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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Engine circles away.
Engine changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carrington closes the distance and clinches up with Engine, looking for a takedown. Carrington pushes Engine against the cage but Engine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Engine's waist but Engine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrington off to one side.
Thomas Engine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Carrington.
Carrington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Engine defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Engine. No joy for Carrington on that attempt. #TD2#
Carrington looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Carrington
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Engine is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carrington trying to control from Engine's half guard. Engine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Engine has Carrington pulled in close to control his posture.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carrington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Engine is retaining full guard. #T2#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Engine is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Carrington
Engine sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Engine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engine has managed to get both his arms back between Carrington's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Engine stays in close to Carrington's body and controls the position.
Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engine trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carrington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Carrington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Engine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Engine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Engine wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Engine content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Carrington has locked up a guillotine! Carrington's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Engine is holding on here and Carrington must be using up a lot of energy. Engine has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Carrington gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Cole Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Hunt
Carrington's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Carrington is defending well. #SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for an arm triangle but Carrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carrington sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Carrington is defending well. #SUB#
Carrington actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carrington defends it well. #SUB#
Carrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrington wants to get back to full guard.
Carrington is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Carrington wants to get back to full guard.
Carrington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carrington sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Carrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt prevents Carrington from improving his position.
Carrington tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hunt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (0) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt controlling from mount. #T3#
Carrington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt is taking a breather. Carrington 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.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carrington defends it well.
Carrington is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrington is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Carrington controlling Hunt's posture. #SUB#
Carrington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carrington 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.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T5#
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrington working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt prevents Carrington from improving his position.
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (0) vs (8) Hunt
Carrington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hunt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carrington wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.#T6#
Hunt looking to control but Carrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Carrington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Carrington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunt.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hunt has control of Carrington's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Carrington regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hunt trying to control but Carrington is having none of it. #T7#
Hunt prevents Carrington from getting the reversal.
Carrington is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrington is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Carrington working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Carrington to control.
Carrington is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Carrington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (8) Hunt
Carrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Carrington defends easily.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (10) Hunt
Hunt wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving. #T10##SUB#
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington 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.
Carrington pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Carrington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carrington looking for a sweep. Not yet Carrington, not yet. #SUB#
Carrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt pushes down on Carrington's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Carrington is defending well.
Carrington tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Carrington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy.
Carrington tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Hunt seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Carrington has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Carrington's legs - danger averted.
Hunt trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Carrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Carrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #T13#
Carrington is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt passes Carrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14##SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt prevents Carrington from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carrington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Cole Hunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 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 5 wins and 12 losses; Whole Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Carrington dives in and grabs Nutz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nutz pushes down on Carrington's head and hops out.#CL#
Nutz rushes Carrington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Nutz gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Carrington
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Carrington is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nutz is tapping! Great win for Carrington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Whole Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all. '. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carrington enables Lascombe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carrington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Lascombe
Lascombe wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.#SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lascombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard.
Carrington controls Lascombe momentarily but Lascombe frees himself.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Lascombe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carrington is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (2) Lascombe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Carrington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lascombe managing to control the position. #T1#
Carrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lascombe is keeping the position for now.
Carrington postures up.
Lascombe keeping full guard, as Carrington tries to pass.
Lascombe trying to keep a closed guard but Carrington is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Lascombe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carrington preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrington content to stall in guard here.
Carrington wants to control from the top but Lascombe keeps moving. #T2#
Lascombe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lascombe, not yet.
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lascombe trying to control the position.
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lascombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington postures up.
Lascombe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (4) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lascombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Carrington is trying to keep Lascombe in close.
#SUB#
Carrington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lascombe uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (2) vs (7) Lascombe#T3#
Carrington manages to get back to half guard.
Lascombe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrington keeps working. #SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lascombe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carrington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carrington is not content to let Lascombe control the position.
Carrington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lascombe trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lascombe preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Carrington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lascombe defends it easily.
Lascombe wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Carrington wants to sweep here but Lascombe controlling him for the moment.
Lascombe passes into half guard. #SUB#
Carrington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lascombe.
Lascombe slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Carrington trying to control from the bottom.
Carrington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Lascombe seems to be working for a kimura but Carrington defends the submission attempt.
Carrington moves into full guard.
Lascombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Lascombe forces his way into half guard.
Carrington tries to roll over but Lascombe keeps him under control.
Carrington is working hard here to advance position.
Lascombe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (2) vs (10) Lascombe
Lascombe tries to control but Carrington wriggling away.
Carrington regains half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Lascombe seems to be working for a kimura but Carrington defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lascombe is looking for a kimura here.
Lascombe trying to pass the guard but Carrington defending well. #SUB2#
Lascombe is working for a submission of some sort.
Carrington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Carrington 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carrington holds on and takes a little breather.
Lascombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lascombe is fighting to break Carrington's control of his arms but Carrington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lascombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington 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.#T9#
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Lascombe from controlling successfully.
Lascombe looking to pass the guard.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Lascombe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Carrington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lascombe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lascombe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Lascombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Carrington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lascombe has picked Carrington up and slammed him! Carrington can't keep hold of the triangle and Lascombe manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (2) vs (13) Lascombe
Lascombe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Carrington (2) vs (15) Lascombe
Lascombe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Carrington is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Carrington (2) vs (18) Lascombe#SUB2#
Lascombe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Lascombe looking for the choke from the back.
Lascombe trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Carrington preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lascombe.
Lascombe gets his hands free as Carrington looks to control. #T11##SUB2#
Carrington won't enjoy being in this position. Lascombe looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Carrington is tapping - it's over boys! Lascombe picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ferdinand Lascombe!
Our winner, Ferdinand Lascombe, 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 2 wins and 5 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carrington. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Carrington (4) vs (0) Kuningas
Carrington wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy.
Kuningas is looking for a sweep.
Carrington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carrington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working. #SUB#
Carrington swings around for an armbar but Kuningas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (4) vs (2) Kuningas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Kuningas from controlling successfully.
Carrington controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Kuningas has gone for a leg lock! Carrington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuningas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (6) vs (2) Kuningas
Carrington being controlled here momentarily.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Carrington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuningas is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Carrington looking to pass the guard.
Kuningas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carrington controls the pace.
Kuningas has Carrington pulled in close to control his posture.
Carrington trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Carrington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuningas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Carrington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuningas is just riding it out for now. Carrington eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Carrington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Carrington seems to be working for a kimura but Kuningas defends the submission attempt.
Carrington prevents Kuningas from improving his position.
Kuningas is not content to let Carrington control the position.#SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuningas defends it well.
Carrington wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it. #T4#
Kuningas is trying is best to control the position here.
Carrington content to control rather than advance.
Kuningas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuningas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (6) vs (4) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Kuningas preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Carrington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuningas wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Kuningas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Kuningas passes Carrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Kuningas is controlling well.
Carrington is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.
Carrington is looking to improve his position.
Carrington wants to get back to full guard but Kuningas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (6) vs (7) Kuningas
Carrington is squirming around, avoiding Kuningas's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Carrington prevents Kuningas from taking his back.#SUB2#
Kuningas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Carrington has worked his arm free - good work by Carrington!
Carrington tries to improve position but can't.
Kuningas wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy. #T7#
Carrington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carrington is trying to control but can't.
Carrington moves into full guard.
Kuningas trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (6) vs (10) Kuningas
Carrington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuningas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carrington is trying to maintain the position but Kuningas is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Kuningas trying to control from half guard but Carrington is working away.
Carrington is in trouble now - Kuningas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (6) vs (13) Kuningas#SUB2#
Kuningas wants to finish this one by submission but Carrington is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuningas.
Carrington wants to control but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas trying to control but Carrington is having none of it.
Carrington has given up his back here. Will Kuningas look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Carrington (6) vs (16) Kuningas#T9#
Carrington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Carrington is in a bad position with Kuningas working for a choke. Carrington manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (8) vs (16) Kuningas
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carrington wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington pushing down on Kuningas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Kuningas is pressing down on Carrington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.
Carrington is working hard here to advance position.
Carrington stopping the sweep attempt from Kuningas.#SUB2#
Kuningas working for a triangle but Carrington defends it easily.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#T11#
Carrington wants to control from the top but Kuningas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrington looking to sit in guard and control but Kuningas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (8) vs (18) Kuningas#SUB#
Carrington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuningas defends it easily.
Carrington controls Kuningas momentarily but Kuningas frees himself. #SUB#
Carrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuningas is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Kuningas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (8) vs (21) Kuningas
Kuningas wants to take a breather but Carrington manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kuningas.
Kuningas trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Carrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Kuningas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kuningas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kuningas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuningas stays in close to Carrington's body and controls the position.
Carrington trying to keep a closed guard but Kuningas is proving a slippery customer.
Carrington 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: Carrington (10) vs (21) Kuningas#T14#
Kuningas is looking to control Carrington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuningas avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuningas wants to control but Carrington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuningas is staying active underneath Carrington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Carrington's head to control him but Carrington postures up.
#SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura but Kuningas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carrington to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carrington wants to take a breather but Kuningas is having none of it.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard.
Carrington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuningas keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuningas wins on points by 21 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gascon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carrington to the mat! Carrington manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrington is keeping the position for now.
Gascon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Carrington looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
Carrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T1#
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carrington won't allow Gascon to sweep him here.
Gascon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carrington seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Carrington pulls Gascon in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Gascon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Gascon passes Carrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gascon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (2) vs (7) Gascon
Gascon looking to control but Carrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gascon controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Gascon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carrington is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carrington and Gascon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Gascon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Gascon tries to move to full mount but Carrington actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Carrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrington is doing well to control the position and prevent Gascon from advancing to side control.
Carrington tries to get to full guard but Gascon has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascon wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy.
Gascon is pressing down on Carrington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carrington is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gascon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Gascon wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy.
Gascon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carrington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gascon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gascon.
Carrington holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carrington is looking for a sweep. Gascon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carrington trying to control here.
#T5#
Carrington is not content to let Gascon control the position.#SUB2#
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura but Carrington is defending well.
Carrington trying to control but Gascon postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gascon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Carrington gets back to full guard.
Carrington working a defensive guard here.
Gascon won't allow Carrington to sweep him here.
Carrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carrington holds on and takes a little breather.
Carrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascon looking to sit in guard and control but Carrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (4) vs (7) Gascon
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascon is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Carrington 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#
Carrington is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gascon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Carrington is looking to defend but Gascon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Carrington! Gascon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Carrington taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raymond Gascon! |
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Event:
SSG 236 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ninja Siberian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siberian has a takedown stuffed.
Carrington has a takedown stuffed.
Siberian stuffs the takedown attempt from Carrington. Carrington gets slowly back to his feet.
Siberian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carrington but Carrington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Siberian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Siberian wants it to stay on the feet.
Ninja Siberian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Carrington.#TD#
Siberian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carrington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siberian (4) vs (0) Carrington#SUB#
Siberian is trying to get an arm triangle but Carrington is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrington tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Siberian swings around for an armbar but Carrington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Siberian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (4) vs (2) Carrington
Siberian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Siberian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrington sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Siberian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Siberian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carrington defends well.
Carrington is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Carrington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carrington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carrington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carrington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siberian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siberian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrington is one step ahead there.
Carrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siberian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (6) vs (2) Carrington#SUB#
Siberian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carrington dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (6) vs (4) Carrington
Siberian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carrington controls the pace.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom.
Carrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Siberian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siberian keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington is pushing down on Siberian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siberian is fighting to maintain full guard but Carrington has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Carrington wants to work for an arm triangle but Siberian 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.#SUB#
Siberian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carrington pulls his head out easily.
Siberian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carrington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carrington's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siberian (10) vs (4) Carrington
Carrington tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Carrington showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Siberian not allowing Carrington to control his hands. #SUB#
Siberian looking for the RNC.
Carrington tries to escape but Siberian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siberian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've been informed that Carrington has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Siberian 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, Carrington has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Siberian looking to hold on to the position here but Carrington rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Siberian from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Carrington 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: Siberian (10) vs (6) Carrington
Siberian moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Siberian has his foot on Carrington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carrington works his way back into a safe position though.
Carrington sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Siberian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Carrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siberian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carrington has managed to get both his arms back between Siberian's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Siberian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siberian being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Carrington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carrington wants to control but Siberian is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carrington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siberian defends it well. #SUB2#
Carrington wants to work for an arm triangle but Siberian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siberian trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Siberian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Carrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Siberian wants to improve his position but Carrington is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Carrington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siberian sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Carrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carrington is looking to take a break and control but Siberian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrington prevents Siberian from improving his position.
Siberian is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Carrington seems to be looking for submissions.
Carrington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Siberian works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom.
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Siberian is retaining full guard.
Carrington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siberian keeping full guard, as Carrington tries to pass.
Siberian wants to sweep here but Carrington controlling him for the moment.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siberian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Siberian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carrington has picked Siberian up and slammed him! Siberian can't keep hold of the triangle and Carrington manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siberian (10) vs (9) Carrington#T9#
Siberian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carrington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Carrington tries for a kimura but Siberian is defending well.
Siberian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siberian (12) vs (9) Carrington
Carrington tries to get to full guard but Siberian has control of the leg. #SUB#
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Siberian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carrington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siberian. #T10##SUB#
Siberian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Carrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siberian is aware though and is defending well.
Carrington controls Siberian momentarily but Siberian frees himself.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Siberian from controlling successfully. #T11#
Carrington pulls Siberian in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Carrington working for a triangle but Siberian defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Carrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siberian defends well.
Carrington looks winded!
Carrington pulls Siberian in to control the position. #T12#
Siberian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrington can't keep his opponent in guard - Siberian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siberian is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Siberian is working for a submission of some sort.
Siberian prevents Carrington from improving his position.#SUB#
Siberian is working for a kimura but Carrington is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Carrington is defending against the submission attempts here by Siberian.
#T13##SUB2#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siberian pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Siberian wants to work for an arm triangle but Carrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Siberian is looking for a kimura but Carrington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siberian to get the leverage.
Carrington trying to control but Siberian postures up.
Carrington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14##SUB#
Siberian seems to be looking for submissions.
Siberian is keen to just control but Carrington is a slippery customer.
Carrington wants to control but Siberian is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Siberian is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Carrington to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siberian trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siberian takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A victorious Ninja Siberian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Carrington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carrington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Carrington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Carrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Jones
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones won't allow Carrington to sweep him here. #T1#
Jones 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.
Carrington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carrington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carrington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (4) Jones
Carrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard. #T2#
Carrington looking to control.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Carrington controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Carrington being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Carrington working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.
Jones 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.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Carrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carrington wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Carrington working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Carrington has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Teddy Driscoll Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Carrington leaves Driscoll Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Carrington rushes Driscoll Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Driscoll Jr tries for a takedown but Carrington manages to get underhooks.
Driscoll Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Driscoll Jr tries to pull guard but Carrington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Driscoll Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driscoll Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Carrington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Driscoll Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carrington is trying to keep an underhook but Driscoll Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Driscoll Jr (2) vs (0) Carrington
Carrington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrington.#SUB2#
Driscoll Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driscoll Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Carrington's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Carrington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Driscoll Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Driscoll Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carrington has Driscoll Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Driscoll Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carrington.
Carrington keeping moving, preventing Driscoll Jr from controlling successfully.
Carrington is pulling down on Driscoll Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Driscoll Jr, at least for the moment.#T2#
Carrington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking for a triangle but Driscoll Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Carrington is pulling down on Driscoll Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Driscoll Jr, at least for the moment.
Carrington tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Carrington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Driscoll Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Driscoll Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carrington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Driscoll Jr trying to pass the guard but Carrington defending well.
Carrington is not content to let Driscoll Jr control the position.
Carrington is trying to get back to full guard.
Carrington controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carrington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Driscoll Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Carrington.#SUB2#
Carrington working for submissions but it's allowed Driscoll Jr to get to half guard.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Driscoll Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driscoll Jr pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Carrington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Carrington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Driscoll Jr wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
Driscoll Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard.
Carrington pulls Driscoll Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Carrington has his foot on Driscoll Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll Jr trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Driscoll Jr tries to pass.
Carrington managing to control the position. #T7#
Carrington wants to sweep here but Driscoll Jr controlling him for the moment.
Carrington trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Driscoll Jr is sitting in close to Carrington's body. Carrington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Driscoll Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Driscoll Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carrington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Max Brunson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brunson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carrington shoots in but no luck this time.
Brunson has a takedown stuffed.
Brunson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carrington swivels and escapes.#TD#
Brunson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brunson (2) vs (0) Carrington
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brunson wants to pass to mount but Carrington is defending the position.
Carrington trying to control from the bottom.
Brunson wants to control but Carrington is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrington is trying to get back to full guard.
Brunson trying to control from half guard but Carrington is working away. #T1#
Carrington is controlling Brunson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions off his back.
Carrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brunson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brunson pulls his head out easily.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrington keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Brunson wants to work for an arm triangle but Carrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but Carrington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brunson to get the leverage.
Brunson is thwarting Carrington's attempts to control the position.
Brunson trying to control the action but Carrington is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carrington works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Carrington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brunson looking to sit in guard and control but Carrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brunson (2) vs (2) Carrington
Brunson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Brunson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Brunson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Carrington rolls with it to try and escape but Brunson cranks on the arm and Carrington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Brunson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Carrington drives through with a takedown into Latipova's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carrington passes Latipova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Latipova wants to improve his position but Carrington is controlling well.
#SUB#
Carrington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Latipova defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Carrington has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Latipova defend it? Carrington steps over the head and cranks it - Latipova is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carrington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wesley Carrington!
Wesley Carrington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Carrington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ivanovic (0) vs (4) Carrington
Ivanovic tries to improve position but can't.
Ivanovic wants to control but Carrington postures up.
Carrington trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away. #SUB2#
Carrington tries for a kimura but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Carrington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carrington 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.#SUB2#
Carrington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carrington trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carrington trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away.
Ivanovic struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanovic holds on to Carrington's head and controls the position momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Carrington is trying to get an arm triangle but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Carrington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanovic, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Carrington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanovic, who protects the arm well.
Ivanovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carrington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Carrington taking a break here but Ivanovic is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to control but can't.
Ivanovic is positioning himself well to prevent Carrington advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Carrington seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanovic defends the submission attempt.
Ivanovic is positioning himself well to prevent Carrington advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carrington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carrington's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (4) Carrington#T4#
Carrington trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ivanovic controls the action.
Carrington trying to control the position but Ivanovic manages to sink in the hooks.
Carrington rolls, trying to escape but Ivanovic keeps control of the position.
Carrington keeps trying to improve his position.
Carrington breaks Ivanovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (6) Carrington
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic is controlling Carrington's posture.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Carrington postures up.
Carrington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carrington being controlled here momentarily.
Carrington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Carrington's head to control his posture.
Carrington stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanovic.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.#T6#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Carrington trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ivanovic 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: Ivanovic (6) vs (6) Carrington
Carrington trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Ivanovic is keen to just control but Carrington is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ivanovic tries to pass to full mount but Carrington defends it.
Carrington tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.#T8#
Ivanovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Carrington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic not doing much here.
Ivanovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carrington is controlling Ivanovic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Carrington trying to get back to full guard but Ivanovic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (9) vs (6) Carrington#T9#
Carrington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ivanovic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carrington is surviving well by controlling Ivanovic's body position as best he can.
Carrington working to try and regain half guard.
Ivanovic controlling from the full mount.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carrington is looking to escape.
Ivanovic avoids the attempt from Carrington to control.
Carrington is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Ivanovic looking to control but Carrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carrington is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivanovic looking to take Carrington's back but Carrington rolls and after a scramble, Carrington ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Carrington to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (9) vs (8) Carrington
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Ivanovic continues to stall.
Ivanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanovic, not yet.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic trying to control the position.
Carrington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Carrington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Carrington's head. It's preventing any offense from Carrington, at least for the moment.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington controlling from the top position. #T13#
Ivanovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (11) vs (8) Carrington
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Carrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanovic is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic passes Carrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Ivanovic is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A relieved looking Ivan Ivanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 195 Ulatov vs Cheese
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Benny Igbko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Carrington drives through and clinches with Igbko against the cage.
#TD2#
Igbko has Carrington pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Igbko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carrington tumbling to the mat - Igbko dives into Carrington's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Igbko
Igbko tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard.
Carrington trying to control the position here.
Carrington controls Igbko momentarily but Igbko frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igbko trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igbko showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Igbko drops back looking for a leg! Carrington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carrington manages to kick Igbko off! Igbko jumps back into Carrington's guard. #T1#
Carrington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carrington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Igbko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrington is keeping the position for now.
Carrington trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Igbko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carrington dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (2) Igbko
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Igbko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Igbko looking for a guillotine here but Carrington defends easily.
Igbko looks winded!
Igbko keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully. #T2#
Carrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igbko is keeping the position for now.
Carrington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Igbko's guard.
Igbko is not content to let Carrington control the position.#SUB2#
Igbko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carrington pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Igbko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Carrington wants to work for an arm triangle but Igbko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Carrington seems to be working for a kimura but Igbko defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Carrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carrington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Igbko looking for submissions off his back.
Carrington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carrington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Carrington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igbko has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Carrington controlling the action here.
Igbko is refusing to be controlled, as Carrington sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Igbko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carrington is trying to control. Igbko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Carrington is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Igbko has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Carrington. Oh but Igbko has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Carrington goes limp - he's gone! Igbko jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benny Igbko! |
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