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Event:
FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Van Der Sloot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Castillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Castillo, not yet.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Castillo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Castillo pulls Van Der Sloot in close to prevent any damage.
Van Der Sloot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castillo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot is working hard here to advance position.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sloot from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Castillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Der Sloot is pushing down on Castillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Der Sloot has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Van Der Sloot seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Castillo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Viktor Van Der Sloot! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Chong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Der Sloot works the jab nicely.
Chong takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Chong is rocked!
Chong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Sloot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Sloot! But no joy.
Oh Chong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Van Der Sloot catches Chong napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Chong to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot drops back looking for a leg! Chong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chong manages to kick Van Der Sloot off! Van Der Sloot jumps back into Chong's guard.
Van Der Sloot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot 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! Chong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Van Der Sloot! |
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Event:
SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett
Date: Oct 20, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (4) Gabenagus
Gabenagus tries to move to mount but Van Der Sloot blocks the move with his legs.
Van Der Sloot is trying to improve his position.
Gabenagus just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Van Der Sloot is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot can't do much from the bottom here.
Gabenagus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Der Sloot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freaky Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
It looks like Gabenagus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gabenagus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Van Der Sloot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gabenagus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Van Der Sloot is letting Gabenagus control him for a moment.
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Der Sloot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gabenagus just content to control the position. #T4#
Let's hope that Gabenagus 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.
Van Der Sloot tries to bench press Gabenagus off him but Gabenagus keeps the position.
Van Der Sloot seems a little lost for a moment, as Gabenagus dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gabenagus.
Van Der Sloot prevents Gabenagus from moving into mount.
Gabenagus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gabenagus.#T5#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Gabenagus postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gabenagus tries to advance to mount but Van Der Sloot denies him.
Gabenagus controls the position.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Gabenagus slows the pace down.
Van Der Sloot regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabenagus not doing much here.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Gabenagus 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.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control but can't.
Gabenagus wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Sloot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Gabenagus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Sloot trying to control from the bottom.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.
Van Der Sloot won't allow Gabenagus to pass to mount. #T9##SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for a kimura but Van Der Sloot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabenagus to get the leverage.
Well, if Gabenagus 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.
Gabenagus is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Sloot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabenagus. #T10#
Gabenagus is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.
Gabenagus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Van Der Sloot is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Sloot avoid being mounted?
Gabenagus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is defending well.
Gabenagus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (7) Gabenagus#T12#
Van Der Sloot prevents Gabenagus from improving position.
Van Der Sloot being controlled for a moment.
Gabenagus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Sloot keeps working.
Gabenagus takes a little break here. Van Der Sloot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Van Der Sloot is trying to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Der Sloot! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (9) Gabenagus
Van Der Sloot wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Gabenagus postures up.#T14#
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabenagus wins on points by 9 to 0.
A very excited looking Mecilvus Gabenagus 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 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Jack Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Der Sloot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Sullivan pulls Van Der Sloot into guard.
Van Der Sloot preventing the sweep.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Sloot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Van Der Sloot wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Der Sloot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. #T2#
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Sullivan is positioning himself well to prevent Van Der Sloot advancing to mount.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Van Der Sloot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sullivan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sullivan tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.#T6#
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Sullivan wants to sweep but Van Der Sloot has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (0) vs (3) Van Der Sloot#T7#
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sullivan tries to improve position but can't.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position but Sullivan is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot trying to mount his opponent but Sullivan defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Van Der Sloot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Sloot stalling. #T10#
Sullivan controlling the position well.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
#T11#
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace.
Van Der Sloot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away. #T13#
Sullivan trying to control from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sullivan trying to get back to full guard but Van Der Sloot takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (0) vs (6) Van Der Sloot
Sullivan is looking to improve his position but Van Der Sloot isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the action.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot wins on points by 6 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 354 Chai vs Macker
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vazquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Van Der Sloot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Der Sloot.
Van Der Sloot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vazquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Der Sloot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vazquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Der Sloot is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Vazquez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Van Der Sloot has hold of one of Vazquez's legs. Vazquez is fighting the takedown attempt but Van Der Sloot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Van Der Sloot#SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sloot defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez pulls Van Der Sloot in to control the position.
Van Der Sloot stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.#T1#
Vazquez trying to control the position here.
Van Der Sloot 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.
Vazquez is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head to control his posture.
Vazquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vazquez continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Vazquez.#T2#
Van Der Sloot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vazquez controlling Van Der Sloot's posture.
Van Der Sloot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position.#T3#
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez trying to control here.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.#T5#
Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Van Der Sloot pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Sloot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vazquez wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
#T7#
Van Der Sloot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez wants to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Van Der Sloot
The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vazquez tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T8#
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Der Sloot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Van Der Sloot trying to pass the guard but Vazquez defending well.
Van Der Sloot uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vazquez controls the position.#T9#
Vazquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vazquez wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent.
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T10#
Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Vazquez to control.
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Vazquez is squirming around nicely.
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vazquez is squirming around, avoiding Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Vazquez tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Vazquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vazquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Vazquez controlling the position well.
Van Der Sloot content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T13#
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Der Sloot wants to take a breather but Vazquez is having none of it.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace. #T14#
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Sloot slows the pace down in half guard.
Vazquez trying to control but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot trying to advance position but Vazquez counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 346 Makarov vs Gomes
Date: Aug 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Van Der Sloot tries to sprawl but Kuningas drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Sloot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot's coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuningas prevents Van Der Sloot from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuningas in particular looking to stall.
Kuningas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Der Sloot's thigh. Van Der Sloot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot keeping full guard, as Kuningas tries to pass. #T1#
Kuningas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Sloot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuningas trying to move into half guard but instead Van Der Sloot has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Kuningas
Van Der Sloot slips nicely into half guard.
Kuningas is looking to get back to full guard here but Van Der Sloot has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (2) Kuningas
Van Der Sloot tries to move to mount but Kuningas blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Van Der Sloot working away.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.
Kuningas looks to move to half guard but instead Van Der Sloot has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (2) Kuningas
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Kuningas wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuningas tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuningas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Der Sloot passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T4#
Van Der Sloot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Van Der Sloot is looking to take a break and control but Kuningas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot controls the position from side control.#T5##SUB#
Van Der Sloot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuningas is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Van Der Sloot controlling the position.
Van Der Sloot moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (12) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas working to try and regain half guard.
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuningas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
Kuningas wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
Van Der Sloot looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
Kuningas tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Van Der Sloot looking to control but Kuningas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kuningas regains half guard.
Kuningas is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Sloot showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kuningas working for a triangle but Van Der Sloot defends it easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Kuningas has an active guard here but Van Der Sloot has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuningas trying to control from the bottom.
Kuningas wants to get back to full guard but Van Der Sloot has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (15) vs (2) Kuningas#T11#
Kuningas tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Kuningas manages to get back to half guard.
Kuningas is doing well to control the position and prevent Van Der Sloot from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kuningas tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. #T12#
Van Der Sloot is keen to just control but Kuningas is a slippery customer.
Kuningas trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Kuningas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kuningas is trying to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (18) vs (2) Kuningas#T13#
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuningas! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (20) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Kuningas is squirming around nicely.
Kuningas is looking to get to half guard.#T14##SUB#
Van Der Sloot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuningas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuningas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Sloot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 20 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 341 Macker vs Solo
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; T Mustana Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Van Der Sloot is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Chai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Der Sloot regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Van Der Sloot looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Sloot, not yet. #T1#
Van Der Sloot is working hard here to advance position.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Van Der Sloot being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is keeping the position.#T2#
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chai takes Van Der Sloot's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Van Der Sloot is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (8) Chai
Chai controls the position.
Van Der Sloot is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Der Sloot doesn't escape.
Van Der Sloot is in bad spot here.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Van Der Sloot.
Let's hope that Chai 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.#T5#
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks.
Van Der Sloot is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6#
Chai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Der Sloot doesn't escape.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him. #T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van Der Sloot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chai avoiding Van Der Sloot 's attempts to control his hands.
Van Der Sloot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8##SUB2#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chai controls the action.#T9#
Van Der Sloot rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
Chai controlling the position well here. Van Der Sloot rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chai.
More stalling from Chai.
Yet more stalling tactics from Chai.
Chai is continuing to stall.#T11##SUB2#
Van Der Sloot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Van Der Sloot tries to escape the position.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Van Der Sloot tries to escape the position.
#T12#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Chai has the hooks in. Van Der Sloot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chai controls the action.
Van Der Sloot wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free. #T13#
Chai controls the action.
The adventures of Chai the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
#SUB2#
Chai is cranking Van Der Sloot's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Van Der Sloot! He's tightened the choke and Van Der Sloot is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). T Mustana Chai!
T Mustana Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cardosi shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Der Sloot's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Cardosi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardosi forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Sloot defends the submission attempt.
Van Der Sloot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot won't allow Cardosi to pass to mount.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cardosi seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot is looking to control Cardosi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Sloot avoid being mounted?
Cardosi wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping him busy.
Van Der Sloot is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Cardosi is stalling here. Van Der Sloot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cardosi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Der Sloot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Der Sloot (4) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi is looking for a sweep.
Cardosi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot is thwarting Cardosi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Van Der Sloot tries to pass to full mount but Cardosi defends it.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Sloot has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi is not content to let Van Der Sloot control the position.
Cardosi tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Cardosi is trying to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Cardosi keeps trying to improve his position.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Cardosi gets back to half guard.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Sloot passes into half guard. #T5#
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T6#
Cardosi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Van Der Sloot has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (2) Cardosi
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardosi for as long as he can get away with.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from getting the reversal.#T7#
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
Cardosi wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi working to try and regain half guard.
Cardosi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Cardosi regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Cardosi is defending well.
Cardosi manages to get to full guard.
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi 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.
Van Der Sloot stays in close to Cardosi's body and controls the position. #T11#
Van Der Sloot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardosi working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Sloot has moved into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to control but can't.
Cardosi is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardosi is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Sloot sits in half guard.
Cardosi trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot not doing much here.
Cardosi trying to control here.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.
Cardosi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Cardosi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardosi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Der Sloot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardosi keeps working.
Van Der Sloot prevents Cardosi from improving his position.#T14#
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cardosi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Der Sloot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Der Sloot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (6) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A lull in the action here.
Van Der Sloot tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 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 London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Miyao rushes Van Der Sloot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Miyao successfully pulls guard.
Van Der Sloot pushes down on Miyao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Miyao wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao trying to control from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Miyao wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
Miyao works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sloot defends well.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyao has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Van Der Sloot#T2#
Miyao passes into half guard.
Van Der Sloot felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao uses his free foot to push down on Van Der Sloot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Der Sloot. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Van Der Sloot#T3#
Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Miyao pushes him away. #SUB#
Miyao swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Der Sloot is now in Miyao's guard. A big mistake from Miyao there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (5) vs (2) Van Der Sloot
Miyao is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Der Sloot, at least for the moment.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#SUB#
Miyao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Der Sloot defends it easily.#T4#
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyao working a defensive guard but Van Der Sloot manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (5) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Miyao is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Der Sloot. #SUB#
Miyao actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot is taking a breather. Miyao 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.
Miyao tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.#T7#
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao is looking to control Van Der Sloot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyao avoid being mounted?
Miyao moves into full guard.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Miyao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (7) vs (5) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Van Der Sloot looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Sloot, not yet.
Miyao postures up.
Miyao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Der Sloot keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. #T9#
Van Der Sloot wants to control the position but Miyao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Van Der Sloot wants to improve his position but Miyao is controlling well.
Van Der Sloot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Sloot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Miyao trying to move into half guard but instead Van Der Sloot has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (7) vs (7) Van Der Sloot
Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miyao wants to control the position but Van Der Sloot says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyao trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace.
It looks like Van Der Sloot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Miyao trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T13#
Miyao gets full guard.
Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sloot defends well.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment.
Van Der Sloot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Van Der Sloot controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Miyao gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Miyao takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Paulo Miyao 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 325 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Van Der Sloot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Sloot wants it to stay on the feet.
Caceres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caceres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Der Sloot is fending him off so far but Caceres persists. Nope, Van Der Sloot circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Van Der Sloot gets caught flat footed, as Caceres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot looking to control but Caceres passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Der Sloot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot defending well.
Van Der Sloot is trying is best to control the position here.
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Caceres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot is desperately trying to improve his position but Caceres has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Caceres moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Van Der Sloot has worked his arm free - good work by Van Der Sloot!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Caceres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Van Der Sloot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Caceres's guard! Nice work there by Van Der Sloot! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (5) vs (2) Van Der Sloot#T2#
Caceres 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.
Van Der Sloot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Sloot is one step ahead there.
Caceres keeping full guard, as Van Der Sloot tries to pass.
Caceres wants to improve his position but instead Van Der Sloot has moved into half guard.
Caceres wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping busy.
Van Der Sloot prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Caceres holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
Caceres is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Sloot is very close to passing his half guard.
Caceres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caceres gets full guard.
Caceres is controlling Van Der Sloot's posture.
Van Der Sloot won't allow Caceres to sweep him here.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Caceres is controlling Van Der Sloot's posture.#T4#
Caceres has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van Der Sloot has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (5) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Caceres manages to work his way to half guard, despite Van Der Sloot's best efforts.
Caceres trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres is concentrating on defense, preventing Van Der Sloot from advancing position.
Van Der Sloot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caceres manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Van Der Sloot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Van Der Sloot won't allow Caceres to sweep him here.
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caceres 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.
Van Der Sloot 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.
Caceres has Van Der Sloot pulled in close to control his posture.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6##SUB#
Caceres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Sloot wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Van Der Sloot passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (8) Van Der Sloot
Caceres keeps Van Der Sloot under control for a moment.
Caceres is looking to reverse the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Caceres is looking for a sweep.
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working.
Caceres prevents Van Der Sloot from improving position. #T7#
Caceres is trying to control Van Der Sloot's posture but Van Der Sloot avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Der Sloot is pressing down on Caceres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caceres is holding on for now.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control the action in half guard but Caceres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres trying to control but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T8#
Van Der Sloot stalling.
Van Der Sloot is keen to just control but Caceres is a slippery customer.
Caceres is controlling Van Der Sloot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Caceres wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping busy.
Caceres is holding on to half guard well.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Caceres wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
Caceres wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Der Sloot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caceres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caceres is trying is best to control the position here.
Van Der Sloot trying to pass the guard but Caceres defending well.
Van Der Sloot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot is taking a breather. Caceres 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.#T11#
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot is looking to advance position but Caceres won't allow it.
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
Caceres trying to control but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Caceres is controlling Van Der Sloot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Caceres trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Van Der Sloot manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (11) Van Der Sloot#T12#
Caceres can't escape the position.
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent.
Caceres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Caceres to control.
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Caceres wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Caceres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Caceres to control.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Caceres to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Caceres shrugs it off.
Caceres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Caceres is trying desperately to improve position.
Caceres regains half guard.
Caceres is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Caceres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Caceres wants to control the position but Van Der Sloot says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Caceres controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 317 Johnson vs Feet
Date: Jun 16, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Siregar has Van Der Sloot up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Siregar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Der Sloot clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (4) Siregar#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Siregar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Van Der Sloot is defending well though. Siregar let's go of the attempt for now.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Siregar is looking for a rear naked choke here but Van Der Sloot reverses the position brilliantly into Siregar's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (4) Siregar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Sloot is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Siregar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Van Der Sloot uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (4) Siregar
Siregar is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Siregar is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Siregar keeps trying to improve his position.
Siregar struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Siregar's face as Van Der Sloot controls the position.
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Siregar is keeping him busy.
Van Der Sloot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Siregar is keeping him busy. #T3#
Siregar tries to improve position but can't.
Siregar being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Siregar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siregar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Van Der Sloot happy to just control the position for now.
Siregar is trying to control Van Der Sloot's posture but Van Der Sloot avoids it.
Siregar is looking for a sweep.
Van Der Sloot tries to advance to mount but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Siregar is right now. #T5#
Siregar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Sloot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Der Sloot gets to mount! Siregar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (4) Siregar
Siregar wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siregar is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Siregar tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Van Der Sloot looking to control but Siregar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siregar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siregar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar gets back to half guard.
Siregar wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
#T7#
Van Der Sloot is stalling here. Siregar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Van Der Sloot seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Siregar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (8) Siregar
Van Der Sloot is looking to regain half guard here but Siregar keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Siregar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van Der Sloot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Siregar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8##SUB2#
Siregar seems to be looking for submissions.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is defending well.
Van Der Sloot is refusing to be controlled, as Siregar sits in half guard.
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Siregar is keeping busy.
Van Der Sloot is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Siregar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9##SUB2#
Siregar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Der Sloot defends it well. #SUB2#
Siregar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Der Sloot moves into full guard.
Van Der Sloot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Der Sloot is trying to keep Siregar in close.
#T10#
Siregar trying to control but Van Der Sloot is working from the bottom.
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Sloot is retaining full guard.
Van Der Sloot pulls Siregar in close to his closed guard and prevents Siregar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is keeping the position.
Van Der Sloot looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T11#
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Sloot is retaining full guard.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position.
Van Der Sloot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siregar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (9) vs (8) Siregar
Van Der Sloot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Siregar is keeping the position.
Van Der Sloot stands and throws Siregar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (12) vs (8) Siregar
Siregar is trying to control Van Der Sloot's posture but Van Der Sloot avoids it. #T12#
Siregar is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position but Siregar is working away.
Siregar struggling a bit here.#T13#
Siregar is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Van Der Sloot is staying active.
Siregar is not content to let Van Der Sloot control the position.
Siregar is trying to escape the position but Van Der Sloot is controlling the position. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Siregar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Sloot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Siregar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Der Sloot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Siregar is controlling Van Der Sloot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Van Der Sloot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Hideki Nakamura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Nakamura gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nakamura (2) vs (0) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Der Sloot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Sloot is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Van Der Sloot wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Van Der Sloot is still trying to improve position.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is keeping the position.#T2#
Van Der Sloot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Sloot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Der Sloot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there. #T3#
Van Der Sloot seems keen to control Nakamura's posture.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Van Der Sloot controlling Nakamura's posture. #T4#
Van Der Sloot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Sloot tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount. #T5#
Nakamura uses his free foot to push down on Van Der Sloot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Der Sloot. Score +3 for passing guard: Nakamura (5) vs (0) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura controlling his opponent.
Van Der Sloot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Van Der Sloot tries to reverse the position but Nakamura maintains control.
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura prevents Van Der Sloot from getting the reversal.
Van Der Sloot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Van Der Sloot looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nakamura (8) vs (0) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot is really stuck here.
Van Der Sloot tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Van Der Sloot tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Van Der Sloot tries to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Der Sloot tries to lock up and control but Nakamura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakamura prevents Van Der Sloot from getting the reversal.
Van Der Sloot has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nakamura (11) vs (0) Van Der Sloot
Nakamura has the hooks in. Van Der Sloot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Van Der Sloot turns into Nakamura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nakamura (11) vs (2) Van Der Sloot
Nakamura pulls Van Der Sloot in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Der Sloot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nakamura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Van Der Sloot tries to pass.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Sloot controls the pace.#T10#
Van Der Sloot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Nakamura pulls Van Der Sloot in to control the position. #T11#
Van Der Sloot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Der Sloot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Sloot advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Der Sloot in particular looking to stall.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control. Nakamura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Nakamura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Nakamura trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T13#
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Van Der Sloot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Nakamura has his hands clasped together around Van Der Sloot's back. He's all about the action.
Van Der Sloot is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakamura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Hideki Nakamura is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Hideki Nakamura made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Zark Muckerberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Muckerberg clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Van Der Sloot has hold of one of Muckerberg's legs. Muckerberg is fighting the takedown attempt but Van Der Sloot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (2) Van Der Sloot
Muckerberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Muckerberg looking to control.
Muckerberg keeping full guard, as Van Der Sloot tries to pass.
Muckerberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Muckerberg, not yet.
Muckerberg wants to hit a sweep here but Van Der Sloot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Muckerberg there! Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (5) Van Der Sloot
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muckerberg wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent.
Muckerberg's coaches at Punch Out Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Muckerberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muckerberg gets back to half guard.
Muckerberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Sloot slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Muckerberg tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
Muckerberg trying to control from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Muckerberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muckerberg tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Van Der Sloot has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (8) Van Der Sloot#T3#
Muckerberg working to try and regain half guard.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
Muckerberg is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Muckerberg wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Muckerberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Muckerberg to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Sloot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Muckerberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Der Sloot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Muckerberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Muckerberg is working to get back to half guard.
Muckerberg wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Muckerberg is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Muckerberg can't escape the position.
#T7#
Muckerberg tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muckerberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount.
Muckerberg is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Muckerberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is thwarting Muckerberg's attempts to control the position.
Muckerberg wants to get back to full guard.
Muckerberg gets back to full guard.
Muckerberg wants to control but Van Der Sloot passes easily into half guard.
Muckerberg wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
#T9#
Muckerberg wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping busy.
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
Muckerberg is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Sloot is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Muckerberg wants to get back to full guard but Van Der Sloot has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (11) Van Der Sloot
Muckerberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Muckerberg is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muckerberg is pressing down on Van Der Sloot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Muckerberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van Der Sloot has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (0) vs (14) Van Der Sloot
Muckerberg can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Muckerberg tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Van Der Sloot stalls from top position.
A control attempt from Muckerberg but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muckerberg (0) vs (16) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Muckerberg to control.#T12#
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Muckerberg tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Well,Muckerberg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Muckerberg is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now.
Muckerberg holds of for dear life.#T13#
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount.
Muckerberg working to try and regain half guard.
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent. #T14#
Muckerberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Muckerberg can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mr Bean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Bean stops a takedown attempt from Van Der Sloot.
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Der Sloot wants a takedown but no success here.
Bean is pressed up against the cage. Van Der Sloot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bean down to the mat. Bean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mr Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Van Der Sloot.#CL#
Bean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Der Sloot is working for takedown but Bean is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Bean lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bean (2) vs (0) Van Der Sloot
Bean passes Van Der Sloot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Bean seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean is stalling here. Van Der Sloot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bean seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Der Sloot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bean (2) vs (4) Van Der Sloot
Bean tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Bean is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Bean is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bean tries to control but Van Der Sloot manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bean (2) vs (7) Van Der Sloot
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Van Der Sloot is hanging on to Bean's back as he tries to escape.
Van Der Sloot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bean's body.
It looks like Van Der Sloot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bean is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Bean defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Van Der Sloot on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bean is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Van Der Sloot controlling the positon.#T4#
Van Der Sloot struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bean tries to break free.
Bean trying to control the position but Van Der Sloot manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Van Der Sloot.
Bean rolls, trying to escape but Van Der Sloot keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Bean breaks Van Der Sloot's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bean (4) vs (7) Van Der Sloot
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bean preventing the sweep.
Bean being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Bean 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: Bean (4) vs (9) Van Der Sloot#SUB#
Bean 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. #T6#
Van Der Sloot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Der Sloot stopping the sweep attempt from Bean.
Bean managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Van Der Sloot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bean is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bean isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Der Sloot stacks Bean on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Der Sloot! Score +3 for passing guard: Bean (4) vs (12) Van Der Sloot
Bean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Sloot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bean is trying to control Van Der Sloot's posture but Van Der Sloot avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Van Der Sloot controls the position.
Bean is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bean tries to control but Van Der Sloot manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bean (4) vs (15) Van Der Sloot
Bean trying to control the hands but Van Der Sloot breaks the grip. #T9#
Good control from Van Der Sloot.
Van Der Sloot is looking to control Bean but Bean is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bean looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Van Der Sloot is controlling the position but Bean somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Van Der Sloot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Sloot wants to free his trapped foot but Bean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bean wants to sweep but Van Der Sloot has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bean (4) vs (18) Van Der Sloot
Bean is trying to control Van Der Sloot's posture but Van Der Sloot avoids it. #T11#
Bean is not content to let Van Der Sloot control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Der Sloot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Der Sloot controlling from side mount.
A control attempt from Bean but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bean (4) vs (20) Van Der Sloot
Well,Bean is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Bean is trying to escape the mount.
Bean tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Bean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bean is trying to escape the mount.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but Bean is having none of it.
Bean wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T14#
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Der Sloot prevents Bean from getting the reversal.
Bean wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Bean is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot wins on points by 20 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Der Sloot swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Van Der Sloot tries to counter by clinching up but Ribeiro breaks away and moves out of range.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Van Der Sloot circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up#TD#
and Van Der Sloot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro controls Van Der Sloot momentarily but Van Der Sloot frees himself.
Van Der Sloot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Sloot is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Van Der Sloot forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Ribeiro is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Van Der Sloot sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Sloot pulls his head out easily.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Van Der Sloot is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Van Der Sloot prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Sloot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Der Sloot passes into side control, despite Ribeiro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (0) Ribeiro
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Van Der Sloot dominates the positioning.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Der Sloot controlling from side mount.
Ribeiro tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Ribeiro trying to remain calm as Van Der Sloot controls from the top position.#T5#
Ribeiro keeping his opponent close.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro is trying to control Van Der Sloot's posture but Van Der Sloot avoids it.
Ribeiro tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T6#
Van Der Sloot controlling the position from side mount.
Ribeiro tries to improve position but can't.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Sloot 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 Ribeiro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ribeiro wants to control but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ribeiro for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ribeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Sloot takes a little break here. Ribeiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ribeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Ribeiro tries to bench press Van Der Sloot off him but Van Der Sloot keeps the position.
Ribeiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ribeiro wants to control but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the position but Van Der Sloot is controlling the position.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Ribeiro is trying to work for a sweep but Van Der Sloot has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Van Der Sloot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Der Sloot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the full mount.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Better Dead!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Van Der Sloot lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (0) Dead
Van Der Sloot tries to pass to full mount but Dead defends it.
Van Der Sloot works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (0) Dead
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Dead is trying to control Van Der Sloot's posture but Van Der Sloot avoids it.
Dead is trying to escape the position but Van Der Sloot is controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dead for as long as he can get away with.
Dead holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T2#
Van Der Sloot controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dead holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
A lull in the action here as Van Der Sloot stalls from top position.
Dead tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the position but Dead is working away.
Dead prevents Van Der Sloot from moving into mount.
Dead is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Van Der Sloot is staying tight to Dead's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Van Der Sloot tries to move to full mount but Dead actually manages to regain half guard.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Dead is defending well.
Van Der Sloot content to control rather than advance. #T6##SUB2#
Dead actively working from the bottom here.
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.
Dead has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Dead is defending well.
Dead has his hands clasped together around Van Der Sloot's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Van Der Sloot prevents Dead from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace. #T8#
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Van Der Sloot not doing much here.
Dead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Dead won't allow Van Der Sloot to pass to mount. #T11#
Dead tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Van Der Sloot 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.
#T12#
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.
Dead has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though.
Dead tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.#T13#
Dead is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Sloot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dead gets full guard.
Van Der Sloot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dead is keeping the position for now.
Dead controlling Van Der Sloot's posture.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dead keeping full guard, as Van Der Sloot tries to pass. #T14#
Van Der Sloot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Viera closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Van Der Sloot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (0) Viera
Viera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Sloot's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Viera
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Viera trying to control but Van Der Sloot is working from the bottom.
Viera is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #T1#
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Viera 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 (4) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Sloot defends easily.
Van Der Sloot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
Viera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Der Sloot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Viera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot is aware though and is defending well.
Viera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Sloot is one step ahead there.
Van Der Sloot is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Viera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Viera has his foot on Van Der Sloot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Der Sloot works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Sloot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viera is looking to control Van Der Sloot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viera avoid being mounted?
Viera moves into full guard.
Viera is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB2#
Viera has his foot on Van Der Sloot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Der Sloot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Der Sloot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Viera for as long as he can get away with.
Viera is trying to control the position but Van Der Sloot postures up. #T5#
Van Der Sloot sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Van Der Sloot pushes his legs off easily.
Van Der Sloot sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Viera 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.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Viera is looking for a triangle but Van Der Sloot pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Viera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sloot preventing the sweep.
Van Der Sloot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viera keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sloot from controlling successfully.
Van Der Sloot 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. #T7#
Van Der Sloot wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Van Der Sloot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Viera has his feet on Van Der Sloot's thighs here. He's pushed Van Der Sloot off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Van Der Sloot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milton Viera! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mauricio goes for a double leg but Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Der Sloot continues to drive forward.
Mauricio closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Van Der Sloot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mauricio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mauricio pulls Van Der Sloot in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mauricio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Van Der Sloot frees his head nicely. Oh but Mauricio has switched to an armbar! Van Der Sloot is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lanion Mauricio! |
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Event:
SSG 277 Finn vs McCain
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Miyao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Der Sloot defends well and Miyao ends up having to push Van Der Sloot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Van Der Sloot tries to counter it with a takedown but Miyao pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Miyao drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the top position.
Van Der Sloot passes into half guard.
Miyao is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Sloot sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Van Der Sloot is thwarting Miyao's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Sloot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miyao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Van Der Sloot is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyao is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Sloot is very close to passing his half guard.
Miyao tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here. #T3##SUB#
Miyao looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Van Der Sloot pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (3) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Miyao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miyao regains half guard.
Van Der Sloot has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (6) Van Der Sloot
Miyao wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Der Sloot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Van Der Sloot 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.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here. #T6#
Miyao tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyao is looking to escape.
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miyao is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Van Der Sloot tries to control but Miyao wriggling away.
Miyao is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miyao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the full mount.
Miyao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Miyao is trying to escape the mount.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now.
Miyao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Miyao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Der Sloot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11##T12#
Miyao is trying to escape the mount.
Van Der Sloot tries to control but Miyao wriggling away.
Miyao tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Miyao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
Miyao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Miyao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miyao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyao is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now.
Miyao is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; August Lucas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Van Der Sloot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lucas sets himself, and Van Der Sloot steps forward looking for the clinch! Lucas avoids it this time.
Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Van Der Sloot counters by clinching up.
Van Der Sloot stops a takedown attempt from Lucas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Van Der Sloot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Lucas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Der Sloot dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (0) vs (2) Van Der Sloot
Lucas controls Van Der Sloot momentarily but Van Der Sloot frees himself.
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sloot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Der Sloot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Van Der Sloot preventing the sweep.
Lucas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.
Van Der Sloot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucas controls Van Der Sloot momentarily but Van Der Sloot frees himself.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Sloot controls the pace.#T2#
Van Der Sloot passes into half guard.
Lucas wants to control but Van Der Sloot is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Sloot prevents Lucas from improving his position.
Lucas is in trouble now - Van Der Sloot has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (0) vs (5) Van Der Sloot
Lucas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lucas is in trouble now - Van Der Sloot has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (0) vs (8) Van Der Sloot#T4#
Lucas 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.
Lucas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Der Sloot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Der Sloot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucas (4) vs (8) Van Der Sloot#SUB#
Lucas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Van Der Sloot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lucas's guard. Nice work there by Van Der Sloot.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (4) vs (10) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot stays in close to Lucas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lucas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Lucas is trying to keep Van Der Sloot in close.
#SUB#
Lucas looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Sloot defends easily.
Van Der Sloot pushing down on Lucas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Der Sloot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Van Der Sloot slows the pace down in half guard.
Lucas is positioning himself well to prevent Van Der Sloot advancing to mount.
Well, if Van Der Sloot 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.
More stalling from Van Der Sloot.
Lucas tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. #T7#
Lucas is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Sloot is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Der Sloot is taking a breather. Lucas 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.
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though.
Lucas controlling the position well. #T8#
Van Der Sloot is looking to advance position but Lucas won't allow it.
Van Der Sloot not doing much here.
Lucas is looking to control Van Der Sloot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?#T9#
Van Der Sloot stalling. #T10#
Van Der Sloot passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (4) vs (13) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
It looks like Van Der Sloot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lucas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
Lucas is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Lucas wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent.
Lucas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount.
Lucas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Lucas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Lucas tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Lucas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lucas 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.
Lucas is looking to control Van Der Sloot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?#T14#
Van Der Sloot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucas is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucas wants to get back to full guard but Van Der Sloot has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (4) vs (16) Van Der Sloot
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Tavares! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tavares tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Van Der Sloot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tavares won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tavares (0) vs (4) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot taking a breather here.
Van Der Sloot working away.
Van Der Sloot tries to move to mount but Tavares blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Tavares's face as Van Der Sloot controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Tavares seems a little lost for a moment, as Van Der Sloot dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Tavares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Van Der Sloot stalls from top position.
Van Der Sloot has control of an arm but Tavares manages to advance to Van Der Sloot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tavares (4) vs (4) Van Der Sloot#T2##SUB#
Tavares looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Van Der Sloot's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Van Der Sloot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Tavares just sinks the hooks in.
Van Der Sloot felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Tavares tightening his grip on Van Der Sloot, looking for the choke. #T3#
Tavares is trying to stick to Van Der Sloot's back but Van Der Sloot is turning into Tavares. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tavares's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Van Der Sloot. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavares (4) vs (6) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tavares is trying to control the position but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Tavares looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Der Sloot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass the guard but Tavares is defending well.
Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Tavares trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Van Der Sloot manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tavares (4) vs (9) Van Der Sloot
Tavares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount.
Tavares tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Tavares is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tavares is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Tavares wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent. #T7#
Van Der Sloot prevents Tavares from getting the reversal.
Tavares manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Van Der Sloot prevents Tavares from improving his position.
Van Der Sloot passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tavares (4) vs (12) Van Der Sloot
Tavares tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away. #T8#
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Tavares to control.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Sloot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9##T10#
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tavares tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T11#
Tavares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Tavares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Tavares is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Tavares wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares wants to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Tavares wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Tavares is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Der Sloot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald Jr fails with the takedown.
Van Der Sloot drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald Jr sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Sloot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald Jr. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Van Der Sloot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Viktor Van Der Sloot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl McDonald Jr.#CL2#
McDonald Jr darts in and clinches Van Der Sloot up against the cage.#T1#
Van Der Sloot goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald Jr prevents it.
Van Der Sloot tries to pull guard but McDonald Jr won't allow it.
McDonald Jr looking for a takedown. #TD2#
McDonald Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
Van Der Sloot is pulling down on McDonald Jr's head to control his posture.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
McDonald Jr works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
Van Der Sloot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Der Sloot is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot trying to control here.
#T3#
Van Der Sloot keeping hold of McDonald Jr's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Der Sloot defends it well.
Van Der Sloot regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Der Sloot is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (5) McDonald Jr#T4##SUB2#
McDonald Jr has his foot on Van Der Sloot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Der Sloot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Der Sloot is pushing down on McDonald Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Der Sloot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Van Der Sloot is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (5) McDonald Jr#T5#
McDonald Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Sloot tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away.
McDonald Jr tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here. #T6#
McDonald Jr gets back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
McDonald Jr is staying active underneath Van Der Sloot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Sloot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Van Der Sloot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
McDonald Jr is staying active underneath Van Der Sloot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Sloot stalling.
Van Der Sloot wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy.
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. #T8#
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
McDonald Jr moves into full guard.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Der Sloot has picked McDonald Jr up and slammed him! McDonald Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Der Sloot manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (8) vs (5) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is being controlled here.
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
McDonald Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Van Der Sloot has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (5) McDonald Jr
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
McDonald Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Van Der Sloot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald Jr is looking to escape.
McDonald Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Van Der Sloot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald Jr is looking to escape.
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Van Der Sloot tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position but Van Der Sloot isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
McDonald Jr is squirming around, avoiding Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the action.
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Der Sloot tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Der Sloot darts in looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets double underhooks and turns Van Der Sloot into the cage. #TD#
Van Der Sloot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mesquita uses from the top position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Sloot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Van Der Sloot keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Der Sloot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.#SUB#
Van Der Sloot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sloot looking to control.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Sloot is retaining full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Van Der Sloot is working from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot looking to control.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita advances to half guard. #T2#
Van Der Sloot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Van Der Sloot is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sloot is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Mesquita is pressing down on Van Der Sloot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Der Sloot is holding on for now.
Van Der Sloot is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (3) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. #T4#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Der Sloot tries to reverse the position but Mesquita maintains control.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Der Sloot is looking to escape.
Van Der Sloot is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T5#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot can't escape the position.
Van Der Sloot is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita is trying to take his opponent's back.
Van Der Sloot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Mesquita is looking to work his way around to Van Der Sloot's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Van Der Sloot is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mesquita has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (6) Mesquita
Van Der Sloot trying to control the hands but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita trying to control.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Der Sloot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mesquita is looking to control Van Der Sloot but Van Der Sloot is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Van Der Sloot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mesquita's guard. Nice work there by Van Der Sloot.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Sloot controls the pace.
Mesquita looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mesquita 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. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Van Der Sloot defends it easily.
#T8#
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Sloot postures up.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Sloot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Der Sloot preventing the sweep.
Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Van Der Sloot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita is trying to hold Van Der Sloot in close to prevent damage but Van Der Sloot has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Der Sloot not doing much here.
Van Der Sloot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Van Der Sloot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Sloot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sloot from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Van Der Sloot content to stall in guard here.
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mesquita for as long as he can get away with.
Mesquita is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head to control his posture.
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Mesquita has Van Der Sloot pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Van Der Sloot to get to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position. #T14#
Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Van Der Sloot works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Soprano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Der Sloot sprawls well initially but Soprano persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) Soprano
Soprano is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Sloot wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soprano is thwarting Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Soprano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sloot is just riding it out for now. Soprano eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Soprano wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Der Sloot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soprano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Der Sloot trying to hold on to Soprano's head to control him but Soprano postures up.
#T1#
Van Der Sloot is refusing to be controlled, as Soprano sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soprano in particular looking to stall.
Soprano prevents Van Der Sloot from improving his position.
Van Der Sloot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soprano is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Sloot tries to roll over but Soprano keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot is trying to maintain the position but Soprano is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Soprano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Der Sloot gets back to full guard.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Der Sloot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (2) Soprano#SUB2#
Soprano has his feet on Van Der Sloot's thighs here. He's pushed Van Der Sloot off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Van Der Sloot screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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Event:
SSG 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Torrecilla Arrieta clinches up with Van Der Sloot and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torrecilla Arrieta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Der Sloot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torrecilla Arrieta walks away with a smile on his face. Van Der Sloot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manuel Torrecilla Arrieta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Torrecilla Arrieta moves into the clinch.
Torrecilla Arrieta prevents the takedown attempt.
Torrecilla Arrieta cracks Van Der Sloot with a nice body shot.#BC#
Torrecilla Arrieta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Sloot dives in for a single leg takedown but Torrecilla Arrieta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manuel Torrecilla Arrieta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Van Der Sloot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Sloot or perhaps it was just good defense by Torrecilla Arrieta, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Van Der Sloot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Torrecilla Arrieta is controlling Van Der Sloot's posture.
Torrecilla Arrieta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Torrecilla Arrieta keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sloot from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Van Der Sloot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Der Sloot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torrecilla Arrieta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Van Der Sloot wants to control from the top but Torrecilla Arrieta keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Van Der Sloot drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot seems to have locked his on tight now - Torrecilla Arrieta screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Van Der Sloot, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Viktor Van Der Sloot! |
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