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Event:
SSG 439 Hall vs Karelin
Date: Jul 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Bohumil Bazant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Rick Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bazant! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bazant (0) vs (4) Rodriguez
Bazant struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bazant prevents Rodriguez from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Bazant is defending well.
Bazant gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bazant (0) vs (6) Rodriguez
Bazant regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant is pressing down on Rodriguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bazant pulls Rodriguez in to control the position. #T1#
Rodriguez won't allow Bazant to sweep him here.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Bazant is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bazant'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.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez passes Bazant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bazant wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (0) vs (9) Rodriguez#T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Rodriguez wants to take his opponent's back but Bazant doesn't allow it.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bazant 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.
Rodriguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (0) vs (12) Rodriguez#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine from mount but Bazant is having none of it.
Bazant regains half guard.#T3#
Rodriguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (0) vs (15) Rodriguez
Bazant wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Bazant stops Rodriguez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bazant tries to hold on but Rodriguez postures up.
Bazant is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez fails to advance to Bazant's back.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bazant prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T4#
Rodriguez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bazant is holding on tight.
We've been informed that Rodriguez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bazant wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriguez wants to control the pace but Bazant is squirming around nicely.
Bazant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bazant is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Bazant wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Bazant has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bazant (0) vs (18) Rodriguez#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for the choke from the back position but Bazant is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Bazant defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rodriguez biding his time, controlling Bazant.
Bazant tries to roll but Rodriguez sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bazant escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bazant (2) vs (18) Rodriguez
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bazant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bazant's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bazant (2) vs (22) Rodriguez
Bazant turns into Rodriguez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bazant (4) vs (22) Rodriguez
Bazant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriguez's guard.
Well, if Bazant 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.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but Rodriguez defending well.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.#T7#
Bazant tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Bazant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriguez wants to hit a sweep here but Bazant passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriguez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (7) vs (22) Rodriguez
Bazant wants to take Rodriguez's back here but Rodriguez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bazant controlling from mount.
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Bazant controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Bazant trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is trying to control but Bazant manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (10) vs (22) Rodriguez
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bazant preventing the sweep. #T9#
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bazant stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Bazant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bazant stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Bazant's head to control his posture. #T10#
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but instead Bazant has moved into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Bazant wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Bazant keeps him under control.
Bazant controlling the action here.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Bazant is controlling well.
Bazant is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Bazant prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.#T11#
Rodriguez gets full guard.
Bazant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Bazant passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bazant prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Bazant seems content to control.#T12#
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Bazant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bazant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodriguez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bazant jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (13) vs (22) Rodriguez
Bazant is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Bazant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Bazant off him but Bazant keeps the position.
Rodriguez trying to remain calm as Bazant controls from the top position.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Bazant off him but Bazant keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face as Bazant controls the position.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Bazant just content to control the position.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Bazant off him but Bazant keeps the position.
Bazant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bazant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriguez wins on points by 22 to 13. |
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Event:
SSG 435 Hall vs Marston
Date: Jul 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Bohumil Bazant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Malachi Cantrell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bazant scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bazant (4) vs (0) Cantrell
Bazant taking a breather here.
Cantrell is looking to reverse the position.
Bazant controlling the position.
Bazant wants to control but Cantrell is keeping him busy.
Bazant is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cantrell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cantrell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bazant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantrell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Cantrell is concentrating on defense, preventing Bazant from advancing position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bazant'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.
Cantrell is trying to control but can't.
Bazant uses his free foot to push down on Cantrell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cantrell. Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (7) vs (0) Cantrell
Cantrell is squirming around, avoiding Bazant's attempts to control the action.
Bazant avoids the attempt from Cantrell to control.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cantrell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bazant tries to control but Cantrell wriggling away.
Cantrell 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.
Cantrell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bazant controlling from mount.
Cantrell is looking to improve his position but Bazant isn't that keen on the idea.
Bazant with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bazant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cantrell is looking to escape.
Cantrell is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Cantrell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cantrell regains half guard.
Cantrell wants to control but Bazant is keeping busy.
Cantrell won't allow Bazant to pass to mount.
Bazant stalling away here and it's allowed Cantrell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bazant looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bazant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantrell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bazant has managed to get both his arms back between Cantrell's legs - danger averted.
Cantrell looking to control.
Cantrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cantrell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bazant rolls with it to try and escape but Cantrell cranks on the arm and Bazant is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malachi Cantrell! |
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Event:
SSG 430 Banner vs Hall
Date: Jun 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 34 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bazant enables Gascoigne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bazant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (0) Bazant
Gascoigne won't allow Bazant to sweep him here.
Bazant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne looking to pass the guard.
Bazant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bazant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gascoigne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bazant is looking for a sweep. Gascoigne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne trying to mount his opponent but Bazant defends it. #SUB#
Gascoigne is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne controlling the pace. #T1#
Bazant is controlling Gascoigne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bazant trying to control but Gascoigne postures up.
Gascoigne controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gascoigne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gascoigne trying to mount his opponent but Bazant defends it.
Bazant wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bazant desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gascoigne prevents Bazant from improving his position.
Bazant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bazant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bazant is staying active underneath Gascoigne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bazant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gascoigne is working away from the top position though.
Bazant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Bazant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (2) Bazant
Bazant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gascoigne is looking for a triangle but Bazant pushes his legs off easily.
Gascoigne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bazant controls the pace.
Bazant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascoigne is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bazant 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. #SUB#
Gascoigne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bazant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gascoigne trying to control the position.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.
Gascoigne has his hands on Bazant's head, controlling the position.
Gascoigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant passes into half guard.
Bazant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascoigne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bazant is controlling the pace.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well. #T7#
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Bazant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascoigne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bazant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bazant working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh. Gascoigne counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gascoigne keeping full guard, as Bazant tries to pass.
Bazant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Gascoigne is adopting a defensive guard.
Bazant looking to sit in guard and control but Gascoigne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (2) Bazant
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bazant keeping moving, preventing Gascoigne from controlling successfully. #T9#
Bazant wants to improve his position but instead Gascoigne has moved into half guard.
Bazant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne content to control rather than advance.
Bazant is trying to get back to full guard.
Bazant regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Bazant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bazant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gascoigne manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (4) Bazant
Bazant trying to control but Gascoigne is working from the bottom.
Bazant is stalling in the full guard.
Bazant is looking to advance position but Gascoigne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (8) vs (4) Bazant
Bazant 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: Gascoigne (8) vs (6) Bazant#T11##SUB#
Gascoigne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bazant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bazant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bazant passes into half guard.
Bazant is just content to waste time from the top position. Gascoigne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bazant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Bazant 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.
Gascoigne is pulling down on Bazant's head to control his posture. #T12#
Bazant 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.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is keeping the position.
Bazant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
Bazant tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard. #T14#
Bazant pushes down on Gascoigne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bazant wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping him busy.
Bazant performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gascoigne looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascoigne.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
A victorious Paul Gascoigne 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 427 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Jun 08, 2025 |
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 24 wins and 16 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gabenagus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bazant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabenagus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (2) Bazant
Bazant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabenagus trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gabenagus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bazant advances to half guard.
Bazant content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.
Bazant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Bazant trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away.
Gabenagus is looking to improve his position.
Bazant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gabenagus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gabenagus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gabenagus.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bazant advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (5) Bazant
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gabenagus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Bazant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working.
The referee asks Bazant politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bazant prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gabenagus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bazant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gabenagus trying to remain calm as Bazant controls from the top position.
Bazant trying to control the position but Gabenagus is working away.
Gabenagus tries to bench press Bazant off him but Bazant keeps the position.
Bazant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabenagus keeps working. #T3#
Bazant just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bazant is looking to take a break and control but Gabenagus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bazant taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.#T4#
Gabenagus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (4) vs (5) Bazant
Gabenagus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gabenagus slows the pace down in half guard.
Gabenagus wants to control but Bazant is keeping him busy. #T5#
Gabenagus content to control rather than advance.
Bazant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gabenagus is working away from the top position though.
Gabenagus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabenagus (7) vs (5) Bazant
Bazant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Gabenagus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bazant to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bazant shrugs it off. #T6#
Bazant wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus wants to take his opponent's back but Bazant doesn't allow it.
Bazant wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus prevents Bazant from getting the reversal.
Gabenagus controlling from the full mount.
Gabenagus avoids the attempt from Bazant to control.#T7#
Bazant is working to get back to half guard.
Bazant is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Bazant can't escape the position.
Gabenagus looking to control but Bazant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Gabenagus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Gabenagus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T8#
Bazant stops Gabenagus from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bazant is looking to improve his position but Gabenagus isn't that keen on the idea.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Gabenagus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant working to try and regain half guard.
Bazant keeps trying to improve his position.
Gabenagus fails to take his opponent's back.
Gabenagus controlling from mount. #T9#
Bazant wants to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bazant is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Gabenagus goes for an armbar but Bazant turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bazant. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabenagus (7) vs (7) Bazant
Bazant trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabenagus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gabenagus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Bazant 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. #SUB#
Gabenagus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabenagus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is keeping the position.#T11##SUB#
Gabenagus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bazant defends it easily.
Bazant wants to control from the top but Gabenagus keeps moving.
Gabenagus wants to sweep but no luck.
Gabenagus is trying to control the position but Bazant postures up.
Gabenagus looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabenagus, not yet.
Bazant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bazant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bazant defends well.#T12##SUB#
Bazant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gabenagus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bazant has managed to get both his arms back between Gabenagus's legs - danger averted.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gabenagus being controlled here, momentarily.
Bazant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gabenagus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gabenagus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bazant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabenagus is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Bazant passes Gabenagus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gabenagus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bazant preventing the sweep.
Gabenagus being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gabenagus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bazant defends it easily.
Bazant is stalling in the full guard. #T14##SUB#
Gabenagus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bazant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bazant stopping the sweep attempt from Gabenagus.
Bazant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gabenagus trying to keep a closed guard but Bazant is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Gabenagus is keeping the position.
Bazant is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gabenagus gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gabenagus takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Mecilvus Gabenagus 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 423 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: May 25, 2025 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Graeme Du Bois! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Du Bois has Bazant up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Bois really is a fat lump.#TD#
Du Bois is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bazant can't fight it off and eventually Du Bois manages to take the fight to the floor. Bazant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Du Bois (2) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant controlling Du Bois's posture.
Du Bois wants to pass the guard but Bazant is keeping the position.
Du Bois being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Bois wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Du Bois looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bazant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bazant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Du Bois wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant pulls Du Bois in to control the position.
Du Bois stays in close to Bazant's body and controls the position.
Bazant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Du Bois's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Du Bois (2) vs (2) Bazant
Du Bois keeping full guard, as Bazant tries to pass.
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Bazant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Du Bois keeping full guard, as Bazant tries to pass.
Du Bois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant 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. #T3#
Du Bois is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bazant controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Du Bois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bazant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bazant is fighting to break Du Bois's control of his arms but Du Bois is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bazant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Du Bois swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Du Bois looking to control.
Bazant is fighting to break Du Bois's control of his arms but Du Bois is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Du Bois being controlled here, momentarily.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bazant is stalling in the full guard.
More stalling from Bazant.#T5#
Bazant passes Du Bois's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bazant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Du Bois makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Du Bois.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Du Bois is trying to control the position but Bazant postures up. #T6#
Bazant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Du Bois seems keen to control Bazant's posture.
Bazant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Du Bois working a defensive guard here.
Du Bois is trying to hold Bazant in close to prevent damage but Bazant has managed to pass into half guard.
Bazant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Du Bois moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bazant is pushing down on Du Bois's leg trying to pass to half guard. Du Bois is fighting to maintain full guard but Bazant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bazant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bazant trying to mount his opponent but Du Bois defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bazant in particular looking to stall.
Du Bois might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Du Bois is looking to control Bazant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Du Bois avoid being mounted?
Du Bois is looking to improve his position.
Bazant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Du Bois is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazant controlling the pace. #T9##SUB2#
Bazant is working for a kimura but Du Bois is defending it quite comfortably.
Bazant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Bazant prevents Du Bois from improving his position.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.
Du Bois is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CN・Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bazant with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Bazant is looking to advance position but Du Bois won't allow it.
Bazant controlling the action here. #T11#
Bazant is keen to just control but Du Bois is a slippery customer.
Du Bois tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
It looks like Bazant 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.
Bazant wants to control but Du Bois is keeping him busy.
Bazant stalling.
Bazant wants to free his trapped foot but Du Bois is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bazant is taking a breather. Du Bois says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Du Bois is defending well.
Du Bois tries to roll over but Bazant keeps him under control.
Du Bois is trying to maintain the position but Bazant is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Bazant 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.
#T14#
Du Bois is trying to control but can't.
Bazant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bazant wants to pass to mount but Du Bois is defending the position.
Du Bois works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Du Bois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant won't allow Du Bois to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bazant gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bazant wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
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 16 wins and 32 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bazant.
Bazant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viera as he jumps to the side.
Bazant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Milton Viera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.
Bazant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viera avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Viera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bazant to the mat! Bazant manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (0) Bazant
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera trying to control but Bazant is working from the bottom.
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Bazant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bazant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viera 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.
Viera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Bazant 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.
Bazant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Bazant keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Bazant seems keen to control Viera's posture.
Viera trying to control but Bazant is working from the bottom.
Viera looking to sit in guard and control but Bazant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (2) vs (2) Bazant#T3##SUB#
Viera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bazant defends well.
Bazant passes Viera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viera tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Well, if Bazant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bazant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Viera trying to hold on to Bazant's head to control him but Bazant postures up.
We've been informed that Bazant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bazant trying to control the pace.
Bazant passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (2) vs (5) Bazant
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Viera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Viera 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: Viera (2) vs (8) Bazant#T5#
Bazant really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Viera.
Viera staying busy and making it hard for Bazant to control.
Bazant controls the position.
Viera is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
Bazant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Viera trying to control the hands but Bazant won't let him.
Bazant biding his time, controlling Viera.
Viera rolls, trying to escape but Bazant keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Bazant has good solid back control here.
Viera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bazant's guard. Nice work there by Viera.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (8) Bazant#T7#
Viera wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving. #SUB#
Viera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Viera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bazant pulls Viera in to control the position.
More stalling from Bazant.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bazant 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.#T8#
Viera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bazant swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Viera drops back looking for a leg! Bazant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bazant manages to kick Viera off! Viera jumps back into Bazant's guard.
Bazant has his hands on Viera's head, controlling the position.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bazant is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (10) Bazant#T9#
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant controlling from the top position.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Bazant is proving a slippery customer.
Bazant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viera trying to control the position.
Viera looking for a sweep. Not yet Viera, not yet. #T10#
Bazant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viera looking to control.
Bazant stays in close to Viera's body and controls the position.
Bazant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viera's guard.
Bazant is controlling the pace.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.
Bazant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Viera is looking for a sweep. Bazant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Bazant controlling the action here.
It looks like Bazant 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.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Viera trying to hold on to Bazant's head to control him but Bazant postures up.
Viera is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Bazant 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.
Bazant is continuing to stall.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Viera gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant stays in close to Viera's body and controls the position.
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.
Viera wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viera 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.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Viera is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bazant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T14#
Bazant controlling from the top position.
Viera keeping full guard, as Bazant tries to pass.
Bazant forces his way into half guard.
Bazant is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
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 17 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bazant.
Bazant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larry Salad Dressing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Salad Dressing jumps guard and drags Bazant to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
Salad Dressing pulls Bazant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bazant sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bazant controls the pace.
Salad Dressing pulls Bazant in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Bazant advances to half guard.
Bazant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salad Dressing gets full guard.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Salad Dressing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant postures up.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bazant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad Dressing pulls Bazant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bazant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Bazant from controlling successfully.
My spies in Brloh inform me that Bazant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bazant slips nicely into half guard.
Salad Dressing is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bazant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bazant's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (0) Bazant#T4#
Salad Dressing gets his hands free as Bazant looks to control.
Salad Dressing is hanging on to Bazant's back as he tries to escape.
Salad Dressing struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Bazant is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Salad Dressing gets his way!
#SUB#
Salad Dressing working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bazant is doing well to defend. Salad Dressing seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bazant is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Salad Dressing!
During a confident post fight interview, Larry Salad Dressing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bohumil Bazant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bazant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vieira is fending him off so far but Bazant persists. Nope, Vieira circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Vieira gets a double leg takedown into Bazant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bazant (0) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Bazant is keeping the position.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
Bazant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bazant, not yet. #SUB2#
Vieira drops back looking for a leg! Bazant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bazant manages to kick Vieira off! Vieira jumps back into Bazant's guard.
Vieira trying to control but Bazant is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant 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: Bazant (2) vs (2) Vieira
We've been hearing good reports from Bazant'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.
Bazant stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position. #T1#
Vieira pulls Bazant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazant from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Bazant defends it easily.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Bazant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bazant tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira controls Bazant momentarily but Bazant frees himself.
Bazant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bazant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bazant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bazant (2) vs (4) Vieira
Bazant keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira advances to half guard.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Bazant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bazant is looking to improve his position.
Bazant controlling the position well. #T3##SUB2#
Bazant is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
Bazant wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Vieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Bazant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bazant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Bazant is having none of it. #T4#
Bazant tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bazant defends it well.
Bazant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bazant.
Bazant has control of Vieira's left arm, preventing Vieira from doing any damage.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Vieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bazant controlling Vieira's posture.
Bazant continues to stall.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bazant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (2) vs (7) Vieira#T6#
Bazant is trying to control Vieira's posture but Vieira avoids it.
Vieira wants to control but Bazant is keeping him busy.
Bazant stops Vieira from passing to mount.
Vieira trying to control the action but Bazant is working from the bottom.
Vieira slows the pace down.
Bazant is looking to regain half guard here but Vieira keeps moving and retains side control.
Bazant manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Bazant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bazant trying to control from the bottom.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bazant keeps working.
Bazant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
Bazant is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant controlling the position.
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg. #T8#
Bazant moves into full guard.
Bazant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Bazant is keeping the position.
Bazant has Vieira pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Vieira wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Bazant is keeping the position.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Bazant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vieira trying to control but Bazant is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bazant looking to control.
Vieira is stalling in the full guard.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bazant keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bazant holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Bazant keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Bazant is pulling down on Vieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Vieira, at least for the moment.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bazant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Vieira trying to control but Bazant is working from the bottom.
Bazant is controlling Vieira's posture.
Vieira stays in close to Bazant's body and controls the position.
Vieira is fighting to break Bazant's control of his arms but Bazant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vieira is pushing down on Bazant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bazant is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vieira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (2) vs (10) Vieira
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Vieira working for a submission but Bazant is keeping him at bay.
Bazant holds on to Vieira as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T13#
Bazant wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Bazant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bazant is pressing down on Vieira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bazant is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bazant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bazant pulls Vieira in close to prevent any damage.
Bazant looking to control.
Bazant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Bazant is keeping the position.#T14#
Bazant controlling the position.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Bazant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bazant (4) vs (10) Vieira
Bazant 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. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Bazant defends easily.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira wins on points by 10 to 4.
Fabio Vieira thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Maximus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Maximus Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maximus Jr (4) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant is trying to control Maximus Jr's posture but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Maximus Jr taking a breather here.
Bazant tries to bench press Maximus Jr off him but Maximus Jr keeps the position.
Bazant is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Maximus Jr'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.
Maximus Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Maximus Jr works to advance to full mount. Bazant defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus Jr (6) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here. #T2#
Bazant is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant can't escape the position.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Maximus Jr prevents Bazant from getting the reversal.
Maximus Jr content just to control the position here.
Bazant working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Bazant tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Maximus Jr.
Bazant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Bazant is trying desperately to improve position.
Bazant 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.#T4#
Bazant wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Bazant holds on to Maximus Jr as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maximus Jr is looking to work his way around to Bazant's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Maximus Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Bazant can't escape the position.
#T5#
Bazant keeps trying to improve his position.
Bazant is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Bazant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bazant is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Bazant wants to control but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Maximus Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus Jr avoids the attempt from Bazant to control.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bazant is looking to escape.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Maximus Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Maximus Jr wants to take his opponent's back but Bazant doesn't allow it.
Bazant tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Bazant tries to reverse the position but Maximus Jr maintains control.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bazant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Maximus Jr controlling from mount.
Maximus Jr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
Bazant is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Bazant can't escape the position.
Bazant tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr controlling from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Maximus Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bazant tries to lock up and control but Maximus Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus Jr controlling from the full mount.
Bazant wants to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.#T10#
Maximus Jr controlling the pace for now.
Maximus Jr moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Maximus Jr (9) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant trying to control the hands but Maximus Jr breaks the grip.
Bazant tries to roll but Maximus Jr sticks to his back.
Maximus Jr is not going to allow Bazant to sit and survive in this position.
Maximus Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Bazant tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Maximus Jr has the hooks in. Bazant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bazant wants to escape the position.
Maximus Jr controls the action.
Maximus Jr has the hooks in. Bazant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bazant wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free. #T12#
Maximus Jr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus Jr.
Bazant can't escape the position.
Maximus Jr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bazant's body.
Maximus Jr not allowing Bazant to control his hands.
Maximus Jr biding his time, controlling Bazant.
Maximus Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bazant for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Bazant rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position.
Maximus Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bazant is trying to break free.
Bazant is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr not allowing Bazant to control his hands.
Bazant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maximus Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bazant wants to escape the position.
Maximus Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Bazant tries to escape but Maximus Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maximus Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bazant trying to control the position but Maximus Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Maximus Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bazant wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus Jr gets his hands free.
Bazant tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bazant doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Jr takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Antonio Maximus Jr 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 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bohumil Bazant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bazant or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrovic, which made it look bad.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrovic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bazant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bazant fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bohumil Bazant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petrovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bazant (0) vs (2) Petrovic#SUB2#
Bazant is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrovic.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrovic seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Petrovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (0) vs (5) Petrovic
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Petrovic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bazant manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bazant is trying to control Petrovic's posture but Petrovic avoids it.
Bazant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Petrovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Bazant is defending well. #SUB2#
Petrovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bazant is trying to control Petrovic's posture but Petrovic avoids it.
Bazant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Petrovic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bazant defend it? Petrovic steps over the head and cranks it - Bazant is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Petrovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dusan Petrovic!
A victorious Dusan Petrovic 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 397 Gomes vs Hall
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
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 9 wins and 3 losses; Braylen Marshall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Marshall gets a double leg takedown into Bazant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marshall (2) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant has control of Marshall's left arm, preventing Marshall from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marshall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marshall trying to control from half guard but Bazant is working away.
Bazant trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant keeping hold of Marshall's head, controlling as best he can.
Bazant 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.
Bazant trying to control here.
#T1#
Bazant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bazant is looking to improve his position.
Bazant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bazant trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
Bazant is positioning himself well to prevent Marshall advancing to mount.
Bazant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marshall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marshall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marshall (2) vs (4) Bazant#T2#
Bazant avoiding Marshall 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant keeps control of the position as Marshall tries to break free.
Good control from Bazant.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Marshall turns into Bazant and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (4) vs (4) Bazant
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant is pulling down on Marshall's head. It's preventing any offense from Marshall, at least for the moment.#T3#
Marshall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (7) vs (4) Bazant
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Bazant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bazant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marshall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Marshall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bazant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Bazant is defending well.
Marshall is trying to control. Bazant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bazant is positioning himself well to prevent Marshall advancing to mount.
Bazant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazant is not content to let Marshall control the position.
Marshall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bazant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bazant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Marshall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bazant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marshall.
Bazant tries to roll over but Marshall keeps him under control.
Marshall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T5#
Bazant trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
Bazant wants to control the action here but instead Marshall manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (10) vs (4) Bazant
Marshall is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bazant is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Marshall (13) vs (4) Bazant
Bazant turns into Marshall and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (13) vs (6) Bazant
Bazant trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall pulls Bazant in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Marshall controls Bazant momentarily but Bazant frees himself.
Bazant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Marshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bazant is aware though and is defending well.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marshall trying to keep a closed guard but Bazant is proving a slippery customer.
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #T7#
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Marshall (13) vs (9) Bazant
Marshall manages to get back to half guard.
Marshall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bazant is working away from the top position though.
Bazant is taking a breather. Marshall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but Marshall defending well. #T8#
Marshall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marshall.
Bazant stays in close to Marshall's body and controls the position.
Bazant trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Marshall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bazant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marshall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bazant 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.
Marshall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9##SUB#
Marshall looking for subs off his back but Bazant has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marshall gets back to full guard.
Bazant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Bazant from controlling successfully.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.#T10#
Marshall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bazant postures up.
Marshall being controlled here, momentarily.
Marshall wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Bazant tries to pass.
Bazant is looking to pass into half guard but Marshall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marshall is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marshall (15) vs (9) Bazant
Bazant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
Bazant managing to control the position.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant pulls Marshall in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.
Marshall trying to control but Bazant is working from the bottom. #T13#
Bazant 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.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Bazant.
Marshall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant managing to control the position. #T14#
Bazant keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
Bazant has control of Marshall's left arm, preventing Marshall from doing any damage.
Bazant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Marshall tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant has his hands on Marshall's head, controlling the position.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Braylen Marshall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bohumil Bazant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Craig closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bazant's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bazant (0) vs (2) Craig
Bazant controls Craig momentarily but Craig frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Bazant'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.
Craig content to stall in guard here.
Bazant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craig is one step ahead there.
Bazant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Craig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Bazant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Bazant has Craig pulled in close to control his posture.
Craig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bazant pulls Craig in close to prevent any damage.
Bazant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bazant is trying to control the position but Craig postures up. #T2#
Craig preventing the sweep.
Craig controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Craig looking to pass the guard.
Craig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bazant trying to control the position here.
Craig won't allow Bazant to sweep him here.
Craig 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.
Craig wants to pass the guard but Bazant is keeping the position.#T3#
Craig is looking to pass into half guard but Bazant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bazant is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bazant (2) vs (2) Craig
Bazant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bazant wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craig is keeping the position for now.
Bazant passes Craig's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Bazant trying to control from Craig's half guard. Craig has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Bazant 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.
Craig wants to improve his position but Bazant is controlling well.
Bazant content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craig wants to get back to full guard.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Craig 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.
Bazant is trying to control. Craig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Craig controlling the position for now.
Craig tries to roll over but Bazant keeps him under control.
Bazant controlling the pace.
Bazant passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (5) vs (2) Craig
Bazant controlling his opponent.
Craig working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Bazant content just to control the position here.
Craig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bazant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Craig tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bazant looking to control but Craig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Craig keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Bazant wants to control the pace but Craig is squirming around nicely.
Craig is working to get back to half guard.
Bazant wants to control but instead Craig manages to regain half guard.
Bazant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Craig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bazant performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Craig is looking to control Bazant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craig avoid being mounted?
Bazant passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (8) vs (2) Craig
Craig being controlled for a moment.
Bazant wants to control for a moment but Craig uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bazant wants to free his trapped foot but Craig is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Craig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bazant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Craig wants to improve his position but Bazant is controlling well.
Bazant works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (11) vs (2) Craig
Bazant happy to just control the position for now.
Bazant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Craig for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Bazant wants to control but Craig is keeping him busy.
Bazant is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Craig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bazant wants to control but Craig is keeping him busy.
Craig is looking for a sweep.
Bazant staying calm.
Bazant trying to control the action but Craig is working from the bottom. #T11#
Craig is looking to reverse the position.
Bazant trying to control the action but Craig is working from the bottom.
Craig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bazant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bazant tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bazant is looking to take a break and control but Craig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Bazant is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Craig will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bazant trying to control the action but Craig is working from the bottom.
Bazant tries to advance to mount but can't.
Craig trying to remain calm as Bazant controls from the top position.#T13#
Bazant trying to control the action but Craig is working from the bottom.
Bazant tries to move into full mount but can't pass Craig's legs.
Craig is not content to let Bazant control the position.
Bazant tries to move to mount but Craig blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Bazant taking a breather here.
Bazant is looking to take a break and control but Craig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bazant tries to move to mount but Craig blocks the move with his legs.
Craig regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bazant's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig trying to control but Bazant postures up.
Bazant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bazant (14) vs (2) Craig
And that's the end of the fight!
Bazant takes the fight on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
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 27 wins and 53 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lima enables Bazant to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Bazant
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Bazant 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.
Bazant forces his way into half guard.
Bazant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lima wants to improve his position but Bazant is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Bazant is very close to passing his half guard.
Bazant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Bazant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Bazant advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Bazant
Bazant controlling the position from side mount.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Bazant taking a breather here.
Bazant has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lima! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (7) Bazant
Bazant controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Bazant is continuing to stall.
Bazant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lima wants to control but Bazant is having none of it.#T4#
Bazant controlling from mount.
Bazant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Lima 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.
Bazant slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Lima wants to sweep but Bazant has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (10) Bazant
Lima wants to control but Bazant postures up.#SUB2#
Bazant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bazant controlling the position.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.#T6#
Bazant tries to move to mount but Lima blocks the move with his legs.
Bazant controls the position from side control.
Lima is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Bazant has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (12) Bazant
Bazant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lima is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.#T8##T9#
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bazant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bazant.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Bazant controlling his opponent. #T11#
Lima tries to hold on but Bazant pushes him away. #T12#
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Bazant.#T13#
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Bazant controlling the position easily from mount.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bazant controlling from mount.
Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bazant wins on points by 12 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
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 17 wins and 9 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bohumil Bazant!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bazant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drelas but Drelas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bazant shoots for a takedown but Drelas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bazant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drelas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thervam Drelas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.#TD#
Drelas shoots in and bounces Bazant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (0) Bazant
Bazant is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Drelas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bazant for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant pulls Drelas in close to prevent any damage.
Bazant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Bazant pulls Drelas in close to prevent any damage.
Drelas 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.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Bazant trying to control the position here.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bazant pulls Drelas in close to prevent any damage.
Drelas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Bazant controlling Drelas's posture.
Bazant keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Drelas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Bazant 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: Drelas (2) vs (2) Bazant
Bazant looking to pass the guard.
Bazant forces his way into half guard.
Drelas gets full guard.#T3#
Bazant 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.
My spies in Brloh inform me that Bazant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drelas holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Drelas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bazant is aware though and is defending well.
Bazant stands and throws Drelas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (2) vs (5) Bazant
Drelas gets back to half guard.
Bazant is thwarting Drelas's attempts to control the position.
Bazant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drelas wants to control but Bazant is keeping busy.
Bazant is controlling the pace.
Bazant prevents Drelas from improving his position.#T4#
Bazant is thwarting Drelas's attempts to control the position.
Drelas manages to get to full guard.
Bazant trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drelas's guard.
Bazant prevents Drelas from improving his position.
Bazant wants to free his trapped foot but Drelas is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Drelas is looking to improve his position.
Drelas gets back to full guard.
Drelas trying to control the position.
Drelas being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Drelas is keeping the position.#T6#
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drelas is keeping the position for now.
Drelas looking for a sweep. Not yet Drelas, not yet.
Drelas looking to control.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bazant engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Drelas trying to control the position.
Bazant won't allow Drelas to sweep him here.
Bazant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drelas trying to control the position here.
Drelas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Drelas is keeping the position.#T8##SUB#
Drelas working for a triangle but Bazant defends it easily.
#SUB#
Drelas has his foot on Bazant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bazant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 pulls Bazant in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Bazant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drelas pulls Bazant in close to prevent any damage.
Bazant postures up.
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drelas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Bazant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Drelas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bazant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bazant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drelas can't keep his opponent in guard - Bazant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bazant tries to pass to full mount but Drelas defends it.
Bazant prevents Drelas from improving his position.
Drelas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bazant is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Bazant controlling the action here.
Bazant prevents Drelas from improving his position.
Drelas wants to control but Bazant is keeping busy.
Drelas is trying to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Bazant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drelas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bazant.
Drelas is looking for a sweep. Bazant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bazant in particular looking to stall.
Drelas wants to get back to full guard.
Drelas gets back to full guard.
Bazant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drelas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Bazant 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. #SUB#
Drelas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bazant is aware though and is defending well.
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.#T14#
Bazant trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drelas working for a triangle but Bazant defends it easily.
Bazant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Drelas looking for a guillotine here but Bazant defends easily.
Bazant is pushing down on Drelas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drelas is fighting to maintain full guard but Bazant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant trying to mount his opponent but Drelas defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bazant wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Bazant dives in for a single leg takedown but Guerrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bazant sets himself, and Guerrera steps forward looking for the clinch! Bazant avoids it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guerrera.
Guerrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Guerrera.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guerrera. #CUT2#It looks like Bohumil Bazant has been cut.
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body.
Bazant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Guerrera.
Guerrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guerrera landing knees to the body.
Guerrera digs a right hand underneath Bazant's ribcage. Bazant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Guerrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guerrera.
Guerrera lands with a short shot to the head.
Guerrera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Guerrera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bazant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bazant is breathing heavily.
Bazant is looking to control Guerrera's arms but Guerrera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bazant has his back to the cage.
Guerrera with a knee to the head.
Guerrera working Bazant over with knees to the body.
Guerrera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guerrera lands an elbow that stopped Bazant in his tracks for a moment.
Guerrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
Guerrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bazants head.
Guerrera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guerrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Guerrera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guerrera.
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Guerrera lands a nice elbow.
Guerrera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bazant up against the cage.
Guerrera lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Guerrera obliges.
Guerrera scores with a shoulder strike.
Guerrera controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guerrera.
Bazant wants to stall.
Guerrera lands an uppercut.#T3#
Guerrera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Guerrera.
Guerrera with a knee to the head.
Guerrera lands a knee to the body.
Guerrera lands with a right to the head.
Guerrera lands a knee to the body.
Guerrera digs a right hand into Bazant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bazant's gas tank.
Guerrera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guerrera lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Guerrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrera scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Guerrera on the inside. #T4#
Guerrera with a knee to the head.
Bazant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Guerrera.
Bazant taking a breather.
Guerrera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guerrera lands a shot to the body.
Guerrera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guerrera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bazant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerrera lands an elbow just above Bazant 's eye.
Guerrera pushes Bazant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Guerrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bohumil Bazant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bazant shoots and misses
and Guerrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bazant thinking.
Guerrera scores with a body shot.
Guerrera digs a good body shot into Bazant's ribs.
Guerrera scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Guerrera moves into the clinch.
Guerrera lands an elbow inside that Bazant shrugs off.
Guerrera controlling the action here for a moment.
Guerrera lands a damaging elbow.
Guerrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Guerrera.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Guerrera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guerrera lands an elbow just above Bazant 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Guerrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Guerrera.
A short body shot lands from Guerrera as the two fighters clinch.
Guerrera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bazant's defenses.
Guerrera lands an elbow just above Bazant 's eye.
Santos Guerrera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guerrera.
A right hook to the body lands for Guerrera.
Guerrera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bazant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guerrera lands a good knee to the midsection. Bazant won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Guerrera.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Guerrera.
Guerrera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bazant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guerrera lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bazant takes an elbow to the temple.
Guerrera crunches a lovely knee into Bazant's ribcage.
Guerrera landing knees to the body.
Guerrera lands an elbow just above Bazant 's eye.
Guerrera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guerrera connects with a knee to the head.
Guerrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bazant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Guerrera lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Guerrera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bazant's defenses.
Guerrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
Guerrera scores with a shot to the side of Bazant's head.
Guerrera lands a good knee to the midsection. Bazant won't want to take too many of those.
Guerrera lands a good knee to the midsection. Bazant won't want to take too many of those.
Guerrera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Guerrera lands a left hand.
Guerrera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guerrera pushes Bazant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Bazant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bohumil Bazant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrera pushes Bazant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerrera lands with a left to the head.
Guerrera crunches a lovely knee into Bazant's ribcage.
Guerrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bazant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Guerrera.
Guerrera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Guerrera on the inside.
Guerrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Guerrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bohumil Bazant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Guerrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Bazant is rocked!
Bazant has a takedown stuffed.
Bazant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Guerrera counters with a nice right hand that sends Bazant toppling to the canvas! Bazant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Guerrera finish him?!
Oh Bazant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerrera has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bazant shoots in for a takedown but Guerrera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bohumil Bazant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Guerrera there.
Bazant tries for a takedown but Guerrera circles away easily
and Guerrera counters with a crisp right that sends Bazant to the canvas! Guerrera follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santos Guerrera!
After winning the bout, Santos Guerrera 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 124
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant manages to get to full guard.
Bazant trying to control the position here.
Chang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazant is retaining full guard.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Bazant controlling the position.#T1#
Bazant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chang's guard. #REVB#
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Bazant 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.
Chang is trying to control the position but Bazant postures up.
Chang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bazant pushes down on Chang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chang wants to control but Bazant is keeping busy.
Bazant controlling the action here.
Bazant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Chang is defending well.
Chang trying to control from the bottom.
Bazant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bazant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bazant is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bazant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chang dives in and scores a takedown into Bazant's guard.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazant trying to control the position.
Chang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chang wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving.
Bazant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bazant trying to control the position here.
Bazant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bazant trying to pass the guard but Chang defending well.
Well, if Bazant 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Bazant is taking a breather. Chang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bohumil Bazant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Bazant gets a takedown into half guard.
Chang is looking for a sweep. Bazant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chang tries to kick Bazant off but Bazant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Chang is keeping the position.
Chang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bazant controls the pace.#SUB#
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Chang working for a triangle but Bazant defends it easily.
Chang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bazant controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chang wants to stand up but Bazant is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bazant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chang is in Bazant's guard.
Bazant trying to keep a closed guard but Chang is proving a slippery customer.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bazant pulls Chang in to control the position.
Chang looking to sit in guard and control but Bazant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bazant passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Bazant wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Bazant politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bazant prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bazant controls the position.
Chang can't do much from the bottom here.
Chang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bazant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bazant tries to advance to mount but Chang denies him.
Chang is looking to reverse the position.
Bazant taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Bazant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Chang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bazant sprawls well initially but Chang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bazant trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
Bazant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bazant 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.
Chang being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chang wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving. #T1#
Bazant controlling Chang's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bazant is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bazant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazant passes Chang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bazant not doing much here.
#T2#
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.
Chang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bazant is one step ahead there.
Bazant content to stall in guard here.
Bohumil Bazant has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Chang is trying to keep Bazant in close.
Bazant's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bazant has a takedown stuffed.
Bazant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chang defends well and Bazant ends up having to push Chang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Chang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Chang wants to control from the top but Bazant keeps moving. #T4#
Bazant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bazant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bazant is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bazant controlling the pace.
Bazant trying to mount his opponent but Chang defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant prevents Chang from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Davis Chang.
I think Bazant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bohumil Bazant! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 110
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Ragno throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Bazant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ragno's guard.
Bazant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragno is keeping the position for now.
Ragno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ragno with a nice head shot there.
Ragno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bazant is keeping the position for now.
Bazant controlling Ragno's posture.
Bazant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bazant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ragno looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragno, not yet. #T1#
Bazant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ragno is trying to control the position but Bazant postures up.
Ragno being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in Brloh inform me that Bazant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bazant won't allow Ragno to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Ragno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bazant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bazant wants to pass the guard but Ragno is keeping the position.
Ragno looking to control.
Bazant stays in close to Ragno's body and controls the position.
Ragno trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bazant misses with a takedown
and Ragno counters with a stiff right hand.
Bazant misses with a takedown
and Bazant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Ragno scores with a takedown into Bazant's guard.
Ragno preventing the sweep.
Ragno works over Bazant with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Bazant wants to sweep here but Ragno controlling him for the moment.
Ragno throws a big elbow that misses.
Ragno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bazant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bazant wants to sweep here but Ragno controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bazant holds on and takes a little breather.
Bazant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragno stopping the sweep attempt from Bazant.
Bazant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bazant tries for a takedown but Ragno circles away easily
and Ragno counters with a straight right hand.
Yossi Ragno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragno. That snapped Bazant's head back.
#TD#
Ragno looking to score a takedown here. Bazant is defending well but Ragno drives through and ends up in Bazant's guard.
Bazant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragno is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Ragno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bazant misses with a takedown
and Ragno counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Ragno gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bazant controlling the action here.
Yossi Ragno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Bazant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant is continuing to stall.#T1#
Ragno manages to get to full guard.
Bazant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bazant won't allow Ragno to sweep him here.
Bazant passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ragno tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bazant happy to just control the position for now.
Ragno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bazant can do to turn this around?#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.
Ragno tries to bench press Bazant off him but Bazant keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bazant misses with a takedown attempt - Ragno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bazant tries for a takedown but Ragno circles away easily
and Ragno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yossi Ragno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.#TD#
Ragno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bazant's guard.
Bazant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Ragno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bazant keeping moving, preventing Ragno from controlling successfully.
Bazant is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragno won't allow Bazant to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bazant is pulling down on Ragno's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragno, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Ragno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ragno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bazant under the eye.
Yossi Ragno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bazant takes one to the chin there.
Bazant misses with a takedown attempt
and Ragno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bazant shoots for a takedown but Ragno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ragno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bazant's head.
Bazant shoots and misses
and Ragno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yossi Ragno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.
A jab lands there for Ragno.
Yossi Ragno is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragno with a nice cross.
Ragno with a jab.
Bazant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ragno counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Ragno coming out on top.
Ragno sizes up Bazant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bazant tries to move into range but Ragno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bazant ducks right into an uppercut from Ragno. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ragno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragno.
Bazant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ragno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bazant dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Ragno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Ragno shoots in and gets a takedown into Bazant's guard.
Bazant wants to sweep but no luck.
Bazant looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bazant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ragno is one step ahead there.
Ragno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ragno being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Bazant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bazant, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bazant is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bazant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Ragno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bazant.
Bazant fails to land the takedown.
Ragno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Bazant fails with the takedown
and Ragno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bazant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ragno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Ragno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bazant wants to get back to full guard.
Bazant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bazant has his hands clasped together around Ragno's back. He's all about the action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ragno in particular looking to stall.
Bazant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragno is working away from the top position though.
Ragno trying to control the action but Bazant is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bazant keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ragno content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bazant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ragno trying to control the position from guard on top but Bazant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragno stays in close to Bazant's body and controls the position.
Ragno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bohumil Bazant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragno cracks Bazant with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yossi Ragno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragno has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yossi Ragno! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Villa instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Bazant to work.
Villa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Villa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Bazant shoots in and gets a takedown into Villa's guard.
Villa is wriggling around but Bazant manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
My spies in Brloh inform me that Bazant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bazant prevents Villa from standing back up.
Bazant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Bazant 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.
Villa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villa tries to get out of the position.
Villa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Bazant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bazant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Villa!
Bazant looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.#T2#
Yet more stalling tactics from Bazant.
Villa wants to control but Bazant is having none of it.
Bazant content just to control the position here.
Villa's coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Villa can't escape the position.
#T3#
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Villa tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bazant controlling the position easily from mount.
Villa tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Bazant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Villa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Villa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Villa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bazant has a good base and remains in mount.
Villa tries to hold on but Bazant pushes him away.
Bazant controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Villa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bazant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bazant or perhaps it was just good defense by Villa, which made it look bad.
Bazant looks for a takedown but Villa sprawls well.
Bazant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Antoine Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bohumil Bazant.
Nice takedown defense from Villa. No joy for Bazant on that attempt.
Bazant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bazant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant has a takedown stuffed.
Bazant tries for a takedown but Villa circles away easily
and Villa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villa lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Villa delivers a nice body kick.
Bazant shoots and misses
and Villa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villa lands a head kick. Bazant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Villa looks to land a combination. Bazant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Villa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bazant, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Villa.
Villa lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Villa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villa lands a left hand.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
A short left from Villa.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bazant backwards. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
Villa effectively controlling the action here.
Villa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bazant backwards.
A shot in the inside from Villa. #BC#
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bazant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villa is fending him off so far but Bazant persists. Nope, Villa circles away and we're back to standing.
Bazant circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Villa forces Bazant back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Bazant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bazant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Villa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Villa scores with a shoulder strike.
Villa works on Bazant's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Villa - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Villa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Villa finds it's target.
Bazant misses with a takedown
and Villa counters with a body kick that stops Bazant in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Villa.
Bazant shoots for a takedown but Villa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bazant with a poor takedown
and Villa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bazant is breathing heavily.
Villa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Villa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bazant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bazants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bazant takes one to the chin there.
Villa works the jab nicely.#CL#
Villa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Villa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bazant is trying to stall.
Villa lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Villa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bazant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Villa counters with a straight right hand.
Villa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Villa lands a left and a right that send Bazant crashing to the mat, dazed. Villa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Villa fakes the leg kick and cracks Bazant in the body. #CL#
Villa closes the distance and clinches.
Bazant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bazant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bohumil Bazant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villa lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Villa has knocked Bazant down with a huge combo! Villa steps away and waves a wobbly Bazant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bazant is rocked!
Villa finds Bazant's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bazant flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Villa lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bazant will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine Villa! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 76
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Bazant looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ragno wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bazant 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.
Bazant prevents Ragno from improving his position.
Bazant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant uses his free foot to push down on Ragno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ragno.
Bazant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
It looks like Bazant 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.
Ragno is desperately trying to improve his position but Bazant has a good base and remains in mount.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ragno can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bazant controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Ragno working to try and regain half guard.
Bazant avoids the attempt from Ragno to control.
Ragno is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bazant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ragno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bazant wants to sweep here but Ragno controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Bazant trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Ragno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bazant is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bazant content to stall in guard here.
Bazant stopping the sweep attempt from Ragno.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bazant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Ragno's face as Bazant controls the position.
Bazant moves into full mount!
Ragno 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.
Ragno is looking to improve his position.
Bazant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Bazant has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ragno lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Bazant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ragno is trying to defend but Bazant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Bazant seems content to control.
Bazant prevents Ragno from improving his position.
Bazant is taking a breather. Ragno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazant stalling.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg. #T1#
Bazant is taking a breather. Ragno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bazant is continuing to stall.
Ragno is trying to control but can't.
Bazant controlling the pace.
Ragno tries to roll over but Bazant keeps him under control.
Bazant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ragno is in trouble now - Bazant has advanced to mount!
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ragno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ragno regains half guard.
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bazant in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Ragno tries to get to full guard but Bazant has control of the leg.
Bazant not doing much here.
Bazant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ragno!
Bazant avoids the attempt from Ragno to control.
Bazant controlling from mount.
The adventures of Bazant the control monster continue. Boring.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bazant.#T4#
Ragno tries to lock up and control but Bazant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bohumil Bazant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bazant.
Yossi Ragno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bazant slows the pace down.
Ragno tries to improve position but can't.
Bazant is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ragno will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragno is looking to regain half guard here but Bazant keeps moving and retains side control.
Ragno seems a little lost for a moment, as Bazant dominates the positioning.#T1#
Yet more stalling tactics from Bazant.
Ragno looking for a sweep but Bazant has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bazant controlling from mount.
Ragno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bazant looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Bazant avoids the attempt from Ragno to control.
Ragno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ragno is working hard here to advance position.
Bazant controlling from the full mount.
Bohumil Bazant has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ragno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bazant takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bazant content just to control the position here.
Bohumil Bazant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bohumil Bazant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bazant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bohumil Bazant! |
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