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Event:
UCF 89: Boytsov v Butcher
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Madden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bond. Bond throws a sloppy head kick and Madden moves out of range easily. Nice sprawl there from Bond as Madden shoots in.#TD2# Madden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Madden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Bond is defending against the submission attempts here by Madden.
Madden is taking a breather. Bond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB# Bond actively working from the bottom here. Madden controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bond desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1# Madden tries to pass to full mount but Bond defends it. Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Madden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. It looks like Madden 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. Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Madden slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Madden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bond! Bond is trying to escape the mount.
Bond is working hard here to advance position. Madden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Madden looking to control but Bond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bond looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Madden controlling the pace for now. Madden looking to control but Bond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# Madden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bond wants to hold on but Madden pushes him away. Madden controlling the pace for now. Madden tries to control but Bond wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bond tries to lock up and control but Madden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bond is squirming around, avoiding Madden's attempts to control the action. Bond 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. Madden is looking to take a break and control but Bond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Madden wants to pass to mount but Bond is defending the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Madden uses his free foot to push down on Bond's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bond. Bond is squirming around, avoiding Madden's attempts to control the action. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Madden dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Bond throws a head kick that half lands.
Madden checks a low kick from Bond.#TD2# Madden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bond's guard. Bond keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Madden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bond's guard. Bond is staying active underneath Madden, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Bond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Madden pulls his head out easily. Madden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Bond looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2# Bond is defending against the submission attempts here by Madden.
Bond is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Madden wants to work for an arm triangle but Bond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Madden wants to take a breather but Bond is having none of it. #SUB2# Madden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bond sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Madden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bond is just riding it out for now. Madden eventually gives up the hold. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Madden trying to advance position but Bond counters by regaining guard. #SUB# Bond has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Madden doesn't defend quickly enough and Bond has managed to lock this one up! Can Madden escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bond on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Bond! |
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Event:
UCF 80: Adunga Jr v Wilder
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Madden throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Madden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavares but Tavares pushes him off and we're back to square one. Madden fails with a takedown attempt. Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Madden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tavares works the jab nicely.#TD# Madden 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. Madden looking to pass the guard. Tavares being controlled here, momentarily. Madden trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom. Tavares trying to control the position.
#T1# Madden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Madden tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Madden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Madden dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Madden's head and hops out. A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target. Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madden attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.#T2# Madden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Madden fails with the takedown and Tavares counters with a nice body shot. Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Madden. Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away. Madden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Michael Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tavares misses the jab. Madden shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well. Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tavares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Madden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Madden has a takedown stuffed.#T3# Tavares misses the jab. Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Madden digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs. Madden misses with a body shot.
Madden fails with the takedown. Tavares throws a combination. Madden tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Reese Madden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Madden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tavares throws a series of punches but Madden moves out of range. Madden closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Madden pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Madden misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madden's head. Tavares misses with a body shot.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A jab lands there for Tavares. A punch lands to the side of Madden 's head but he takes it in his stride. Tavares swinging wildly here.
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Tavares takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tavares misses with a wild body shot. Tavares misses with a looping right. Madden is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Madden throws a body shot but no joy. Madden fails with a takedown attempt. Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madden scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares dominated that round. That's time! Madden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# A jab from Madden misses. Madden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes. Madden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Michael Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup. Madden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Madden appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Madden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Tavares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tavares wants it to stay on the feet. Tavares avoids the body shot from Madden.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Madden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Horrible takedown attempt by Madden or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bone on bone clash there as Madden blocks the leg kick.
Madden dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Madden's head and hops out. Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Madden doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tavares counters with a left and a right that stings Madden. #T1# Tavares throws a body punch but Madden moves out of range. Madden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from Madden. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet. Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Madden. Madden circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Madden fails to land the takedown. Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madden's head. Madden slips under a jab. Madden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick. Tavares has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2##TD# Madden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Madden is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tavares is looking to improve his position.
Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Tavares is holding on for dear life with his legs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are battling for position here. Tavares manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Madden has gone for a leg lock! Tavares slips out almost immediately though and dives into Madden's guard.#REVB# Tavares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Tavares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Madden looking to control.
Tavares stays in close to Madden's body and controls the position. Tavares is continuing to stall. Madden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tavares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Tavares leaves Madden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Madden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes. Madden closes the distance and clinches up with Tavares, looking for a takedown. Madden pushes Tavares against the cage but Tavares circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares slips a jab from Madden. Nice body punch from Tavares. Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madden.
Madden takes one to the side of the head.
Madden lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Tavares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD# Madden scores with a takedown into Tavares's guard. Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard. Madden stays in close to Tavares's body and controls the position. Madden trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom. Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving. Tavares wants to stand but Madden is controlling the position. Tavares is pulling down on Madden's head to control his posture. #T1# Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madden. Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Madden moves away and avoids it. Tavares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Madden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tavares as he jumps to the side. Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tavares throws a counter combo. Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tavares missing with a left hand there. Madden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Madden has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Madden misses with a body shot.
#T2# Madden shoots in but no luck this time. Madden goes for a double leg but Tavares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tavares continues to drive forward. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Madden works Tavares's body with a nice hook. Madden just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madden or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad. Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Madden looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Tavares pushes Madden off and gets back to his feet.
Madden lands a jab.#T3# Madden misses with a body punch
letting Tavares counter with a right hand. Madden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away. Madden is looking to wear down Tavares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Tavares stuns Madden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A combination from Tavares does no damage. Madden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Madden does no damage. Madden drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Madden throws a body shot but no joy. No luck with that takedown attempt from Madden. Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madden was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares. Madden throws a body shot but no joy. Madden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Madden with a poor takedown and Tavares counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Madden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it. Tavares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Tavares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD# Madden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Madden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2# Tavares throws Madden to one side and escapes! Madden fails with a takedown attempt. Michael Tavares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Madden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares swings for the body but Madden moves out of range.
Madden slips under a jab. Reese Madden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Madden off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tavares has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares! After the big win, Michael Tavares made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hype Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
UCF 72: Boytsov v Puro
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Madden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab. We've been told by Long's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Madden works the jab nicely.#TD2# Madden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Long is trying to defend but Madden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Long wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Long is defending against the submission attempts here by Madden.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madden on the ground. Madden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Madden controlling his opponent. #T1# Long is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Madden is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Madden extends the arm and Long is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reese Madden! |
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Event:
SSG 327 Maximus vs Majere
Date: Jul 07, 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 11 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Madden shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Ribeiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Madden Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #SUB# Madden lying in Ribeiro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ribeiro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Madden taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Ribeiro! A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2# Madden looking to score a takedown here. Vieira is defending well but Madden drives through and ends up in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Madden Madden preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Madden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vieira keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Madden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vieira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1# Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy. Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position. Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Madden controls from within his opponent's guard. Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Madden postures up.
#T2# Vieira being controlled here, momentarily. Vieira keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass. Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there. Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Madden content to stall in guard here. #T3# Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vieira keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Madden advances to half guard. Madden is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position. Vieira is not content to let Madden control the position. Madden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Vieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Madden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Madden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (4) vs (2) Madden Vieira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4# Vieira controlling well, preventing Madden from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB# Vieira looking for the RNC. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vieira is not going to allow Madden to sit and survive in this position. #SUB# Vieira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T5# Vieira wants to control but Madden is keeping busy. Madden is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Vieira tightening his grip on Madden, looking for the choke. Madden trying to control the action but Vieira just sinks the hooks in. Madden tries to roll but Vieira sticks to his back.
#T6# Madden trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip. Vieira keeps control of the position as Madden tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Madden trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip. Will Vieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Madden breaks Vieira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (4) vs (4) Madden Vieira trying to control the position here. Vieira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7# Vieira looking to control.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy. Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madden defends well. Vieira being controlled here, momentarily. Vieira seems keen to control Madden's posture.#T8# Madden 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. Madden trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. Madden controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Madden is pushing down on Vieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Madden has managed to sneak the leg through. Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Madden trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there. #T9# Madden slips nicely into half guard. Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard. Vieira is trying to control but Madden manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (4) vs (7) Madden Madden is looking to work his way around to Vieira's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Madden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Madden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10# Madden wants to control the pace but Vieira is squirming around nicely. Vieira holds on to Madden around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks. Madden controlling from mount. Madden avoids the attempt from Vieira to control. Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Madden's attempts to control the action. Vieira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (4) vs (10) Madden#T11# Madden struggling to keep hold of the position.
Madden is hanging on to Vieira's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2# Madden looking for the choke from the back. Madden controls the action.#SUB2# Madden has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2# Madden looking for the choke but no joy. Madden has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vieira's body.
#T12# Vieira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Madden trying to control but he's not successful this time. Vieira is controlling an arm, preventing Madden from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vieira has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (4) vs (13) Madden You can see the frustration on Vieira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Madden keeps control of the position easily here as Vieira tries to buck him off.
#T13# Madden wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy. Vieira tries to escape the position.
Madden tries to get the hooks in deep but Vieira pushed the leg off. Vieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Madden.
Madden tries to get the hooks in deep but Vieira pushed the leg off. Vieira trying to control the hands but Madden won't let him. #T14# Vieira tries to escape the position.
Vieira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2# Vieira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Madden struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Madden wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
Date: Jun 09, 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 4 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Declan Robinson! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Madden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position. Madden 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. Madden controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself. Robinson preventing the sweep. Madden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Madden seems keen to control Robinson's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control. Robinson advances to half guard. #T1# Madden wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Madden gets full guard. Madden looking to control.
Madden trying to control the position here. Madden controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself. Madden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Robinson 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. #T2# Robinson looking to pass the guard. Robinson 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. Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Madden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there. #T3# Madden has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position. Robinson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Madden wants to sweep but no luck. Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Madden holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4# Madden trying to control the position.
Madden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5# Robinson wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving. Madden managing to control the position. Robinson 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. Robinson won't allow Madden to sweep him here. #T6# Robinson pushes down on Madden's leg and manages to get into half guard. Madden trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall. Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Madden defends it. Robinson is taking a breather. Madden 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.#T7# Madden tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg. Robinson is thwarting Madden's attempts to control the position. Robinson trying to advance position but Madden counters by regaining guard. #SUB# Madden is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Madden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.#T8# Madden trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Madden controlling Robinson's posture. Madden keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass. #T9# Madden 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: Madden (2) vs (0) Robinson Robinson keeping control of the position. Madden wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well. Madden trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom. Madden prevents Robinson from improving his position. Robinson has his hands clasped together around Madden's back. He's all about the action.#T10# Robinson is trying to get back to full guard. Madden is just content to waste time from the top position. Robinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Madden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (5) vs (0) Robinson Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T11# Robinson wants to control but Madden postures up.#SUB# Madden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well. Robinson tries to bench press Madden off him but Madden keeps the position. Robinson keeps trying to improve his position. Robinson holding on. Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T12# Madden 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 Robinson's shoulder. That is not cool. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Robinson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Robinson is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Madden tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well. Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #T13# Robinson manages to get back to half guard. Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard. Madden is just content to waste time from the top position. Robinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Madden stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (8) vs (0) Robinson Robinson is looking for a sweep. Robinson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Madden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14# You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Madden trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom. Robinson wants to control but Madden postures up. Madden taking a breather here. Madden laying and praying for a moment but Robinson takes advantage and regains half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Madden takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 313 Hunt vs Chai
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Madden instigates a clinch. Madden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
#TD2# Madden jumps into guard, dragging Wagner to the mat.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Madden controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself. Wagner trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom. Madden 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: Wagner (0) vs (2) Madden We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Madden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wagner is just riding it out for now. Madden eventually gives up the hold. Wagner trying to control here.
#T1# Wagner wants to improve his position but Madden is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madden in particular looking to stall.#SUB2# Madden seems to be working for a kimura but Wagner defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Madden 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! Wagner is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reese Madden! In defeat, Hanz Wagner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke
Date: May 26, 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 3 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Moley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madden napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Madden (0) vs (4) Moley Madden is trying to control Moley's posture but Moley avoids it. Madden gets back to half guard. Madden wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Madden keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can. Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Madden gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Moley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Madden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Madden has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (4) Moley Moley keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass. #T1# Madden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (6) Moley Madden can't keep his opponent in guard - Moley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Madden is defending well.
#SUB2# Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Moley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madden defends it well. #T2##SUB2# Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Moley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Madden keeping hold of Moley's head, controlling as best he can. Madden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Moley looking to pass the guard. #T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Madden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (4) vs (6) Moley Madden trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom. Moley has Madden pulled in close to control his posture. Madden trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom. Madden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Madden pushes down on Moley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB# Madden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily. Moley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moley. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moley holds on and takes a little breather. Moley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madden controls the pace. Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Moley being controlled here, momentarily. Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (4) vs (8) Moley#T5##SUB# Moley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moley has managed to get both his arms back between Madden's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Moley has gone for a leg lock! Madden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (6) vs (8) Moley Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard. #T6# Madden is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moley seems keen to control Madden's posture. Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Madden looking to pass the guard. Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Moley has Madden pulled in close to control his posture. #T7# Madden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Moley has Madden pulled in close to control his posture. Madden controlling from the top position. Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. Madden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8# Moley has control of Madden's left arm, preventing Madden from doing any damage. Madden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moley swivels though and keeps the full guard. Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Madden is really struggling to control Moley but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9# Moley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moley, not yet. Madden wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position. Moley pulls Madden in close to prevent any damage. Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard. Madden wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving. #T10# Madden wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position. Moley is adopting a defensive guard. Madden passes into half guard. Madden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Moley keeping control of the position. Madden stalling away here and it's allowed Moley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T11# Madden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now. Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Madden being controlled here momentarily. Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #T12# Moley keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass. Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Madden controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Moley keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Moley being controlled here, momentarily. Madden looking to pass the guard. Madden is working hard here to advance position.#T13# Moley has his hands on Madden's head, controlling the position. Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Moley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (6) vs (10) Moley Moley pushes down on Madden's leg and manages to get into half guard. Madden wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Moley wants to work for an arm triangle but Madden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Madden trying to control but Moley postures up.
#T14# Madden wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
#SUB2# Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madden is doing well to control the position and prevent Moley from advancing to side control. Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Moley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Madden wants to get back to full guard but Moley has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (6) vs (13) Moley#SUB2# Moley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madden, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight! Moley wins on points by 13 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Madden dives in and grabs Aharon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aharon pushes down on Madden's head and hops out. Aharon attempts a counter takedown but Madden avoids it well and moves away. We've been hearing reports that Aharon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2# Madden gets a clinch. #TD2# Madden successfully pulls guard.
Madden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Aharon trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aharon postures up.
#SUB2# Aharon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aharon has managed to get both his arms back between Madden's legs - danger averted.#T1# Aharon wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving. Madden being controlled here, momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Madden trying to control the position.
Aharon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Madden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aharon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (0) vs (2) Madden Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Madden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Aharon trying to control the position.
Aharon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (2) vs (2) Madden Madden keeping moving, preventing Aharon from controlling successfully. Madden is controlling Aharon's posture.#SUB2# Madden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aharon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3# Aharon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (2) Madden Aharon trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Madden can't do much from the bottom here. Madden is looking for a sweep.#T4# Madden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aharon's best efforts. Aharon is trying to control. Madden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Madden is trying to maintain the position but Aharon is very close to passing his half guard. Madden tries to roll over but Aharon keeps him under control. Madden trying to hold on to Aharon's head to control him but Aharon postures up.
Madden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Madden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aharon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aharon (5) vs (4) Madden Aharon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5# Madden trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom. Aharon seems keen to control Madden's posture. Madden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aharon is keeping the position for now. Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Aharon being controlled here, momentarily. Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. Madden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Aharon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T6# Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Aharon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Madden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. Aharon trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Madden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aharon (5) vs (7) Madden#T7# Madden taking a breather here. Madden trying to control the position but Aharon is working away. Madden looking to control but instead Aharon has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Aharon works his way to full guard. Good work. Madden stopping the sweep attempt from Aharon. Aharon controls Madden momentarily but Madden frees himself. Madden trying to control but Aharon is working from the bottom. #T8# Aharon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. Madden content to stall in guard here. Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Aharon is retaining full guard. Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. #T9# Madden is pushing down on Aharon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aharon is fighting to maintain full guard but Madden has managed to sneak the leg through. Madden with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Aharon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Aharon working a defensive guard here.
Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Aharon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. It looks like Madden 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. Aharon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10# Madden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. Aharon keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass. Aharon wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment. Aharon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11# Madden wants to control from the top but Aharon keeps moving. Madden sitting in guard here, content to control. Aharon 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. Aharon looking to control.
Madden controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Aharon keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12# Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Aharon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Madden is pushing down on Aharon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aharon is fighting to maintain full guard but Madden has managed to sneak the leg through. Madden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aharon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Madden prevents Aharon from improving his position. Madden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Madden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aharon is just riding it out for now. Madden eventually gives up the hold. Aharon is looking to improve his position.
#T13# Madden is trying to control. Aharon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Aharon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Aharon keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Aharon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there. Madden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aharon's guard. #T14# Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Aharon is holding on for dear life with his legs. Aharon is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard. Madden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Let's hope that Madden 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aharon trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight! Madden wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 296 Feet vs McCain
Date: Apr 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 4 wins and 4 losses; Alec Lynch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Madden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lynch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynch (0) vs (2) Madden Lynch wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment. Madden 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. Madden looking to pass the guard. Madden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Madden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Lynch tries to land a sweep but no joy. Madden advances to half guard. Lynch wants to improve his position but Madden is controlling well.
#SUB2# Madden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madden is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position. Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Madden is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2# Madden wants to pass to mount but Lynch is defending the position. #SUB2# Madden seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lynch has recovered full guard. Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there. Madden postures up.
#SUB# Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madden defends it easily. Madden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (0) vs (5) Madden#T3# Lynch is looking to reverse the position. Madden controlling the position. Lynch is trying to improve his position. Madden is staying tight to Lynch's torso, preventing him from escaping. You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't. Madden staying calm. Lynch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# Madden taking a breather here. Lynch sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Madden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Madden wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs. Madden not doing much here.
#T5# Let's hope that Madden 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. Lynch trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lynch. Madden controlling from the top position. Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #T6# Lynch wants to control but Madden passes easily into half guard.
Lynch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Madden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Madden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lynch (4) vs (5) Madden#SUB# Lynch working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Lynch controlling well, preventing Madden from escaping the position.
Lynch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lynch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lynch doesn't have the hooks in and Madden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynch (4) vs (7) Madden Lynch wants to sweep but no luck. Madden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lynch's guard. Madden is controlling the pace.
#T7# Madden wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madden in particular looking to stall. It looks like Madden 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. Madden trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it. #T8# Lynch tries to roll over but Madden keeps him under control. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madden in particular looking to stall. Lynch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Lynch is trying to keep Madden in close.
Madden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now. Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lynch 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.#T9# Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Madden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Lynch has Madden pulled in close to control his posture. Lynch trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Madden wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.#SUB# Lynch is looking for a triangle but Madden pushes his legs off easily.
Madden passes Lynch's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10# Lynch is trying to control but can't.
Madden slows the pace down in half guard. Madden wants to pass to mount but Lynch is defending the position. #SUB2# Madden wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynch is looking to control Madden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted? Lynch is trying to control but Madden manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lynch (4) vs (10) Madden Madden content just to control the position here. #T11# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Madden. Madden trying to control but Lynch is having none of it. Madden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Lynch is looking to get to half guard. Madden content just to control the position here. #T12# Lynch tries to hold on but Madden pushes him away. Lynch is trying to escape the mount.
Lynch tries to lock up and control but Madden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lynch is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Madden has hold of Lynch's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lynch manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lynch tries to hold on but Madden pushes him away. #T13# Madden fails to advance to Lynch's back. Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lynch wants to hold on but Madden pushes him away. Madden controlling his opponent. Madden wants to control the pace but Lynch is squirming around nicely. Madden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14# Lynch working to try and regain half guard.
Madden controlling from mount. Lynch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Madden controlling from mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lynch wants to control but Madden is having none of it. Madden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Madden wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Arctium Zofewa! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Madden dives in for a single leg takedown but Zofewa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Madden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (0) Zofewa Madden controlling from the top position. Zofewa keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Zofewa looking for a guillotine here but Madden defends easily.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden pushing down on Zofewa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Madden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1# Madden is thwarting Zofewa's attempts to control the position. Zofewa wants to improve his position but Madden is controlling well.
Madden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Zofewa is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard. Madden is figuring out what he wants to do next. Zofewa is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard. #T2# Zofewa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Madden seems to be looking for submissions.
Madden content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Madden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Madden wants to pass to mount but Zofewa is defending the position. #T3# Zofewa wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are battling for position here. Zofewa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Madden content to stall in guard here. Madden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zofewa for as long as he can get away with.#T4# Zofewa wants to sweep but no luck. Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Zofewa keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Zofewa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madden defends well.#T5# Madden trying to control but Zofewa is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Madden passes Zofewa's left leg - he's now in half guard. Zofewa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madden is working away from the top position though. Madden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#T6# Zofewa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Madden slows the pace down in half guard. Madden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zofewa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Zofewa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Zofewa works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7# Madden passes Zofewa's left leg - he's now in half guard. Madden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Madden content to control rather than advance. Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Zofewa is still trying to improve position.#T8# Madden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Madden passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (5) vs (0) Zofewa Madden looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB# Madden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Zofewa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Madden (8) vs (0) Zofewa Zofewa trying to control the position but Madden manages to sink in the hooks. #T9# Zofewa is keeping busy.
#SUB# Madden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zofewa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Madden has the hooks in. Zofewa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. A lull in the action here.
#SUB# Madden tightening his grip on Zofewa, looking for the choke. Zofewa rolls, trying to escape but Madden keeps control of the position.
#T10# Madden is riding his opponent, not letting Zofewa buck him off. Zofewa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Madden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Zofewa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Madden is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Madden 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.
#T11# Madden prevents Zofewa from improving his position. Zofewa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Zofewa keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zofewa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (8) vs (2) Zofewa Madden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zofewa is one step ahead there. #T12# Zofewa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Zofewa passes into half guard. Madden tries to roll over but Zofewa keeps him under control.#SUB2# Zofewa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zofewa. Madden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T13# Madden is trying to maintain the position but Zofewa is very close to passing his half guard. Madden manages to get to full guard.
Madden working a defensive guard here.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14# Zofewa keeps trying to improve his position. Madden looking to control.
Zofewa looking to sit in guard and control but Madden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (10) vs (2) Zofewa Zofewa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Zofewa controls Madden momentarily but Madden frees himself. Madden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Madden takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Reese Madden! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Ribeiro is looking to clinch. #CL# Ribeiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Ribeiro successfully pulls guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro is pulling down on Madden's head to control his posture. Madden wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ribeiro looking to control.
#T1# Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass. Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #SUB# Madden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. Madden is stalling in the full guard. Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there. #T2# Ribeiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Madden being controlled here momentarily. Ribeiro 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. Madden looking to pass the guard. #T3# Madden trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Ribeiro has Madden pulled in close to control his posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard. Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ribeiro controlling the position. Madden wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position. Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. Madden stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position. Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position. Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (0) Madden#T5# Madden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Madden is retaining full guard. Ribeiro content to stall in guard here. Ribeiro looking to pass the guard. #T6# Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard. Ribeiro prevents Madden from improving his position. Madden trying to control from the bottom.
Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Madden wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Madden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7# Madden is looking to improve his position.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Madden is not content to let Ribeiro control the position. Madden wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madden keeps working. #T8# Ribeiro prevents Madden from improving his position. Ribeiro trying to control the pace. Madden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though. Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Madden is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madden avoid being mounted?#T9# Madden is in trouble now - Ribeiro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (0) Madden Ribeiro controlling from the full mount. #T10# Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Madden to control. Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ribeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Madden wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.#T11# Madden working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro fails to move to back control. #SUB# Ribeiro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Madden turns into him and now he's in Ribeiro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (2) Madden Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madden won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here. Madden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12# Ribeiro looking to control.
Madden trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. Madden is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Ribeiro is trying to keep Madden in close.
Madden trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
#T13# Madden trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. Ribeiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Madden has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (5) Madden Madden wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy. Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working. #T14# Madden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ribeiro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Ribeiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Madden dominates the positioning. Madden working away. Ribeiro tries to improve position but can't. A lull in the action here as Madden stalls from top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ribeiro is not content to let Madden control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ribeiro gets a bonus point for attempting more subs. Ribeiro takes the fight on points by 6 to 5. During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Reese Madden! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Vieira tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2# and Madden counters with a shoot takedown. Vieira fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Madden Vieira is trying to keep Madden in close.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Madden content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1# Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Madden stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira. Madden looking to pass the guard. Madden is fighting to break Vieira's control of his arms but Vieira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Madden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vieira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vieira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vieira! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (4) vs (2) Madden#T2# The referee asks Vieira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vieira prefers to stall for the moment though. Madden is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Vieira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madden has escaped the position, nice work there. Madden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Madden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (6) vs (2) Madden Madden is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.#T3# Vieira looking to control but Madden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Vieira fails to advance to Madden's back. Vieira looking to control but Madden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Madden prevents Vieira from taking his back. Vieira tries to control but Madden wriggling away. #T4# Madden tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Madden tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.#SUB# Madden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vieira. Vieira avoids the attempt from Madden to control. Madden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vieira is staying active. Vieira content just to control the position here. Madden wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.#T5# Vieira prevents Madden from getting the reversal. Madden wants to hold on but Vieira pushes him away. Vieira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Vieira tries to control but Madden wriggling away. #SUB# Vieira working for a guillotine from mount but Madden is in no mood to give up. Madden tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.#T6# Madden wants to hold on but Vieira pushes him away. Vieira trying to control but Madden is having none of it. Madden is looking to improve his position but Vieira isn't that keen on the idea. Vieira wants to take Madden's back here but Madden is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vieira content just to control the position here. Madden tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.#T7# Madden tries to control Vieira's body but Vieira pushes him off. Madden squirms to his side and now Vieira has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (9) vs (2) Madden The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vieira is looking to control Madden but Madden is wriggling around and keeping busy. Madden trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks. Madden is trying to break free.
#SUB# Vieira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Madden has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Vieira tries to get the hooks in deep but Madden pushed the leg off. #T8##SUB# Madden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vieira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB# Vieira tightening his grip on Madden, looking for the choke. Madden turns into Vieira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (9) vs (4) Madden#T9# Vieira being controlled here, momentarily. Vieira managing to control the position. Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Madden defends easily.
#T10# Madden trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. Madden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Vieira keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #SUB# Vieira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Madden throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vieira's body to avoid the submission. Vieira has instead reached around Madden's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vieira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fabio Vieira! During a confident post fight interview, Fabio Vieira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain
Date: Jan 07, 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. No luck for Madden with that takedown attempt. Orozco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Orozco tries for a takedown but Madden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Orozco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Orozco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Reese Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Orozco. Orozco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madden is fending him off so far but Orozco persists. Nope, Madden circles away and we're back to standing. Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orozco circles away. Madden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Adriel Orozco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Orozco as Madden shoots in. Madden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orozco defends well and Madden ends up having to push Orozco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Madden is trying to pull guard but Orozco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orozco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2# Orozco gets control of Madden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orozco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Madden trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T1# Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Madden trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. Madden content to stall in guard here. Orozco keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orozco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (0) vs (2) Orozco Orozco looking to pass the guard. Madden being controlled here, momentarily. Madden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orozco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (2) Orozco Madden trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T3# Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position. Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard. Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Orozco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (4) Orozco Madden controlling Orozco's posture. Orozco looking to pass the guard. Orozco won't allow Madden to sweep him here. #T4# Madden working a defensive guard but Orozco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (2) vs (7) Orozco The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Madden struggling a bit here. Madden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orozco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5# You can see the frustration on Madden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Madden is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control. Madden seems a little lost for a moment, as Orozco dominates the positioning. Madden is looking to reverse the position.#T6# Orozco working away. Madden is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Orozco staying calm. Madden is looking to reverse the position.#T7# The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though. Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Madden is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Madden's face as Orozco controls the position. Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up. Madden is looking for a sweep.#T8# Orozco taking a breather here. Madden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9# The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though. More stalling from Orozco. Orozco working away. Orozco taking a breather here. Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Madden is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it. The referee asks Orozco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Orozco prefers to stall for the moment though. Madden is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Madden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Madden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11# Madden is working hard here to advance position. Orozco slows the pace down. Madden is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Madden is looking to reverse the position.#T12# Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up. Orozco controls the position. #T13# Madden is looking to reverse the position. Madden can't do much from the bottom here. Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't. Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T14# Madden is looking to reverse the position. Orozco 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 Madden's shoulder. That is not cool. Madden tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it. Madden wants to control but Orozco postures up. Orozco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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Event:
MMAKI Prospects 2
Date: Dec 19, 2023 |
#R1# Madden fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2# Madden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Costa's half guard. Madden performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Madden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Costa gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden works a leg free and moves into half guard. Still in half guard, Madden seems content to control.#T1# Costa tries to roll over but Madden keeps him under control. Costa is working hard here to advance position. Madden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Madden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Costa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Madden has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Costa defend it? Madden steps over the head and cranks it - Costa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Madden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reese Madden! |
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Event:
SSG 237 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Azeno Piedbatulo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reese Madden! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Piedbatulo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Madden fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Madden shoots for a takedown but Piedbatulo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Piedbatulo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Azeno Piedbatulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reese Madden.#TD2# Madden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Piedbatulo (0) vs (4) Madden Piedbatulo is being controlled here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Piedbatulo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Madden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piedbatulo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1# Piedbatulo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Piedbatulo's face as Madden controls the position. Let's hope that Madden 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. Piedbatulo wants to control but Madden postures up.#T2# Piedbatulo seems a little lost for a moment, as Madden dominates the positioning. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Madden.#T3# Piedbatulo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4# It looks like Madden 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. Madden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Piedbatulo struggling a bit here. Piedbatulo is trying to escape the position but Madden is controlling the position. #T5##SUB2# Madden swings around for an armbar but Piedbatulo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Madden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Piedbatulo (2) vs (4) Madden Piedbatulo wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving. Madden looking for a sweep. Not yet Madden, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Madden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6# Madden is continuing to stall.#T7# Piedbatulo won't allow Madden to sweep him here. #T8# Madden is pulling down on Piedbatulo's head to control his posture. Madden looking for a sweep. Not yet Madden, not yet. Madden has his hands on Piedbatulo's head, controlling the position. Madden wants to sweep here but Piedbatulo controlling him for the moment. Madden pulls Piedbatulo in to control the position. #T9# Madden is looking to sweep but instead, Piedbatulo has passed into half guard.
Madden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Madden trying to control here.
Piedbatulo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Madden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10# Madden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piedbatulo is working away from the top position though. Madden won't allow Piedbatulo to pass to mount. Madden controlling the position well. Piedbatulo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11# Madden is concentrating on defense, preventing Piedbatulo from advancing position. Piedbatulo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Piedbatulo (5) vs (4) Madden Piedbatulo wants to control the pace but Madden is squirming around nicely. Madden tries to lock up and control but Piedbatulo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12# Madden tries to improve his position but instead Piedbatulo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Piedbatulo (8) vs (4) Madden Piedbatulo not allowing Madden to control his hands. I really don't envy Madden right now.
Will Piedbatulo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Madden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13# Madden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Piedbatulo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Piedbatulo keeps control of the position as Madden tries to break free.
Piedbatulo wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.#T14# Piedbatulo not allowing Madden to control his hands. Madden tries to escape but Piedbatulo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Madden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Piedbatulo has the hooks in. Madden is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight! Piedbatulo takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. Azeno Piedbatulo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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