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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.
#SUB#
Sarinnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grov trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet. #SUB#
Sarinnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grov defends it easily.
Grov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarinnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.
Sarinnen wants to control the position but Grov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sarinnen is controlling Grov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Grov prevents Sarinnen from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Grov seems to be working for a kimura but Sarinnen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
Grov wants to pass the guard but Sarinnen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sarinnen (4) vs (0) Grov
Grov is in bad spot here.
Grov trying to control the position but Sarinnen manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Sarinnen tightening his grip on Grov, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Sarinnen has the hooks in. Grov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sarinnen passes his arm under Grov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Grov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen! |
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