyao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 249 Philbert vs Hunt
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ninja Siberian!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siberian shoots in but Moley avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Siberian gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moley (0) vs (4) Siberian
Moley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moley is trying to control Siberian's posture but Siberian avoids it. #SUB2#
Siberian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Siberian has hold of Moley's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Moley seems comfortable defending it but Siberian has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Moley is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Moley is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Siberian couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ninja Siberian!
After winning the bout, Ninja Siberian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rocha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Rocha. No joy for Moley on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grapple Moley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moley misses with a takedown attempt - Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocha wants to counter with a clinch but Moley pushes him away.
Rocha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moley.
Moley misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rocha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rocha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Moley trying to move into half guard but instead Rocha has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (0) vs (2) Rocha
Moley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Rocha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moley keeping full guard, as Rocha tries to pass.
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
Rocha's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Moley working a defensive guard here.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rocha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moley dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Rocha
Rocha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rocha dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (4) Rocha
Moley is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Rocha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
Moley controls Rocha momentarily but Rocha frees himself.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Rocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Moley pulls Rocha in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocha from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Rocha drops back looking for a leg! Moley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moley manages to kick Rocha off! Rocha jumps back into Moley's guard.
Moley trying to control the position.
#T6#
Moley pulls Rocha in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Rocha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocha has Moley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (4) Rocha
Moley looking to pass the guard. #T7##SUB#
Moley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rocha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rocha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rocha! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (4) vs (8) Rocha
Rocha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moley keeps working. #T8#
Moley is trying to improve his position.
Moley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moley is trying to maintain the position but Rocha is very close to passing his half guard.
Moley gets full guard.#T9#
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Rocha content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocha has Moley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (6) vs (8) Rocha
Rocha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10##SUB2#
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rocha dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (6) vs (10) Rocha
Rocha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocha being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Rocha wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. #SUB#
Moley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Rocha pushing down on Moley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rocha looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moley is looking to improve his position.
Moley trying to control here.
#T13#
Moley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a kimura here.
Moley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Moley wants to sweep here but Rocha controlling him for the moment.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Moley is pulling down on Rocha's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocha, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rocha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
McDonald Jr gets a clinch.
Moley tries to score a body lock takedown but McDonald Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDonald Jr is pressed up against the cage. Moley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald Jr down to the mat. McDonald Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald Jr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grapple Moley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moley shoots in for a double leg but McDonald Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moley defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moley or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald Jr, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moley.
Moley shoots in but McDonald Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley shoots in for a takedown but McDonald Jr shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
McDonald Jr darts in and clinches Moley up against the cage.
Moley is working for takedown but McDonald Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Moley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald Jr can't fight it off and eventually Moley manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Moley is defending well. McDonald Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Moley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McDonald Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley shoots in for a takedown but Grov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Grov pushes Moley up against the cage in a clinch.
Grov can't get the takedown.
Grov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eliss Grov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grapple Moley.
Grov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moley is defending well.
Moley tries for a takedown but Grov manages to get underhooks.
Grov is pressed up against the cage. Moley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grov down to the mat. Grov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grov pinned against the cage. Grov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Grov pushes Moley up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grov pulls guard. #SUB#
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Grov is retaining full guard. #T2#
Grov is pulling down on Moley's head. It's preventing any offense from Moley, at least for the moment.
Grov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Grov has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Moley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (4) vs (0) Moley#SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Grov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Grov swings around for an armbar but Moley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (4) vs (2) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grov working a defensive guard but Moley passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grov wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grov is looking to control Moley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?
Grov wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Moley trying to pass the guard but Grov defending well. #T5##SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moley stands and throws Grov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (5) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Moley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moley. #SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moley looks winded!
Grov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grov is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Grov tries to get to full guard but Moley has control of the leg.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
#T9#
Grov is looking for a sweep. Moley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
Moley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Grov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Grov is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Grov is defending well.
Moley trying to mount his opponent but Grov defends it. #T12##SUB2#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Grov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13##SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grov has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moley stands and throws Grov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (8) Moley
Grov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is looking to control Moley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Moley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Moley has cracked it and Grov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Moley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley! |
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Event:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lo Hi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hi as he avoids it easily.
Hi misses with a takedown attempt - Moley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moley circles away.
Moley stuffs the takedown attempt from Hi. Hi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lo Hi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moley dives in and grabs Hi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hi pushes down on Moley's head and hops out.#TD#
Hi feints and as Moley raises his hands in defense, Hi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hi (2) vs (0) Moley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hi stopping the sweep attempt from Moley.#SUB#
Hi has gone for a leg lock! Moley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hi (2) vs (2) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hi trying to control the position here. #T1#
Hi looking to control.
Hi 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.
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Hi is retaining full guard.
Hi is pulling down on Moley's head to control his posture.
Moley looking to pass the guard.
Hi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hi (4) vs (2) Moley
Hi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Hi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moley holds on and takes a little breather.
Hi trying to move into half guard but instead Moley has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hi (4) vs (4) Moley
Hi pulls Moley in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moley has Hi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hi (6) vs (4) Moley
Hi tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard. #T3#
Moley is controlling Hi's posture.#SUB#
Hi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hi has Moley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hi (6) vs (6) Moley#SUB2#
Moley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hi (8) vs (6) Moley
Moley keeping moving, preventing Hi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Moley can't keep his opponent in guard - Hi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5##SUB#
Hi is working for a submission of some sort.
Hi is looking to advance position but Moley won't allow it.
Moley is looking to improve his position.
Hi is stalling here. Moley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hi (8) vs (10) Moley#SUB2#
Moley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Hi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hi manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hi (10) vs (10) Moley
Moley keeping full guard, as Hi tries to pass. #T7#
Moley has control of Hi's left arm, preventing Hi from doing any damage.
Hi passes Moley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hi trying to pass the guard but Moley defending well. #SUB#
Hi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Hi is looking to advance position but Moley won't allow it.
Hi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Moley's thigh. Moley counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T8#
Hi looking to pass the guard.
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Hi is proving a slippery customer.
Moley keeping full guard, as Hi tries to pass.
Hi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hi (10) vs (12) Moley#T9##SUB2#
Moley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hi (12) vs (12) Moley
Hi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hi passes Moley's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hi wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hi is looking to pass Moley's guard but actually Moley recovers to full guard.
Hi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Moley keeping moving, preventing Hi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moley! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hi (12) vs (16) Moley#SUB2#
Moley tries for a kimura but Hi is defending well. #SUB2#
Moley has hold of Hi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hi seems comfortable defending it but Moley has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Moley couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley!
Lo Hi spoke after the fight, saying 'So long, and thanks for all the fish!'. |
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Event:
SSG 210 Kersikov vs Ibrahim
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moley! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Moley
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (6) vs (0) Moley
Lee controlling his opponent.
Moley can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Moley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moley has worked his arm free - good work by Moley!
#T1#
Lee wants to control for a moment but Moley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Moley is having none of it.
Moley wants to get back to full guard.
Moley is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Moley is defending the position.
Moley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Moley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moley is controlling Lee's posture.#SUB2#
Moley has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Moley is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Moley has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Moley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Moley looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Moley pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.#T5#
Moley keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Moley pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
More stalling from Moley.#T6#
Moley keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T7#
Moley is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Moley wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T8#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Moley 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.
Lee wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Lee is looking to pass into half guard but Moley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moley is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (6) vs (2) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Moley
Moley is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Moley wants to control but Lee postures up.
Moley looks to move to half guard but instead Lee has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (12) vs (2) Moley
Lee tries to control but Moley wriggling away. #T10#
Lee prevents Moley from getting the reversal.
Moley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee avoids the attempt from Moley to control.
Moley is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Moley wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T11#
Moley is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Moley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee is trying to control here but Moley has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Lee is working for a kimura but Moley is defending it quite comfortably.
Moley keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Moley with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moley keeps working.
Moley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13##SUB#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moley controlling the position.#T14#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is fighting to break Moley's control of his arms but Moley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Moley gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (0) vs (2) Moley
Mauricio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mauricio trying to control the position.
Mauricio trying to control the position here.
Mauricio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Moley tries to pass.
Mauricio is trying to control the position but Moley postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Moley has gone for a leg lock! Mauricio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (2) vs (2) Moley
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mauricio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mauricio has managed to get both his arms back between Moley's legs - danger averted.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mauricio controlling from the top position. #T3#
Moley keeping full guard, as Mauricio tries to pass.
Mauricio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Mauricio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now.
Mauricio is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Moley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mauricio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (5) vs (2) Moley
Moley stops Mauricio from passing to mount.
Mauricio wants to control for a moment but Moley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Mauricio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Mauricio wants to control but Moley is keeping him busy.
Mauricio is really struggling to control Moley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moley won't allow Mauricio to pass to mount.
Moley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mauricio is stalling in the full guard.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully. #T6#
Moley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mauricio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moley seems keen to control Mauricio's posture.
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Mauricio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mauricio trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully.
Mauricio slips nicely into half guard.#T8##SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moley defends it well.
Mauricio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moley is trying is best to control the position here.
Mauricio works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (8) vs (2) Moley#SUB#
Mauricio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Moley seems a little lost for a moment, as Mauricio dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Mauricio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moley is looking for a sweep.
Moley seems a little lost for a moment, as Mauricio dominates the positioning.#T10#
Mauricio trying to control the position but Moley is working away.
A lull in the action here as Mauricio stalls from top position.
Mauricio trying to control the position but Moley is working away. #T11##SUB#
Mauricio is trying to get an arm triangle but Moley is defending well. #SUB#
Mauricio is trying to get an arm triangle but Moley is defending well. #SUB#
Mauricio swings around for an armbar but Moley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mauricio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (8) vs (4) Moley
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley advances to half guard. #T12#
Moley is looking to advance position but Mauricio won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moley looks winded!
Mauricio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moley being controlled here momentarily.
Moley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mauricio manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (10) vs (4) Moley#T13#
Mauricio trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Mauricio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moley keeping full guard, as Mauricio tries to pass.
Mauricio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Moley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moley keeping full guard, as Mauricio tries to pass.
Mauricio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soprano on his heels. He'll look to pass Soprano's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Soprano#SUB2#
Soprano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moley has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard but Moley has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (5) vs (0) Soprano#SUB#
Moley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (5) vs (2) Soprano
Moley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Soprano wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soprano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moley keeps working. #T1#
Moley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Soprano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Moley won't allow Soprano to pass to mount.
Soprano is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Moley pulls Soprano in close to his closed guard and prevents Soprano from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Moley keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Soprano trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Soprano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.#T3#
Soprano wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Soprano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moley controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soprano trying to move into half guard but instead Moley has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (7) vs (2) Soprano
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Soprano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soprano's guard.
Soprano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soprano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5#
Soprano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soprano.#SUB2#
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley is breathing heavily.
Moley is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Soprano has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#T7##SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a triangle but Moley pushes his legs off easily.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Soprano is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Soprano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Soprano pushes a forearm under Moley's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
Date: Aug 20, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Georges Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Moley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pierre to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (0) vs (2) Pierre#SUB2#
Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Moley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moley manages to kick Pierre off! Pierre jumps back into Moley's guard. #SUB2#
Pierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moley! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (4) vs (2) Pierre
Pierre manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Moley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pierre could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Moley has cracked it and Pierre is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Moley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley! |
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