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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 22
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Vazquez shoots and misses
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazquez fails with the takedown
and Tiger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vazquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiger slaps away a takedown attempt from Vazquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Tiger.
Vazquez darts in looking for a takedown but Tiger gets double underhooks and turns Vazquez into the cage. #TD#
Vazquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.
Vazquez pushing down on Tiger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Tiger is working away.
Tiger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vazquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiger keeps working. #T1#
Vazquez uses his free foot to push down on Tiger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tiger. #SUB#
Vazquez wants to finish this one by submission but Tiger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vazquez.
Vazquez looking to control but Tiger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tiger is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez avoids the attempt from Tiger to control.
Vazquez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Vazquez controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Vazquez goes for an armbar but Tiger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tiger.
Vazquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vazquez, not yet.
Vazquez is controlling Tiger's posture.
Tiger tries to free his leg and advance position but Vazquez is retaining full guard.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Tiger from controlling successfully.
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Tiger controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tiger is stalling in the full guard.
Tiger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vazquez is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiger postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vazquez is looking to sweep but instead, Tiger has passed into half guard.
Vazquez keeping hold of Tiger's head, controlling as best he can.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Vazquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vazquez looking to control but Tiger passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez trying to control here.
Vazquez gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Great Tiger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tiger misses with a hook. Vazquez ducked under it nicely.
Vazquez fails to land the takedown.
Vazquez moves forwards but Tiger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vazquez tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiger throws a nice looking combination but Vazquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vazquez tries to counter with a takedown but Tiger is quick to defend against it.
Vazquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiger catches Vazquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Vazquez lands.
Vazquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiger sprawls well. He's pushed Vazquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiger! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiger momentarily.
Tiger lands with a good body shot.
Vazquez darts in looking for a takedown but Tiger gets double underhooks and turns Vazquez into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Tiger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vazquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Vazquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tiger misses with some punches.
Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Tiger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Vazquez looking for a takedown.
Tiger prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiger.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Tiger lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Tiger on the inside.
Tiger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vazquez tries for a takedown but Tiger manages to get underhooks.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
A short left from Tiger. #T2#
Tiger lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vazquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiger prevents it.
Vazquez is working for takedown but Tiger is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Tiger as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Tiger.
Vazquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tiger after a bit of a struggle.
Tiger is working Vazquez over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tiger is pressed up against the cage. Vazquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tiger down to the mat. Tiger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tiger scores with a nice strike.
Tiger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vazquez.
Tiger lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Vazquez looks to clinch #KD2#
and Tiger counters with a nice right hand that sends Vazquez toppling to the canvas! Vazquez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tiger finish him?!#ROC2#Vazquez is rocked!
Tiger connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Vazquez to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Tiger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Great Tiger!
Our winner, Great Tiger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 123
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Vovchanchyn clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Vazquez has clasped his hands together around Vovchanchyn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vazquez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Vazquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vazquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vovchanchyn prevents Vazquez from improving position.
Vazquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vovchanchyn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Vazquez is working to tighten his grip on Vovchanchyn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vovchanchyn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vazquez is really squeezing tight and eventually Vovchanchyn passes out! Vazquez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marc Vazquez! |
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Event:
SSG 354 Chai vs Macker
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vazquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Van Der Sloot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Der Sloot.
Van Der Sloot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vazquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Der Sloot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vazquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Der Sloot is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been hearing reports that Vazquez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Van Der Sloot has hold of one of Vazquez's legs. Vazquez is fighting the takedown attempt but Van Der Sloot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Van Der Sloot#SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sloot defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez pulls Van Der Sloot in to control the position.
Van Der Sloot stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.#T1#
Vazquez trying to control the position here.
Van Der Sloot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vazquez is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head to control his posture.
Vazquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vazquez continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Vazquez.#T2#
Van Der Sloot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vazquez controlling Van Der Sloot's posture.
Van Der Sloot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the action but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position.#T3#
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Van Der Sloot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez trying to control here.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.#T5#
Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Van Der Sloot pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Sloot prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Van Der Sloot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Der Sloot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T6#
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Sloot is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Sloot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vazquez wants to improve his position but Van Der Sloot is controlling well.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
#T7#
Van Der Sloot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez wants to control but Van Der Sloot passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Van Der Sloot
The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Van Der Sloot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Sloot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vazquez tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T8#
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Der Sloot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Van Der Sloot trying to pass the guard but Vazquez defending well.
Van Der Sloot uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Van Der Sloot
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vazquez controls the position.#T9#
Vazquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vazquez wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent.
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T10#
Van Der Sloot avoids the attempt from Vazquez to control.
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot wants to control the pace but Vazquez is squirming around nicely.
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vazquez is squirming around, avoiding Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Vazquez tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Vazquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vazquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Vazquez controlling the position well.
Van Der Sloot content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez trying to hold on to Van Der Sloot's head to control him but Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T13#
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Der Sloot wants to take a breather but Vazquez is having none of it.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
Van Der Sloot trying to control the pace. #T14#
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Sloot slows the pace down in half guard.
Vazquez trying to control but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot trying to advance position but Vazquez counters by regaining guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jack Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vazquez looking for a takedown.
Sullivan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vazquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sullivan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Vazquez.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez is trying to drag Sullivan to the mat but Sullivan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vazquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Sullivan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vazquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sullivan fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Vazquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sullivan (0) vs (2) Vazquez
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez 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.
Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sullivan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez content to stall in guard here.
Vazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Sullivan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sullivan (2) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vazquez, not yet.
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sullivan (2) vs (4) Vazquez
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #T4#
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vazquez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bowsh Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sullivan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sullivan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.#T5#
Sullivan looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vazquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sullivan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sullivan (4) vs (4) Vazquez
Sullivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6##SUB2#
Vazquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sullivan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sullivan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vazquez managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Vazquez working for a triangle but Sullivan defends it easily.
Vazquez seems keen to control Sullivan's posture.#T7#
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there. #T8#
Vazquez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sullivan is now in half guard.
Vazquez is looking to control Sullivan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vazquez avoid being mounted?
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sullivan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vazquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (7) vs (4) Vazquez
Sullivan looking to control but Vazquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Sullivan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sullivan prevents Vazquez from getting the reversal.
Vazquez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Vazquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard but Sullivan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (10) vs (4) Vazquez
Vazquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sullivan takes Vazquez's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sullivan (13) vs (4) Vazquez
Sullivan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sullivan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vazquez doesn't escape.
Vazquez trying to control the hands but Sullivan breaks the grip. #T11#
Sullivan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sullivan controlling well, preventing Vazquez from escaping the position.
Vazquez trying to control but not successfully.
Sullivan is riding his opponent, not letting Vazquez buck him off.
Vazquez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sullivan's guard. Nice work there by Vazquez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sullivan (13) vs (6) Vazquez
Sullivan trying to control the position.
#T12#
Vazquez content to stall in guard here.
Vazquez trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Vazquez won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
Vazquez trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Vazquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sullivan is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (13) vs (9) Vazquez#SUB2#
Vazquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sullivan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vazquez but great work by Sullivan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sullivan (17) vs (9) Vazquez
Vazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face as Sullivan controls the position.
Vazquez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vazquez wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vazquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vazquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vazquez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sullivan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sullivan takes the fight on points by 17 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vazquez clinches up with Snake and pushes him back against the cage.
Snake tries to pull guard but Vazquez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Vazquez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Snake#SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura here.
Vazquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snake holds on and takes a little breather.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snake has his hands on Vazquez's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vazquez advances to half guard. #T2#
Snake tries to get to full guard but Vazquez has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Vazquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (0) Snake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake tries to hold on but Vazquez pushes him away.
Vazquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Vazquez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3##SUB#
Vazquez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Snake is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Snake and Vazquez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vazquez looking to control but instead Snake has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vazquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snake defends it well.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Snake tries to roll over but Vazquez keeps him under control.#T4#
Snake is looking to control Vazquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snake avoid being mounted?
Snake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez preventing the sweep. #T5#
Snake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Vazquez is proving a slippery customer.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Vazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Snake has control of Vazquez's left arm, preventing Vazquez from doing any damage.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Vazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Vazquez slips nicely into half guard.
Snake works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake pulls Vazquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Vazquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Snake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.
Snake controlling the position.
Snake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vazquez is now in half guard.
Vazquez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Snake reverses the position - he's now on top in Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (5) vs (2) Snake
Snake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard.
Snake is thwarting Vazquez's attempts to control the position.
Vazquez has his hands clasped together around Snake's back. He's all about the action.#T9#
Snake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake is working away from the top position though.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake is taking a breather. Vazquez 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.
Vazquez trying to control here.
#T10#
Vazquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Snake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.#T11#
Vazquez trying to control here.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Snake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Snake keeps him under control.
Snake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vazquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (5) Snake
Vazquez has given up his back here. Will Snake look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (5) vs (8) Snake
Snake trying to control.#SUB2#
Snake tightening his grip on Vazquez, looking for the choke. #T13#
Snake trying to control.
Vazquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snake biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Snake looking for the choke but no joy. #T14#
Snake keeps control of the position as Vazquez tries to break free.
Snake avoiding Vazquez 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Vazquez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (7) vs (8) Snake
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 8 to 7.
After winning the bout, Sea Snake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Striped Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vazquez enables Marlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vazquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Marlin
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vazquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Vazquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marlin being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Marlin postures up.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marlin wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.#T1#
Marlin postures up.
Vazquez seems keen to control Marlin's posture.
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Vazquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marlin is aware though and is defending well.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marlin won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vazquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Vazquez's legs - danger averted.
Vazquez controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself. #T3#
Vazquez seems keen to control Marlin's posture.
Marlin pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
Vazquez looking to control.
#T4#
Marlin preventing the sweep.
Vazquez has Marlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Vazquez looking to control.
Marlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marlin defends well.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Marlin passes Vazquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
#T6#
Vazquez wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Marlin
Marlin just content to control the position.
Marlin working away.
Vazquez gets back to half guard.#T7#
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Marlin keeps him under control.
Marlin is thwarting Vazquez's attempts to control the position.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin wants to pass to mount but Vazquez is defending the position. #T8#
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Marlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vazquez trying to control here.
Vazquez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marlin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin fails to advance to Vazquez's back. #T9#
Marlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vazquez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (11) Marlin
Marlin controlling from the back.
Vazquez just trying to survive but Marlin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T10#
Marlin keeps control of the position as Vazquez tries to break free.
Vazquez breaks Marlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (11) Marlin
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
Marlin managing to control the position.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Marlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Marlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T12#
Vazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marlin trying to control the position.
Marlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Marlin controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself. #T13#
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Vazquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Marlin 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.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin is not content to let Vazquez control the position.#SUB#
Vazquez is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Striped Marlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 335 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Jul 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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vazquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marc Vazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazquez wants to clinch.
Howell with the counter takedown but Vazquez avoids it easily.#CL2#
Howell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Howell tries to score a body lock takedown but Vazquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vazquez has picked Howell up - he's going for a ride! Vazquez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Howell
Vazquez trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howell has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Howell is refusing to be controlled, as Vazquez sits in half guard.
Vazquez wants to pass to mount but Howell is defending the position.
Howell trying to control here.
Vazquez is keen to just control but Howell is a slippery customer.
Vazquez is looking to stall here but Howell recovers full guard.
Vazquez 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.
Howell pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving. #T2#
Vazquez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (0) Howell
Vazquez is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Vazquez keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Vazquez trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vazquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Howell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vazquez but great work by Howell. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vazquez (5) vs (4) Howell
Vazquez struggling a bit here.#T3#
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Howell controls the position.#SUB2#
Howell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vazquez keeps working.
Vazquez is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.
Howell wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy. #T4#
Vazquez is trying to improve his position.
Howell working away.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Howell in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Howell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vazquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howell's guard! Nice work there by Vazquez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (7) vs (4) Howell
Vazquez trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom. #T5#
Vazquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Howell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vazquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vazquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vazquez stands and throws Howell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (10) vs (4) Howell
Vazquez in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well. #T6#
Vazquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howell keeps working.
Howell tries to bench press Vazquez off him but Vazquez keeps the position.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Howell is defending well.
Howell wants to control but Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez trying to control the position but Howell is working away. #T7##SUB#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Howell, who protects the arm well.
Howell sneaks back into half guard.
Howell gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Howell 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: Vazquez (10) vs (6) Howell
Vazquez wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Howell 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.
#T8#
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Vazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vazquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but Vazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vazquez wants to control but Howell is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vazquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Howell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vazquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away.
Howell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vazquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.#T10#
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Vazquez pulls Howell in to control the position.
Howell trying to move into half guard but instead Vazquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (12) vs (6) Howell
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Howell is defending well. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell is staying active underneath Vazquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Vazquez prevents Howell from improving his position.
Howell trying to control but Vazquez postures up.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Howell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Howell is defending well.
Howell is in trouble now - Vazquez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (15) vs (6) Howell
Howell wants to hold on but Vazquez pushes him away.
Howell manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T12#
Vazquez prevents Howell from improving his position.
Vazquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Vazquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Howell gets back to full guard.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Howell.
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (15) vs (8) Howell
Howell pushing down on Vazquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vazquez is not content to let Howell control the position.#T14#
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
Howell passes Vazquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Howell prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez is not content to let Howell control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Vazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vazquez keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vazquez takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 334 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Blue Marlin!
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.#TD#
Vazquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vazquez (4) vs (0) Marlin#SUB#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marlin, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlin is being controlled here.
Marlin is trying to improve his position.
Vazquez trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
Marlin regains half guard.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is not content to let Vazquez control the position.
Marlin is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marlin.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Vazquez 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. #SUB2#
Marlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vazquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Marlin keeps moving.
Marlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (2) Marlin#T2#
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlin is one step ahead there.
Marlin controlling from the top position.
Vazquez controlling the position.
Marlin stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Marlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (2) Marlin#T3#
Vazquez trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Vazquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (9) vs (2) Marlin
Marlin tries to improve position but can't.
Vazquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marlin keeps working.
Marlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (9) vs (4) Marlin
Vazquez wants to improve his position but Marlin is controlling well.
Marlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Marlin trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Vazquez is having none of it.
Marlin stalling. #T5#
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Marlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Well, if Marlin 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.
#SUB#
Vazquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marlin pulls his head out easily.
Marlin trying to control the pace. #T6#
Marlin wants to take a breather but Vazquez is having none of it.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.#SUB#
Vazquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marlin trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Marlin being controlled here momentarily.
Vazquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vazquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Marlin content to stall in guard here.
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (11) vs (4) Marlin
Vazquez preventing the sweep.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Marlin wants to sweep here but Vazquez controlling him for the moment. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marlin holds on and takes a little breather.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlin is keeping the position for now.
Marlin 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.
Marlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.
Marlin keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Marlin keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez advances to half guard. #T9#
Marlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vazquez is working away from the top position though.
Marlin is not content to let Vazquez control the position.
Marlin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marlin is staying active underneath Vazquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marlin trying to hold on to Vazquez's head to control him but Vazquez postures up.
#T10#
Marlin controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marlin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marlin is just riding it out for now. Vazquez eventually gives up the hold.
Vazquez wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy.
Vazquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marlin wants to improve his position but Vazquez is controlling well.
Marlin is trying to control but Vazquez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (14) vs (4) Marlin#T11#
Vazquez wants to control but Marlin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vazquez swings around for an armbar but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (14) vs (6) Marlin
Marlin wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving.
Vazquez controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlin is one step ahead there.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Marlin is stalling in the full guard.
Vazquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vazquez wants to improve his position but instead Marlin has moved into half guard.
Marlin wants to advance to full mount but Vazquez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Marlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (14) vs (9) Marlin#T13#
Vazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vazquez is not content to let Marlin control the position.
Vazquez tries to buck Marlin off but Marlin is having none of it.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Vazquez sneaks back into half guard.
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marlin is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vazquez avoid being mounted?
Marlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vazquez moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vazquez takes the fight on points by 14 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vazquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snake circles away.#TD#
Snake gets caught flat footed, as Vazquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Snake
Vazquez won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez passes into half guard.
Vazquez trying to control the action but Snake is working from the bottom.
Vazquez is pressing down on Snake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snake is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is staying active underneath Vazquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snake manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Vazquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Snake trying to control the position.
Vazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
Snake is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
#T2##SUB#
Vazquez has gone for a leg lock! Snake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (2) Snake
Snake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snake won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vazquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (2) Snake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez is really struggling to control Snake but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (4) Snake
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vazquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Vazquez controls Snake momentarily but Snake frees himself.
Vazquez is looking to sweep but instead, Snake has passed into half guard.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Snake is looking to advance position but Vazquez won't allow it.
Vazquez gets full guard.
Vazquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.
Snake trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Snake preventing the sweep.
Snake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vazquez is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vazquez controlling Snake's posture.
Snake wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.#T9#
Vazquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snake controlling from the top position.
Snake looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (4) Snake
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Snake controlling the position.#T10#
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (6) Snake
Snake won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez working a defensive guard but Snake passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Snake is looking for a kimura here.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Snake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vazquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vazquez.
Snake passes into half guard.
Snake trying to mount his opponent but Vazquez defends it.
Vazquez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Vazquez keeping full guard, as Snake tries to pass.
Vazquez pulls Snake in to control the position.
Vazquez is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Vazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake is one step ahead there.
Vazquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Snake has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (6) vs (9) Snake#SUB2#
Snake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vazquez, who protects the arm well.
Vazquez tries to bench press Snake off him but Snake keeps the position. #T13#
Snake tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vazquez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Snake's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Snake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy.
Vazquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Snake from advancing to side control.
Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vazquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (6) vs (12) Snake#T14#
Vazquez stops Snake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vazquez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Snake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Orozco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vazquez swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Orozco gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vazquez (0) vs (4) Orozco
Vazquez is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
Vazquez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Orozco tries to move to mount but Vazquez blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez is trying to control Orozco's posture but Orozco avoids it.
Vazquez is looking to regain half guard here but Orozco keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez struggling a bit here.
Orozco controlling the position from side mount. #T1##SUB2#
Orozco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orozco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orozco controls the position from side control.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orozco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Orozco trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Orozco is working for a kimura but Vazquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Orozco wants to pass to mount but Vazquez is defending the position. #T2#
Orozco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orozco is looking to advance position but Vazquez won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orozco in particular looking to stall.
Orozco is trying to control. Vazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Orozco keeps him under control.
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vazquez is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Orozco seems content to control.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Orozco tries to pass to full mount but Vazquez defends it. #T3#
Orozco controlling the action here.
Orozco uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (7) Orozco
Vazquez is looking to improve his position but Orozco isn't that keen on the idea.
Orozco avoids the attempt from Vazquez to control.
Orozco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orozco avoids the attempt from Vazquez to control.
Vazquez working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Orozco controlling from the full mount.
Vazquez 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.
Orozco passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (10) Orozco
Vazquez can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez wants to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Vazquez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Orozco's lack of action.
Orozco stalling.
Orozco trying to mount his opponent but Vazquez defends it. #T5#
Vazquez is holding on to half guard well.
Orozco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vazquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (13) Orozco
Vazquez tries to hold on but Orozco pushes him away.
Orozco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vazquez is looking to get to half guard.
Orozco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vazquez 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.#T6#
Vazquez is looking for a sweep. Orozco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vazquez keeping hold of Orozco's head, controlling as best he can.
Vazquez wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy.
Orozco is trying to control the action in half guard but Vazquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orozco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orozco slows the pace down in half guard.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Orozco slows the pace down in half guard.
Orozco trying to pass the guard but Vazquez defending well.
Vazquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Orozco is trying to control. Vazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orozco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vazquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orozco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orozco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.
Vazquez is controlling Orozco's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Orozco controlling the action here.
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
Vazquez wants to control the action here but instead Orozco manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (16) Orozco
Vazquez is squirming around, avoiding Orozco's attempts to control the action.
Vazquez tries to reverse the position but Orozco maintains control.
Orozco trying to control but Vazquez is having none of it.
Orozco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Orozco wants to take Vazquez's back here but Vazquez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vazquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orozco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orozco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vazquez wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orozco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vazquez gets back to full guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Orozco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Vazquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vazquez is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily.
Orozco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Orozco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orozco looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (16) Orozco
Vazquez trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Vazquez is proving a slippery customer.
Orozco has control of Vazquez's left arm, preventing Vazquez from doing any damage.
Orozco trying to control the position.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Vazquez postures up.
#T12##SUB#
Vazquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orozco pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage.
Orozco is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Orozco pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Orozco is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up.
Orozco is controlling Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco looking to control.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orozco is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Orozco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Vazquez controlling from the top position.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Vazquez is proving a slippery customer.
Vazquez 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.
Orozco controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
Orozco has his hands on Vazquez's head, controlling the position.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez is fighting to break Orozco's control of his arms but Orozco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orozco controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 321 Octavio vs Bar
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Raven Camoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Vazquez with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Camoran. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camoran (4) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vazquez tries to bench press Camoran off him but Camoran keeps the position.
Vazquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Camoran working away.#SUB#
Camoran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vazquez prevents Camoran from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Vazquez gets back to half guard.
Vazquez is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vazquez wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vazquez keeping hold of Camoran's head, controlling as best he can.
Vazquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vazquez is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Camoran is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vazquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (7) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez wants to hold on but Camoran pushes him away.#SUB#
Camoran is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vazquez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Camoran pushes him away.
Vazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vazquez wants to control but Camoran is having none of it.#SUB#
Camoran moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vazquez has worked his arm free - good work by Vazquez!
#T3#
Vazquez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camoran (9) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez is looking to improve his position but Camoran isn't that keen on the idea.
Vazquez tries to lock up and control but Camoran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vazquez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camoran (9) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez trying to control but Camoran is working from the bottom.
Camoran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Camoran.#SUB#
Camoran looking for a guillotine here but Vazquez defends easily.
Vazquez is pushing down on Camoran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camoran is fighting to maintain full guard but Vazquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Camoran is working away. #SUB2#
Vazquez is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Camoran is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vazquez stalling away here and it's allowed Camoran to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Camoran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camoran (11) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camoran manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camoran (11) vs (4) Vazquez#SUB#
Camoran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vazquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (11) vs (7) Vazquez
Camoran is not content to let Vazquez control the position. #T6#
Camoran tries to buck Vazquez off but Vazquez is having none of it.#SUB2#
Vazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camoran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camoran, who protects the arm well.
Vazquez trying to control the position but Camoran is working away. #T7#
Camoran is looking to regain half guard here but Vazquez keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Camoran is defending well.
Camoran prevents Vazquez from improving position.
Camoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camoran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vazquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8#
Camoran gets back to full guard.
Vazquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (11) vs (10) Vazquez#SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Camoran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Camoran is not content to let Vazquez control the position. #SUB2#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camoran, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Vazquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vazquez is looking to take a break and control but Camoran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Vazquez stalls from top position.
Vazquez wants to control but Camoran is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
Vazquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vazquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vazquez working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez trying to control the position but Camoran is working away.
Camoran is trying to improve his position.
Camoran wants to control but Vazquez postures up.
Camoran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vazquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vazquez tries to advance to mount but Camoran denies him. #SUB2#
Vazquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camoran, who protects the arm well. #T11#
Vazquez trying to control the position but Camoran is working away. #SUB2#
Vazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camoran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Vazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camoran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Camoran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vazquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12##SUB2#
Vazquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camoran sees it coming and defends easily.
Vazquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camoran wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Camoran is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to work for a kimura but Camoran is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vazquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camoran sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Camoran wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez trying to control from Camoran's half guard. Camoran has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Camoran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Vazquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camoran (11) vs (13) Vazquez#SUB2#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Camoran has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Vazquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14##SUB2#
Vazquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camoran is trying to get back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to advance position but instead Camoran slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Camoran is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vazquez wins on points by 13 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 317 Johnson vs Feet
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Vazquez moves into the clinch.
Vazquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Giljegiljaw after a bit of a struggle.
Vazquez is looking for a takedown.
Vazquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Giljegiljaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiroki Giljegiljaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Vazquez.#TD2#
Vazquez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (0) vs (2) Vazquez#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Vazquez has latched onto it... Big trouble! Vazquez pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Giljegiljaw is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Vazquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Vazquez! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hideki Nakamura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nakamura clinches up with Vazquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamura has Vazquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vazquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vazquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vazquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vazquez can't get the takedown.
Nakamura tries to score a body lock takedown but Vazquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideki Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vazquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura looking for a takedown.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vazquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakamura goes for a takedown attempt but Vazquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Nakamura clinches up against the cage.
Vazquez tries for a takedown but Nakamura manages to get underhooks.
#T1##TD#
Nakamura has hold of one of Vazquez's legs. Vazquez is fighting the takedown attempt but Nakamura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nakamura (2) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez has his hands on Nakamura's head, controlling the position.
Vazquez trying to control the position.
Nakamura won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vazquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vazquez wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vazquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nakamura (5) vs (0) Vazquez#T2#
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Vazquez to control.
Vazquez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Vazquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakamura has a good base and remains in mount.
Vazquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Vazquez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nakamura (8) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez trying to control the hands but Nakamura won't let him. #T3#
Nakamura controlling from the back.
Vazquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vazquez trying to control the hands but Nakamura won't let him.
Nakamura is trying to stick to Vazquez's back but Vazquez is turning into Nakamura. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nakamura's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vazquez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nakamura (8) vs (2) Vazquez#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nakamura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nakamura (10) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vazquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nakamura (13) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Vazquez is trying to escape the mount but Nakamura keeps good control and instead manages to take Vazquez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nakamura (16) vs (2) Vazquez
Nakamura controlling from the back.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vazquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vazquez trying to control the action but Nakamura just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Vazquez right now.
Nakamura controls the action.
Vazquez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T7#
Nakamura is not going to allow Vazquez to sit and survive in this position.
Nakamura is hanging on to Vazquez's back as he tries to escape.
Nakamura avoiding Vazquez 's attempts to control his hands.
Vazquez tries to escape the position.
Vazquez just trying to survive but Nakamura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nakamura controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Vazquez wants to control his opponent's hands but Nakamura gets his hands free.
Vazquez can't escape the position.
Nakamura biding his time, controlling Vazquez. #T9#
Nakamura keeps control of the position as Vazquez tries to break free.
Good control from Nakamura.
Nakamura has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Vazquez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vazquez is in bad spot here.
Vazquez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakamura's guard. Nice work there by Vazquez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nakamura (16) vs (4) Vazquez
Vazquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving. #T11##SUB2#
Vazquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nakamura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vazquez has Nakamura in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nakamura (18) vs (4) Vazquez
Vazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vazquez wants to control the position but Nakamura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vazquez wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Vazquez wants to sweep but Nakamura has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nakamura (21) vs (4) Vazquez#T13#
Vazquez is being controlled here.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura taking a breather here.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Nakamura working away.
Vazquez is trying to improve his position.
Nakamura controlling from side mount.
Vazquez tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakamura takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Hideki Nakamura managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Josh Aldarisio!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Aldarisio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vazquez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Aldarisio
Vazquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldarisio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vazquez, not yet.
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldarisio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Vazquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vazquez, not yet.
Vazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Aldarisio is proving a slippery customer.
Vazquez is controlling Aldarisio's posture.
Vazquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Aldarisio is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Vazquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldarisio defends it easily.
Vazquez looking to control.
Vazquez is really struggling to control Aldarisio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aldarisio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vazquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldarisio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (2) Aldarisio#T3#
Aldarisio keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Aldarisio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Aldarisio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vazquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vazquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Aldarisio keeps moving.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Aldarisio.
Aldarisio keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Aldarisio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (4) Aldarisio
Aldarisio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vazquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Aldarisio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vazquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldarisio has managed to get both his arms back between Vazquez's legs - danger averted.
Aldarisio stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.#T5#
Vazquez has Aldarisio pulled in close to control his posture.
Aldarisio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aldarisio trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Aldarisio wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.
Aldarisio stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez looking to control but Aldarisio passes into half guard.
Aldarisio is looking to advance position but Vazquez won't allow it. #T6##SUB2#
Aldarisio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vazquez is just riding it out for now. Aldarisio eventually gives up the hold.
Vazquez is positioning himself well to prevent Aldarisio advancing to mount.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Aldarisio has control of the leg.
Vazquez works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Vazquez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Aldarisio is proving a slippery customer.
Vazquez wants to sweep here but Aldarisio controlling him for the moment.
Vazquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldarisio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (4) Aldarisio
Aldarisio keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Aldarisio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aldarisio holds on and takes a little breather.
Aldarisio keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez trying to control but Aldarisio is working from the bottom.
Aldarisio can't keep his opponent in guard - Vazquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vazquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Aldarisio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aldarisio won't allow Vazquez to pass to mount.
Vazquez is trying to control. Aldarisio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vazquez is thwarting Aldarisio's attempts to control the position.
Aldarisio tries to get to full guard but Vazquez has control of the leg. #T9#
Vazquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vazquez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (7) vs (4) Aldarisio
Vazquez wants to control the pace but Aldarisio is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Vazquez looking for a guillotine from mount but Aldarisio is having none of it.
Vazquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vazquez is stalling here but it's allowed Aldarisio to get half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldarisio defends it well. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vazquez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (10) vs (4) Aldarisio
Vazquez wants to control the pace but Aldarisio is squirming around nicely. #T11##SUB#
Vazquez throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Aldarisio has his hands clasped together but Vazquez breaks the hold and Aldarisio is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Vazquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Vazquez! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shahram Sheikhan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sheikhan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Sheikhan wants the takedown. Vazquez is fighting it off but Sheikhan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vazquez's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Sheikhan
Vazquez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheikhan looking to pass the guard.
Sheikhan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheikhan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vazquez is retaining full guard.
Sheikhan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Sheikhan is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Vazquez is pulling down on Sheikhan's head to control his posture.
Vazquez is looking to sweep but instead, Sheikhan has passed into half guard.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Sheikhan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from improving his position.#T2#
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Sheikhan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Sheikhan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sheikhan is pressing down on Vazquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vazquez is holding on for now.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Sheikhan not doing much here.
#T3#
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bowsh Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sheikhan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Sheikhan
Sheikhan wants to take his opponent's back but Vazquez doesn't allow it.
Vazquez tries to lock up and control but Sheikhan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Sheikhan pushes him away.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez wants to control but Sheikhan is having none of it.
Vazquez regains half guard.
Sheikhan tries to pass to full mount but Vazquez defends it.
Vazquez tries to roll over but Sheikhan keeps him under control.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Vazquez controlling the position well.
Sheikhan slows the pace down in half guard.
Sheikhan is continuing to stall.
Sheikhan prevents Vazquez from improving his position.#T6#
Vazquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Sheikhan controlling the pace.
Sheikhan wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vazquez tries to get to full guard but Sheikhan has control of the leg.
Vazquez wants to control but Sheikhan is keeping busy.
Well, if Sheikhan 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.
Sheikhan uses his free foot to push down on Vazquez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vazquez. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (8) Sheikhan#T8#
Vazquez wants to hold on but Sheikhan pushes him away.
Vazquez reaches up to try and control the position but Sheikhan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vazquez rolls and tries to escape and now Sheikhan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (11) Sheikhan
Sheikhan doesn't have the hooks in and Vazquez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (11) Sheikhan
Sheikhan keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Sheikhan working a defensive guard here.
Vazquez trying to control but Sheikhan is working from the bottom.
Vazquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sheikhan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Vazquez stands and throws Sheikhan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (5) vs (11) Sheikhan#SUB#
Vazquez tries for a kimura but Sheikhan is defending well.
Sheikhan tries to buck Vazquez off but Vazquez is having none of it.#SUB#
Vazquez swings around for an armbar but Sheikhan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (5) vs (13) Sheikhan
Sheikhan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Vazquez managing to control the position.
Sheikhan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sheikhan preventing the sweep.
Sheikhan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheikhan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (7) vs (13) Sheikhan
Vazquez pushes down on Sheikhan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Vazquez is working for a submission of some sort.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Sheikhan is working away.
Vazquez stalling.
Vazquez is just content to waste time from the top position. Sheikhan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T12#
Vazquez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Vazquez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vazquez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sheikhan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vazquez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marc Vazquez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Sukarman has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sukarman.
Vazquez has one of Sukarman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vazquez tries to improve position but can't.
Vazquez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukarman working over Vazquez with some ground and pound. Vazquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sukarman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sukarman lands strikes from half guard.
Vazquez is looking to control Sukarman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vazquez avoid being mounted?
Sukarman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Sukarman throwing shots but Vazquez is blocking nicely.
Sukarman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sukarman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vazquez trying to hold on to Sukarman's head to control him but Sukarman postures up.
Vazquez is pressing down on Sukarman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sukarman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vazquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez trying to control the position.
Sukarman stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Sukarman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Vazquez has Sukarman pulled in close to control his posture.
Vazquez continues to stall.#SUB#
Vazquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukarman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sukarman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vazquez is pulling down on Sukarman's head to control his posture.
Sukarman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vazquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sukarman's guard. #REVR#
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukarman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Vazquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vazquez advances position into side control!
We've been informed that Sukarman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Vazquez tries for a kimura but Sukarman is defending well. #SUB#
Vazquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sukarman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sukarman prevents Vazquez from improving position. #T4##SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sukarman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vazquez controls the position.#SUB#
Vazquez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sukarman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vazquez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sukarman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vazquez lets go of the hold and Sukarman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Vazquez!
Sutarjo Sukarman was interviewed post fight and said 'Next i'll win'. |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Caceres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vazquez.#TD2#
Caceres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vazquez (0) vs (4) Caceres
Vazquez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Vazquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caceres pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Vazquez is defending well.
Vazquez has a hand on Caceres's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Caceres takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (7) Caceres
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (0) vs (10) Caceres
Vazquez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1#
Vazquez is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caceres is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Caceres wants to work for an arm triangle but Vazquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vazquez trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Vazquez tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Vazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caceres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vazquez is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Vazquez is trying to control Caceres's posture. Caceres takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Vazquez! Caceres is rotating here... this could be the end... Vazquez is out! Caceres has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 35 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vazquez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Vazquez 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#
Mason is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vazquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mason. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Vazquez
Vazquez wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mason seems a little lost for a moment, as Vazquez dominates the positioning.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason seems a little lost for a moment, as Vazquez dominates the positioning.
Vazquez wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason being controlled for a moment.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason is trying to escape the position but Vazquez is controlling the position.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vazquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Vazquez trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Vazquez stalls from top position.
Mason tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason is being controlled here. #T5#
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason is not content to let Vazquez control the position. #SUB2#
Vazquez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vazquez's guard! Nice work there by Mason! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Vazquez
Mason wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Vazquez is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving. #T7#
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (7) Vazquez
Vazquez is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vazquez is aware though and is defending well.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vazquez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Vazquez 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.
Vazquez trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Vazquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Vazquez trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vazquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Vazquez#T10#
Vazquez is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason manages to get back to half guard.
Vazquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vazquez wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Vazquez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (13) Vazquez#T11#
Mason manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Vazquez.
Mason wants to control but Vazquez is keeping busy.
Vazquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vazquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (16) Vazquez#T12#
Mason tries to reverse the position but Vazquez maintains control.
Vazquez controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Vazquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Vazquez content just to control the position here. #T13#
Vazquez wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Vazquez controlling the pace for now.
Vazquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason is looking to improve his position but Vazquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Vazquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Vazquez.#T14#
Let's hope that Vazquez 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.#SUB2#
Vazquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Vazquez content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vazquez wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vazquez shoots in and drives through. Gordon sprawls well.#TD2#
Vazquez gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon passes into half guard.
Vazquez won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Vazquez defends it.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gordon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vazquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Gordon controlling the position.
More stalling from Gordon.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Vazquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Vazquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Vazquez is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Gordon is staying tight to Vazquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.
Gordon is staying tight to Vazquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.
Vazquez is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon working away.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
We've been informed that Gordon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
It looks like Gordon 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.
Vazquez tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vazquez struggling a bit here.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
Vazquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vazquez is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Vazquez is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Vazquez wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Vazquez is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Gordon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vazquez is looking to reverse the position.
Vazquez trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
Vazquez wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Vazquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gordon takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Vazquez tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Gordon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vazquez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vazquez struggling a bit here.
Gordon takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T11#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Vazquez is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vazquez is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Vazquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T14#
Vazquez tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gordon staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Ryan Gordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Tony Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vazquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vazquez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.#SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lee is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vazquez won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee 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.
Vazquez 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. #T2#
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass.
Vazquez content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Vazquez trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Vazquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up.
Vazquez slips nicely into half guard.
Vazquez trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to improve his position but Vazquez is controlling well.
#T4#
Well, if Vazquez 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.
Let's hope that Vazquez 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.
Lee is looking to control Vazquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Vazquez.
#T5#
Vazquez is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vazquez not doing much here.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee trying to control here.
Vazquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6##SUB2#
Vazquez seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Vazquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vazquez trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Vazquez content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Vazquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Vazquez is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Lee looking for subs from the bottom but Vazquez mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Vazquez
Vazquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Lee is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Vazquez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Lee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Vazquez! |
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Franklin Bourne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bourne moves into range and clinches up with Vazquez.
Bourne prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Bourne has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vazquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bourne (4) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez tries to escape but Bourne has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bourne is looking to control Vazquez but Vazquez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bourne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vazquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Vazquez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bourne (4) vs (2) Vazquez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Bourne being controlled here, momentarily.
Bourne is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up. #SUB#
Vazquez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bourne to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vazquez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bourne pulls down on the head and he's put Vazquez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franklin Bourne! |
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Event:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vazquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Vazquez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ribeiro's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Vazquez prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.#SUB#
Vazquez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro has his hands on Vazquez's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vazquez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ribeiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ribeiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ribeiro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vazquez (2) vs (4) Ribeiro
Ribeiro advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vazquez (2) vs (6) Ribeiro#T2#
Vazquez tries to lock up and control but Ribeiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ribeiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Vazquez tries to control the position but Ribeiro now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (2) vs (9) Ribeiro
Vazquez trying to control but not successfully.
Vazquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Vazquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vazquez is trying to break free.
Vazquez wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribeiro gets his hands free.
Ribeiro keeps control of the position easily here as Vazquez tries to buck him off.
Ribeiro is trying to stick to Vazquez's back but Vazquez is turning into Ribeiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribeiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vazquez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (9) Ribeiro
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vazquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vazquez has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Vazquez defends it easily.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up. #T5#
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (11) Ribeiro
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving.
Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (4) vs (14) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro goes for an armbar but Vazquez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vazquez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (14) Ribeiro#T6#
Vazquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vazquez preventing the sweep.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vazquez trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vazquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (16) Ribeiro
Vazquez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Vazquez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribeiro uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (6) vs (19) Ribeiro
Ribeiro advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vazquez (6) vs (21) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control but Vazquez is having none of it.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position but Ribeiro isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribeiro mounts Vazquez! Really nice guard pass there!
Vazquez tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.
Vazquez wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Vazquez stops Ribeiro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Ribeiro controlling from mount.
Ribeiro prevents Vazquez from getting the reversal.
Ribeiro tries to control but Vazquez wriggling away.
Vazquez working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vazquez is holding on tight.
#T10#
Ribeiro tries to control but Vazquez wriggling away.
Vazquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro looking to control but Vazquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vazquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vazquez wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro tries to control but Vazquez wriggling away. #T11#
Ribeiro controlling from the full mount.
Vazquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Ribeiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ribeiro wants to finish this one by submission but Vazquez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ribeiro.
Vazquez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (8) vs (21) Ribeiro
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#T13#
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Vazquez trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
Ribeiro is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Vazquez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 21 to 8. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snake sprawls well. Snake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Vazquez drives through with a takedown into Snake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Vazquez
Snake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vazquez won't allow Snake to sweep him here.
Vazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snake is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake keeping full guard, as Vazquez tries to pass. #T2#
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (2) vs (2) Vazquez#SUB2#
Vazquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snake is aware though and is defending well.
Vazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snake sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Vazquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Snake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vazquez's guard.
Snake prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez gets full guard.
Vazquez wants to hit a sweep here but Snake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vazquez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (5) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Vazquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vazquez is trying to reverse the position but instead Snake has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Snake (8) vs (2) Vazquez#SUB#
Snake working for a choke but Vazquez is defending well.
Snake has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Good control from Snake.
Snake has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Vazquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Snake has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vazquez's body.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Vazquez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Snake.
I really don't envy Vazquez right now.
Snake is riding his opponent, not letting Vazquez buck him off.
Snake has the hooks in. Vazquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Snake doesn't have the hooks in and Vazquez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (8) vs (4) Vazquez
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake controlling Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving. #T9#
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (10) vs (4) Vazquez
Vazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snake (10) vs (6) Vazquez
Snake is adopting a defensive guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #T10#
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
Vazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.#T12#
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake seems keen to control Vazquez's posture.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Vazquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vazquez trying to control but Snake is working from the bottom. #T13#
Vazquez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (10) vs (9) Vazquez
Vazquez has knee on belly momentarily but Snake bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vazquez is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vazquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Vazquez wants to take a breather but Snake is having none of it.
Snake is trying is best to control the position here.
Vazquez trying to control from half guard but Snake is working away.
Vazquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vazquez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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