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Event:
FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Sarinnen misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Sarinnen.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fish cracks Sarinnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Sarinnen there.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sarinnen. #SUB#
Sarinnen swings around for an armbar but Fish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sarinnen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish is still trying to improve position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarinnen is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Sarinnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fish is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sarinnen rolls with it to try and escape but Fish cranks on the arm and Sarinnen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Fish!
Big Fish is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Big Fish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FCL - 57
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
#TD2#
Sarinnen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pike looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pike, who protects the arm well.
Pike can't do much from the bottom here.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pike keeps working.
Pike regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pike works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sarinnen advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sarinnen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pike defend it? Sarinnen steps over the head and cranks it - Pike is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sarinnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Samuel Sarinnen 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:
FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Conrad misses with a combination
and Sarinnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Conrad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarinnen lands with a nice combination. Conrad backs away looking to recover.
Conrad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarinnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarinnen throws a one two combo.
Conrad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad wants to clinch.
Sarinnen stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Sarinnen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conrad misses with an uppercut. Sarinnen saw that one coming.
Sarinnen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conrad manages to circle out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarinnen scores with a four punch combination!
Conrad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarinnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conrad tries to bum rush Sarinnen with a series of wild strikes but Sarinnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conrad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarinnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sarinnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sarinnen with a hook.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Sarinnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Sarinnen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Conrad quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Conrad defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sarinnen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sarinnen wants to free his trapped foot but Conrad is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Sarinnen moves into full mount! Conrad won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Sarinnen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Conrad is now in Sarinnen's guard. A big mistake from Sarinnen there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a triangle but Conrad pushes his legs off easily.
Conrad scoring with some ground and pound.
Sarinnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Conrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarinnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sarinnen stands and throws Conrad's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Conrad is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Conrad being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sarinnen just content to control the position. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conrad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Conrad is defending well.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarinnen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Conrad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sarinnen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Conrad fails with the takedown
and Sarinnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen slips a jab and a cross from Conrad.
Sarinnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Sarinnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conrad sprawls well initially but Sarinnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Conrad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conrad is looking to escape.
Sarinnen wants to take a breather but Conrad is having none of it.
Samuel Sarinnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Conrad is defending well.
Sarinnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conrad can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Conrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Conrad pushes Sarinnen off looking to stand but Sarinnen dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sarinnen wants to control but Conrad is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conrad is trying to stand up here but Sarinnen is controlling him well.
Conrad is staying active underneath Sarinnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Conrad is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Sarinnen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
bb-12
Date: Aug 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Sarinnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Sarinnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sarinnen is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarinnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sarinnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sarinnen's back!
Sarinnen trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Sarinnen manages to turn into his guard.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith wants to sweep here but Sarinnen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sarinnen forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sarinnen wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Smith is controlling Sarinnen's trapped leg to prevent Sarinnen from advancing to side control.
Sarinnen uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sarinnen looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Sarinnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Sarinnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Sarinnen tries to take Smith's back but instead Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sarinnen trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith trying to control here.
Sarinnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Sarinnen moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sarinnen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sarinnen controlling the position from side mount. #T4##SUB#
Sarinnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to escape but Sarinnen is in control. #T5##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries to bench press Sarinnen off him but Sarinnen keeps the position. #SUB#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sarinnen trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sarinnen working away.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by Smith.
Sarinnen sneaks back into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#T7##SUB#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sarinnen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T8#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sarinnen looking to control.
Sarinnen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith trying to control but Sarinnen postures up.
Smith tries to kick Sarinnen off but Sarinnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Smith trying to hold on to Sarinnen's head to control him but Sarinnen postures up.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarinnen is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sarinnen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Sarinnen's shoulder, as Sarinnen tries to avoid the shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith works Sarinnen's body with a nice hook.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sarinnen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sarinnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sarinnen sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sarinnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Smith gets caught napping as Sarinnen dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
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!
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Sarinnen off! Sarinnen jumps back into Smith's guard.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Smith 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.#T1#
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by Smith.
Sarinnen gets back to half guard.
Sarinnen manages to get to full guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sarinnen 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.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Sarinnen is rocked!#SUB#
Sarinnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#T3#
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Sarinnen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Sarinnen taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Sarinnen is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen seems to have got his legs back now.
Sarinnen controlling the position for now.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Sarinnen's hands, connecting with Sarinnen's forehead.
Sarinnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarinnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for the RNC. #T4#
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Sarinnen is in full control for now.
Smith breaks Sarinnen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarinnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Sarinnen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarinnen keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sarinnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Sarinnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith has Sarinnen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Sarinnen passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sarinnen stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.#T6#
Sarinnen uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Sarinnen trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Sarinnen looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith holds on for dear life, controlling Sarinnen's posture momentarily. #SUB#
Sarinnen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sarinnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Charles Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Sarinnen avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Sarinnen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T8#
Smith tries to hold on but Sarinnen pushes him away.
Sarinnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is just holding on here. Sarinnen manages to take his back.
Smith is keeping busy.
Sarinnen is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Sarinnen tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off. #T9#
Smith is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sarinnen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Sarinnen keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith tries to escape but Sarinnen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sarinnen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith tries to escape but Sarinnen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sarinnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sarinnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Samuel Sarinnen!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Samuel Sarinnen!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen wins by unanimous decision!
Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
Samuel Sarinnen 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:
BB-10
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Sarinnen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarinnen. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith slips under a jab from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Sarinnen shakes him off and moves away.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarinnen connects with a crisp jab.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sarinnen moved out of range nicely.
Sarinnen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sarinnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sarinnen scrambles back to his feet.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Nice combo by Smith! Oh, that's hurt him - Sarinnen falls to the canvas and Smith follows him into side control. #ROC2#Sarinnen is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oh Sarinnen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarinnen is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Sarinnen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sarinnen seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Sarinnen has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sarinnen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Sarinnen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Sarinnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sarinnen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Smith is in real trouble here. Sarinnen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Sarinnen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Samuel Sarinnen 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:
BB-7
Date: Jun 18, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Samaras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samaras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarinnen.
Good work by Sarinnen as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sarinnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarinnen.
Sarinnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samaras.
Samaras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarinnen.
Samaras misses with an uppercut.
Sarinnen tests Samaras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarinnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samaras's head backwards.
Sarinnen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarinnen lands with a cross.
Sarinnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Samaras defends well and Sarinnen ends up having to push Samaras into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samaras bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sarinnen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samaras lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Sarinnen is rocked!#T1#
Sarinnen throws an overhand right that lands on Samaras's shoulder, as Samaras tries to avoid the shot.
Sarinnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Samaras finish him?
Samaras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarinnen.
Alkiviadis Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
Sarinnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samaras avoids it really well and circles away.
Sarinnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sarinnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarinnen throws a shot from downtown. Samaras moves away and avoids it.
Samaras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samaras. Samaras obviously looking to wear him down.
Samaras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Samaras is trying to defend but Sarinnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Samaras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samaras tries to get out of the position.
Samaras wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
Sarinnen stops Samaras from getting back to his feet.
#T2##SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Samaras defends the submission attempt.
Samaras is looking for a sweep. Sarinnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samaras keeps working. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samaras defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Samaras is defending well.
Samaras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samaras tries to get to full guard but Sarinnen has control of the leg.
Samaras is trying to stand back up but Sarinnen is controlling him
Sarinnen prevents Samaras from improving his position.#T3#
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samaras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samaras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sarinnen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Samaras!
Samaras prevents Sarinnen from taking his back.
Sarinnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Samaras is squirming around, avoiding Sarinnen's attempts to control the action.
Samaras is looking to get to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Samaras is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Samaras can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Samaras is squirming around, avoiding Sarinnen's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Samaras is surviving well by controlling Sarinnen's body position as best he can.
Samaras tries to reverse the position but Sarinnen maintains control.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Samaras defends it well. #SUB2#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar but Samaras turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Samaras.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samaras defends well.#T5##SUB2#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samaras is aware though and is defending well.
Sarinnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samaras's guard. #REVB#
Samaras looking for a sweep. Not yet Samaras, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Sarinnen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samaras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Samaras is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samaras is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Samaras is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Samaras trying to control but Sarinnen postures up.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samaras defends it well.
Samaras is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard.
Samaras is in trouble now - Sarinnen has advanced to mount!
Sarinnen trying to control but Samaras is having none of it. #SUB2#
Samaras tries to improve his position but Sarinnen has taken his back! Sarinnen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Samaras tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sarinnen pushes Samaras away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen! Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Samuel Sarinnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB-6
Date: Jun 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Sarinnen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Trapp to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Sarinnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Trapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarinnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Trapp.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarinnen misses the target.
Trapp avoids the body shot from Sarinnen.
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarinnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trapp swivels and escapes.
Sarinnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trapp.
We've been informed that Trapp has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sarinnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trapp jabs at Sarinnen's body.
Sarinnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trapp on the side of the head.
Trapp scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#Sarinnen is rocked!
A big right from Trapp misses.
Sarinnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarinnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trapp throws a body punch but Sarinnen moves out of range.
Sarinnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Trapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trapp dodges the punch combination from Sarinnen.
#T1#
Trapp takes one on the button.
Sarinnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trapp.
Sarinnen avoids the body shot from Trapp.
Sarinnen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sarinnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Trapp's head.
Trapp scores with a body shot.
Sarinnen dips to his left and cracks Trapp with an uppercut!#TD#
Sarinnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarinnen trying to control the position but Trapp is working away. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sarinnen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Trapp struggling a bit here.
Sarinnen taking a breather here.
Trapp throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Trapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarinnen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sarinnen wants to control but Trapp is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trapp is trying to control Sarinnen's posture but Sarinnen avoids it.
Sarinnen controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Trapp is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Trapp is defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trapp is looking to regain half guard here but Sarinnen keeps moving and retains side control.
Sarinnen wants to control but Trapp is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working to tighten his grip on Trapp's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Trapp has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sarinnen is really squeezing tight and eventually Trapp passes out! Sarinnen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Samuel Sarinnen 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:
These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Sarinnen goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Sarinnen jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarinnen scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarinnen scores with a four punch combination!
Smith moves out of range as Sarinnen strikes.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Sarinnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sarinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sarinnen gets a takedown into half guard.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Sarinnen has control of the leg.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
#T2#
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sarinnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from standing back up.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sarinnen 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.
Smith is trying to stand.
#T3#
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarinnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Sarinnen is controlling him well.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarinnen controlling the pace.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Sarinnen controlling the pace.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.
Smith pushes Sarinnen off looking to stand but Sarinnen dives back in and keeps control.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Sarinnen's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sarinnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Sarinnen from advancing position. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Sarinnen is controlling him
#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to escape.
Sarinnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen is the new featherweight champion!
Samuel Sarinnen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Sarinnen looks for a takedown but Choi sprawls well.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Choi throws a counter combo.
Sarinnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sarinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sarinnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Choi's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choi tries to kick Sarinnen off but Sarinnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen stops Choi from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Sarinnen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Choi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sarinnen has cracked it and Choi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sarinnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Sarinnen!
A victorious Samuel Sarinnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Samuel Sarinnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sarinnen is trying to pull guard but Miyao has him pressed against the cage.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Miyao gets control of Sarinnen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miyao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sarinnen trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sarinnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarinnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sarinnen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sarinnen won't allow Miyao to sweep him here. #T1#
Miyao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sarinnen (0) vs (2) Miyao
Sarinnen has Miyao pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Sarinnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Miyao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarinnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyao has managed to get both his arms back between Sarinnen's legs - danger averted.
Miyao forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Sarinnen is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Sarinnen tries to get to full guard but Miyao has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Miyao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sarinnen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sarinnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sarinnen is looking to improve his position.
Miyao is looking to take a break and control but Sarinnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sarinnen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sarinnen (0) vs (5) Miyao
Sarinnen tries to hold on but Miyao pushes him away.
Sarinnen working to try and regain half guard.
Miyao tries to control but Sarinnen wriggling away.
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sarinnen tries to hold on but Miyao postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Miyao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sarinnen 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.#SUB#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyao.
Sarinnen is refusing to be controlled, as Miyao sits in half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Miyao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sarinnen gets full guard.#SUB#
Miyao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyao advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sarinnen (0) vs (8) Miyao#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miyao's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Miyao! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sarinnen has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Miyao!
A relieved looking Paulo Miyao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sarinnen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mesquita manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sarinnen has his hands clasped together but Mesquita extends and breaks Sarinnen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mesquita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Mesquita! |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caceres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sarinnen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caceres is in Sarinnen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Sarinnen
Caceres pushing down on Sarinnen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions off his back.
Sarinnen won't allow Caceres to pass to mount.
Sarinnen trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for subs from the bottom but Caceres mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is trying to reverse the position but instead Caceres has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (8) vs (0) Sarinnen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Sarinnen right now.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Caceres gets his way!
Sarinnen trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T1#
Sarinnen breaks Caceres's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (8) vs (2) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarinnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caceres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (10) vs (2) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarinnen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Caceres has passed into half guard!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sarinnen gets full guard.#T2##SUB#
Caceres has gone for a leg lock! Sarinnen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (10) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarinnen is one step ahead there.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (10) vs (7) Sarinnen#T3#
Caceres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sarinnen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (10) vs (9) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Caceres is surviving well by controlling Sarinnen's body position as best he can.
Caceres wants to control but Sarinnen is having none of it.
Sarinnen prevents Caceres from getting the reversal.
Caceres gets back to half guard.
Caceres tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Caceres defends the submission attempt.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working. #T4#
Caceres wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarinnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Sarinnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarinnen wants to take a breather but Caceres is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Sarinnen is looking to advance position but Caceres won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caceres defends it well.
Sarinnen prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Sarinnen is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caceres sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Caceres is defending it quite comfortably.
Caceres is looking to control Sarinnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?
Sarinnen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (10) vs (12) Sarinnen
Caceres tries to hold on but Sarinnen postures up.#T6#
Sarinnen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Caceres wants to control but Sarinnen is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sarinnen has control of Caceres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caceres regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Caceres controls the position.
Caceres is trying to escape the mount.
Caceres wants to hold on but Sarinnen pushes him away.
Sarinnen fails to advance to Caceres's back.
Sarinnen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has hold of Caceres's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Caceres manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T7##SUB2#
Sarinnen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Caceres is desperately trying to improve his position but Sarinnen has a good base and remains in mount.
Caceres 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: Caceres (12) vs (12) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Caceres has picked Sarinnen up and slammed him! Sarinnen can't keep hold of the triangle and Caceres manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (15) vs (12) Sarinnen
Sarinnen can't do much from the bottom here.
Caceres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sarinnen's legs.
Sarinnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caceres off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Caceres (15) vs (16) Sarinnen
Well, with Sarinnen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Caceres is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T8#
Caceres trying to control the hands but Sarinnen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working for a choke but Caceres is defending well. #SUB2#
Sarinnen 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, Caceres has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Caceres tries to roll but Sarinnen sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Caceres defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Caceres is defending well though. Sarinnen let's go of the attempt for now.
Caceres tries to break free.
#T9##SUB2#
Sarinnen tightening his grip on Caceres, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to break Caceres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Caceres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sarinnen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Caceres tries to escape but Sarinnen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Sarinnen tightening his grip on Caceres, looking for the choke.
Caceres looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Sarinnen is not going to allow Caceres to sit and survive in this position.
Caceres is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for the choke from the back position but Caceres is controlling his hands well.
Caceres rolls, trying to escape but Sarinnen keeps control of the position.
Sarinnen doesn't have the hooks in and Caceres manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (17) vs (16) Sarinnen
Sarinnen working a defensive guard but Caceres passes into half guard.
Caceres is pressing down on Sarinnen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sarinnen is holding on for now.
Sarinnen is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarinnen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Sarinnen is trying to control the position but Caceres postures up. #SUB2#
Caceres lying in Sarinnen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sarinnen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Caceres taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
Our winner, Samuel Sarinnen, 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 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sarinnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miyao defends well and Sarinnen ends up having to push Miyao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Sarinnen gets tackled into the cage by Miyao. Miyao maintains the clinch.
Miyao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sarinnen wants a takedown but no success here.
Joao Miyao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
Sarinnen is trying to pull guard but Miyao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Sarinnen pulls guard successfully.
Sarinnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Sarinnen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyao has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (2) Sarinnen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but Sarinnen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyao to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sarinnen is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyao.
Sarinnen is looking to improve his position.
Sarinnen is trying to control but can't.
Sarinnen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyao works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (2) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Miyao takes Sarinnen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sarinnen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (8) vs (2) Sarinnen#SUB#
Miyao working for a choke but Sarinnen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sarinnen tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Miyao has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Sarinnen is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao!
A very excited looking Joao Miyao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
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 1 losses; Samuel Sarinnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; John Johns!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johns is trying to defend but Sarinnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sarinnen (2) vs (0) Johns
Sarinnen wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura here.
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johns is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
#T1#
Johns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarinnen is one step ahead there.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen won't allow Johns to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sarinnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarinnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sarinnen stopping the sweep attempt from Johns.#SUB#
Sarinnen 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.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sarinnen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Sarinnen is thwarting Johns's attempts to control the position.
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sarinnen in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen is thwarting Johns's attempts to control the position.
Sarinnen is pressing down on Johns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johns is holding on for now. #T3#
Johns trying to hold on to Sarinnen's head to control him but Sarinnen postures up.
Johns wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Johns is defending the position. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johns defends it well. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Johns is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB#
Sarinnen 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.
Johns is looking to control Sarinnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johns avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Sarinnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johns has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Johns is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard.
Johns tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.
Johns moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Sarinnen 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.
Johns pulls Sarinnen in close to prevent any damage.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Johns is keeping the position.#T6##SUB#
Sarinnen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johns! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sarinnen (2) vs (4) Johns
Johns wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen is trying to control Johns's posture but Johns avoids it.
Sarinnen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johns's best efforts.
Sarinnen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet.
Johns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sarinnen is pressing down on Johns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarinnen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.
Johns passes into half guard. #T7#
Sarinnen is refusing to be controlled, as Johns sits in half guard.
Sarinnen gets full guard.
Sarinnen keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Sarinnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Johns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sarinnen wants to improve his position but Johns is controlling well.
Sarinnen trying to hold on to Johns's head to control him but Johns postures up.
Johns wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy. #T8##SUB#
Sarinnen looking for submissions off his back.
Sarinnen moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sarinnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sarinnen has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Johns trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarinnen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.
Sarinnen keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarinnen 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: Sarinnen (4) vs (4) Johns
Johns is looking to control Sarinnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johns avoid being mounted?
Johns has a hand on Sarinnen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sarinnen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sarinnen (7) vs (4) Johns
Sarinnen avoids the attempt from Johns to control.
Johns is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Sarinnen mounts Johns! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Sarinnen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen has control of Johns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sarinnen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine from mount but Johns is having none of it.
Johns tries to reverse the position but Sarinnen maintains control.#T11#
Johns tries to hold on but Sarinnen postures up.
Johns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar but Johns turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johns. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sarinnen (7) vs (6) Johns#SUB#
Sarinnen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johns rolls with it to try and escape but Sarinnen cranks on the arm and Johns is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
A very excited looking Samuel Sarinnen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sarinnen tries to clinch up but Gordon circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.
Gordon fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Gordon shoots in and bounces Sarinnen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sarinnen being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Sarinnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gordon frees his head nicely. Oh but Sarinnen has switched to an armbar! Gordon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
A very excited looking Samuel Sarinnen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Mauricio forces Sarinnen back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mauricio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (2) vs (0) Sarinnen
Mauricio passes into half guard.
Mauricio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sarinnen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sarinnen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mauricio is looking to take a break and control but Sarinnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mauricio seems to be working for a kimura but Sarinnen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Sarinnen is refusing to be controlled, as Mauricio sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mauricio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauricio wants to pass the guard but Sarinnen is defending well.
Sarinnen tries to get to full guard but Mauricio has control of the leg. #T2#
Sarinnen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Sarinnen moves into full guard.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving.
Mauricio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sarinnen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sarinnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Mauricio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sarinnen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sarinnen tries to roll over but Mauricio keeps him under control.#T3#
Mauricio is keen to just control but Sarinnen is a slippery customer.
Sarinnen is trying to control but Mauricio passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (5) vs (0) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sarinnen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mauricio working away.
Mauricio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sarinnen manages to get back to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but Mauricio postures up.
#T4#
Sarinnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mauricio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mauricio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (5) vs (4) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mauricio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mauricio for a finish. #SUB2#
Sarinnen 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, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mauricio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sarinnen 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, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sarinnen 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, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T5##SUB2#
Sarinnen working for a choke but Mauricio is defending well. #SUB2#
Mauricio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mauricio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for the RNC.
Sarinnen is not going to allow Mauricio to sit and survive in this position.
Mauricio tries to roll but Sarinnen sticks to his back.
#T6##SUB2#
Sarinnen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mauricio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sarinnen avoiding Mauricio 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mauricio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mauricio for a finish. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for the choke from the back.
Sarinnen not allowing Mauricio to control his hands.
Mauricio is really stuck here.
Mauricio trying to control the position but Sarinnen manages to sink in the hooks. #T7##SUB2#
Mauricio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sarinnen's arms.
Sarinnen is trying to stick to Mauricio's back but Mauricio is turning into Sarinnen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sarinnen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mauricio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (7) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mauricio passes into half guard.
Mauricio wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen tries to roll over but Mauricio keeps him under control.
Sarinnen keeps trying to improve his position.
Sarinnen wants to control but Mauricio passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (10) vs (4) Sarinnen#SUB#
Mauricio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Mauricio controlling the position.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep.
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Sarinnen denies him.
Mauricio trying to control the position but Sarinnen is working away.
Sarinnen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9##SUB#
Mauricio is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mauricio pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen wants to control but Mauricio is keeping busy.
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Mauricio is really struggling to control Sarinnen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep. Mauricio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mauricio pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (13) vs (4) Sarinnen#SUB#
Mauricio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T10#
Mauricio trying to control but Sarinnen is having none of it.
Sarinnen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mauricio seems to be working for a kimura but Sarinnen defends the submission attempt.
Sarinnen trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Mauricio tries to pass to full mount but Sarinnen defends it.
Sarinnen is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Mauricio controlling the pace.
Sarinnen wants to control but Mauricio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarinnen manages to get to full guard.
Mauricio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (16) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mauricio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mauricio (18) vs (4) Sarinnen
Mauricio content just to control the position here. #T12#
Sarinnen tries to hold on but Mauricio postures up.
Mauricio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mauricio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sarinnen is looking to escape.
Sarinnen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Mauricio prevents Sarinnen from improving his position.
Sarinnen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarinnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mauricio wants to work for an arm triangle but Sarinnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Sarinnen is defending the position.
Sarinnen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Sarinnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sarinnen is not content to let Mauricio control the position.#SUB2#
Mauricio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sarinnen. Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (21) vs (4) Sarinnen
Mauricio trying to control the position but Sarinnen is working away. #SUB#
Mauricio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Sarinnen denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio takes the fight on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sarinnen wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Sarinnen to the mat.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarinnen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sarinnen defends it easily.
Santos 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.
Sarinnen trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarinnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sarinnen 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.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (3) Sarinnen
Santos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. #SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Santos gets back to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos moves into full guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Sarinnen stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (6) Sarinnen#T5#
Santos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Sarinnen is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now. #SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos is not content to let Sarinnen control the position.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Sarinnen defends easily.
#T9#
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Sarinnen defends it easily.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarinnen defends well.
Sarinnen passes into half guard. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage. #T10##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T11##SUB2#
Sarinnen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sarinnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Sarinnen! |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Eel has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Sarinnen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eel (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but Eel defending well.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Eel is working away. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eel is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Eel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Eel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Eel is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eel defends it well.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Eel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Eel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eel keeps working. #SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Eel is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Eel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen 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#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sarinnen in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eel is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5##SUB#
Eel working for a triangle but Sarinnen defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen 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.
Sarinnen trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarinnen defends well.
Sarinnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Eel looking to control.
#T6##SUB#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Eel is keeping the position.
Eel keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarinnen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eel keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Eel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sarinnen controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a leg! Eel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eel manages to kick Sarinnen off! Sarinnen jumps back into Eel's guard. #T7##SUB#
Eel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard.
Sarinnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eel's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarinnen is looking to pass into half guard but Eel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (2) Sarinnen
Eel trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet.
Sarinnen trying to control the position.
Eel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Eel wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving.
Eel 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.
Sarinnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Eel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Eel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Eel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eel controls Sarinnen momentarily but Sarinnen frees himself. #SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Eel is keeping the position.#T10#
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Eel has his foot on Sarinnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sarinnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen forces his way into half guard.
Sarinnen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (2) vs (7) Sarinnen#T11#
Eel is looking for a sweep.
Sarinnen wants to control but Eel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Eel is defending well.
Eel is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eel, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Eel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eel has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Eel is defending well.
Eel tries to buck Sarinnen off but Sarinnen is having none of it.#T13#
Sarinnen controlling from side mount.
Eel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sarinnen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eel (6) vs (7) Sarinnen
Eel 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.
Sarinnen tries to break free.
What can Sarinnen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Eel is persistently looking for the submission but Sarinnen is defending it well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eel controlling the positon.
Sarinnen trying to control the hands but Eel breaks the grip. #T14#
Sarinnen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eel's guard. Nice work there by Sarinnen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (6) vs (9) Sarinnen#SUB#
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarinnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sarinnen trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarinnen has Eel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (8) vs (9) Sarinnen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Eel defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarinnen wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Elo Arethan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sarinnen tries to clinch up.
Sarinnen darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Arethan counters with a single leg into guard. Sarinnen didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sarinnen (0) vs (2) Arethan#SUB#
Sarinnen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Arethan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sarinnen has tightened it up now! Arethan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen! |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarinnen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Grov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sarinnen gets underhooks to prevent Grov's takedown attempt.
Sarinnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Sarinnen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grov uses from the top position.
Sarinnen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grov is one step ahead there.
Grov trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Grov defends easily.
#SUB#
Sarinnen has his foot on Grov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Grov stopping the sweep attempt from Sarinnen.#SUB#
Sarinnen has his foot on Grov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grov works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarinnen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.
Grov trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarinnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grov has managed to get both his arms back between Sarinnen's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Grov defends easily.
#SUB#
Sarinnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grov trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet. #SUB#
Sarinnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grov defends it easily.
Grov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarinnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.
Sarinnen wants to control the position but Grov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sarinnen is controlling Grov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Grov prevents Sarinnen from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Sarinnen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Sarinnen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sarinnen (4) vs (0) Grov
Grov is in bad spot here.
Grov trying to control the position but Sarinnen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Sarinnen tightening his grip on Grov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sarinnen has the hooks in. Grov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sarinnen passes his arm under Grov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Grov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen! |
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