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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Zak Young!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanovic as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Ivanovic moves into the clinch.
Young is trying to pull guard but Ivanovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Ivanovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Young regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Young
Young has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ivanovic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Young's thigh, looking to free his foot. Young is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Ivanovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ivanovic.
Ivanovic wants to control but Young is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ivanovic seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.
Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Young is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Ivanovic wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Young is in trouble now - Ivanovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Young
Ivanovic looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanovic controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Ivanovic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Young turns into him and now he's in Ivanovic's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (2) Young
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Young wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Young trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Young won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (7) vs (2) Young
Ivanovic wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but Young defending well.
Ivanovic is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanovic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (2) Young
Ivanovic tries to control but Young wriggling away. #SUB#
Ivanovic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Young turns into him and now he's in Ivanovic's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (4) Young
Ivanovic working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ivanovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (12) vs (4) Young
Young trying to control from the bottom.
Young might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Young trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (4) Young
Young wants to hold on but Ivanovic pushes him away.#T6#
Ivanovic controlling the pace for now.
Ivanovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Young tries to hold on but Ivanovic postures up.#T7#
Ivanovic controlling from mount. #SUB#
Ivanovic has hold of Young's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Young manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Ivanovic working for a submission but Young is keeping him at bay.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Young is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Young is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ivanovic is staying active.#SUB#
Ivanovic wants to finish this one by submission but Young is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ivanovic. #SUB#
Ivanovic working for a guillotine from mount but Young is in no mood to give up.
Young really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Ivanovic controlling his opponent.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ivanovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ivanovic wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Young is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ivanovic controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Ivanovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Ivanovic's guard. A big mistake from Ivanovic there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (6) Young
Young trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (17) vs (6) Young
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Ivanovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Young's guard. #T11#
Ivanovic tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Young wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ivanovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Young won't allow Ivanovic to pass to mount.
Young trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Ivanovic is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanovic uses his free foot to push down on Young's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Young. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (20) vs (6) Young#T12#
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Ivanovic controlling from the full mount.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Ivanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Ivanovic tries to control but Young wriggling away.
Young tries to hold on but Ivanovic pushes him away.
Ivanovic trying to control but Young is having none of it.
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14##SUB#
Ivanovic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ivanovic looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ivanovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Ivanovic's guard. A big mistake from Ivanovic there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (20) vs (8) Young#SUB#
Ivanovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Ivan Ivanovic 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 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ivan Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Benton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanovic to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Ivanovic
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Benton is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Ivanovic from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic pushing down on Benton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Benton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benton is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic uses his free foot to push down on Benton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benton. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (5) Ivanovic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton gets back to half guard.
Ivanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Benton trying to hold on to Ivanovic's head to control him but Ivanovic postures up.
Benton is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanovic sits in half guard.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Benton tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ivanovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benton tries to get to full guard but Ivanovic has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Benton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanovic defends it easily.
Benton is trying to hold Ivanovic in close to prevent damage but Ivanovic has managed to pass into half guard.
Ivanovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Benton tries to get to full guard but Ivanovic has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic passes into half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ivanovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benton is trying to control but can't.
Benton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ivanovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benton is in trouble now - Ivanovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (8) Ivanovic
Benton regains half guard.
Ivanovic wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Benton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanovic is working away from the top position though.
Ivanovic wants to pass to mount but Benton is defending the position. #T3#
Benton is trying to control but Ivanovic manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (11) Ivanovic
Benton is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ivanovic avoids the attempt from Benton to control.
Ivanovic looking to control but Benton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Benton is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Benton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Benton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Benton is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benton trying to control the position.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Benton wants to improve his position but instead Ivanovic has moved into half guard.
Benton tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
Ivanovic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benton! Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (14) Ivanovic
Ivanovic looking to control but Benton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Benton tries to hold on but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic controlling from the full mount.
Benton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action.
Benton is looking to improve his position but Ivanovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanovic trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Benton wants to hold on but Ivanovic pushes him away.
Benton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ivanovic has hold of Benton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Ivanovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Benton manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T6#
Benton is looking for a sweep.
Ivanovic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Ivanovic tries for a kimura but Benton is defending well.
Benton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivanovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (17) Ivanovic
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Benton can't escape the position.
#T7#
Ivanovic controlling from mount.
Ivanovic tries to control but Benton wriggling away.
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Benton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ivanovic is thwarting Benton's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benton wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic uses his free foot to push down on Benton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Benton. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (20) Ivanovic
Benton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Benton is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Benton is defending well.
Ivanovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Benton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benton won't allow Ivanovic to pass to mount.
Benton is not content to let Ivanovic control the position.
Ivanovic is looking to advance position but Benton won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ivanovic is looking for a kimura but Benton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanovic to get the leverage.
Benton is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic trying to mount his opponent but Benton defends it. #T9#
Ivanovic works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Benton (0) vs (23) Ivanovic
Benton is squirming around, avoiding Ivanovic's attempts to control the action.
Benton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Benton gets full guard.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Benton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ivanovic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Benton's body to avoid the submission. Benton has instead reached around Ivanovic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Benton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Benton! |
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Event:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Ivanovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Marshall
Ivanovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marshall is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanovic trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ivanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Ivanovic is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ivanovic wants to pass to mount but Marshall is defending the position.
Marshall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic won't allow Marshall to sweep him here.
Marshall controls Ivanovic momentarily but Ivanovic frees himself.
Ivanovic passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanovic is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic trying to control from half guard but Marshall is working away.
Marshall trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Marshall is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic trying to mount his opponent but Marshall defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshall wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is thwarting Marshall's attempts to control the position.
Marshall tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ivanovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marshall is just riding it out for now. Ivanovic eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Marshall#T3#
Marshall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marshall is looking to escape.
Marshall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marshall is looking to escape. #SUB#
Ivanovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marshall is now in Ivanovic's guard. A big mistake from Ivanovic there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (2) Marshall#T4#
Ivanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanovic, not yet.
Ivanovic working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Marshall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marshall trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (5) Marshall#T5##SUB2#
Marshall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ivanovic is looking to regain half guard here but Marshall keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshall trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Marshall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.
Ivanovic prevents Marshall from improving position.
Ivanovic struggling a bit here.
Ivanovic regains half guard.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Marshall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Marshall tries to pass to full mount but Ivanovic defends it.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ivanovic is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Marshall has latched onto it... Big trouble! Marshall pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ivanovic is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Marshall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Braylen Marshall! |
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Event:
SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Liam Blevins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ivanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Blevins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanovic to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ivanovic wants the takedown. Blevins is fighting it off but Ivanovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blevins's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Blevins
Ivanovic wants to control from the top but Blevins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blevins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanovic is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Blevins is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blevins pulls Ivanovic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ivanovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blevins is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Ivanovic is working for a kimura but Blevins is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanovic wants to control but Blevins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ivanovic seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Blevins looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanovic content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ivanovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Ivanovic is trying to work for a kimura but Blevins is defending well.
Blevins is looking to control Ivanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blevins avoid being mounted?
Blevins is pressing down on Ivanovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanovic trying to control but Blevins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blevins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ivanovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blevins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blevins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blevins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (4) Blevins
Blevins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanovic is trying to control Blevins's posture but Blevins avoids it. #T3#
Ivanovic tries to bench press Blevins off him but Blevins keeps the position.
Blevins working away.#SUB2#
Blevins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blevins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ivanovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking for submissions off his back.
Blevins is looking to take a break and control but Ivanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Ivanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanovic is in trouble now - Blevins has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (7) Blevins
Ivanovic is controlling an arm, preventing Blevins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ivanovic is trying to escape the mount but Blevins keeps good control and instead manages to take Ivanovic's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (2) vs (10) Blevins
Ivanovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ivanovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blevins's guard. Nice work there by Ivanovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (10) Blevins
Blevins 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.
Blevins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (12) Blevins#T5#
Blevins preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanovic has his foot on Blevins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blevins works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Blevins from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Blevins tries to pass. #SUB#
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Blevins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blevins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blevins has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanovic's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Blevins is pushing down on Ivanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Blevins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Blevins is looking for a kimura but Ivanovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blevins to get the leverage.
Blevins wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy.
Blevins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ivanovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blevins pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blevins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Blevins has control of the leg.
Blevins wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it. #T7#
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Blevins from advancing position.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Blevins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blevins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (15) Blevins
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position but Blevins isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ivanovic tries to control the position but Blevins now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (4) vs (18) Blevins
Blevins trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Ivanovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Blevins.
Blevins keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Well, with Blevins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ivanovic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Blevins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ivanovic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Blevins 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, Ivanovic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Blevins keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Blevins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ivanovic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Blevins looking to break Ivanovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ivanovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blevins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Blevins has managed to slip his arm under Ivanovic's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ivanovic is tapping out! Submission win for Blevins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Blevins! |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lynch tries to sprawl but Ivanovic drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Lynch
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic slows the pace down in half guard.
Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynch trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
Lynch gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanovic trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lynch, not yet.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ivanovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic is controlling Lynch's posture.
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanovic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (2) Lynch#T2#
Lynch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass.
Ivanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Lynch is controlling Ivanovic's posture.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
Lynch pulls Ivanovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Ivanovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Ivanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ivanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
Lynch is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Ivanovic trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch is pulling down on Ivanovic's head to control his posture.
Ivanovic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (7) vs (2) Lynch
Ivanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
Lynch struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ivanovic trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ivanovic's best efforts.
Ivanovic passes into side control, despite Lynch's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch seems a little lost for a moment, as Ivanovic dominates the positioning.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Ivanovic trying to control the action but Lynch is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Ivanovic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ivanovic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lynch is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Lynch keeps trying to improve his position.
Lynch seems a little lost for a moment, as Ivanovic dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Ivanovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lynch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ivanovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynch is defending well.
Lynch regains half guard.
Ivanovic trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it.
Ivanovic is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
We've been informed that Lynch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Ivanovic is pressing down on Lynch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lynch is holding on for now.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanovic trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic pushing down on Lynch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (2) Lynch
Lynch can't escape the position.
#T7#
Ivanovic wants to take Lynch's back here but Lynch is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lynch is looking to escape.
Lynch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ivanovic fails to take his opponent's back.
Lynch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lynch manages to get to full guard.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.#T8#
Ivanovic postures up.
Lynch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (4) Lynch
Lynch moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (7) Lynch
Ivanovic tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lynch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivanovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanovic tries to improve position but can't.
Ivanovic is working hard here to advance position.
Lynch advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ivanovic (13) vs (9) Lynch#T9#
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ivanovic to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (13) vs (12) Lynch
Ivanovic tries to roll but Lynch sticks to his back.
Lynch doesn't have the hooks in and Ivanovic manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (12) Lynch
Ivanovic postures up.
Lynch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanovic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (14) Lynch
Ivanovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ivanovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch advances to half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position.
Lynch is looking to advance position but Ivanovic won't allow it.
Ivanovic is in trouble now - Lynch has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (17) Lynch
Lynch prevents Ivanovic from getting the reversal.#T11#
Lynch wants to take his opponent's back but Ivanovic doesn't allow it.
Ivanovic is squirming around, avoiding Lynch's attempts to control the action.
Ivanovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lynch wants to finish this one by submission but Ivanovic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lynch.
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Ivanovic working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Lynch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ivanovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lynch wants to control the pace but Ivanovic is squirming around nicely.
Ivanovic manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Lynch trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Ivanovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ivanovic trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Ivanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanovic, not yet. #SUB#
Ivanovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynch forces his way into half guard.
Lynch is keen to just control but Ivanovic is a slippery customer.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Lynch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ivanovic looking for subs from the bottom but Lynch mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (20) Lynch
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lynch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ivanovic is surviving well by controlling Lynch's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynch wins on points by 20 to 15. |
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Event:
SSG 275 Standish vs Hall
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Chad Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanovic's waist but Ivanovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side. #TD#
Ivanovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harris to the ground. Ivanovic is now in Harris's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Harris
Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic forces his way into half guard.
Ivanovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Harris
Harris tries to hold on but Ivanovic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ivanovic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris can't escape the position.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanovic is looking to work his way around to Harris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Harris can't escape the position.
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanovic wants to take his opponent's back but Harris doesn't allow it.
Harris is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanovic has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Ivanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ivanovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris regains half guard.
Ivanovic stalling.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ivanovic stalling.
Harris wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris is looking to control Ivanovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Ivanovic is controlling the pace.
Harris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Harris is in trouble now - Ivanovic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (0) Harris
Ivanovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ivanovic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harris is holding on tight.
Harris regains half guard.
Harris wants to improve his position but Ivanovic is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harris for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Harris trying to control here.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Harris actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Ivanovic seems content to control.#T6#
Harris won't allow Ivanovic to pass to mount.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass. #T7#
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ivanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (2) Harris#T10#
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Harris is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture. #T11#
Ivanovic keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Ivanovic has his hands on Harris's head, controlling the position.
Further stalling from Ivanovic.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ivanovic is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Harris won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ivanovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic controlling Harris's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Ivan Ivanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ivanovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cantrell on his heels. He'll look to pass Cantrell's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Cantrell
Ivanovic 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.
Cantrell is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanovic postures up.
#T1#
Cantrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cantrell trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanovic is one step ahead there.
Cantrell keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass.
Cantrell looking to control.
#T2#
Cantrell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cantrell is pulling down on Ivanovic's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cantrell has control of Ivanovic's left arm, preventing Ivanovic from doing any damage.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cantrell looking to control.
Ivanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Cantrell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Cantrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cantrell, not yet.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic controlling from the top position.
Ivanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantrell is keeping the position for now.
Cantrell is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.#T5#
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cantrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Cantrell is keeping the position.
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cantrell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Cantrell.
Ivanovic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cantrell's guard.
Cantrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic stalling.
Ivanovic is thwarting Cantrell's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic controlling the action here.
Ivanovic moves into full mount! Cantrell won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Cantrell#T7#
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cantrell tries to reverse the position but Ivanovic maintains control.
Ivanovic content just to control the position here.
Ivanovic fails to take his opponent's back.
Ivanovic controlling from mount.
Cantrell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (2) Cantrell#T8#
Ivanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanovic is controlling Cantrell's posture.
Cantrell passes into half guard.
Ivanovic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cantrell has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (5) Cantrell
Ivanovic is looking to improve his position but Cantrell isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Cantrell is working for a guillotine from mount but Ivanovic frees his head quite easily.
Ivanovic is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Cantrell avoids the attempt from Ivanovic to control.
Ivanovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Cantrell has a good base and remains in mount.
Cantrell tries to control but Ivanovic wriggling away.
Ivanovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cantrell avoids the attempt from Ivanovic to control.
Cantrell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanovic is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Cantrell looking for a guillotine from mount but Ivanovic is having none of it. #T10#
Ivanovic wants to control but Cantrell is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ivanovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cantrell.
Cantrell looking to control but Ivanovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanovic regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cantrell is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanovic is defending well.
Cantrell trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away. #T11#
Ivanovic is trying to maintain the position but Cantrell is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cantrell wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cantrell 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.
Cantrell is trying to control. Ivanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Ivanovic is controlling Cantrell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ivanovic wants to control but Cantrell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanovic tries to roll over but Cantrell keeps him under control.
Ivanovic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ivanovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T13#
Cantrell trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away. #SUB2#
Cantrell is looking for a kimura but Ivanovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cantrell to get the leverage.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Cantrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cantrell trying to control from half guard but Ivanovic is working away.
Ivanovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ivanovic is refusing to be controlled, as Cantrell sits in half guard. #T14#
Ivanovic wants to improve his position but Cantrell is controlling well.
Ivanovic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cantrell tries to pass to full mount but Ivanovic defends it.
Ivanovic is staying active underneath Cantrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanovic is controlling Cantrell's trapped leg to prevent Cantrell from advancing to side control.
Ivanovic gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic 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.
Ivanovic trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Cantrell gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ivanovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivanovic wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Ivanovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franklin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franklin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivan Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Franklin.
Ivanovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Franklin. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Ivanovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franklin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (0) Franklin
Franklin seems a little lost for a moment, as Ivanovic dominates the positioning.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivanovic takes a little break here. Franklin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivanovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Ivanovic controlling from side mount.
Franklin is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Franklin is being controlled here.
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franklin 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.
Franklin is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanovic keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franklin seems a little lost for a moment, as Ivanovic dominates the positioning.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin is trying to control Ivanovic's posture but Ivanovic avoids it.
Franklin tries to buck Ivanovic off but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franklin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been informed that Franklin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Franklin for as long as he can get away with.
Ivanovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.
Franklin seems a little lost for a moment, as Ivanovic dominates the positioning.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Franklin is trying to escape the position but Ivanovic is controlling the position.
Ivanovic continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Ivanovic.
Further stalling from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic working away.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanovic staying calm.#T6#
Franklin can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivanovic just content to control the position.
Franklin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivanovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Franklin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivanovic controlling the position from side mount. #T7#
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Ivanovic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ivanovic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ivanovic.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivanovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ivanovic is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Ivanovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Franklin struggling a bit here.#T10#
Ivanovic staying calm.
Franklin tries to bench press Ivanovic off him but Ivanovic keeps the position.
Franklin is being controlled here. #T11#
Ivanovic continues to hold on tight.
Franklin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanovic off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (4) Franklin#SUB2#
Franklin looking for the choke from the back.
Ivanovic turns into Franklin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (6) vs (4) Franklin
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanovic is one step ahead there.
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic advances to half guard.
Ivanovic trying to control the pace.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Ivanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Franklin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanovic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (6) vs (8) Franklin
Ivanovic trying to control the hands but Franklin won't let him.
Ivanovic tries to escape but Franklin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ivanovic trying to control the action but Franklin just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Ivanovic right now.
Ivanovic trying to control the hands but Franklin breaks the grip.
Ivanovic is really stuck here.
Ivanovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Franklin's guard. Nice work there by Ivanovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (8) Franklin
Franklin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (10) Franklin#T14##SUB2#
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanovic is defending well.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is controlling Franklin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Franklin is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Franklin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin wins on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ivanovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Snake quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Snake
Snake trying to control but Ivanovic postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ivanovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Ivanovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position.
Ivanovic continues to stall.#T2#
Ivanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Snake has his hands on Ivanovic's head, controlling the position.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ivanovic is stalling in the full guard.
Snake wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (5) vs (0) Snake
Snake is letting Ivanovic control him for a moment.
Snake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ivanovic taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic staying calm.
More hug and hope from Ivanovic.#T5#
Snake tries to improve position but can't.
Snake trying to remain calm as Ivanovic controls from the top position.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivanovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Snake sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanovic is taking a breather. Snake 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.
Further stalling from Ivanovic.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic slows the pace down in half guard.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well. #T7#
Ivanovic is taking a breather. Snake 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.
Snake is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Ivanovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Ivanovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake gets back to full guard.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake keeping full guard, as Ivanovic tries to pass.
Ivanovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake trying to control the position.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Snake trying to control the position.
Ivanovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic won't allow Snake to sweep him here. #T10#
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ivanovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (0) Snake
Snake gets back to half guard.
Well, if Ivanovic 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.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanovic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (8) vs (4) Snake
Ivanovic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snake.
Snake controlling well, preventing Ivanovic from escaping the position.
#T11#
Ivanovic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Snake looking to control but Ivanovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivanovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ivanovic is working to get back to half guard.
Snake trying to control but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic regains half guard.
Snake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanovic manages to get to full guard.
Snake is fighting to break Ivanovic's control of his arms but Ivanovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Snake preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Snake wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving. #SUB2#
Snake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snake advances to half guard. #T13#
Ivanovic gets full guard.
Snake is fighting to break Ivanovic's control of his arms but Ivanovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (4) Snake
Ivanovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snake trying to control the position here.
Snake is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
Snake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Ivanovic stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position.
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Ivanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ivanovic advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (4) Snake
Ivanovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Ivan Ivanovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lunchbag Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ivanovic gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (0) Rodriguez
Ivanovic takes a little break here. Rodriguez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ivanovic's best efforts.
Ivanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is looking to advance position but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Ivanovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Ivanovic content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Ivanovic's head to control him but Ivanovic postures up.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivanovic stands and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (7) vs (0) Rodriguez
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Ivanovic's head to control him but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ivanovic wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ivanovic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (10) vs (0) Rodriguez
Ivanovic controlling from mount.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriguez for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Ivanovic continues to stall.#T6#
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position but Ivanovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More hug and hope from Ivanovic.
Rodriguez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (13) vs (0) Rodriguez
Ivanovic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Ivanovic just sinks the hooks in.
Ivanovic controlling from the back.#T8#
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Ivanovic manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Rodriguez right now.
Rodriguez is in bad spot here.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Ivanovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ivanovic controls the position.#T9##SUB#
Ivanovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rodriguez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ivanovic controlling the positon.#T10#
Rodriguez breaks Ivanovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (2) Rodriguez
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Rodriguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez stands and throws Ivanovic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (5) Rodriguez#SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ivanovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodriguez's guard! Nice work there by Ivanovic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (5) Rodriguez
Ivanovic advances to half guard. #T12#
Ivanovic passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (18) vs (5) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivanovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Ivanovic off him but Ivanovic keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivanovic controls the position.
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ivanovic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
Our winner, Ivan Ivanovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ivanovic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ivanovic is in Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Snake
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Snake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.
Snake is trying to keep Ivanovic in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic controlling from the top position.
Snake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (2) Snake#T1#
Ivanovic is not content to let Snake control the position.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (5) Snake
Ivanovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snake tries to control but Ivanovic wriggling away.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Snake prevents Ivanovic from getting the reversal.
Snake controlling the pace for now.
Ivanovic tries to hold on but Snake postures up.
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanovic is looking to escape.
Snake prevents Ivanovic from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake fails to advance to Ivanovic's back.
Snake trying to control but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic can't escape the position.
#T3#
Ivanovic is working hard here to advance position.
Snake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanovic is looking to escape.
Ivanovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake avoids the attempt from Ivanovic to control.
Ivanovic can't escape the position.
Snake looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snake with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ivanovic regains half guard.#T4#
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake content to control rather than advance.
Snake is pressing down on Ivanovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ivanovic is holding on for now.
Snake is thwarting Ivanovic's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic keeping hold of Snake's head, controlling as best he can.
Snake is keen to just control but Ivanovic is a slippery customer.
Ivanovic is holding on to half guard well.
Snake trying to control the action but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #T5#
Snake is controlling the pace.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (8) Snake
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Ivanovic is looking to regain half guard here but Snake keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivanovic trying to remain calm as Snake controls from the top position.
Ivanovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Snake wants to take a breather but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (11) Snake
Snake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Snake content just to control the position here.
Ivanovic prevents Snake from taking his back.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Snake prevents Ivanovic from getting the reversal.
Ivanovic is trying to escape the mount but Snake keeps good control and instead manages to take Ivanovic's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (2) vs (14) Snake
Snake slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Ivanovic right now.
Ivanovic trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Ivanovic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Snake wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Ivanovic trying to control the action but Snake just sinks the hooks in.
Ivanovic tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Snake on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ivanovic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Snake controlling the position well here. Ivanovic rolled but Snake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ivanovic prevents Snake from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Snake controlling the position well here. Ivanovic rolled but Snake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ivanovic tries to break free.
Ivanovic's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Snake's hands.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snake is looking to control Ivanovic but Ivanovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Snake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Ivanovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ivanovic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ivanovic trying to control but not successfully.
Snake trying to control momentarily.
Ivanovic trying to control the position but Snake manages to sink in the hooks.
Ivanovic prevents Snake from getting a body triangle.
Snake gets his hands free as Ivanovic looks to control. #T11#
Snake controlling well, preventing Ivanovic from escaping the position.
Snake wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy.
Ivanovic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ivanovic wants to escape the position.
Snake is riding his opponent, not letting Ivanovic buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Snake's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ivanovic is in bad spot here.
Snake trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Ivanovic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
Ivanovic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ivanovic staying busy and making it hard for Snake to control.
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ivanovic rolls, trying to escape but Snake keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Snake is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ivanovic just trying to survive but Snake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well,Ivanovic is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ivanovic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snake.
Ivanovic can't escape the position.
Ivanovic prevents Snake from getting a body triangle.
Ivanovic is really stuck here.
Snake is looking to control Ivanovic but Ivanovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ivanovic just trying to survive but Snake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Snake struggling to keep hold of the position.
Snake keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
Ivanovic staying busy and making it hard for Snake to control.
Ivanovic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ivanovic can't escape the position.
Ivanovic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
Let's hope that Snake 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Snake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 14 to 2.
After winning the bout, Sea Snake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 233 McCain vs Finn
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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Benny Igbko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Igbko pushes Ivanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Igbko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Igbko decides to pull guard.
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igbko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Igbko is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ivanovic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Igbko's body to avoid the submission. Igbko has instead reached around Ivanovic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Igbko arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benny Igbko! |
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Event:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Max Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ivanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to avoid it but Ivanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunson to the ground. Brunson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ivanovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brunson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ivanovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanovic stops a takedown attempt from Brunson.
Ivanovic is pressed up against the cage. Brunson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivanovic down to the mat. Ivanovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivan Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brunson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brunson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivanovic smiles and moves away.
Ivanovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunson avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Ivanovic leaves Brunson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brunson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanovic.#CL#
Ivanovic moves into range and clinches up with Brunson.
Ivanovic is looking for a takedown.
Ivanovic has Brunson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brunson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brunson wants a takedown.
Brunson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Brunson moves into the clinch.
Brunson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanovic is defending well.#T2#
Ivanovic goes for a takedown attempt but Brunson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanovic with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Brunson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brunson tries to pull guard but Ivanovic won't allow it.
Brunson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brunson jumps guard but Ivanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brunson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Brunson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivanovic tries for a takedown but Brunson manages to get underhooks.
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.
Ivanovic wants a takedown.
Brunson jumps guard but Ivanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brunson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Brunson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanovic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brunson to the mat. Brunson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Brunson#SUB2#
Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Ivanovic won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.
Ivanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brunson controls Ivanovic momentarily but Ivanovic frees himself.
Ivanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ivanovic won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Brunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Brunson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivanovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brunson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (2) Brunson
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T5#
Ivanovic pulls Brunson in close to prevent any damage.
Brunson trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Ivanovic has control of Brunson's left arm, preventing Brunson from doing any damage.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson pushing down on Ivanovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanovic trying to control but Brunson postures up.
Ivanovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Brunson stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanovic.
Brunson trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Brunson is fighting to break Ivanovic's control of his arms but Ivanovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Ivanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (2) Brunson
Ivanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ivanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanovic defends well.#T11#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Brunson 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.
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brunson is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up. #T12##SUB2#
Brunson working for a triangle but Ivanovic defends it easily.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Brunson is keeping the position.
Ivanovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brunson wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brunson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanovic is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Brunson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brunson trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Brunson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic controlling the pace.
Ivanovic is looking to advance position but Brunson won't allow it.
Ivanovic controlling the action here.#T14#
Ivanovic is thwarting Brunson's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brunson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanovic is working away from the top position though.
Ivanovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Ivan Ivanovic 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ivanovic shoots and misses
and Sanregre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanregre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ivanovic wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanregre.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Sanregre had a free shot at his head there.
Dilian Sanregre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanregre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovic's head backwards.
A lazy left from Sanregre finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanregre.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanregre misses the target.
Ivanovic misses with a leg kick
and Sanregre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanregre scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanregre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
A cross from Sanregre lands.
Sanregre checks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sanregre.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanregre connects with a single shot there.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanregre, as that shot connected.
Sanregre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanregre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanregre swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanovic.
Sanregre tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Sanregre misses.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but Sanregre moves out of range.
Sanregre 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.
Ivanovic fails to land the takedown.
Sanregre wants to counter the offense by Ivanovic and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sanregre connects with a right hand. Ivanovic shakes it off.
Dilian Sanregre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanovic misses with a low kick.
Sanregre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ivanovic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sanregre throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Sanregre lunges at Ivanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ivanovic's hand.
Sanregre catches Ivanovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Ivanovic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Ivanovic has been cut.
Sanregre is stalking Ivanovic. Ivanovic circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sanregre, and it's lights out! Ivanovic really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dilian Sanregre! |
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Event:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcelo Wade! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wade (2) vs (0) Ivanovic#SUB2#
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wade trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ivanovic has his foot on Wade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wade works his way back into a safe position though.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wade preventing the sweep.
Wade stands and throws Ivanovic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (5) vs (0) Ivanovic
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wade is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivanovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ivanovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ivanovic wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ivanovic actively working from the bottom here.
Wade is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Wade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ivanovic tries to get to full guard but Wade has control of the leg.
Wade works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (8) vs (0) Ivanovic
Ivanovic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Ivanovic tries to improve his position but instead Wade has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wade (11) vs (0) Ivanovic
Wade keeps control of the position as Ivanovic tries to break free.
#SUB#
Wade is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wade is looking to control Ivanovic but Ivanovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wade controlling well, preventing Ivanovic from escaping the position.
Ivanovic is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Ivanovic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wade's guard. Nice work there by Ivanovic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (11) vs (2) Ivanovic#SUB2#
Ivanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wade wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ivanovic is now in half guard.
Wade wants to control but Ivanovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Wade is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ivanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wade sees it coming and defends easily.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Wade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wade is holding on for now. #T4#
Ivanovic prevents Wade from improving his position.
Wade is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ivanovic 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#
Ivanovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wade has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Wade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wade is holding on for now. #T5#
Wade is looking to improve his position.
Ivanovic trying to pass the guard but Wade defending well.
Wade gets full guard.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Wade is keeping the position.
Ivanovic passes Wade's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Wade is defending well.
Ivanovic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (11) vs (5) Ivanovic#SUB2#
Ivanovic looking to secure an arm triangle but Wade defends it well. #SUB2#
Ivanovic goes for an armbar but Wade turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wade. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (13) vs (5) Ivanovic#T7#
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wade is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ivanovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wade defends well.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Wade looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ivanovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wade defends well.#T8#
Ivanovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Ivanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wade is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ivanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wade is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wade is one step ahead there.
Wade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Wade controlling him for the moment.
Ivanovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wade (13) vs (7) Ivanovic
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Ivanovic from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade controls Ivanovic momentarily but Ivanovic frees himself. #T10#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wade (13) vs (10) Ivanovic
Ivanovic tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Ivanovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wade prevents Ivanovic from moving into mount. #T11#
Wade wants to control but Ivanovic postures up.#SUB2#
Ivanovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wade is trying to control Ivanovic's posture but Ivanovic avoids it.
Wade prevents Ivanovic from improving position. #SUB2#
Wade is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ivanovic's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ivanovic! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wade has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Ivanovic!
Ivan Ivanovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wesley Carrington!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Carrington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ivanovic (0) vs (4) Carrington
Ivanovic tries to improve position but can't.
Ivanovic wants to control but Carrington postures up.
Carrington trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away. #SUB2#
Carrington tries for a kimura but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Carrington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carrington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carrington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ivanovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carrington trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ivanovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carrington trying to control the position but Ivanovic is working away.
Ivanovic struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Carrington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanovic holds on to Carrington's head and controls the position momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Carrington is trying to get an arm triangle but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Carrington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanovic, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Carrington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanovic, who protects the arm well.
Ivanovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carrington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Carrington taking a break here but Ivanovic is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ivanovic is trying to control but can't.
Ivanovic is positioning himself well to prevent Carrington advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Carrington seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanovic defends the submission attempt.
Ivanovic is positioning himself well to prevent Carrington advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carrington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carrington's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (4) Carrington#T4#
Carrington trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ivanovic controls the action.
Carrington trying to control the position but Ivanovic manages to sink in the hooks.
Carrington rolls, trying to escape but Ivanovic keeps control of the position.
Carrington keeps trying to improve his position.
Carrington breaks Ivanovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (6) Carrington
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic is controlling Carrington's posture.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Carrington postures up.
Carrington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carrington being controlled here momentarily.
Carrington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Carrington's head to control his posture.
Carrington stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanovic.
Carrington wants to pass the guard but Ivanovic is keeping the position.#T6#
Carrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ivanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanovic managing to control the position.
Carrington trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ivanovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (6) vs (6) Carrington
Carrington trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Ivanovic is keen to just control but Carrington is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ivanovic tries to pass to full mount but Carrington defends it.
Carrington tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.#T8#
Ivanovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Carrington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic not doing much here.
Ivanovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carrington is controlling Ivanovic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Carrington trying to get back to full guard but Ivanovic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (9) vs (6) Carrington#T9#
Carrington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ivanovic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carrington is surviving well by controlling Ivanovic's body position as best he can.
Carrington working to try and regain half guard.
Ivanovic controlling from the full mount.
Ivanovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carrington is looking to escape.
Ivanovic avoids the attempt from Carrington to control.
Carrington is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Ivanovic looking to control but Carrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carrington is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivanovic looking to take Carrington's back but Carrington rolls and after a scramble, Carrington ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Carrington to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (9) vs (8) Carrington
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Ivanovic continues to stall.
Ivanovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivanovic, not yet.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Ivanovic trying to control the position.
Carrington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Carrington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivanovic is pulling down on Carrington's head. It's preventing any offense from Carrington, at least for the moment.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully.
Carrington controlling from the top position. #T13#
Ivanovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (11) vs (8) Carrington
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Carrington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Carrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanovic is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Carrington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic passes Carrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Carrington wants to improve his position but Ivanovic is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanovic controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A relieved looking Ivan Ivanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flrtcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flrtcher works over Ivanovic's head and body with a nice combination.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up but Flrtcher circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Flrtcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flrtcher lands in his opponent's guard.
Flrtcher won't allow Ivanovic to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flrtcher trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Flrtcher is sitting in close to Ivanovic's body. Ivanovic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Flrtcher is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Flrtcher is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ivanovic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Ivanovic! |
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