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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Joshua Costa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Costa drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Costa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Costa
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.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costa postures up.
Costa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Costa 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.
Costa being controlled here momentarily.
Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T2#
Costa trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Costa 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.
Costa is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Costa#T3#
Costa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Costa is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Costa is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Costa defends it well.
Costa can't escape the position.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Costa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee tries to control but Costa wriggling away. #T4#
Costa has given up his back here. Will Lee look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (7) vs (2) Costa
Costa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costa trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Lee is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
Costa turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Costa
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Costa controls the pace.#T5##SUB#
Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Costa to get to half guard.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well. #SUB2#
Costa 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#
Costa is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa controlling the pace.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #T7#
Costa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Costa is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Costa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Costa has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (7) Costa
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (9) Costa#T8#
Costa controlling his opponent.
Costa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Costa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Costa's guard. A big mistake from Costa there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (9) Costa
Lee won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Costa is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Costa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Costa has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee 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.
Costa is controlling Lee's posture.#T10#
Costa keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Costa working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Costa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (11) Costa
Costa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Costa has moved into half guard.
Costa trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it. #T12#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Costa is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#SUB2#
Costa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #T13#
Costa wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #SUB2#
Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Costa controlling the action here.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Lee keeping control of the position.
Costa wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
Costa is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Costa controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Costa wins on points by 11 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Wellington counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Wellington gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wellington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lee is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wellington has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lee is looking to defend but Wellington has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lee! Wellington pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lee taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Wellington! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Brees. Brees maintains the clinch. #TD#
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Brees
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brees wants to sweep but no luck.
Brees keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Brees looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Brees has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brees swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brees has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brees is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Brees looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee stands and throws Brees's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Brees#SUB#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Brees is defending well.
Brees is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brees keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brees moves into full guard.
#T2#
Lee trying to control but Brees is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brees looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Brees throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee trying to control but Brees is working from the bottom.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brees's guard. #SUB#
Lee is working for a kimura but Brees is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Brees trying to control but Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Brees looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brees gets back to full guard.
Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brees is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brees working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Lee wants to control from the top but Brees keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brees has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Brees lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Brees
Brees's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Brees drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brees has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Brees#T5##SUB2#
Brees looking for a triangle here. Lee is fighting it but it looks tight! Brees pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lee is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mark Brees! |
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Event:
SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Tony Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Orozco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orozco tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orozco as he avoids it easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Orozco sprawls well. Orozco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Lee drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orozco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Orozco wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T2#
Orozco is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (5) Lee
Orozco is trying to get back to half guard.
Orozco gets back to half guard.
Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orozco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orozco is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Lee is trying to control. Orozco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Orozco is working away. #T4#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orozco is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Orozco is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orozco keeps working. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Orozco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orozco is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Orozco pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orozco has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
Lee wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage. #T7#
Orozco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (5) Lee
Lee 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.
Lee is trying to keep Orozco in close.
Orozco controlling from the top position.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Orozco tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Orozco postures up.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee is trying to control the position but Orozco postures up. #T9#
Orozco passes into half guard.
Orozco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orozco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Orozco is taking a breather. Lee 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.#T11#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orozco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee trying to control but Orozco postures up.
Lee wants to improve his position but Orozco is controlling well.
#T12#
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orozco uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (5) vs (5) Lee
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee looks winded!
Orozco controlling from the full mount.
Orozco takes Lee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lee is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (8) vs (5) Lee#T14#
Orozco controls the action.
Orozco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vazquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vazquez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.#SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lee is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vazquez won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee 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.
Vazquez 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. #T2#
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Vazquez trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Vazquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez slips nicely into half guard.
Vazquez trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to improve his position but Vazquez is controlling well.
#T4#
Well, if Vazquez 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.
Let's hope that Vazquez 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 is looking to control Vazquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Vazquez.
#T5#
Vazquez is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vazquez not doing much here.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee trying to control here.
Vazquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6##SUB2#
Vazquez seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Vazquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vazquez trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Vazquez content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Vazquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Lee looking for subs from the bottom but Vazquez mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Vazquez
Vazquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Lee is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Vazquez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Lee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Vazquez! |
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Event:
SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dontez Yates!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yates gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Yates#SUB2#
Yates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Yates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yates swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Yates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yates wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Yates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yates's guard. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Yates is defending well.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Yates
Lee prevents Yates from getting the reversal.#T2#
Lee avoids the attempt from Yates to control.
Lee tries to control but Yates wriggling away.
Yates is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Lee throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Yates has his hands clasped together but Lee breaks the hold and Yates is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Lee! |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 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 2 wins and 3 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grov sprawls well. Grov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Grov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee goes for a double leg but Grov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grov continues to drive forward.
Grov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grov uses from the top position.
Grov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grov looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grov advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Grov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Grov has control of the leg.
Grov controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Grov controlling the pace.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #SUB2#
Grov is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee wants to improve his position but Grov is controlling well.
#T4#
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Grov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is staying active underneath Grov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5##SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee wants to improve his position but Grov is controlling well.
Grov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Grov 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 wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6##SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Grov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Grov content to stall in guard here.
Grov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Grov#SUB2#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grov working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#T8#
Grov trying to control the position here.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Grov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee is pushing down on Grov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away. #T10#
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grov is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Grov
Grov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grov tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Grov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee avoids the attempt from Grov to control.#T11#
Grov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grov tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee looking to control but Grov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee avoids the attempt from Grov to control.
Grov tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Grov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Lee is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Grov showing good submission defense here.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Grov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Grov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Grov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Grov
Grov forces his way into half guard.
Grov prevents Lee from improving his position.#T13##SUB2#
Grov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Grov eventually gives up the hold.
Grov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Grov sits in half guard. #T14#
Lee wants to control but Grov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Grov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyao defends it nicely.
Lee looks for a takedown but Miyao sprawls well.
Lee tries for a takedown but Miyao circles away easily#CL2#
and Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Miyao has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lee is trying to keep an underhook but Miyao manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Miyao
Lee trying to get back to full guard but Miyao takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Miyao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Miyao fails to take his opponent's back. #T1#
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyao has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Miyao from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Miyao keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Miyao looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
Miyao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lee to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (0) vs (8) Miyao#SUB2#
Lee tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Miyao has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Lee is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miyao!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulo Miyao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tony Lee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mesquita but Mesquita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Mesquita counters by clinching up.
Ian Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lee.
Mesquita wants a takedown.
Mesquita is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Mesquita has picked Lee up - he's going for a ride! Mesquita dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Lee#SUB#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Mesquita prevents Lee from improving his position.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mesquita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mesquita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (2) vs (4) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee avoiding Mesquita 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee controls the action.#SUB2#
Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mesquita wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Lee working for the choke.
Mesquita is really stuck here.
Mesquita trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Mesquita rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Mesquita manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (4) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mesquita is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mesquita pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage. #T4#
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Mesquita trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T5#
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Mesquita forces his way into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#T6#
Lee has his hands clasped together around Mesquita's back. He's all about the action.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (7) vs (4) Lee
Mesquita fails to advance to Lee's back. #SUB#
Mesquita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T7#
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (7) vs (6) Lee
Lee wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (9) vs (6) Lee
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T9#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard. #T10#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (12) vs (6) Lee
Mesquita tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Mesquita controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Mesquita with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee tries to hold on but Mesquita postures up.#T11#
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action.
Mesquita is trying to control here but Lee has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Mesquita not doing much here.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it. #T13#
Lee 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.
Lee is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mesquita stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (12) vs (8) Lee
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (14) vs (8) Lee
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita takes the fight on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
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 0 losses; Bah Boman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tony Lee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Boman closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Boman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Boman 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.
Boman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee is looking to advance position but Boman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boman (4) vs (0) Lee
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Boman looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boman controlling from mount. #T1#
Boman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boman prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Boman controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Boman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boman controlling the pace for now.
Lee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Boman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Boman has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Boman wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee tries to hold on but Boman pushes him away. #T3#
Boman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee can't escape the position.
Boman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Boman isn't that keen on the idea.
Boman controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lee tries to hold on but Boman pushes him away.
Boman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Boman maintains control.#T5#
Boman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lee to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boman (7) vs (0) Lee
Boman controlling from the back.
Boman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee trying to control the hands but Boman breaks the grip. #T6#
Lee wants to escape the position.
Boman not allowing Lee to control his hands.
Lee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Boman.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying to control the hands but Boman breaks the grip. #T7#
Good control from Boman.
Boman is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Boman has good solid back control here.
Lee tries to roll but Boman sticks to his back.
Boman is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Lee tries to escape but Boman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boman has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Boman is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9##SUB#
Boman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boman keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee is trying to break free.
#T10#
Lee trying to control the position but Boman manages to sink in the hooks.
Boman has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boman controlling from the back.
Lee trying to control but not successfully.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boman is trying to stick to Lee's back but Lee is turning into Boman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boman (7) vs (2) Lee#T11#
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boman's guard.
Boman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Boman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boman holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boman is keeping the position for now.
Boman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Boman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee won't allow Boman to sweep him here.
Lee pushes down on Boman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boman wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
#T13#
Boman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee trying to control from Boman's half guard. Boman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Boman is keeping the position.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T14#
Boman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Boman is retaining full guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Boman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boman has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boman takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Bah Boman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 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 198 Hlervu vs Bar
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Soprano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Soprano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee trying to control here.
Soprano trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soprano is working away from the top position though.
Soprano is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.#T1#
Lee is pressing down on Soprano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Soprano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Soprano#SUB2#
Soprano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Soprano working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#T2#
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Soprano
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Soprano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lee! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Soprano has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Lee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Adesanya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Tony Lee has been cut.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adesanya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adesanya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Adesanya. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Lee switches off momentarily and Adesanya cracks him with a monster right hand! Lee topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Adesanya dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Adesanya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Storm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Storm's guard.
Storm keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Storm can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is pressing down on Storm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Storm is holding on for now.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Storm has given up his back. Will we see Lee going for some submissions?
Storm is really stuck here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is working for a rear naked choke. Storm is not defending it well and Lee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Storm refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Storm's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Lee! |
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