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Event:
UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Soprano cracks Honda Jr with a good jab.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
Soprano goes for a double leg but Honda Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Honda Jr continues to drive forward.
Soprano shoots for a double leg takedown but Honda Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Soprano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Honda Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soprano lands a nice shot to the body.
Soprano lands the left hand.
Honda Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soprano misses the body punch
and Honda Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Paulie Soprano has been cut.
Soprano misses with a body shot.
Honda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honda Jr misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Soprano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Honda Jr's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving.
Soprano advances position into side control!
Honda Jr struggling a bit here.#T1#
Soprano has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Soprano content just to control the position here.
Soprano thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Soprano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Honda Jr is looking to escape.
Soprano wants to take Honda Jr's back here but Honda Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Soprano looking to control but Honda Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Honda Jr is looking to improve his position but Soprano isn't that keen on the idea.
Soprano wants to take Honda Jr's back here but Honda Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Soprano controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Soprano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Honda Jr is now in Soprano's guard. A big mistake from Soprano there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Soprano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Honda Jr advances position into side control!
Honda Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soprano keeps trying to improve his position.
Soprano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.
Honda Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Honda Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soprano on the ground.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soprano tries to roll over but Honda Jr keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honda Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Honda Jr wants to pass the guard but Soprano is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Soprano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Soprano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Honda Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soprano.
Soprano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Honda Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Honda Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paulie Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Honda Jr sends Soprano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Honda Jr is motioning to the referee to let Soprano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Soprano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda Jr measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Soprano! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Piston Honda Jr!
After winning the bout, Piston Honda Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Soprano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slim sizes up Soprano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soprano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Soprano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slim tries to land knees in the clinch but Soprano avoids the damage to the body.
Soprano takes a shot to the head.
Slim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soprano's elbow.
Soprano blocks a body shot from Slim.
Soprano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slim tries to land knees in the clinch but Soprano avoids the damage to the body.
Slim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
I was talking to Slim's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slim misses with a knee to the head.
Slim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soprano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soprano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slim misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Soprano manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soprano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Slim should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Soprano has tightened it up now! Slim should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
UCF 6: Catawanee v Nice
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Soprano looks to throw the jab but Karacan is out of range. #CL2#
Soprano rushes Karacan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Karacan breaks from the clinch.
Soprano has a takedown stuffed.
Karacan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karacan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karacan walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Soprano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Karacan keeps moving.
Karacan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soprano on the ground.
Soprano preventing the sweep.
Karacan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Karacan keeping full guard, as Soprano tries to pass.
Soprano throwing strikes from guard but Karacan blocks nicely.
Soprano throws a big right hand that misses.
Karacan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karacan trying to keep a closed guard but Soprano is proving a slippery customer.
Karacan keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Soprano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soprano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soprano tries to move to mount but Karacan blocks the move with his legs.
Karacan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karacan tries to get out of the position.
Soprano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Karacan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karacan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soprano. #T2#
Karacan is trying to get back to half guard.
Karacan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soprano.
Soprano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karacan wants to control but Soprano postures up.
Karacan is not content to let Soprano control the position.
Karacan is looking to reverse the position.
Soprano working the strikes but Karacan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karacan keeps working.
Karacan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soprano. #T3#
Soprano is trying to control. Karacan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soprano uses his free foot to push down on Karacan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karacan.
Soprano punching from mount but Karacan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Soprano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karacan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Soprano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Soprano thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soprano looking to ground and pound but Karacan is blocking nicely.
Soprano thowing shots but they're missing.
Soprano trying to control but Karacan is having none of it.
Soprano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Karacan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Soprano punching from mount but Karacan doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Soprano working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Karacan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Soprano! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Camoran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soprano to the ground. Camoran is now in Soprano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soprano (0) vs (2) Camoran#SUB#
Soprano working for submissions but it's allowed Camoran to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Camoran wants to work for an arm triangle but Soprano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Soprano with the active half guard here but Camoran passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Soprano (0) vs (5) Camoran
Soprano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camoran presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soprano (0) vs (7) Camoran
Soprano is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Soprano is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Camoran seems to be looking for submissions.
Camoran prevents Soprano from improving his position.
Soprano is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soprano gets full guard.#SUB#
Camoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Soprano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Camoran stacks Soprano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Camoran! Score +3 for passing guard: Soprano (0) vs (10) Camoran#SUB2#
Camoran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soprano is looking for a sweep.
Soprano looks to move to half guard but instead Camoran has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Soprano (0) vs (12) Camoran#SUB2#
Camoran has hold of Soprano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Soprano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Soprano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Camoran seems to be looking for submissions.
Soprano gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Soprano is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Camoran has his hands clasped together but Soprano extends and breaks Camoran's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Soprano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Orozco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orozco showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (0) Soprano
Soprano wants to sweep but Orozco has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (5) vs (0) Soprano
Soprano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soprano keeps trying to improve his position.
Soprano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Soprano is still trying to improve position.
Soprano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orozco's best efforts.
Orozco trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orozco is pressing down on Soprano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soprano is holding on for now.
Orozco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soprano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Orozco has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (8) vs (0) Soprano#T2#
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soprano is trying to reverse the position but instead Orozco has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (11) vs (0) Soprano
Soprano tries to escape but Orozco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Soprano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Orozco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Soprano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Orozco's guard. Nice work there by Soprano.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (11) vs (2) Soprano
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Soprano is proving a slippery customer.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco pulls Soprano in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soprano passes Orozco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Soprano seems to be looking for submissions.
Soprano is looking to pass Orozco's guard but actually Orozco recovers to full guard.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Orozco is pulling down on Soprano's head. It's preventing any offense from Soprano, at least for the moment.
Soprano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco 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: Orozco (13) vs (2) Soprano#T6##SUB2#
Soprano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Soprano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily.
Soprano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soprano can't keep his opponent in guard - Orozco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Soprano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Orozco jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (16) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Orozco trying to control the position but Soprano is working away.
Soprano tries to bench press Orozco off him but Orozco keeps the position.
Orozco wants to control but Soprano is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Soprano sneaks back into half guard.
Soprano is refusing to be controlled, as Orozco sits in half guard.
Soprano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Soprano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orozco has picked Soprano up and slammed him! Soprano can't keep hold of the triangle and Orozco manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (19) vs (2) Soprano#T8#
Soprano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orozco trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Soprano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Soprano is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Soprano regains half guard.
Orozco prevents Soprano from improving his position.#SUB2#
Soprano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Soprano with the active half guard here but Orozco passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (22) vs (2) Soprano#T10#
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soprano keeps working.
Soprano is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Orozco taking a breather here.
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Soprano being controlled for a moment.
Orozco trying to control the position but Soprano is working away.
Soprano is looking to reverse the position.
Soprano is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Soprano being controlled for a moment.
Soprano tries to improve position but can't.
Soprano seems a little lost for a moment, as Orozco dominates the positioning.
Soprano sneaks back into half guard.
Orozco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14##SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard but Orozco has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (25) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 25 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Soprano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyao pinned against the cage. Miyao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soprano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soprano fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Soprano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soprano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Soprano working for a triangle but Miyao defends it easily.
#SUB#
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Soprano is looking for a triangle but Miyao pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Soprano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miyao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Soprano working for submissions but it's allowed Miyao to get to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Soprano 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 Miyao. Oh but Soprano has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Miyao goes limp - he's gone! Soprano jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulie Soprano! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Soprano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arethan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soprano (0) vs (2) Arethan#SUB#
Soprano looking for a guillotine here but Arethan defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arethan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soprano wants to sweep but no luck.
Arethan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arethan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soprano is keeping the position for now.
Arethan won't allow Soprano to sweep him here.
Arethan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Soprano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arethan defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arethan defends well.#SUB#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arethan passes Soprano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soprano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Arethan is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Soprano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Arethan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Soprano (0) vs (5) Arethan
Soprano tries to buck Arethan off but Arethan is having none of it.
Arethan trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arethan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Arethan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soprano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arethan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soprano (4) vs (5) Arethan#T3#
Soprano is hanging on to Arethan's back as he tries to escape.
Arethan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Soprano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Soprano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Arethan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Arethan staying busy and making it hard for Soprano to control. #SUB#
Arethan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soprano.
Arethan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Soprano looking for the choke but no joy.
Arethan rolls, trying to escape but Soprano keeps control of the position.
#T4##SUB#
Soprano 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, Arethan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soprano has the hooks in. Arethan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Arethan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Arethan fending off the submission attempt from Soprano.
Soprano keeps control of the position as Arethan tries to break free.
Soprano struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5#
Arethan trying to control the hands but Soprano won't let him. #SUB#
Soprano is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Arethan is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soprano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Der Sloot sprawls well initially but Soprano persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Sloot wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soprano is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Soprano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sloot is just riding it out for now. Soprano eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soprano wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Der Sloot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Der Sloot trying to hold on to Soprano's head to control him but Soprano postures up.
#T1#
Van Der Sloot is refusing to be controlled, as Soprano sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soprano in particular looking to stall.
Soprano prevents Van Der Sloot from improving his position.
Van Der Sloot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soprano is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Sloot tries to roll over but Soprano keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot is trying to maintain the position but Soprano is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Soprano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Der Sloot gets back to full guard.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Der Sloot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Soprano#SUB2#
Soprano has his feet on Van Der Sloot's thighs here. He's pushed Van Der Sloot 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! Van Der Sloot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Soprano shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Soprano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald Jr feints the counter takedown.
Soprano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soprano closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald Jr, looking for a takedown. Soprano pushes McDonald Jr against the cage but McDonald Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soprano is defended easily by McDonald Jr.
Soprano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald Jr's waist but McDonald Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soprano off to one side.
McDonald Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Soprano pushes him away.#TD#
Soprano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Soprano finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soprano (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr
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.#SUB2#
Soprano got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soprano has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald Jr's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a triangle but Soprano pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soprano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Soprano is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Soprano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Soprano is looking to defend but McDonald Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Soprano! McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Soprano taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 15, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lo Hi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Soprano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soprano (0) vs (2) Hi#SUB#
Hi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soprano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hi has managed to get both his arms back between Soprano's legs - danger averted.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Hi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soprano working for a triangle but Hi defends it easily.
#SUB#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hi defends well.#SUB#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soprano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hi looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Soprano working for a triangle but Hi defends it easily.
Hi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soprano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soprano keeping moving, preventing Hi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hi trying to control but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Soprano keeping full guard, as Hi tries to pass. #SUB#
Soprano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Hi wants to control from the top but Soprano keeps moving. #SUB#
Soprano working for a triangle but Hi defends it easily.
#SUB#
Soprano has his foot on Hi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Soprano looking for a guillotine here but Hi defends easily.
Soprano can't keep his opponent in guard - Hi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hi seems to be working for a kimura but Soprano defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Soprano moves into full guard.
Hi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soprano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hi slips nicely into half guard.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soprano has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Soprano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Hi is working for a kimura here but Soprano manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soprano (2) vs (2) Hi#T4#
Soprano wants to control from the top but Hi keeps moving.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Hi is keeping the position.
Hi wants to sweep but no luck.
Soprano pushing down on Hi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hi is not content to let Soprano control the position.#SUB#
Soprano in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soprano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulie Soprano!
Lo Hi spoke after the fight, saying 'So long, and thanks for all the fish!'. |
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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soprano on his heels. He'll look to pass Soprano's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Soprano#SUB2#
Soprano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moley has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.
Soprano wants to get back to full guard but Moley has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (5) vs (0) Soprano#SUB#
Moley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (5) vs (2) Soprano
Moley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Soprano wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soprano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moley keeps working. #T1#
Moley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Soprano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Moley won't allow Soprano to pass to mount.
Soprano is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Moley pulls Soprano in close to his closed guard and prevents Soprano from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Moley keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
Soprano trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Soprano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.#T3#
Soprano wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Soprano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moley controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soprano trying to move into half guard but instead Moley has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (7) vs (2) Soprano
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Soprano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soprano's guard.
Soprano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4##SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soprano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5#
Soprano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soprano.#SUB2#
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Soprano is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Soprano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley is breathing heavily.
Moley is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Soprano has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#T7##SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a triangle but Moley pushes his legs off easily.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Soprano is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Soprano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Soprano pushes a forearm under Moley's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
SSG 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:
SSG 194 Macker vs Zulu
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bemabe Juarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soprano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juarez (0) vs (2) Soprano
Juarez is looking to control Soprano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juarez avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez has his hands clasped together around Soprano's back. He's all about the action.
Soprano trying to mount his opponent but Juarez defends it. #SUB#
Juarez actively working from the bottom here.
Soprano works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juarez (0) vs (5) Soprano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Juarez struggling a bit here.#T1#
Juarez tries to buck Soprano off but Soprano is having none of it.#SUB2#
Soprano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soprano gets to mount! Juarez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Juarez (0) vs (7) Soprano
Juarez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Juarez (0) vs (10) Soprano
Soprano trying to control momentarily.
Soprano is hanging on to Juarez's back as he tries to escape.
Juarez trying to control the action but Soprano just sinks the hooks in.
Juarez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Juarez tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soprano looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Soprano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Juarez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Juarez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soprano gets his way!
#SUB2#
Soprano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Juarez staying busy and making it hard for Soprano to control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Juarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Juarez trying to control the hands but Soprano won't let him.
Juarez can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Juarez is trying to control the position but Soprano manages to sink in the RNC - Juarez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Jordan stuffs the takedown.
Jordan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soprano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a two punch combo.
Soprano tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano fails with the takedown
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Soprano is rocked!
Paulie Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Soprano jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Soprano around his waist. Soprano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soprano is trying to pull guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soprano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jordan smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Jordan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soprano looks to move to half guard but instead Jordan has passed into mount! Damn!#T1##SUB2#
Jordan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soprano is now in Jordan's guard. A big mistake from Jordan there, giving up the dominant position!
Soprano wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Soprano won't allow Jordan to sweep him here.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Soprano stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.
Soprano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soprano trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Soprano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Soprano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soprano passes into half guard. #SUB#
Soprano is working for a submission of some sort.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soprano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jordan is doing well to control the position and prevent Soprano from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Jordan has one foot on Soprano's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Soprano shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Jordan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jordan wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Soprano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jordan to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jordan defends well.
Jordan landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Soprano working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Jordan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soprano wants to hit a sweep here but Jordan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soprano there! #T4#
Soprano is trying desperately to improve position.
Soprano regains half guard.#SUB#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soprano wants to improve his position but Jordan is controlling well.
#SUB#
Soprano actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Jordan seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jordan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jordan works Soprano's body with a nice hook.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Soprano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soprano lands in his opponent's guard.
Jordan wriggles free and stands up.
Soprano blocks a head kick by Jordan.
Jordan tries to clinch but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordan tries to avoid it but Soprano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordan to the ground. Jordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Jordan instigates a clinch.
Soprano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jordan's efforts to push away.#TD#
Soprano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jordan uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Soprano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jordan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Soprano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Jordan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soprano, up you get!
Soprano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Soprano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jordan is trying to defend but Soprano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jordan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Soprano shoots and misses #CL2#
and Jordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jordan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Soprano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jordan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Soprano to the mat. Soprano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Soprano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jordan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jordan wants to pass the guard but Soprano is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Soprano has his feet on Jordan's thighs here. He's pushed Jordan 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! Jordan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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