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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kline manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vieira on his heels. He'll look to pass Vieira's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T1#
Vieira keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Kline defends it easily.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Vieira controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T2#
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (0) Vieira
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vieira tries to buck Kline off but Kline is having none of it.
Vieira is trying to control Kline's posture but Kline avoids it.
Vieira manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Vieira wants to improve his position but instead Kline has moved into half guard.
Kline is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kline 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.
Kline is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Vieira tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
Kline is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira is trying to keep Kline in close.
#T5#
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Kline looking to pass the guard.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on Kline's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kline works his way back into a safe position though.
Kline won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Vieira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kline puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kline looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kline wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #T7#
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kline pulls his head out easily.
Kline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Kline wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8##SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control but Kline postures up.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to control but Kline postures up.
#T9#
Kline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Kline performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Vieira controlling the position for now.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kline is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Vieira
Kline looking to control.
Kline seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Kline's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
Vieira is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kline doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Kline is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kline is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kline will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kline is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Kline gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Vieira gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Vieira wins on points by 6 to 5.
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 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 14 wins and 7 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Filerup shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Filerup darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Filerup has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Filerup gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vieira regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Filerup
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Filerup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filerup is trying to keep Vieira in close.
#T1#
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Filerup trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Filerup looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Filerup wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filerup pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Filerup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (2) vs (6) Filerup
Filerup avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.
Filerup trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira tries to hold on but Filerup pushes him away. #T3#
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Filerup isn't that keen on the idea.
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
Filerup is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vieira gets full guard.#T4#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vieira controls Filerup momentarily but Filerup frees himself.
Filerup stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.#SUB#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filerup tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira controls Filerup momentarily but Filerup frees himself. #T5#
Vieira keeping full guard, as Filerup tries to pass.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Filerup postures up.
Filerup not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira is trying to keep Filerup in close.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filerup passes into half guard.
#T6#
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Filerup sits in half guard.
Filerup seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filerup works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (2) vs (9) Filerup
Vieira is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filerup's best efforts.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Filerup is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filerup pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vieira looking for subs from the bottom but Filerup mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (2) vs (12) Filerup
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.
Filerup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filerup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Vieira is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira wants to control but Filerup is having none of it.
Filerup trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira tries to reverse the position but Filerup maintains control.
Vieira regains half guard.#T9#
Vieira trying to control here.
Vieira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Filerup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vieira trying to control here.
#T10#
Vieira is controlling Filerup's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Filerup not doing much here.
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filerup slows the pace down in half guard.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Vieira gets full guard.#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filerup defends it easily.
Filerup looking to pass the guard.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Vieira working for a triangle but Filerup defends it easily.
Filerup looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Vieira has his hands on Filerup's head, controlling the position.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filerup controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Vieira 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.
Filerup content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Filerup defends easily.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck. #T14##SUB#
Vieira has his foot on Filerup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filerup works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filerup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filerup not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup controlling from the top position.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 13, 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 14 wins and 6 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 48 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lima has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Lima turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vieira (0) vs (4) Lima
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.
Lima controlling from side mount.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Vieira defends it.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima is keen to just control but Vieira is a slippery customer.
Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Lima controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lima postures up.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (4) Lima
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Vieira pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Vieira is stalling here. Lima is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vieira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lima has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (2) vs (8) Lima
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lima's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Vieira looking to control but Lima passes into half guard.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (4) vs (8) Lima#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira passes Lima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Vieira is just content to waste time from the top position. Lima takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Vieira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg. #T6#
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Lima is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Lima trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (7) vs (8) Lima
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Vieira looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vieira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lima is holding on tight.
Lima is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Lima is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Vieira tries to control but Lima wriggling away.
Vieira fails to advance to Lima's back. #SUB#
Vieira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lima is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lima and Vieira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lima 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.#SUB#
Vieira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vieira but great work by Lima. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (7) vs (12) Lima#T10#
Vieira is trying to control Lima's posture but Lima avoids it. #SUB2#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
Lima has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (7) vs (14) Lima
Vieira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vieira 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.
Lima prevents Vieira from improving his position.#T11#
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Vieira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Lima wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Vieira is trying to keep Lima in close.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet. #T13##SUB#
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.#SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14#
Lima wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Lima trying to move into half guard but instead Vieira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (9) vs (14) Lima
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira forces his way into half guard.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 14 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 356 Helvig vs Macker
Date: Sep 29, 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 13 wins and 6 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Salad Dressing gets caught napping as Vieira dives in and scores a takedown. Salad Dressing manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (0) Salad Dressing#SUB#
Vieira has gone for a leg lock! Salad Dressing slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but Salad Dressing pushes his legs off easily.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salad Dressing's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (4) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salad Dressing sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Salad Dressing is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Salad Dressing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Salad Dressing is having none of it.
Salad Dressing works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salad Dressing seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Salad Dressing wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing 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.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. #T3#
Salad Dressing has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vieira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (7) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Vieira wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vieira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salad Dressing has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vieira but great work by Salad Dressing. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (7) vs (6) Salad Dressing
Vieira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salad Dressing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
Salad Dressing slows the pace down. #T4##SUB2#
Salad Dressing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #T5#
Vieira gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is working for a kimura but Vieira is defending it quite comfortably.
Vieira wants to control but Salad Dressing is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vieira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salad Dressing.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Salad Dressing 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.
Salad Dressing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salad Dressing is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (9) vs (6) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing looking to control.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Vieira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (12) vs (6) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
Vieira trying to control the position but Salad Dressing is working away. #SUB#
Vieira is trying to get an arm triangle but Salad Dressing is defending well. #T7#
Salad Dressing prevents Vieira from moving into mount.
Salad Dressing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salad Dressing manages to get to full guard.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
Salad Dressing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salad Dressing keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass. #T8#
Vieira won't allow Salad Dressing to sweep him here.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Vieira trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (15) vs (6) Salad Dressing
You can see the frustration on Salad Dressing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salad Dressing is looking for a sweep.
Salad Dressing is not content to let Vieira control the position. #T10#
Vieira tries to advance to mount but Salad Dressing denies him.
A lull in the action here as Vieira stalls from top position.
Vieira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salad Dressing's legs.
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Salad Dressing! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (17) vs (6) Salad Dressing#T11#
Vieira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Salad Dressing is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Vieira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vieira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Salad Dressing is holding on tight.
Salad Dressing keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vieira is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T12#
Vieira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Salad Dressing to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (20) vs (6) Salad Dressing#SUB#
Salad Dressing showing good submission defense here.
Will Vieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Vieira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Salad Dressing is defending well though. Vieira let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Salad Dressing defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vieira's arms. #T13#
Salad Dressing trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
Vieira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Salad Dressing is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Salad Dressing looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
Vieira is hanging on to Salad Dressing's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Salad Dressing turns into Vieira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (20) vs (8) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (22) vs (8) Salad Dressing
Vieira controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
After winning the bout, Fabio Vieira 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 351 Ottke vs Gracias
Date: Sep 15, 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 12 wins and 6 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 17 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marrero forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
Vieira jumps guard but Marrero stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Marrero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vieira uses from the top position. #SUB#
Vieira has gone for a leg lock! Marrero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Marrero#SUB#
Marrero is posturing up here but Vieira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Marrero tries to roll out but it's too tight and Marrero has to tap! Slick submission there by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Vieira!
An out of breath Fabio Vieira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch but Gordon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Vieira gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. Vieira manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira 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.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (2) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Vieira wants to control but Gordon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vieira 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.
Gordon is controlling Vieira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vieira is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon is doing well to control the position and prevent Vieira from advancing to side control.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
Gordon controlling the position well.
Gordon wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
Vieira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (2) vs (5) Vieira#T3#
Vieira tries to control but Gordon wriggling away.
Gordon regains half guard.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Gordon is having none of it.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Gordon is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon managing to control the position. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (5) Vieira
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into half guard.
Gordon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vieira wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira is trying to control but Gordon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon prevents Vieira from getting the reversal.
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Gordon isn't that keen on the idea.
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Vieira can't escape the position.
#T7#
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vieira tries to lock up and control but Gordon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (10) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Vieira right now.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vieira trying to control the hands but Gordon won't let him. #T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gordon controlling the positon.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Gordon keeps control of the position easily here as Vieira tries to buck him off.
Gordon not allowing Vieira to control his hands. #T9#
Gordon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vieira's body.
Vieira turns into Gordon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (10) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Vieira trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Gordon pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vieira looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. #T11#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (7) Vieira
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Vieira looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vieira holds on and takes a little breather.
Gordon content to stall in guard here. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (9) Vieira
Gordon seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
An out of breath Ryan Gordon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 343 Gabenagus vs Gerbandi
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fabio Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McDonald Jr forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
McDonald Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vieira is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Vieira regains half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control here.
McDonald Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Vieira is looking for a sweep. McDonald Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira gets full guard.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira is trying to keep McDonald Jr in close.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vieira is trying to control the position but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vieira! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (0) vs (10) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (0) vs (13) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
Vieira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Vieira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for the RNC.
Vieira tries to roll but McDonald Jr sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for the choke.
Vieira just trying to survive but McDonald Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vieira has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T5#
McDonald Jr is not going to allow Vieira to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for a choke but Vieira reverses nicely into McDonald Jr 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr has his hands on Vieira's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald Jr working a defensive guard here.
Vieira stays in close to McDonald Jr's body and controls the position. #T7#
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald Jr trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Vieira 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.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vieira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira working away.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira controlling from side mount. #T9#
Vieira advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (7) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Vieira trying to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
McDonald Jr has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (10) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira not allowing McDonald Jr to control his hands.
Vieira keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T10#
Vieira has the hooks in. McDonald Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vieira trying to control.#SUB#
Vieira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
McDonald Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
McDonald Jr controls the position.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away. #T11#
Vieira is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald Jr is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
McDonald Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (13) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira is hanging on to McDonald Jr's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
McDonald Jr fending off the submission attempt from Vieira.
Vieira is trying to stick to McDonald Jr's back but McDonald Jr is turning into Vieira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vieira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (13) vs (15) McDonald Jr#T12#
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (15) vs (15) McDonald Jr
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald Jr keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
McDonald Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13##SUB2#
McDonald Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald Jr wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr is pulling down on Vieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Vieira, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald Jr pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (15) vs (17) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now. #T14#
McDonald Jr being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr pushing down on Vieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald Jr to get the leverage.
Vieira is controlling McDonald Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr wins on points by 17 to 15. |
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Event:
SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kline jumps into guard, dragging Vieira to the mat.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Vieira is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kline's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Vieira#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Vieira
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kline controlling Vieira's posture.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kline keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kline working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (2) Vieira
Kline trying to move into half guard but instead Vieira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (4) Vieira
Kline keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (4) Vieira
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kline manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (6) Vieira
Kline controlling Vieira's posture.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline trying to control the position.
#T6#
Vieira 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.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vieira stands and throws Kline's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (6) vs (9) Vieira
Kline definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira taking a breather here.
Kline keeping his opponent close.
Kline is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira tries to move to mount but Kline blocks the move with his legs.
Vieira has knee on belly momentarily but Kline bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kline is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
A relieved looking Fabio Vieira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 332 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camoran is defended easily by Vieira.#TD2#
Camoran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Camoran
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camoran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vieira controls Camoran momentarily but Camoran frees himself.
Camoran stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Camoran controlling him for the moment.
Vieira 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: Vieira (2) vs (2) Camoran#T1##SUB2#
Camoran is looking for a triangle here but Vieira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Camoran
Camoran tries to improve position but can't.
Camoran struggling a bit here.
Camoran tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira controls the position.
Camoran felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Camoran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Camoran regains half guard.
Camoran is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camoran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Camoran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camoran wants to improve his position but instead Vieira has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Camoran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (8) vs (2) Camoran
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Camoran is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (11) vs (2) Camoran
Vieira is hanging on to Camoran's back as he tries to escape.
Will Vieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vieira trying to control.
Camoran turns into Vieira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (11) vs (4) Camoran
Camoran content to stall in guard here.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Camoran tries to pass. #T4#
Camoran content to stall in guard here.
Vieira is trying to keep Camoran in close.
Camoran won't allow Vieira to sweep him here. #SUB#
Camoran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camoran has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
Camoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira 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.
Camoran content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Camoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira 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.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Camoran is proving a slippery customer.
Camoran passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (11) vs (7) Camoran
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Vieira prevents Camoran from improving position.
Vieira tries to buck Camoran off but Camoran is having none of it.
Vieira is trying to escape the position but Camoran is controlling the position.
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Camoran takes a little break here. Vieira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Camoran 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.
It looks like Camoran 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.#T7#
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira wants to control but Camoran postures up.
Vieira is being controlled here.
Camoran moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (11) vs (9) Camoran
Camoran controlling from mount.
Vieira tries to hold on but Camoran pushes him away.
Camoran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camoran avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.#T8#
Vieira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camoran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
Camoran content just to control the position here.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.#SUB#
Vieira working for a triangle but Camoran defends it easily.
#T9#
Camoran passes Vieira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camoran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camoran is continuing to stall.
Vieira gets full guard.#T10#
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet. #SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camoran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (13) vs (9) Camoran
Camoran is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up. #SUB2#
Camoran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Camoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Camoran is trying to hold Vieira in close to prevent damage but Vieira has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Camoran is looking to improve his position.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Camoran defends it.
Camoran is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Vieira controlling the pace.
Camoran is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Camoran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Camoran has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vieira escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (16) vs (9) Camoran
Camoran manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (16) vs (11) Camoran
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Camoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camoran defends well.#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camoran defends it easily.#T13##SUB#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camoran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Camoran controlling him for the moment.
Camoran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Camoran sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camoran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14#
Camoran is pushing down on Vieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Camoran has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camoran uses his free foot to push down on Vieira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vieira. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (16) vs (14) Camoran
Camoran seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vieira is holding on tight.
Camoran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camoran looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vieira wants to hold on but Camoran pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Drelas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Drelas
Drelas tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Drelas prevents Vieira from improving his position.
Vieira is pressing down on Drelas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Drelas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drelas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drelas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drelas trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drelas pushes down on Vieira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drelas wants to pass to mount but Vieira is defending the position.
Drelas trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Drelas 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.#T2#
Drelas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vieira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drelas pulls his head out easily.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira has his hands clasped together around Drelas's back. He's all about the action.
Vieira tries to roll over but Drelas keeps him under control.#T3#
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Drelas is very close to passing his half guard.
Drelas is looking to advance position but Vieira won't allow it.
Drelas controlling the action here.
Drelas wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Vieira trying to control the position.
#T4#
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drelas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Drelas
Drelas is controlling Vieira's posture.
Drelas 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: Vieira (2) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it. #T5##SUB2#
Drelas is trying to work for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Drelas slows the pace down in half guard.
Vieira trying to control here.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drelas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (4) vs (4) Drelas#T6#
Vieira is stalling in the full guard.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Drelas is keeping the position.
Drelas 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.
Drelas keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Drelas looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
#T7#
Vieira moves into full mount! Drelas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (7) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira is trying to take his opponent's back.
Drelas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Drelas trying to hold on to Vieira's head to control him but Vieira postures up.
#T8#
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Drelas defending well.
Drelas trying to control but Vieira postures up.
Vieira controlling the pace.
Drelas has a hand on Vieira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vieira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (10) vs (4) Drelas
Drelas is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drelas is looking to escape.
Drelas has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (13) vs (4) Drelas
Will Vieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Drelas breaks Vieira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (13) vs (6) Drelas
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drelas is one step ahead there.
Vieira working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drelas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira looking to control.
#SUB#
Vieira pushes a forearm under Drelas's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Drelas is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Vieira!
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 325 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Madden looking to score a takedown here. Vieira is defending well but Madden drives through and ends up in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Madden
Madden preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vieira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Madden postures up.
#T2#
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madden content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden advances to half guard.
Madden is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Vieira is not content to let Madden control the position.
Madden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Madden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Madden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (4) vs (2) Madden
Vieira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4#
Vieira controlling well, preventing Madden from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vieira is not going to allow Madden to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Vieira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T5#
Vieira wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
Madden is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Vieira tightening his grip on Madden, looking for the choke.
Madden trying to control the action but Vieira just sinks the hooks in.
Madden tries to roll but Vieira sticks to his back.
#T6#
Madden trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Madden tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Madden trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
Will Vieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Madden breaks Vieira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (4) vs (4) Madden
Vieira trying to control the position here.
Vieira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Vieira looking to control.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madden defends well.
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
Vieira seems keen to control Madden's posture.#T8#
Madden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Madden trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Madden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Madden is pushing down on Vieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Madden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Madden trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there. #T9#
Madden slips nicely into half guard.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard.
Vieira is trying to control but Madden manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (4) vs (7) Madden
Madden is looking to work his way around to Vieira's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Madden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vieira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Madden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Madden wants to control the pace but Vieira is squirming around nicely.
Vieira holds on to Madden around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Madden controlling from mount.
Madden avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Madden's attempts to control the action.
Vieira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (4) vs (10) Madden#T11#
Madden struggling to keep hold of the position.
Madden is hanging on to Vieira's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Madden looking for the choke from the back.
Madden controls the action.#SUB2#
Madden has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Madden looking for the choke but no joy.
Madden has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vieira's body.
#T12#
Vieira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Madden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vieira is controlling an arm, preventing Madden from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vieira has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (4) vs (13) Madden
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Madden keeps control of the position easily here as Vieira tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Madden wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
Vieira tries to escape the position.
Madden tries to get the hooks in deep but Vieira pushed the leg off.
Vieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Madden.
Madden tries to get the hooks in deep but Vieira pushed the leg off.
Vieira trying to control the hands but Madden won't let him. #T14#
Vieira tries to escape the position.
Vieira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Vieira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madden struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madden wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Denari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vieira is trying to defend but Denari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira is staying active underneath Denari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Denari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vieira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Denari seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Vieira is pressing down on Denari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Denari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Denari is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (2) Vieira#T1##SUB#
Denari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira pushing down on Denari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denari wants to get back to full guard but Vieira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira controlling from mount.
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vieira tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Denari is squirming around nicely.
Denari is looking to improve his position but Vieira isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine from mount but Denari is having none of it. #T3#
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Denari tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Denari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Denari (2) vs (8) Vieira
Vieira is riding his opponent, not letting Denari buck him off.
Vieira is hanging on to Denari's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira controls the position.
Denari is keeping busy.
#T4#
Denari is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari trying to control the hands but Vieira won't let him. #SUB2#
Denari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vieira.
Denari is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Vieira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Denari has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
Denari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vieira's guard. Nice work there by Denari.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (8) Vieira
Vieira keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass.
Vieira controlling the position.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet. #T6#
Vieira is pulling down on Denari's head. It's preventing any offense from Denari, at least for the moment.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Denari postures up.
Denari stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denari manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (10) Vieira
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (10) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (9) vs (10) Vieira#T7#
Denari wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (9) vs (12) Vieira
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Denari defends it.
Denari is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Denari is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vieira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (9) vs (15) Vieira
Denari looks to move to half guard but instead Vieira has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (9) vs (17) Vieira
Vieira tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Vieira controlling his opponent. #T9#
Denari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vieira is trying to control. Denari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying for a kimura here. Denari looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vieira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, 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:
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Zark Muckerberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Muckerberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muckerberg (2) vs (0) Vieira
Muckerberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Muckerberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Muckerberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira trying to control here.
#T1##SUB#
Muckerberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira won't allow Muckerberg to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muckerberg wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T2#
Muckerberg 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#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Muckerberg defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muckerberg advances to half guard.
Vieira trying to control here.
Muckerberg trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well. #T3##SUB#
Muckerberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira is staying active underneath Muckerberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muckerberg is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Muckerberg wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muckerberg is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Muckerberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Muckerberg (5) vs (0) Vieira#SUB#
Muckerberg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Muckerberg quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Muckerberg but it's paid off an Vieira is forced to tap! Nice work by Muckerberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg!
After winning the bout, Zark Muckerberg 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:
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Angus MacArthur Ii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and clinches.
MacArthur Ii is working for takedown but Vieira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Vieira.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a takedown.
MacArthur Ii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a takedown.
MacArthur Ii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vieira is looking to clinch but MacArthur Ii is avoiding it.
#CL#
MacArthur Ii rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
MacArthur Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.#CL#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
MacArthur Ii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vieira after a bit of a struggle.
MacArthur Ii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. MacArthur Ii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
MacArthur Ii clinches.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii jumps guard but Vieira stands there with MacArthur Ii around his waist. MacArthur Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vieira prevents it.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
MacArthur Ii forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur Ii to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii is working for takedown but Vieira is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur Ii to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii tries for a takedown but Vieira manages to get underhooks.
MacArthur Ii is looking for a takedown.
Vieira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vieira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vieira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira fails to pull guard.
Vieira fails to pull guard.
MacArthur Ii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Vieira drops back down to his feet.
MacArthur Ii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vieira after a bit of a struggle.
Vieira stops a takedown attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vieira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MacArthur Ii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vieira to keep the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vieira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vieira tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
Vieira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Ii circles away.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Ii circles away.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur Ii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
MacArthur Ii rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vieira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Vieira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vieira wants it to stay on the feet.
Vieira is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira tries to clinch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vieira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacArthur Ii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur Ii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
MacArthur Ii has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vieira smiles and moves away.
Fabio Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira tries to clinch up.#CL#
MacArthur Ii rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries for a takedown but Vieira manages to get underhooks.
MacArthur Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vieira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vieira tries to clinch up but MacArthur Ii circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T5#
MacArthur Ii jumps guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Vieira around his waist. Vieira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Vieira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vieira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vieira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacArthur Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacArthur Ii is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but MacArthur Ii defends easily.
MacArthur Ii is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Ii (0) vs (2) Vieira#T6#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but MacArthur Ii is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacArthur Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
MacArthur Ii is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur Ii working a defensive guard but Vieira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Ii (0) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira trying to control the position but MacArthur Ii is working away. #T8#
Vieira in the domination position with MacArthur Ii hanging on.
Vieira works to advance to full mount. MacArthur Ii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacArthur Ii (0) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacArthur Ii is holding on tight.
MacArthur Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira tries to control but MacArthur Ii wriggling away.
MacArthur Ii tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacArthur Ii is looking to escape. #T9#
MacArthur Ii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacArthur Ii 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: MacArthur Ii (2) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira is trying to control the position but MacArthur Ii postures up.
MacArthur Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Vieira looking to control.
MacArthur Ii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacArthur Ii looking to pass the guard.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacArthur Ii is one step ahead there.
MacArthur Ii 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.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11##SUB#
MacArthur Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacArthur Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vieira wants to hit a sweep here but MacArthur Ii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vieira there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Ii (5) vs (7) Vieira
MacArthur Ii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vieira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
MacArthur Ii seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vieira is holding on tight.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard.
MacArthur Ii controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
MacArthur Ii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vieira tries to hold on but MacArthur Ii postures up.#T13#
MacArthur Ii mounts Vieira! Really nice guard pass there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Ii tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
MacArthur Ii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacArthur Ii looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
MacArthur Ii controlling the pace for now.
Vieira 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.
Vieira gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacArthur Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a triangle but MacArthur Ii pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira wins on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Fabio Vieira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Zofewa circles away.
Vieira tries to clinch up.
Vieira tries to clinch up but Zofewa circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zofewa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vieira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Zofewa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Zofewa#SUB2#
Zofewa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zofewa trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away. #T1#
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Zofewa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira trying to hold on to Zofewa's head to control him but Zofewa postures up.
Zofewa tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Zofewa is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vieira 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.
Zofewa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Zofewa trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vieira keeping full guard, as Zofewa tries to pass. #SUB2#
Zofewa has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Zofewa
Vieira forces his way into half guard.
Vieira prevents Zofewa from improving his position.
Zofewa is holding on to half guard well.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Zofewa is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa can't escape the position.
Zofewa stops Vieira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zofewa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Vieira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zofewa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zofewa! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (5) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T4#
Zofewa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zofewa defends it easily.
Zofewa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Zofewa from controlling successfully.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (7) vs (4) Zofewa#T5#
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Zofewa keeps moving.
Zofewa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zofewa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Zofewa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zofewa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zofewa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vieira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (10) vs (4) Zofewa#T6#
Zofewa is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zofewa is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (12) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
Vieira content just to control the position here.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.
Vieira wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Zofewa tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away. #SUB#
Vieira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zofewa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zofewa shrugs it off.
Zofewa is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Zofewa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (15) vs (4) Zofewa
Vieira doesn't have the hooks in and Zofewa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (15) vs (6) Zofewa
Vieira looking to control.
Zofewa wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Zofewa looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (17) vs (6) Zofewa#T8#
Zofewa keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Zofewa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira stands and throws Zofewa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (20) vs (6) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (22) vs (6) Zofewa
Zofewa prevents Vieira from taking his back.
Zofewa is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Vieira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Zofewa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.
Vieira tries to control but Zofewa wriggling away.
Vieira controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Zofewa tries to improve his position but instead Vieira has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (25) vs (6) Zofewa
Zofewa is really stuck here.
Zofewa trying to control the action but Vieira just sinks the hooks in.
Vieira struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Vieira working for a choke but Zofewa is defending well.
Zofewa tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Vieira tries to get the hooks in deep but Zofewa pushed the leg off.
Zofewa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zofewa trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Zofewa right now.
Zofewa tries to roll but Vieira sticks to his back.
Zofewa trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
Vieira tries to keep control of the position but Zofewa is staying busy.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Zofewa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Vieira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zofewa is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Zofewa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zofewa tries to break free.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Vieira tightening his grip on Zofewa, looking for the choke. #T13#
Zofewa rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Zofewa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vieira's arms.
Vieira is not going to allow Zofewa to sit and survive in this position.
Vieira biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14##SUB#
Vieira looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Zofewa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zofewa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zofewa for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zofewa wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 287 Finn vs Ottke
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carvalho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
#CL#
Carvalho drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Carvalho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carvalho tries to score a body lock takedown but Vieira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Vieira pulls Carvalho into guard.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (0) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira stands and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (0) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Carvalho (0) vs (7) Vieira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to take Carvalho's back here but Carvalho is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Vieira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carvalho is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carvalho and Vieira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1##SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vieira staying calm.#T2##SUB2#
Vieira has hold of Carvalho's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Carvalho seems comfortable defending it but Vieira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Carvalho is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Carvalho is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vieira couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, 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.
The defeated Charles Carvalho had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 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 5 wins and 1 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Vellitis keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Vellitis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to hold Vellitis in close to prevent damage but Vellitis has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Vellitis keeps him under control.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Vellitis sits in half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vellitis trying to control the pace. #T1#
Vellitis wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Vellitis 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.
Vellitis postures up.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Vellitis from controlling successfully.
Vellitis sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Vieira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vellitis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vellitis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vellitis controlling from the top position. #T3#
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Vellitis has passed into half guard.
Vellitis wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vellitis trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira is pressing down on Vellitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vellitis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Vellitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vellitis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vieira's legs.
Vellitis taking a breather here.
Vieira wants to control but Vellitis postures up.
Vellitis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vieira's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Vellitis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vellitis is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira trying to remain calm as Vellitis controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Vellitis has hold of Vieira's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vieira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vellitis cranks the arm and Vieira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vieira, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Vellitis!
An out of breath Marcus Vellitis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vieira instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Grov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vieira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vieira (0) vs (4) Grov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov is trying to stick to Vieira's back but Vieira is turning into Grov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vieira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (4) Grov#SUB2#
Grov working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
Grov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Grov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grov looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
#T1#
Grov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom.
Grov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Grov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Grov has his foot on Vieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vieira works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Grov working for submissions but it's allowed Vieira to get to half guard.
Grov is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (4) Grov#T2#
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grov tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Grov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira takes Grov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (8) vs (4) Grov
Grov wants to control his opponent's hands but Vieira gets his hands free.
Vieira controlling well, preventing Grov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Vieira is persistently looking for the submission but Grov is defending it well.
Vieira is not going to allow Grov to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Vieira wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
Grov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vieira.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for the RNC.
Vieira trying to control.
Grov tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grov trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
Vieira trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Grov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Grov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Grov for a finish.
Grov wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Vieira is looking for the choke from the back position but Grov is controlling his hands well.
Vieira is hanging on to Grov's back as he tries to escape.
Grov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vieira's guard. Nice work there by Grov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (8) vs (6) Grov
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Grov from controlling successfully.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Grov tries to pass. #T5#
Grov wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #SUB#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Grov has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (10) vs (6) Grov#SUB2#
Grov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grov looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Vieira trying to control but Grov is working from the bottom.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Vieira is sitting in close to Grov's body. Grov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vieira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vieira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Grov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bryson Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Vieira moves into the clinch successfully.
Franklin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Vieira pulls Franklin into guard.
Vieira wants to improve his position but instead Franklin has moved into half guard.
Vieira controlling the position well.
Franklin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (3) Franklin
Vieira is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Franklin trying to control the position but Vieira is working away. #T1#
Vieira can't do much from the bottom here.
Vieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vieira is not content to let Franklin control the position.
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
What's Vieira going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T2#
Franklin tries to advance to mount but Vieira denies him.
Franklin wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Franklin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira is not content to let Franklin control the position. #T3#
Vieira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Franklin is looking to advance position but Vieira won't allow it. #SUB2#
Franklin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
We've been informed that Franklin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franklin passes Vieira's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Franklin stalling away here and it's allowed Vieira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Franklin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vieira controlling the position.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira looking to control.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franklin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (3) Franklin
Franklin looking for a sweep. Not yet Franklin, not yet.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving. #T5#
Franklin wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Franklin working for a triangle but Vieira defends it easily.
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.#T6#
Franklin trying to control the position.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (5) Franklin#T7#
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (4) vs (5) Franklin
Franklin is pulling down on Vieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Vieira, at least for the moment.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira 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.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Franklin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. #T9#
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (7) vs (5) Franklin
Vieira staying calm.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Vieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Vieira is working to tighten his grip on Franklin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Franklin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vieira is really squeezing tight and eventually Franklin passes out! Vieira breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabio Vieira!
Fabio Vieira thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellington circles away.
#CL#
Vieira gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Wellington jumps guard and drags Vieira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Wellington is looking for a triangle here but Vieira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (3) vs (0) Wellington
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellington stops Vieira from passing to mount.
Wellington is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wellington has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington stops Vieira from passing to mount. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Wellington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wellington gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wellington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vieira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wellington wants to control but Vieira passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Wellington tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Wellington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira wants to free his trapped foot but Wellington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wellington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wellington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wellington keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass. #T3#
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.
Wellington trying to control the position.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wellington keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Vieira postures up.
Wellington 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: Vieira (3) vs (2) Wellington#SUB2#
Wellington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Vieira is defending against the submission attempts here by Wellington.
Wellington is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Wellington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
Wellington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (3) vs (5) Wellington
Vieira tries to control the position but Wellington now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (3) vs (8) Wellington
Wellington controlling well, preventing Vieira from escaping the position.
#T6#
Vieira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wellington's guard. Nice work there by Vieira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (5) vs (8) Wellington#SUB2#
Wellington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wellington is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily.
Wellington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7##SUB2#
Wellington looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
#SUB2#
Wellington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira is pushing down on Wellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wellington is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vieira is pressing down on Wellington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wellington is holding on for now. #T8#
Wellington is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vieira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (8) vs (8) Wellington
Vieira advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (10) vs (8) Wellington
Wellington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Vieira looking to control but Wellington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wellington wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Wellington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Wellington gets back to half guard.
Vieira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (13) vs (8) Wellington
Vieira looking to control but Wellington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.#T10#
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Wellington is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Wellington to control.
Wellington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wellington regains half guard.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Wellington won't allow it.
Wellington trying to control but Vieira postures up.
#T11#
Vieira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wellington is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Wellington wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
Wellington tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.
Wellington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wellington trying to hold on to Vieira's head to control him but Vieira postures up.
#T12#
Wellington wants to get back to full guard but Vieira has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (16) vs (8) Wellington
Wellington is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Vieira is really struggling to control Wellington but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wellington struggling a bit here.
Wellington tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.#T13#
Wellington prevents Vieira from moving into mount. #SUB#
Wellington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vieira's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Vieira! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wellington has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabio Vieira!
Fabio Vieira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Madden counters with a shoot takedown. Vieira fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Madden
Vieira is trying to keep Madden in close.
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madden content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Madden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madden stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Madden looking to pass the guard.
Madden is fighting to break Vieira's control of his arms but Vieira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Madden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vieira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vieira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vieira! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (4) vs (2) Madden#T2#
The referee asks Vieira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vieira prefers to stall for the moment though.
Madden is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Madden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Madden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (6) vs (2) Madden
Madden is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Vieira looking to control but Madden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vieira fails to advance to Madden's back.
Vieira looking to control but Madden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Madden prevents Vieira from taking his back.
Vieira tries to control but Madden wriggling away. #T4#
Madden tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Madden tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.#SUB#
Madden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vieira.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Madden to control.
Madden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vieira is staying active.
Vieira content just to control the position here.
Madden wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.#T5#
Vieira prevents Madden from getting the reversal.
Madden wants to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Vieira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vieira tries to control but Madden wriggling away. #SUB#
Vieira working for a guillotine from mount but Madden is in no mood to give up.
Madden tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.#T6#
Madden wants to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Vieira trying to control but Madden is having none of it.
Madden is looking to improve his position but Vieira isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira wants to take Madden's back here but Madden is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vieira content just to control the position here.
Madden tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.#T7#
Madden tries to control Vieira's body but Vieira pushes him off. Madden squirms to his side and now Vieira has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (9) vs (2) Madden
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira is looking to control Madden but Madden is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Madden trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
Madden is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Vieira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Madden has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vieira tries to get the hooks in deep but Madden pushed the leg off. #T8##SUB#
Madden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vieira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Vieira tightening his grip on Madden, looking for the choke.
Madden turns into Vieira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (9) vs (4) Madden#T9#
Vieira being controlled here, momentarily.
Vieira managing to control the position.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Madden is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Madden defends easily.
#T10#
Madden trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Madden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vieira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Madden throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vieira's body to avoid the submission. Vieira has instead reached around Madden's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vieira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fabio Vieira!
During a confident post fight interview, Fabio Vieira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Thiago Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries to clinch but Espinoza is having none of it.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Espinoza circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Espinoza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Espinoza#SUB2#
Espinoza is trying to work for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Espinoza wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Espinoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vieira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Espinoza has Vieira in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Espinoza
Vieira content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Espinoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Espinoza is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Espinoza pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Espinoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Espinoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira passes Espinoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieira is keen to just control but Espinoza is a slippery customer.
Espinoza regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Espinoza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Espinoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Espinoza, not yet.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Espinoza
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira happy to just control the position for now.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Espinoza keeps working. #T4#
Espinoza is trying to improve his position.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Espinoza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vieira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Espinoza, who protects the arm well.
Espinoza is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Espinoza wants to control but Vieira postures up.#T5##SUB#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Espinoza regains half guard.
Espinoza is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Espinoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Espinoza actively working from the bottom here.
Espinoza looks winded!#SUB2#
Espinoza actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Vieira trying to control the action but Espinoza is working from the bottom.
Vieira is pressing down on Espinoza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Espinoza is holding on for now.
Espinoza manages to get to full guard.
Vieira passes Espinoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vieira is keen to just control but Espinoza is a slippery customer.#T7#
Espinoza is looking to improve his position.
Espinoza won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Espinoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Espinoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza is not content to let Vieira control the position.#T8##SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Espinoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Espinoza won't allow it.
Vieira wants to control but Espinoza is keeping him busy.
Vieira moves into full mount! Espinoza won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (8) vs (2) Espinoza
Espinoza is trying desperately to improve position.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Espinoza is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB#
Vieira working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Espinoza looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vieira! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fabio Vieira!
A victorious Fabio Vieira 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jordy Juggernaut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries to clinch there but Juggernaut circles away.
#CL#
Juggernaut moves into the clinch successfully.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Juggernaut has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Juggernaut won't allow it.
#TD2#
Vieira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Juggernaut uses from the top position.
Vieira seems keen to control Juggernaut's posture.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Juggernaut tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Juggernaut looking to improve position, pressing down on Vieira's thigh with his hand. Vieira seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Juggernaut paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Juggernaut's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Vieira picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fabio Vieira! |
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