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Event:
FCL 80 - Brown vs Popinski
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Data bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grov misses with a hook.
Data appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Data looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Data.
Grov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Data throws a hook but Grov avoids it easily.
Eliss Grov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grov takes a swing at Data's ribcage but misses.
Grov scores with a sloppy right hand. Data should have avoided that one.
Data throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Grov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Data napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grov trying to control the position but Data is working away.
Data holds on to Grov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Grov controlling the position.
Grov working away.#T1#
Grov wants to control but Data is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura but Data is defending well.
Data is looking to regain half guard here but Grov keeps moving and retains side control.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Data is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Data's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grov tries to advance to mount but Data denies him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Grov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grov tries to advance to mount but Data denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Data manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grov's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Data is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Grov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Data is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Data is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grov takes a swing at Data's ribcage but misses.
Data is looking to clinch.
Grov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Data looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Data throws a hook to the side of Grov's head but Grov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Data looks to move away, Grov throws a big counter combo but Data just gets out of the way.#TD#
Grov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Data tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grov is in Data's guard.
Grov postures up.
Data utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grov pushes down on Data's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Grov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Data is just riding it out for now. Grov eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Data has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Data actively working from the bottom here.
Grov is taking a breather. Data says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Grov trying to control from half guard but Data is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grov trying to control from Data's half guard. Data has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Data tries to clinch there but Grov circles away.
Grov cracks Data with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grov checks a leg kick.
Grov throws a body shot but no joy.
Grov misses with a left hand
and Data cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Data.
Grov tries to bum rush Data with a series of wild strikes but Data uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Data! But no joy.
Data jabs Grov right on the nose. Grov blinks but takes it well.
Data misses with a wild body shot.
Grov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grov.
Data jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Data sprawls well. Data wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Grov throws a one two combo.
A low kick lands for Data.
Grov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Data tries to counter it with a takedown but Grov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Data throws a sloppy head kick
and Data takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eliss Grov is winning the standup battle so far.
Grov throws a combination. Data tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Data looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grov is fending him off so far but Data persists. Nope, Grov circles away and we're back to standing.
Data walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grov misses with the combination.
Grov looks to land a left hand but Data moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grov connects with the punch.#T2#
Grov misses with a looping left.
And Data tries to counter it with a takedown but Grov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Data tries to sprawl but Grov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Data tries to get to full guard but Grov has control of the leg.
Grov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grov is keen to just control but Data is a slippery customer.
Data gets full guard.
Grov stopping the sweep attempt from Data.#T3##SUB2#
Data is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Data can't keep his opponent in guard - Grov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Data is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grov pulls his head out easily.
Grov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Data is squirming around, avoiding Grov's attempts to control the action.
Data is trying desperately to improve position.
Data tries to hold on but Grov postures up.#SUB#
Grov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Data wants to control but Grov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that second round.
That's time! Grov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Grov tries to bum rush Data with a series of wild strikes but Data uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grov cracks Data with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grov lands a jab to Data's midsection.
Grov clobbers Data with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Grov misses its intended target.
It seemed like Data was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Data with a nice calf kick.
Grov throws a hook but Data blocks it.
Data is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Grov. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Data counter with a right hand.
Grov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Data looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Grov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Data looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Data keeps working.
Eliss Grov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura but Data is defending well.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Data keeps working.
Data sneaks back into half guard.
Data is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Data can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Data is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grov pulls his head out easily.
Data holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grov trying to pass the guard but Data defending well.
Data is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Data is defending well. #SUB#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Data has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Data looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Data works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Data is pulling down on Grov's head to control his posture.
Grov stopping the sweep attempt from Data.
Data keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grov just misses with a punch to the body.
Grov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Data.
Good exchange - Grov coming out on top.
Data stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Data wants it to stay on the feet.
Data misses with a low kick.
Data wants to clinch up but Grov keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Grov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Data's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Data wants to get back to full guard but Grov has mounted him!#T4#
Data tries to hold on but Grov postures up.
Grov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Grov content just to control the position here.
Grov punching from mount but Data doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Grov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Data has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Data!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Data from controlling successfully.
Lieutenant Data has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eliss Grov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Data throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliss Grov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
FCL 75 - Darwin vs Dux 2
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Grov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tranny Savage fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Grov does no damage.
Tranny Savage tries to clinch there but Grov circles away.
Grov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tranny Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Grov.
Grov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tranny Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Grov.
Grov misses with a hook.
And Tranny Savage tries to counter it with a takedown but Grov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tranny Savage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tranny Savage's head.#CL2#
Tranny Savage drives through and clinches with Grov against the cage.
Grov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grov lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Grov working aggressively here.
Grov tries to circle away but Tranny Savage has him pinned against the cage.
Grov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eliss Grov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Maam Tranny Savage.#T1#
Tranny Savage keeps control of Grov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Grov breaks the clinch.
Tranny Savage throws a series of punches but Grov moves out of range.
Tranny Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Grov circles away.
Grov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Grov gets tackled into the cage by Tranny Savage. Tranny Savage maintains the clinch.
Tranny Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grov tries to work over Tranny Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tranny Savage. #BC2#
Tranny Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tranny Savage walks into a jab.#TD2#
Tranny Savage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tranny Savage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Tranny Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grov can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Grov tries to improve position but can't.
Tranny Savage is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tranny Savage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Tranny Savage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Tranny Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working. #SUB2#
Tranny Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grov, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tranny Savage tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Grov wants to control but Tranny Savage postures up.
Grov regains half guard.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tranny Savage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4##SUB2#
Tranny Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
Tranny Savage prevents Grov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tranny Savage not doing much here.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Macho Maam Tranny Savage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tranny Savage.
Tranny Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tranny Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grov misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Tranny Savage has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Grov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Grov looking to score a takedown here. Tranny Savage is defending well but Grov drives through and ends up in Tranny Savage's guard.
Tranny Savage can't keep his opponent in guard - Grov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grov is pressing down on Tranny Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tranny Savage is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tranny Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tranny Savage trying to control here.
#T1#
Tranny Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Grov passes into side control, despite Tranny Savage's attempt to control the position.
Tranny Savage tries to escape but Grov is in control.
Tranny Savage is trying to control Grov's posture but Grov avoids it.
Tranny Savage is not content to let Grov control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Grov swings around for an armbar but Tranny Savage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grov's guard.
Tranny Savage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grov trying to keep a closed guard but Tranny Savage is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Grov is looking for a triangle but Tranny Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Tranny Savage wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving.
Grov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Grov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tranny Savage is keeping the position for now.
Grov trying to control but Tranny Savage is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Tranny Savage working for a triangle but Grov defends it easily.
Tranny Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grov trying to control but Tranny Savage is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tranny Savage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Tranny Savage is looking for a triangle but Grov pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tranny Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grov pushing down on Tranny Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tranny Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Grov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tranny Savage gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tranny Savage wants to get back to his feet but Grov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tranny Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Grov throws a head punch that misses.
Grov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tranny Savage controls his hands.
Grov has had enough of the clinch but Tranny Savage keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Grov fails to land.
Tranny Savage can't get the takedown.
Grov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grov working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Tranny Savage.
Tranny Savage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tranny Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Grov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tranny Savage throws an elbow but misses.
Grov lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Grov. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tranny Savage.
Grov throws a head punch that misses.
Tranny Savage prevents Grov from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tranny Savage.
Grov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tranny Savages head.
Grov leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Grov tightens his grip and picks Tranny Savage up, before dumping him to the ground. Tranny Savage manages to land in guard.
Grov wants to control from the top but Tranny Savage keeps moving.
Grov passes Tranny Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Grov wants to pass to mount but Tranny Savage is defending the position.
Tranny Savage is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grov is looking for a kimura but Tranny Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grov to get the leverage.
Tranny Savage trying to control but Grov postures up.
Grov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Grov is looking to pass into half guard but Tranny Savage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tranny Savage is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Tranny Savage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tranny Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Tranny Savage has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tranny Savage is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grov pulls down on the head and he's put Tranny Savage to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Grov is just out of range.
Montgomery scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montgomery's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Montgomery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Montgomery throws a hook but Grov blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Grov. Beautiful body shot.
Montgomery scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grov in his tracks.
Montgomery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grov lands a body shot.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Grov counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grov catches Montgomery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grov misses with a straight right. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Montgomery enables Grov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montgomery manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but Grov controlling him for the moment.
Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grov controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Grov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Montgomery is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Grov yanks on the arm and Montgomery is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Grov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
FCL 67 - Dux vs Mesquita
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Data jabs Grov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Grov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grov slips a jab and a cross from Data.
#TD#
Grov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Data has control of Grov's left arm, preventing Grov from doing any damage.
Grov postures up.
Data might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Data working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Data looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Data is keeping the position.
Grov wants to control from the top but Data keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Data is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grov defends well.
Grov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Data swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Data is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Data not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grov catches Data with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eliss Grov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Data misses with an uppercut. Grov saw that one coming.#T2##TD#
Grov shoots in and bounces Data off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Data is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.
Grov pushes down on Data's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Data wants to get back to full guard.
Grov moves nicely into side control.
Data trying to remain calm as Grov controls from the top position.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Data is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Grov swings around for an armbar but Data sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grov's guard.#T3#
Grov is trying to control the position but Data postures up.
Data is looking to work some ground and pound but Grov has wrist control.
Data slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Data is looking to work some ground and pound but Grov has wrist control.
Data throws a strike but Grov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Data controls Grov momentarily but Grov frees himself.
Grov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Data is trying to keep Grov in close.
Grov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Data looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grov is one step ahead there.
Data trying to keep a closed guard but Grov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Data is pulling down on Grov's head. It's preventing any offense from Grov, at least for the moment.
Grov stands and throws Data's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Data is trying to control Grov's posture but Grov avoids it. #SUB#
Grov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Data has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grov but great work by Data.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grov shoots in looking for a takedown but Data manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eliss Grov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Data walks into a straight right hand from Grov.
Data throws a low kick but Grov moves out of range easily.
Grov throwing a counter right hand but Data manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Data - just one landing.
Grov slips under a jab.
Grov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Data looks to throw the jab but Grov is out of range.
Data scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Data.
Data moves out of range as Grov strikes.
Data thumps Grov with a low kick.
Data ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grov moves away.
Data throws a hook to the side of Grov's head but Grov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Data scores with a takedown into Grov's 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!
Grov controls Data momentarily but Data frees himself. #T1#
Data 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. #SUB#
Data avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grov looking for a sweep. Not yet Grov, not yet.
Data wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving.
Data working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Data trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom.
Data must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Data's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Data postures up in Grov's guard and throws a big left but Grov blocks it.
Data trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eliss Grov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Data is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Data wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.
Data is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Data working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grov's head.#T3##SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grov is trying to hold Data in close to prevent damage but Data has managed to pass into half guard.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Data is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
Data is looking to stall here but Grov recovers full guard.
Data slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grov working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Grov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Data defends well.
Data makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grov wants to sweep here but Data controlling him for the moment.
Data connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Data from controlling successfully.
Grov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lieutenant Data showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Grov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grov blocks a head kick by Data.
No joy there for Grov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Data throws a lazy right hand but Grov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Data throws a lazy right hand but Grov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Data has closed the distance and engaged Grov in a clinch.
#BC#
Grov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Data circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Data counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Data. #SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Data trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Data doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Data manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Data trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom.
Grov has momentary wrist control but Data slips an elbow through the middle.
Data preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Data got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Data has managed to get both his arms back between Grov's legs - danger averted.
Data trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom.
Data lands a couple of elbows.
Data trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Data looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Data is fighting to break Grov's control of his arms but Grov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Data stands up over Grov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Data not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Grov has his foot on Data's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Data works his way back into a safe position though.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Data from controlling successfully.
Data is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Data throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Data from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Data is aware though and is defending well.
Grov 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##SUB#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Data is defending well.
Grov prevents Data from improving his position.
Grov stalling away here and it's allowed Data to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Grov slows the pace down.
Data is trying to control Grov's posture but Grov avoids it.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Data is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Data wants to control but Grov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Data tries to bench press Grov off him but Grov keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lieutenant Data.
I think Data has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lieutenant Data!
Lieutenant Data decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
FCL - 61
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Data throws a hook but Grov avoids it easily.
Grov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grov tries to move into range but Data moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Data dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Grov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grov trying to control from half guard but Data is working away.
Grov not doing much here.
Data wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Data is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Data is still trying to improve position.
Data keeps trying to improve his position.
Grov passes to side control. #SUB#
Grov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Data felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura but Data is defending well.
Grov advances nicely into full mount.
Grov controlling his opponent. #T2#
Data tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grov trying to control but Data is having none of it.
Grov avoids the attempt from Data to control.
Grov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Data manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Data has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grov is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Data wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Data wants to control but Grov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Data is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Grov is staying active.#SUB#
Grov is working for a kimura but Data is defending it quite comfortably.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Data is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Data is looking to improve his position.
Data desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Grov is looking for a kimura but Data is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grov to get the leverage.
Grov is pressing down on Data's thigh, looking to free his foot. Data is holding on for now.
Data is looking to control Grov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Data avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Data is defending well. #SUB2#
Data looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Data is looking to control Grov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Data avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by Data.
A lazy left from Grov finds it's target.
Grov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grov or perhaps it was just good defense by Data, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Data on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Data tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grov was well out of range. Poor timing from Data.
Grov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Grov misses.
Grov throws a right hand that misses
and Data counters with a stiff right hand.
Data swinging wildly here.
Grov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Data punishes Grov's body with a nice straight punch.
Data shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grov pinned against the cage. Grov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Data scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Data ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Data throws out the jab.
Grov throws out a loose jab but Data uses good head movement to avoid it.
Data misses with a body shot.
Data bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grov's head.
Grov lands with a nice combination. Data backs away looking to recover.
Lieutenant Data seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Data with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Data misses with a wild body shot.
Grov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Data.
Grov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Data fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grov manages to avoid it.
Grov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Data.
Grov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Grov scores with a one two! Data had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Data slaps away a takedown attempt from Grov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grov misses with a double jab.
Data throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grov shoots in for a takedown but Data shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliss Grov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Data.
Data misses the jab.
Grov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Data tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grov was well out of range. Poor timing from Data.
Data is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grov rather than just go for the knockout.
Grov throws a series of punches but Data avoids them all with ease.
Data thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Grov does no damage.
Grov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Grov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Data thuds a left hand into Grov's body.
Grov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Data circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Data shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Data was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Data working away.
Data lands a decent elbow from side control.
Data trying to control the position but Grov is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Data throws a strike aimed at the side of Grov's head but Grov avoids it well.#T4#
Grov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Data sits in half guard.
Data with the ground and pound but Grov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Data wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving. #SUB#
Grov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Data defends well.#SUB#
Grov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Data stacks Grov 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 Data!
Data is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lieutenant Data will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Data fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Data swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Data darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Grov shoots in and bounces Data off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Data trying to control the position here.
Grov tries to free his leg and advance position but Data is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Data is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Data is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Data is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Data throwing shots but Grov is blocking nicely.
Data wants to take a breather but Grov is having none of it.
Grov wants to control but Data is keeping busy.
Data is trying to control. Grov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grov trying to control but Data postures up.
Grov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Data is trying to control. Grov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grov wants to control but Data is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Data prevents Grov from improving his position.
Data missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Data takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Data wants to take a breather but Grov is having none of it.
Data is nestled in close to Grov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Data content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grov wants to control but Data is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Still in half guard, Data seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Data jabs at Grov's body.
Data walks into a straight right hand from Grov.
Data misses with a body kick.
Grov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Data scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eliss Grov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grov tries to bum rush Data with a series of wild strikes but Data uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Data swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Data stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Data.#TD2#
Data closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Data lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Data is stalling in the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Grov is looking for a triangle here but Data uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Data working the ground and pound from side control.
Lieutenant Data has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grov tries to buck Data off but Data is having none of it.
Grov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Data is trying to get an arm triangle but Grov is defending well.
Grov is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lieutenant Data comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Data has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lieutenant Data!
A less than humble Lieutenant Data misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
FCL - 54
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Grov works over Piedbatulo's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Piedbatulo pushes Grov up against the cage in a clinch.
Piedbatulo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grov.
Grov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piedbatulo backwards. #TD2#
Piedbatulo jumps guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA inform us that Piedbatulo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Grov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grov trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Grov preventing the sweep.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grov is fighting to break Piedbatulo's control of his arms but Piedbatulo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grov pushes down on Piedbatulo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piedbatulo is controlling Grov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Piedbatulo trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Piedbatulo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass.
Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Piedbatulo is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piedbatulo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Grov drops back looking for a leg! Piedbatulo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piedbatulo manages to kick Grov off! Grov jumps back into Piedbatulo's guard. #SUB#
Grov 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.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Grov's head. It's preventing any offense from Grov, at least for the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piedbatulo looking to control.
Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Piedbatulo clinches up with Grov and pushes him back against the cage.
Piedbatulo keeps control of Grov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Piedbatulo.
Grov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Piedbatulo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grov.
Piedbatulo blocks an uppercut.
Piedbatulo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grov.
Grov managing to block the knees to the body from Piedbatulo.
Piedbatulo missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Grov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Piedbatulo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grov uses from the top position.
Grov trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Grov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
Grov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Grov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Piedbatulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Piedbatulo, not yet.
Piedbatulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Piedbatulo pulls Grov in close to his closed guard and prevents Grov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Grov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Piedbatulo is defending against the submission attempts here by Grov.
Grov wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping him busy.
Piedbatulo is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Piedbatulo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piedbatulo is trying to keep Grov in close.
Piedbatulo 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Piedbatulo tries to clinch up but Grov circles away and keeps his distance.
Grov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grov lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Piedbatulo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grov was covering up waiting for the punch and Piedbatulo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Piedbatulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Piedbatulo pushing down on Grov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Piedbatulo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
Piedbatulo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piedbatulo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Grov is looking to control Piedbatulo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?
Grov tries to get to full guard but Piedbatulo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Piedbatulo is looking for a kimura but Grov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Piedbatulo to get the leverage.
Grov tries to get to full guard but Piedbatulo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Piedbatulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grov wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
Piedbatulo not doing much here.
Piedbatulo moves nicely into side control.
Grov prevents Piedbatulo from moving into mount.
Piedbatulo working away.
Piedbatulo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grov's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grov is looking for a sweep.
Grov is letting Piedbatulo control him for a moment.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard.
Piedbatulo advances nicely into full mount.
Piedbatulo content just to control the position here. #T3#
Grov wants to control but Piedbatulo is having none of it.
Piedbatulo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azeno Piedbatulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piedbatulo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Piedbatulo mounts Grov! Really nice guard pass there!
Piedbatulo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Piedbatulo wants to control the pace but Grov is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Piedbatulo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Piedbatulo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Grov is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Piedbatulo working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Piedbatulo's guard. Nice work there by Grov.
Grov slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azeno Piedbatulo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Grov scores with a four punch combination!
Piedbatulo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piedbatulo tries to clinch but Grov is having none of it.
Grov throwing a counter right hand but Piedbatulo manages to avoid it.
Piedbatulo stuffs the takedown attempt from Grov. Grov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Grov closes the distance and clinches.
Piedbatulo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grov walks away with a smile on his face. Piedbatulo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grov misses with a body shot.
Piedbatulo wants to counter with a clinch but Grov pushes him away.
A slow jab from Grov misses its intended target.
Piedbatulo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Piedbatulo clinches up with Grov and pushes him back against the cage.
Piedbatulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piedbatulo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Piedbatulo goes for a takedown attempt but Grov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Piedbatulo moves in looking to clinch but Grov pushes him off.
Piedbatulo doesn't manage to clinch there - Grov circles away.
#T1#
Grov connects with a single shot there.
Piedbatulo tries to clinch there but Grov circles away.
Piedbatulo is looking to clinch but Grov is avoiding it.
Azeno Piedbatulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Piedbatulo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Piedbatulo stalling. #SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piedbatulo pulls his head out easily.
Piedbatulo trying to mount his opponent but Grov defends it.
Piedbatulo prevents Grov from improving his position.
Piedbatulo controlling the action here.
The adventures of Piedbatulo the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Piedbatulo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Piedbatulo prevents Grov from improving his position.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piedbatulo is working away from the top position though.
Piedbatulo passes to full mount!
Piedbatulo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Piedbatulo moves to take his opponent's back. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Piedbatulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grov breaks Piedbatulo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Grov trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is keeping the position.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Grov's head. It's preventing any offense from Grov, at least for the moment.#T4#
Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
Grov is fighting to break Piedbatulo's control of his arms but Piedbatulo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
More stalling from Piedbatulo.#SUB#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piedbatulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grov trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eliss Grov.
I think Grov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
BB-9
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Grov lands an overhand right.
Brixton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brixton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brixton lands a jab to Grov's midsection.
Grov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brixton counters with a solid body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Brixton. Those never looked like landing.
Grov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brixton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Grov sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Grov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brixton explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton scores with a kick to the body.
Grov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brixton.
Grov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brixton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grov swinging wildly here.
That kick from Brixton tenderised Grov's leg. Grov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brixton. That's going to slow Grov down.
Brixton jabs at Grov's body.
Grov throws a right and a left that Brixton avoids nicely. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Brixton, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Brixton rushes Grov and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Brixton pushes Grov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brixton landing knees to the body.
Grov is trying to break the clinch but Brixton is controlling him.
Brixton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grov is trying to break free.
Brixton lands a body punch.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton lands an elbow just above Grov 's eye.
Grov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brixton lands an elbow inside that Grov shrugs off.
Grov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grov misses with a punch to the body.
Grov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grov looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brixton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brixton.
Brixton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grov's face.
Grov takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Eliss Grov has been cut.
Brixton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Brixton.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Brixton lands a good knee to the midsection. Grov won't want to take too many of those.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Brixton scores with a hook to the body.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brixton.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brixton.
Brixton lands a nice uppercut.
Brixton landing knees to the body.
Grov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Grov is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Brixton.
Grov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brixton finish him?
Good body shot from Brixton.
Brixton is working Grov over against the cage.
Grov seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Brixton.
Grov takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Brixton.
Grov takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brixton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brixton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brixton.
Brixton is working Grov over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Brixton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brixton obliges.#KD#
Brixton drops Grov with a big knee straight up the middle! Grov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Brixton lands a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Brixton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Brixton slams his shin into Grov's torso.
A good leg kick by Brixton.
Grov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Brixton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grov dodges the punch combination from Brixton.
Grov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brixton lands a big right hook! Grov looks hurt but is still standing! Brixton lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Grov falls down and Brixton dives in with a huge hammer fist! Grov's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Brixton runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuuki Brixton!
Yuuki Brixton is the new lightweight champion!
Yuuki Brixton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 306 Gomes vs Bar
Date: May 19, 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 10 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drelas fails with a takedown attempt.
Drelas has a takedown stuffed.
Grov tries to close the distance and clinch but Drelas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Drelas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (0) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas wants to control but Grov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Drelas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drelas but great work by Grov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (4) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drelas is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drelas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Drelas is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
Grov trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Drelas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (4) vs (6) Drelas
Drelas wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving.
Drelas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.
Drelas is looking to advance position but Grov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (8) vs (6) Drelas#SUB#
Grov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drelas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drelas shrugs it off. #SUB#
Grov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Grov is trying to control here but Drelas has managed to regain half guard.
#T2#
Drelas trying to control but Grov postures up.
Drelas is trying is best to control the position here.
Drelas moves into full guard.
Grov is pushing down on Drelas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drelas is fighting to maintain full guard but Grov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Drelas gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Grov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Drelas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grov defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Drelas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grov slips nicely into half guard.
Grov wants to control but Drelas is keeping him busy.
Grov trying to control the pace.
Drelas manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Drelas wants to control position but Grov is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Drelas here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 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 9 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Piedbatulo drives through and clinches with Grov against the cage.
#TD2#
Piedbatulo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grov (0) vs (2) Piedbatulo
Grov is trying to control but can't.
Piedbatulo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grov won't allow Piedbatulo to pass to mount.
Piedbatulo slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov wants to control but Piedbatulo is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Piedbatulo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Grov is looking to control Piedbatulo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?
Grov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Piedbatulo is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov is working hard here to advance position.
Grov won't allow Piedbatulo to pass to mount.
Piedbatulo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grov tries to get to full guard but Piedbatulo has control of the leg.
Grov is looking to get back to full guard here but Piedbatulo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (5) Piedbatulo#T2#
Piedbatulo takes a little break here. Grov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Piedbatulo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grov (0) vs (7) Piedbatulo
Grov tries to hold on but Piedbatulo postures up.
Grov is just holding on here. Piedbatulo manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grov (0) vs (10) Piedbatulo
Grov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Piedbatulo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grov can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Piedbatulo controlling the positon.
Grov is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at THUD! inform us that Piedbatulo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Piedbatulo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Grov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Grov trying to control the position but Piedbatulo manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Grov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Piedbatulo doesn't have the hooks in and Grov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (2) vs (10) Piedbatulo
Piedbatulo controlling the position.
Piedbatulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Piedbatulo, not yet.
Piedbatulo is controlling Grov's posture.#T4#
Grov stays in close to Piedbatulo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Grov 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.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is keeping the position.
Grov preventing the sweep.
Piedbatulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grov passes Piedbatulo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grov is trying to control the action in half guard but Piedbatulo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Piedbatulo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Piedbatulo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Grov trying to control but Piedbatulo is working from the bottom.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Piedbatulo is keeping the position.
Piedbatulo controls Grov momentarily but Grov frees himself.
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piedbatulo looking to control.
Grov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piedbatulo is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Piedbatulo holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Piedbatulo is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
Grov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Grov's head to control his posture. #T7#
Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grov is one step ahead there.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo has Grov pulled in close to control his posture.
Piedbatulo is continuing to stall.
Grov preventing the sweep.
Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
Piedbatulo is adopting a defensive guard.#T8##SUB#
Grov drops back looking for a leg! Piedbatulo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piedbatulo manages to kick Grov off! Grov jumps back into Piedbatulo's guard.
Piedbatulo pulls Grov in close to prevent any damage.
Piedbatulo looking to control.
Piedbatulo is looking to sweep but instead, Grov has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
Piedbatulo is not content to let Grov control the position.
Piedbatulo is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Piedbatulo moves into full guard.
Grov won't allow Piedbatulo to sweep him here.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo is pulling down on Grov's head. It's preventing any offense from Grov, at least for the moment.#T10#
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Grov 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.
Grov controlling from the top position.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piedbatulo pulls Grov in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
Piedbatulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Piedbatulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Piedbatulo is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
Grov preventing the sweep.
Piedbatulo working a defensive guard here.
Grov tries to free his leg and advance position but Piedbatulo is retaining full guard. #T12#
Piedbatulo controlling the position.
Grov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Piedbatulo trying to control the position.
Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
Piedbatulo looking to control.
Piedbatulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Grov drops back looking for a leg! Piedbatulo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piedbatulo manages to kick Grov off! Grov jumps back into Piedbatulo's guard. #T13#
Piedbatulo pulls Grov in close to prevent any damage.
Piedbatulo keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Piedbatulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grov is one step ahead there.
Piedbatulo working a defensive guard here.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Piedbatulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Piedbatulo keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass.
Piedbatulo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grov wants to control from the top but Piedbatulo keeps moving.
Piedbatulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Grov 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piedbatulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piedbatulo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (2) vs (12) Piedbatulo
And that's the end of the fight!
Piedbatulo wins on points by 12 to 2.
Azeno Piedbatulo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nevermore Clothing Co for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 299 Thumb vs Bar
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Grov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Grov has clasped his hands together around CleaPain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (4) vs (0) CleaPain
CleaPain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
CleaPain keeps trying to improve his position.
Grov slows the pace down. #SUB#
Grov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Grov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CleaPain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Grov is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Grov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, CleaPain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grov but great work by CleaPain. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (4) vs (4) CleaPain
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Grov struggling a bit here.
Grov is looking to regain half guard here but CleaPain keeps moving and retains side control.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grov is just riding it out for now. CleaPain eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
CleaPain is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
#T3#
Grov wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
Grov wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
CleaPain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is working for a kimura but Grov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying to work for a kimura but Grov is defending well.
#T4#
Grov wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.
CleaPain passes into side control, despite Grov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (7) CleaPain#SUB2#
CleaPain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
CleaPain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Grov regains half guard.
Grov wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grov is defending against the submission attempts here by CleaPain.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
CleaPain seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Grov is looking to control CleaPain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
Grov gets full guard.#SUB#
Grov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but CleaPain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.
Grov is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8##SUB2#
CleaPain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. CleaPain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
CleaPain postures up.
#SUB#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. CleaPain is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CleaPain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CleaPain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grov trying to control the position here. #T9##SUB2#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Grov slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (6) vs (7) CleaPain
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but CleaPain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (6) vs (9) CleaPain#SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain is pushing down on Grov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grov is fighting to maintain full guard but CleaPain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but CleaPain is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Grov trying to hold on to CleaPain's head to control him but CleaPain postures up.
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.
Grov is adopting a defensive guard.
Grov is trying to keep CleaPain in close.
#SUB2#
CleaPain 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. #SUB#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. CleaPain defends it easily.#T11##SUB#
Grov is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain passes Grov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
CleaPain seems to be looking for submissions.
Grov wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but CleaPain pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov wants to control but CleaPain is keeping busy.
Grov is concentrating on defense, preventing CleaPain from advancing position.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
CleaPain passes into side control, despite Grov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (6) vs (12) CleaPain
Grov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
CleaPain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grov is just riding it out for now. CleaPain eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
CleaPain has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Grov defend it? CleaPain steps over the head and cranks it - Grov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for CleaPain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandor CleaPain! |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camoran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grov leaves Camoran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raven Camoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camoran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eliss Grov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Camoran.
Camoran goes for a double leg but Grov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grov continues to drive forward.
Grov is looking to clinch but Camoran is avoiding it.
Grov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Camoran goes for a double leg but Grov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grov continues to drive forward.
Grov tries to clinch but Camoran is having none of it.
Grov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camoran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camoran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camoran. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (0) vs (4) Camoran
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camoran working away.
Camoran is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Camoran tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camoran happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Grov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camoran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grov is working hard here to advance position.
Camoran tries to move to mount but Grov blocks the move with his legs.
Camoran trying to control the position but Grov is working away.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Camoran is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camoran is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.
Camoran is taking a breather. Grov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Camoran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Grov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Grov is defending well. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Camoran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working. #SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran is controlling the pace.
Camoran is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Camoran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camoran is trying to control the action in half guard but Grov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grov trying to hold on to Camoran's head to control him but Camoran postures up.
Camoran slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camoran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran is trying to control the action in half guard but Grov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camoran controlling the action here.
Camoran is trying to control. Grov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Camoran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Camoran is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Camoran sits in half guard.
Camoran prevents Grov from improving his position.
Grov is not content to let Camoran control the position.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Camoran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camoran is pressing down on Grov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grov is holding on for now.
Camoran slows the pace down in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.
Camoran is pushing down on Grov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grov is fighting to maintain full guard but Camoran has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Grov is defending well. #SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Camoran is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camoran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camoran wants to pass to mount but Grov is defending the position. #T8#
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov is not content to let Camoran control the position.
Camoran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Grov tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg.
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Camoran sits in half guard.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camoran is keen to just control but Grov is a slippery customer.
Camoran slows the pace down in half guard.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Camoran trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom. #T10#
Camoran trying to control the pace.
Grov wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy.
Camoran is taking a breather. Grov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Camoran controlling the action here. #T11#
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Camoran not doing much here.
Camoran passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (7) Camoran
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grov is letting Camoran control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Camoran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Camoran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grov is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Camoran controls the position from side control.
Camoran trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom.
Camoran taking a breather here.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard.
Grov wants to control but Camoran postures up.
Camoran happy to just control the position for now.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camoran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Camoran works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (10) Camoran
Camoran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grov 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.
Camoran trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov gets full guard.
Grov is trying to control the position but Camoran postures up. #SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully. #T14#
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camoran is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Grov is looking for a triangle but Camoran pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camoran is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.
Grov looking for a sweep. Not yet Grov, not yet.
Camoran content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camoran wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Raven Camoran 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 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moley.#CL#
Grov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Moley lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grov (0) vs (2) Moley
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Moley defends easily.
#SUB#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moley passes into half guard.
#T1#
Grov wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Grov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grov defends it well. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Grov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Moley is tapping! Great win for Grov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Giljegiljaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grov enables Giljegiljaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grov (0) vs (2) Giljegiljaw#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Giljegiljaw passes into half guard.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw pulls his head out easily.
Giljegiljaw stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grov trying to control but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Grov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Grov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giljegiljaw defends well.#SUB#
Grov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Giljegiljaw is defending well. Grov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Giljegiljaw has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 281 Darkins vs Shaw
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wellington drives through and clinches with Grov against the cage.
Grov goes for a takedown attempt but Wellington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Grov moves into the clinch successfully.
Grov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wellington smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliss Grov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wellington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Wellington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grov (0) vs (4) Wellington
Wellington tries to advance to mount but Grov denies him.
Wellington working away.#SUB2#
Wellington is trying to get an arm triangle but Grov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wellington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grov struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Wellington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wellington's best efforts.
Grov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wellington manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (0) vs (7) Wellington
Grov working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Wellington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grov shrugs it off.
Grov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Wellington wants to finish this one by submission but Grov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wellington. #T2#
Wellington wants to take Grov's back but he can't do it this time.
Grov is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Wellington working for a submission but Grov is keeping him at bay.
Wellington mounts Grov! Really nice guard pass there!
Grov tries to improve his position but instead Wellington has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grov (0) vs (10) Wellington
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Wellington is persistently looking for the submission but Grov is defending it well.
Wellington gets his hands free as Grov looks to control.
Grov wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Grov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wellington looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Wellington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grov tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Wellington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grov is defending well though. Wellington let's go of the attempt for now.
Grov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Grov tries to control the position but Wellington now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grov (0) vs (13) Wellington#SUB2#
Wellington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Grov tries to escape but Wellington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov wants to control his opponent's hands but Wellington gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Wellington is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grov is defending well though. Wellington let's go of the attempt for now.
Grov wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wellington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wellington pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Wellington prevents Grov from improving his position.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov won't allow Wellington to pass to mount.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wellington is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wellington is taking a breather. Grov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Wellington 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.
#T6##SUB2#
Wellington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wellington wants to control but Grov is keeping him busy.
Grov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wellington tries to pass to full mount but Grov defends it. #T7##SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wellington is trying for a kimura here. Grov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wellington wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Wellington! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vieira instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Grov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vieira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vieira (0) vs (4) Grov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov is trying to stick to Vieira's back but Vieira is turning into Grov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vieira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (4) Grov#SUB2#
Grov working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
Grov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grov looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
#T1#
Grov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom.
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Grov has his foot on Vieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vieira works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Grov working for submissions but it's allowed Vieira to get to half guard.
Grov is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (4) Grov#T2#
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grov tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Grov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira takes Grov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (8) vs (4) Grov
Grov wants to control his opponent's hands but Vieira gets his hands free.
Vieira controlling well, preventing Grov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Vieira is persistently looking for the submission but Grov is defending it well.
Vieira is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Vieira wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
Grov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vieira.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for the RNC.
Vieira trying to control.
Grov tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
Vieira trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Grov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Grov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Grov for a finish.
Grov wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Vieira is looking for the choke from the back position but Grov is controlling his hands well.
Vieira is hanging on to Grov's back as he tries to escape.
Grov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vieira's guard. Nice work there by Grov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (8) vs (6) Grov
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass. #T5#
Grov wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #SUB#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Grov has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (10) vs (6) Grov#SUB2#
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Vieira trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Vieira is sitting in close to Grov's body. Grov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vieira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vieira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Grov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grov swats away the attempt to clinch by Vellitis.#CL2#
Vellitis tries to keep at a distance but Grov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Vellitis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vellitis to the mat. Vellitis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vellitis (0) vs (2) Grov
Vellitis trying to keep a closed guard but Grov is proving a slippery customer.
Grov preventing the sweep.
Vellitis is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vellitis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (2) vs (2) Grov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vellitis defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vellitis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vellitis has managed to get both his arms back between Grov's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Vellitis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grov has control of Vellitis's left arm, preventing Vellitis from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Grov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vellitis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vellitis content to stall in guard here.
Vellitis is looking to pass into half guard but Grov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (2) vs (4) Grov#T2#
Grov passes Vellitis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Vellitis is defending well.
Vellitis is trying to control but can't.
Grov prevents Vellitis from improving his position.
Vellitis won't allow Grov to pass to mount.
Grov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Grov wants to work for an arm triangle but Vellitis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vellitis is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vellitis is just riding it out for now. Grov eventually gives up the hold.
Vellitis wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
Vellitis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Vellitis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Vellitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (4) vs (4) Grov#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vellitis passes into half guard.
Grov tries to roll over but Vellitis keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vellitis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grov defends it well. #SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vellitis pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vellitis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Grov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vellitis has passed into half guard!
Vellitis trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom.
Grov gets full guard.
Grov trying to keep a closed guard but Vellitis is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB2#
Grov has an active guard here but Vellitis has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Vellitis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vellitis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (7) vs (4) Grov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov struggling a bit here.
Grov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (7) vs (6) Grov
Vellitis trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Vellitis trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
Grov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (7) vs (9) Grov#T8#
Vellitis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Grov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vellitis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vellitis defends it well.
Vellitis is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vellitis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raven Camoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camoran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grov defends it nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Camoran pulls guard.
Camoran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grov pushing down on Camoran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camoran keeps working. #SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura but Camoran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grov to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran tries to roll over but Grov keeps him under control.#T1#
Camoran regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camoran seems keen to control Grov's posture.#SUB#
Camoran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Grov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camoran wants to sweep here but Grov controlling him for the moment.
Camoran keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Camoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Camoran, not yet.
Camoran is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
Grov preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Grov 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.
Grov stands and throws Camoran's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (0) vs (3) Grov
Camoran is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran regains half guard.
Grov trying to control the action but Camoran is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Camoran defends the submission attempt.
Grov prevents Camoran from improving his position.
Camoran is refusing to be controlled, as Grov sits in half guard. #T3#
Camoran controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Grov seems to be looking for submissions.
Camoran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Camoran defends the submission attempt.
Grov controlling the action here.
Camoran is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grov is working for a submission of some sort.
Camoran manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Camoran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grov is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camoran holds on and takes a little breather.
Grov looking to pass the guard.
Camoran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Grov drops back looking for a leg! Camoran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camoran manages to kick Grov off! Grov jumps back into Camoran's guard.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Camoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Camoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Camoran, not yet.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Camoran is keeping the position.
Camoran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camoran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camoran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camoran wants to sweep here but Grov controlling him for the moment.
Camoran trying to keep a closed guard but Grov is proving a slippery customer.
Grov forces his way into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Grov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camoran trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (0) vs (6) Grov#SUB2#
Grov has control of Camoran's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camoran regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camoran wants to control but Grov is having none of it.
Camoran gets back to half guard.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Camoran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camoran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camoran (2) vs (6) Grov#SUB2#
Grov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camoran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camoran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camoran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camoran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camoran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camoran trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Camoran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Camoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Camoran pushes down on Grov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Grov is refusing to be controlled, as Camoran sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily.
Grov is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grov trying to hold on to Camoran's head to control him but Camoran postures up.
#SUB2#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Camoran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10##SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camoran pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camoran trying to mount his opponent but Grov defends it.
Grov is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Camoran controlling the action here.
Grov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Grov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a triangle but Camoran pushes his legs off easily.
Grov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camoran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camoran content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camoran is aware though and is defending well.
Grov is trying to control the position but Camoran postures up.
Camoran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12##SUB2#
Grov pushes a forearm under Camoran's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Camoran is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Grov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Grov manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Orozco defends easily.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Grov is adopting a defensive guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Orozco advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (3) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Orozco stalls from top position.
Grov is looking for a sweep.
Grov wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Grov is looking for a sweep.
Grov is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Grov is trying to improve his position.
Orozco working away.
A lull in the action here as Orozco stalls from top position.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Grov is trying to control but Orozco manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (6) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Grov is squirming around, avoiding Orozco's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco prevents Grov from getting the reversal.
Orozco avoids the attempt from Grov to control.
Orozco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Grov working to try and regain half guard.
Orozco trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Grov tries to control Orozco's body but Orozco pushes him off. Grov squirms to his side and now Orozco has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (9) vs (0) Grov
Orozco gets his hands free as Grov looks to control.
Grov tries to escape but Orozco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov is still trying to improve position.
Orozco wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
Grov tries to break free.
Grov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grov trying to control the action but Orozco just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
Orozco keeps control of the position as Grov tries to break free.
Orozco is looking to control Grov but Grov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Orozco controlling the position well here. Grov rolled but Orozco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Orozco has the hooks in. Grov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grov wants to control his opponent's hands but Orozco gets his hands free.
Grov is really stuck here.
Grov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Grov tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grov wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Grov is trying to control but Orozco manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (12) vs (0) Grov
Grov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (15) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Orozco's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Grov wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Grov trying to control the hands but Orozco breaks the grip.
Orozco has the hooks in. Grov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Orozco is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position.
Grov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orozco.
Grov is in bad spot here.
Grov staying busy and making it hard for Orozco to control.
Grov is in bad spot here.
Orozco has good solid back control here.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Grov tries to break free.
#T9#
Grov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Orozco.
Grov just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grov tries to escape the position.
Orozco not allowing Grov to control his hands. #T10#
Grov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Grov regains half guard.
Grov has a hand on Orozco's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orozco takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (18) vs (0) Grov
Grov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grov is trying to reverse the position but instead Orozco has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (21) vs (0) Grov
Orozco gets his hands free as Grov looks to control.
Grov turns into Orozco and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (21) vs (2) Grov
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB2#
Grov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orozco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orozco has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (23) vs (2) Grov
Orozco stays in close to Grov's body and controls the position.
Grov wants to control but Orozco passes easily into half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orozco pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orozco prevents Grov from improving his position.
Grov is trying to control but can't.
Grov is trying to control but Orozco passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (26) vs (2) Grov
Orozco trying to control the position but Grov is working away.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Orozco taking a breather here.
Grov is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orozco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Grov is looking to reverse the position.
Grov regains half guard.
Orozco trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov is trying to control but Orozco manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (29) vs (2) Grov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grov tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco takes the fight on points by 29 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grov sprawls well. Grov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Grov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee goes for a double leg but Grov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grov continues to drive forward.
Grov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grov uses from the top position.
Grov controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grov looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grov advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Grov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Grov has control of the leg.
Grov controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Grov controlling the pace.
Grov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #SUB2#
Grov is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee wants to improve his position but Grov is controlling well.
#T4#
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Grov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is staying active underneath Grov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5##SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee wants to improve his position but Grov is controlling well.
Grov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Grov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grov wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6##SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Grov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Grov content to stall in guard here.
Grov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Grov#SUB2#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grov working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#T8#
Grov trying to control the position here.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Grov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee is pushing down on Grov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee is thwarting Grov's attempts to control the position.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away. #T10#
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grov is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Grov
Grov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grov tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Grov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee avoids the attempt from Grov to control.#T11#
Grov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grov tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee looking to control but Grov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee avoids the attempt from Grov to control.
Grov tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Grov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Lee is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Grov showing good submission defense here.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Grov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Grov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Grov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Grov
Grov forces his way into half guard.
Grov prevents Lee from improving his position.#T13##SUB2#
Grov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Grov eventually gives up the hold.
Grov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Grov sits in half guard. #T14#
Lee wants to control but Grov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grov is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Grov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Eliss Grov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley shoots in for a takedown but Grov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Grov pushes Moley up against the cage in a clinch.
Grov can't get the takedown.
Grov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eliss Grov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grapple Moley.
Grov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moley is defending well.
Moley tries for a takedown but Grov manages to get underhooks.
Grov is pressed up against the cage. Moley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grov down to the mat. Grov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grov pinned against the cage. Grov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grov avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Grov pushes Moley up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grov pulls guard. #SUB#
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Grov is retaining full guard. #T2#
Grov is pulling down on Moley's head. It's preventing any offense from Moley, at least for the moment.
Grov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Grov has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Moley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grov (4) vs (0) Moley#SUB#
Grov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Grov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Grov swings around for an armbar but Moley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grov (4) vs (2) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grov working a defensive guard but Moley passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grov wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grov is looking to control Moley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?
Grov wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Moley trying to pass the guard but Grov defending well. #T5##SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Grov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grov.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moley stands and throws Grov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (5) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Moley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moley. #SUB#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moley looks winded!
Grov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grov is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Grov tries to get to full guard but Moley has control of the leg.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
#T9#
Grov is looking for a sweep. Moley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10##SUB2#
Moley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov trying to hold on to Moley's head to control him but Moley postures up.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Grov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Grov is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Grov is defending well.
Moley trying to mount his opponent but Grov defends it. #T12##SUB2#
Moley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov is looking to improve his position.
Grov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13##SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Grov has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Moley 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.
Moley stands and throws Grov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grov (4) vs (8) Moley
Grov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grov is looking to control Moley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Moley maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Moley has cracked it and Grov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Moley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley! |
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Event:
SSG 218 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Der Sloot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grov sprawls well. Grov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Sloot gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot tries for a takedown but Grov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Grov. No joy for Van Der Sloot on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Van Der Sloot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Sloot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Grov rushes Van Der Sloot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Grov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Grov#SUB2#
Grov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Der Sloot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Der Sloot has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Grov
Grov pulls Van Der Sloot in close to prevent any damage.
Van Der Sloot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Sloot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Sloot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Van Der Sloot passes into half guard. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot is working for a submission of some sort.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grov is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Der Sloot.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away.
Grov wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass to mount but Grov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Van Der Sloot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grov is just riding it out for now. Van Der Sloot eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Van Der Sloot wants to take a breather but Grov is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grov tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot trying to pass the guard but Grov defending well. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Sloot passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (2) Grov
Van Der Sloot wants to take Grov's back but he can't do it this time.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Grov is having none of it. #SUB#
Grov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Van Der Sloot.
Van Der Sloot fails to move to back control. #T5#
Grov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Der Sloot works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (8) vs (2) Grov#SUB#
Van Der Sloot working for a guillotine from mount but Grov is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Grov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Grov is working away. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Van Der Sloot wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Grov working for a triangle but Van Der Sloot defends it easily.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (8) vs (4) Grov#SUB#
Grov is posturing up here but Van Der Sloot has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Grov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Grov has to tap! Slick submission there by Van Der Sloot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Van Der Sloot! |
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Event:
SSG 211 Orion vs Tosanesti
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bah Boman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Grov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Boman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boman keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov looking to pass the guard.
Boman pulls Grov in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Boman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boman (2) vs (0) Grov
Boman controlling from the top position.
Grov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boman is now in half guard.
Grov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Grov actively working from the bottom here.
Boman passes into side control, despite Grov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boman (5) vs (0) Grov
Boman advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boman (7) vs (0) Grov
Grov is working to get back to half guard.
Boman controlling his opponent.
Grov is desperately trying to improve his position but Boman has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Boman controlling from mount.
Grov tries to hold on but Boman pushes him away.
Boman controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boman avoids the attempt from Grov to control.
Boman controlling his opponent.
Grov tries to lock up and control but Boman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boman content just to control the position here.
Grov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Grov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boman stays in close to Grov's body and controls the position.
Grov keeping moving, preventing Boman from controlling successfully.
Boman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Grov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boman wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving. #T5#
Grov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Boman defends easily.
Grov keeping full guard, as Boman tries to pass.
Grov trying to keep a closed guard but Boman is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Boman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for subs off his back but Boman has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Grov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boman passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boman (10) vs (0) Grov
Grov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grov looks to move to half guard but instead Boman has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boman (12) vs (0) Grov
Boman trying to control but Grov is having none of it.
Boman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Grov is trying to reverse the position but instead Boman has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Boman (15) vs (0) Grov
Boman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Grov's body.
Boman controlling well, preventing Grov from escaping the position.
Grov wants to control his opponent's hands but Boman gets his hands free.
Grov tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Boman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9#
Boman is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position.
Grov tries to escape the position.
Grov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boman controls the action.
Grov trying to control the position but Boman manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Boman is hanging on to Grov's back as he tries to escape.
What can Grov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grov trying to control the hands but Boman breaks the grip.
Boman is hanging on to Grov's back as he tries to escape.
Grov looking to control the position.
Grov tries to roll but Boman sticks to his back.
#T11#
Grov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Grov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boman is hanging on to Grov's back as he tries to escape.
Boman doesn't have the hooks in and Grov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boman (15) vs (2) Grov
Boman pulls Grov in close to his closed guard and prevents Grov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grov is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Boman is pulling down on Grov's head. It's preventing any offense from Grov, at least for the moment.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boman is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
Grov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Boman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boman (17) vs (2) Grov
Boman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Boman postures up.
#SUB2#
Grov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boman defends it easily.
Boman wants to pass the guard but Grov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a triangle but Boman pushes his legs off easily.
Grov working a defensive guard but Boman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boman (20) vs (2) Grov
Grov is trying to work for a sweep but Boman has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boman (22) vs (2) Grov#T14#
Grov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grov wants to hold on but Boman pushes him away.
Boman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grov is squirming around, avoiding Boman's attempts to control the action.
Boman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grov tries to hold on but Boman pushes him away.
Grov is looking to improve his position but Boman isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grov gets back to half guard.
Grov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boman has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Boman (25) vs (2) Grov
And that's the end of the fight!
Boman takes the fight on points by 25 to 2.
A very excited looking Bah Boman 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 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.
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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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