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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caceres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wahlstroem! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Caceres (4) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem wants to control but Caceres postures up.
A control attempt from Wahlstroem but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (6) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Wahlstroem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wahlstroem is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Caceres is working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Caceres is working for a guillotine from mount but Wahlstroem frees his head quite easily.
#T1#
Wahlstroem tries to reverse the position but Caceres maintains control.
Wahlstroem wants to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Wahlstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wahlstroem gets back to half guard.
Caceres prevents Wahlstroem from improving his position.
Caceres is thwarting Wahlstroem's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
Wahlstroem won't allow Caceres to pass to mount. #T2#
Wahlstroem is looking to get back to full guard here but Caceres has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (9) vs (0) Wahlstroem
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Wahlstroem denies him.
Wahlstroem tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to get an arm triangle but Wahlstroem is defending well. #SUB#
Wahlstroem wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Caceres has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Wahlstroem's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Wahlstroem is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Caceres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Caceres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Caceres has Gro Ulfimph pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Caceres pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gro Ulfimph tumbling to the mat - Caceres dives into Gro Ulfimph's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Caceres preventing the sweep.
Caceres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gro Ulfimph keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres is pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gro Ulfimph is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gro Ulfimph regains half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending it quite comfortably.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Gro Ulfimph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gro Ulfimph trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gro Ulfimph actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caceres seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gro Ulfimph has recovered full guard.
Gro Ulfimph working a defensive guard here.
Caceres passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caceres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gro Ulfimph! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to reverse the position but Caceres maintains control.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here.
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Caceres jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (11) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Caceres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gro Ulfimph has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Caceres from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Gro Ulfimph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (13) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard.
Caceres takes Gro Ulfimph's back. Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (16) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Caceres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gro Ulfimph has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Caceres working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6##SUB#
Caceres is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gro Ulfimph is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit'. |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Caceres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vazquez.#TD2#
Caceres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vazquez (0) vs (4) Caceres
Vazquez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Vazquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez has a hand on Caceres's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Caceres takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (7) Caceres
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (10) Caceres
Vazquez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1#
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caceres is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Vazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Vazquez tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Vazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caceres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vazquez is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to control Caceres's posture. Caceres takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Vazquez! Caceres is rotating here... this could be the end... Vazquez is out! Caceres has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caceres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sarinnen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caceres is in Sarinnen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Sarinnen
Caceres pushing down on Sarinnen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions off his back.
Sarinnen won't allow Caceres to pass to mount.
Sarinnen trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for subs from the bottom but Caceres mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is trying to reverse the position but instead Caceres has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (8) vs (0) Sarinnen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Sarinnen right now.
#SUB#
Sarinnen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Caceres gets his way!
Sarinnen trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T1#
Sarinnen breaks Caceres's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (8) vs (2) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarinnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caceres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (10) vs (2) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarinnen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Caceres has passed into half guard!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sarinnen gets full guard.#T2##SUB#
Caceres has gone for a leg lock! Sarinnen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (10) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarinnen is one step ahead there.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (10) vs (7) Sarinnen#T3#
Caceres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sarinnen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (10) vs (9) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Caceres is surviving well by controlling Sarinnen's body position as best he can.
Caceres wants to control but Sarinnen is having none of it.
Sarinnen prevents Caceres from getting the reversal.
Caceres gets back to half guard.
Caceres tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Caceres defends the submission attempt.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working. #T4#
Caceres wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarinnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Sarinnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarinnen wants to take a breather but Caceres is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Sarinnen is looking to advance position but Caceres won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caceres defends it well.
Sarinnen prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Sarinnen is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caceres sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Caceres is defending it quite comfortably.
Caceres is looking to control Sarinnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?
Sarinnen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (10) vs (12) Sarinnen
Caceres tries to hold on but Sarinnen postures up.#T6#
Sarinnen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Caceres wants to control but Sarinnen is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sarinnen has control of Caceres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caceres regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Caceres controls the position.
Caceres is trying to escape the mount.
Caceres wants to hold on but Sarinnen pushes him away.
Sarinnen fails to advance to Caceres's back.
Sarinnen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has hold of Caceres's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Caceres manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T7##SUB2#
Sarinnen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Caceres is desperately trying to improve his position but Sarinnen has a good base and remains in mount.
Caceres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (12) vs (12) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Caceres has picked Sarinnen up and slammed him! Sarinnen can't keep hold of the triangle and Caceres manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (15) vs (12) Sarinnen
Sarinnen can't do much from the bottom here.
Caceres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sarinnen's legs.
Sarinnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caceres off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Caceres (15) vs (16) Sarinnen
Well, with Sarinnen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Caceres is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T8#
Caceres trying to control the hands but Sarinnen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working for a choke but Caceres is defending well. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Caceres has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Caceres tries to roll but Sarinnen sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Caceres defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Caceres is defending well though. Sarinnen let's go of the attempt for now.
Caceres tries to break free.
#T9##SUB2#
Sarinnen tightening his grip on Caceres, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to break Caceres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Caceres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sarinnen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Caceres tries to escape but Sarinnen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Sarinnen tightening his grip on Caceres, looking for the choke.
Caceres looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Sarinnen is not going to allow Caceres to sit and survive in this position.
Caceres is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for the choke from the back position but Caceres is controlling his hands well.
Caceres rolls, trying to escape but Sarinnen keeps control of the position.
Sarinnen doesn't have the hooks in and Caceres manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (17) vs (16) Sarinnen
Sarinnen working a defensive guard but Caceres passes into half guard.
Caceres is pressing down on Sarinnen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sarinnen is holding on for now.
Sarinnen is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarinnen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Sarinnen is trying to control the position but Caceres postures up. #SUB2#
Caceres lying in Sarinnen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sarinnen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Caceres taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
Our winner, Samuel Sarinnen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 34 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Caceres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mason on his heels. He'll look to pass Mason's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Caceres
Caceres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caceres tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason is trying to control the position but Caceres postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caceres keeps trying to improve his position.
Caceres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now. #T1#
Mason is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Caceres jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Caceres#SUB2#
Caceres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason prevents Caceres from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) Caceres
Caceres moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) Caceres#T2#
Mason is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Mason defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mason tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mason is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caceres moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mason has worked his arm free - good work by Mason!
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mason tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Caceres seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mason has recovered full guard.
Mason 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.
Caceres looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Caceres is pushing down on Mason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mason is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mason trying to control here.
Caceres works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (13) Caceres
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Caceres working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay. #T5#
Mason tries to control Caceres's body but Caceres pushes him off. Mason squirms to his side and now Caceres has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (16) Caceres#SUB2#
Caceres is persistently looking for the submission but Mason is defending it well.
Mason tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Caceres is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Mason taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Caceres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Gordon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caceres did well to prevent Gordon getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Caceres
Caceres keeping control of the position.
Caceres is continuing to stall.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caceres controlling the position for now.
Caceres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
Caceres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Caceres is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Caceres is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gordon is staying active.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gordon is thwarting Caceres's attempts to control the position.
Caceres tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon 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.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Caceres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (2) vs (4) Caceres
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gordon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Caceres's guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (4) Caceres
Caceres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gordon 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.
Caceres trying to control the position here.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Caceres controlling the position.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres trying to control the position.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caceres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Caceres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gordon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (6) Caceres
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon pulls Caceres in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Gordon 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.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon has his hands on Caceres's head, controlling the position.
Gordon is trying to keep Caceres in close.
#T6#
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Caceres is still trying to improve position.
Caceres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Caceres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caceres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Caceres's head. It's preventing any offense from Caceres, at least for the moment.#T7#
Gordon continues to stall.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon is controlling Caceres's posture.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Gordon trying to control the position.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (6) vs (6) Caceres
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Caceres wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Gordon prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caceres trying to control here.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon is pressing down on Caceres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caceres is holding on for now.
Gordon prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caceres trying to control but Gordon postures up.
#T10#
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caceres is controlling Gordon's trapped leg to prevent Gordon from advancing to side control.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Caceres has his hands clasped together around Gordon's back. He's all about the action.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Caceres is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres controlling the position well.
Caceres trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Caceres is defending well.
Caceres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Caceres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Caceres controlling Gordon's posture.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Caceres is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture.
Caceres working a defensive guard here.
Gordon 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Caceres wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Caceres wants to control the position but Gordon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Well, if Gordon 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.
Caceres tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon wants to pass to mount but Caceres is defending the position.
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14#
Caceres wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres gets full guard.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Caceres has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres has Gordon pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Caceres gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Caceres wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
SSD 10: Russian Gangster II
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Caceres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Waters tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caceres is in Waters's guard.#SUB#
Waters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Caceres stacks Waters 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 Caceres!
Waters prevents Caceres from improving position.
Waters manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Caceres seems to be looking for submissions.
Caceres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caceres is thwarting Waters's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caceres is pressing down on Waters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Waters is holding on for now. #T1#
Waters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Waters working for a triangle but Caceres defends it easily.
#SUB#
Waters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Caceres has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Caceres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Waters wants to improve his position but Caceres is controlling well.
Waters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Waters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Waters is trying to control but Caceres passes into side control!
#T3#
Waters gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Waters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waters manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Waters has an active guard here but Caceres has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caceres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Waters wants to control the action here but instead Caceres manages to pass to full mount!
Waters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Caceres wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Waters manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5##SUB#
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
Waters is in trouble now - Caceres has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Caceres goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Waters is on top in guard.
Caceres is pulling down on Waters's head. It's preventing any offense from Waters, at least for the moment.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waters is one step ahead there. #T6#
Caceres seems keen to control Waters's posture.
Waters stopping the sweep attempt from Caceres.
Caceres has his hands on Waters's head, controlling the position.
Caceres is continuing to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
The adventures of Caceres the control monster continue. Boring.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres is pulling down on Waters's head. It's preventing any offense from Waters, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Caceres gets the takedown into side control.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
Caceres working away.
Waters sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Waters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Waters defending well.
Waters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9##SUB#
Waters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caceres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caceres passes into half guard.
Waters won't allow Caceres to pass to mount. #SUB#
Waters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Waters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Caceres dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Caceres paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Caceres pushes Waters up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Caceres has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Waters is trying to keep an underhook but Caceres manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Waters looking for submissions off his back.
Waters is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Waters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Waters is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Waters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caceres defends well.
Caceres is pushing down on Waters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Waters is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Waters looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Caceres pushes past his half guard into mount!
Waters wants to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Rodrigo Caceres has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Caceres with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Waters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Waters wants to control but Caceres is having none of it.
Waters has given up his back here. Will Caceres look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T2##SUB2#
Caceres is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Waters is defending well though. Caceres let's go of the attempt for now.
Caceres is trying to stick to Waters's back but Waters is turning into Caceres. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Caceres's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Waters.
Caceres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Caceres looking for a sweep. Not yet Caceres, not yet. #T3#
Caceres is trying to keep Waters in close.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
River Waters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Caceres shoots in and gets a takedown into Waters's guard.#T4#
Waters is trying to control the position but Caceres postures up. #SUB#
Waters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Waters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Caceres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Caceres moves into full mount! Waters won't be happy about that!
Waters is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Caceres has taken his back.
Waters is in bad spot here.
Waters is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB2#
Caceres has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Waters right now.
#SUB2#
Caceres looking for the choke from the back.
Caceres not allowing Waters to control his hands. #SUB2#
Caceres is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Waters won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Caceres off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
SSD 5: Loke vs Collins
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Contreras gets caught flat footed, as Caceres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Caceres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Contreras's guard.
Contreras looks like he's trying to stand up.
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Contreras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Contreras trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
Caceres has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Contreras actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras trying to get back to full guard but Caceres takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Caceres looking to take Contreras's back but Contreras rolls and after a scramble, Contreras ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Contreras to escape a tricky position. #T1#
Contreras wanted to stand there but Caceres had control of the position.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caceres is pulling down on Contreras's head to control his posture.
Caceres is trying to keep Contreras in close.
Contreras has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caceres is proving hard to escape from.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Caceres can do anything to dispel that myth.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caceres trying to control the position here.
Contreras wants to pass the guard but Caceres is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Caceres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Contreras's guard. #REVB#
Contreras has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Caceres has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Caceres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Contreras, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Contreras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caceres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Caceres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Contreras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Contreras wants to control but Caceres postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Caceres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Caceres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caceres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Contreras's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Contreras trying his best to control but Caceres has mounted him.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Caceres fails to advance to Contreras's back.
Caceres moves to his opponent's back but Contreras bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Caceres.
Contreras landing with the ground and pound.
Caceres is controlling Contreras's posture.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caceres pulls Contreras in to control the position. #T5#
Contreras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caceres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caceres trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caceres holds on and takes a little breather.
Contreras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caceres is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caceres trying to keep a closed guard but Contreras is proving a slippery customer.
Contreras landing some decent shots from guard.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing Contreras from standing up.
Contreras trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caceres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Contreras controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Contreras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Contreras is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Caceres.#TD2#
Caceres shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Contreras is trying to stand up here but Caceres is controlling him well.
Contreras is looking to control Caceres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Contreras avoid being mounted?
Caceres wants to pass to mount but Contreras is defending the position. #T7##SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a kimura but Contreras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caceres to get the leverage.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Contreras is defending well. #SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a kimura but Contreras is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caceres to get the leverage.
Contreras wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but Contreras defending well.
Contreras looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Caceres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Contreras sees it coming and defends easily.
Contreras is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Contreras trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Contreras leaves Caceres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caceres darts in looking for a takedown but Contreras gets double underhooks and turns Caceres into the ropes.
Mohammad Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Caceres.#TD2#
Caceres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Contreras!
Contreras wants to control but Caceres postures up.
Caceres advances to full mount. #T9#
Contreras really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Contreras regains half guard.
Contreras is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Caceres prevents Contreras from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Contreras is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Caceres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Contreras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caceres tries to avoid it but Contreras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caceres to the ground. Caceres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Caceres is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Contreras's half guard.
Contreras kicks Caceres off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Caceres gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contreras is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Contreras defends it well.
Caceres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Contreras gets back to half guard.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Contreras is defending well.
Caceres moves nicely into side control.
Caceres passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Contreras! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Contreras tries to hold on but Caceres pushes him away.
Caceres wants to take Contreras's back but he can't do it this time.
Caceres moves to take his opponent's back.
Contreras trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Caceres seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Contreras's chin but Contreras turns very nicely into Caceres's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Contreras.
Caceres has Contreras pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Contreras wants to stand but Caceres has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Caceres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caceres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Contreras wants to stand but Caceres is controlling his posture from full guard.
Caceres pulls Contreras in close to his closed guard and prevents Contreras from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Caceres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Caceres prevents Contreras from improving his position.
Contreras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caceres passes Contreras's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caceres passes to side control. #T5#
Contreras sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Contreras actively working from the bottom here.
Contreras is trying to control but can't.
Contreras tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Caceres wants to pass to mount but Contreras is defending the position. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Contreras wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Contreras defends it well.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Contreras is defending well. #T7#
Contreras is trying is best to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Caceres prevents Contreras from standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Contreras enables Caceres to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Contreras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Caceres preventing the sweep.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Contreras is defending well.
Contreras manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Contreras controls Caceres momentarily but Caceres frees himself. #SUB#
Contreras working for a triangle but Caceres defends it easily.
Caceres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T9##SUB2#
Caceres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Contreras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Contreras is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caceres has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Caceres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Contreras turns into him and now he's in Caceres's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Caceres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caceres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 18:20
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 18:20
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
SSD 3: Sunday Fight Night
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Contreras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caceres circles away.
Caceres drops down looking for a counter takedown but Contreras sprawls and moves away.
Contreras misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Caceres shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Caceres was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Contreras tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Caceres fails to move to back control.
Caceres takes Contreras's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Contreras is in trouble.
Contreras wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Contreras showing good submission defense here.
#T1#
Contreras wants to control his opponent's hands but Caceres gets his hands free.
Contreras rolls, trying to escape but Caceres keeps control of the position.
Caceres avoiding Contreras 's attempts to control his hands.
Contreras tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Contreras working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Contreras manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Caceres stops Contreras from getting back to his feet.
Contreras is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Caceres prevents Contreras from improving his position.
Caceres working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Contreras's thigh. Contreras counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Contreras keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass. #T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.
Contreras pushes Caceres off looking to stand but Caceres dives back in and keeps control.
Contreras is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caceres wants to pass to mount but Contreras is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Contreras doesn't manage to clinch there - Caceres circles away.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caceres swats away the attempt to clinch by Contreras.
Rodrigo Caceres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Caceres feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Caceres passes Contreras's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Contreras gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Contreras throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Caceres escapes and throws Contreras's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Contreras is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Caceres asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T5#
Contreras is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Contreras has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Caceres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Contreras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Contreras denies him. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caceres has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Caceres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Contreras has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Contreras!
Contreras wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Contreras stopping the sweep attempt from Caceres.
Contreras is fighting to break Caceres's control of his arms but Caceres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres continues to stall.#T7#
Contreras would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Contreras postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Contreras wants to stand but Caceres is controlling his posture from full guard.
Contreras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Contreras trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres has Contreras pulled in close to control his posture.
Contreras won't allow Caceres to sweep him here. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Contreras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caceres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreras.#TD#
Caceres decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Caceres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Contreras reaches up to try and control the position but Caceres seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Contreras rolls and tries to escape and now Caceres has his back!
Contreras tries to escape but Caceres has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Contreras is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Contreras defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T9#
Caceres avoiding Contreras 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Caceres has one arm under Contreras 's neck. Contreras is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Caceres manages to get his arm free though and Contreras is in a world of trouble! Caceres sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Contreras turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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