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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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