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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Vellitis slips a straight right by Silva.
And Vellitis tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vellitis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva is looking to slow Vellitis down with leg kicks.
Vellitis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Vellitis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vellitis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vellitis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reñan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vellitis.#T1#
Vellitis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marcus Vellitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vellitis misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Vellitis.
Vellitis has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vellitis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vellitis throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Vellitis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vellitis has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Vellitis blocks the leg kick.
Vellitis throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Vellitis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva keeping full guard, as Vellitis tries to pass. #SUB#
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vellitis has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Vellitis manages to pass to side control!
Vellitis wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Vellitis tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vellitis trying to control the position but Silva is working away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Vellitis tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva is trying to control Vellitis's posture but Vellitis avoids it.
Vellitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Vellitis tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vellitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vellitis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reñan Silva dominated that round.
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#
Vellitis swinging wildly here.
Vellitis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reñan Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Vellitis misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses. #T1#
Vellitis misses with a double jab.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vellitis.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vellitis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva throws a hook but Vellitis blocks it.
Vellitis shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Vellitis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
Vellitis misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vellitis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Vellitis shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Reñan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vellitis.
Silva catches Vellitis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reñan Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vellitis misses with a looping left.
As Vellitis backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Silva punishes Vellitis's body with a nice straight punch.
Vellitis avoids the body shot from Silva.
Vellitis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Vellitis shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vellitis thinking.
Vellitis throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Marcus Vellitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Vellitis off balance momentarily.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Vellitis throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Vellitis.#T4#
Vellitis shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Vellitis tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vellitis fails with the takedown.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid body kick from Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reñan Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vellitis is defended easily by Silva.
Vellitis checks a low kick from Silva.
Vellitis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Vellitis backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Vellitis misses.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Vellitis with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Reñan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vellitis.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vellitis.
Vellitis feints the counter takedown.
A punch combination from Vellitis misses.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vellitis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Vellitis throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vellitis misses with a hook to the body
and Vellitis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Vellitis throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Vellitis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcus Vellitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vellitis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vellitis misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Vellitis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Vellitis throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Vellitis shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva punishes Vellitis's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Vellitis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Vellitis.
#T4#
Silva looks to land a combination. Vellitis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vellitis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vellitis can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vellitis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vellitis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reñan Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reñan Silva!
After winning the bout, Reñan Silva 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 125
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Vellitis swings for the body but Bronx moves out of range.
Bronx attempts a counter takedown but Vellitis avoids it well and moves away.
Marcus Vellitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vellitis lands a right hook to the body.
Vellitis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bronx back to the cage. Vellitis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vellitis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Bronx counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bronx is looking to advance position but Vellitis won't allow it.
Vellitis is trying to maintain the position but Bronx is very close to passing his half guard.
Bronx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronx prevents Vellitis from improving his position.
Bronx trying to control from half guard but Vellitis is working away.
Vellitis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Bronx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bronx throws a strike but Vellitis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vellitis looking to control.
Bronx pushes down on Vellitis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vellitis wants to get back to full guard.
Bronx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU#
Bronx escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vellitis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronx.
Bronx looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vellitis throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bronx counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SU#
Bronx decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vellitis to his feet.
A big right from Vellitis misses.
Bronx changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vellitis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronx changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vellitis 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.
Bronx moves out of range of the strikes.
Vellitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vellitis just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Vellitis does no damage. #T3#
No luck for Vellitis with that takedown attempt.
Vellitis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronx changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vellitis misses the shot to the body.
Vellitis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronx pinned against the cage. Bronx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryland Bronx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vellitis.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big right from Vellitis misses.
Bronx appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bronx.
Bronx tries to counter with a takedown but Vellitis is quick to defend against it.
Bronx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vellitis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronx.
Bronx attempts a counter takedown but Vellitis avoids it well and moves away.
Vellitis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronx as he avoids it easily.
Bronx feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vellitis looks to land a combination but Bronx avoids it well.
Bronx drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vellitis sprawls and moves away.
Vellitis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vellitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronx feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryland Bronx 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#
Vellitis gets the takedown into side control.
Vellitis trying to control the position but Bronx is working away.
Bronx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vellitis on the ground.
Vellitis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ryland Bronx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vellitis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bronx is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vellitis off and has taken his back!
Bronx not allowing Vellitis to control his hands.
Bronx thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vellitis can't escape the position.
Vellitis just trying to survive but Bronx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vellitis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Bronx.
Vellitis trying to control the action but Bronx just sinks the hooks in.
Bronx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Vellitis prevents Bronx from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Vellitis right now.
Bronx lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Vellitis hold on?!
Bronx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vellitis is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vellitis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bronx controlling the positon.
Bronx tries to get the hooks in deep but Vellitis pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronx struggling to land strikes to the head as Vellitis covers up.
Bronx missing with strikes.
Vellitis wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Vellitis covers up after that shot from Bronx.
Vellitis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vellitis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bronx.
BOOM! Bronx connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vellitis is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronx has a good base and remains in mount.
Vellitis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bronx trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Bronx has hold of Vellitis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vellitis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronx thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bronx avoids the attempt from Vellitis to control.#T3#
Bronx tries to control but Vellitis wriggling away.
Vellitis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bronx wants to control the pace but Vellitis is squirming around nicely.
Bronx sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vellitis 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.
Bronx wants to pass to mount but Vellitis is defending the position.
Bronx has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bronx landing punches.
Bronx throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bronx landing punches.
Vellitis is bucking up trying to escape but Bronx cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vellitis tries to lock up and control but Bronx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Bronx trying to control but Vellitis is having none of it.
Bronx sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vellitis is in a horrible position here. Bronx smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Vellitis is rocked!
Bronx looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vellitis covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bronx!
After winning the bout, Ryland Bronx 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 111
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Nova shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Nova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nova is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nova is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vellitis is looking to control Nova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vellitis avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nova is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vellitis as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Vellitis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vellitis is tightening it up a little... Nova has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nova reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nova taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vellitis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Vellitis!
Post fight, Marcus Vellitis took to the microphone: 'I want to thank my sponsors Conquest and BANZAI for supporting me! This proves that i can hold my own here!'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Vellitis throws a body kick that misses
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton lands a nice shot to the body.
Norton cracks Vellitis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vellitis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vellitis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vellitis's head.
Norton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vellitis shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norton connects with a body shot.
Norton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vellitis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vellitis misses with a double jab
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Vellitis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vellitis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vellitis looks to clinch but Norton throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vellitis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
Our winner, Leonard Norton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Vellitis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vellitis controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Salvacion is working an open guard so Vellitis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Vellitis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvacion is trying to defend but Vellitis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Salvacion trying to control from the bottom.
Salvacion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vellitis on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvacion trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1##SUB2#
Salvacion is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Vellitis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Salvacion is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Vellitis!
An out of breath Marcus Vellitis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Vellitis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Vellitis in his tracks momentarily.
Vellitis looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Vellitis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vellitis stalling in the clinch but Salvacion improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Vellitis manages to break the clinch.
Marcus Vellitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vellitis throws a head kick that misses
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vellitis really felt that one!#T1#
Vellitis tries to clinch but Salvacion moves out of range.
Vellitis darts in trying to clinch
and Salvacion counters with a good, hard body kick but Vellitis shrugs it off. #CL2#
Vellitis moves into the clinch.
Salvacion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Vellitis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vellitis pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Vellitis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there. #T2#
Salvacion trying to control but Vellitis is working from the bottom.
Salvacion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vellitis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Vellitis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvacion defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion won't allow Vellitis to sweep him here. #T3#
Vellitis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Vellitis keeps moving.
Salvacion stops Vellitis from standing up.
Vellitis pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Salvacion stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Vellitis throws up his legs and catches Salvacion in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Salvacion tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Vellitis! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Vellitis!
Marcus Vellitis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Vellitis keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Vellitis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to hold Vellitis in close to prevent damage but Vellitis has managed to pass into half guard.
Vieira tries to roll over but Vellitis keeps him under control.
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Vellitis sits in half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vellitis trying to control the pace. #T1#
Vellitis wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Vellitis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vellitis postures up.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Vellitis from controlling successfully.
Vellitis sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Vieira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vellitis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vellitis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vellitis controlling from the top position. #T3#
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Vellitis has passed into half guard.
Vellitis wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vellitis trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira is pressing down on Vellitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vellitis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) Vellitis
Vieira is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Vellitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vellitis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vieira's legs.
Vellitis taking a breather here.
Vieira wants to control but Vellitis postures up.
Vellitis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vieira's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Vellitis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vellitis is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira trying to remain calm as Vellitis controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Vellitis has hold of Vieira's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vieira tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vellitis cranks the arm and Vieira screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vieira, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Vellitis!
An out of breath Marcus Vellitis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zofewa instigates a clinch.
Zofewa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vellitis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zofewa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vellitis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zofewa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vellitis after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus Vellitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arctium Zofewa.
Zofewa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vellitis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Vellitis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zofewa! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa tries to improve position but can't.
Zofewa keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Zofewa gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Vellitis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Vellitis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vellitis is aware though and is defending well.
Vellitis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vellitis is looking to advance position but Zofewa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (4) Zofewa#T2#
Zofewa avoids the attempt from Vellitis to control.
Vellitis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vellitis 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: Vellitis (6) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zofewa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vellitis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Zofewa looking for a guillotine here but Vellitis defends easily.
Zofewa wants to improve his position but instead Vellitis has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Vellitis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zofewa for as long as he can get away with.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Vellitis is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vellitis to get the leverage.
Zofewa is controlling Vellitis's trapped leg to prevent Vellitis from advancing to side control.
Vellitis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zofewa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (9) vs (4) Zofewa
Vellitis controlling his opponent.
Vellitis wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Zofewa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vellitis (12) vs (4) Zofewa#SUB#
Vellitis looking to break Zofewa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zofewa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vellitis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Zofewa can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zofewa is trying to defend against the choke here but Vellitis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vellitis Tightens the hold and Zofewa taps out furiously! Vellitis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Vellitis!
Marcus Vellitis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wellington has closed the distance and engaged Vellitis in a clinch.
#TD2#
Wellington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vellitis (0) vs (2) Wellington
Vellitis has his hands clasped together around Wellington's back. He's all about the action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Vellitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wellington pulls his head out easily.
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Wellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vellitis looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Vellitis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wellington prevents Vellitis from improving his position.
Vellitis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wellington is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wellington is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vellitis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Wellington! |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Eliss Grov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grov swats away the attempt to clinch by Vellitis.#CL2#
Vellitis tries to keep at a distance but Grov has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Vellitis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vellitis to the mat. Vellitis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vellitis (0) vs (2) Grov
Vellitis trying to keep a closed guard but Grov is proving a slippery customer.
Grov preventing the sweep.
Vellitis is trying to control the position but Grov postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vellitis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (2) vs (2) Grov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vellitis defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vellitis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vellitis has managed to get both his arms back between Grov's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Vellitis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grov has control of Vellitis's left arm, preventing Vellitis from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Grov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vellitis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vellitis content to stall in guard here.
Vellitis is looking to pass into half guard but Grov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (2) vs (4) Grov#T2#
Grov passes Vellitis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Grov is trying to work for a kimura but Vellitis is defending well.
Vellitis is trying to control but can't.
Grov prevents Vellitis from improving his position.
Vellitis won't allow Grov to pass to mount.
Grov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Grov wants to work for an arm triangle but Vellitis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vellitis is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Grov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Grov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vellitis is just riding it out for now. Grov eventually gives up the hold.
Vellitis wants to control but Grov is keeping busy.
Vellitis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Vellitis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grov is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Grov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grov looking to sit in guard and control but Vellitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (4) vs (4) Grov#SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vellitis passes into half guard.
Grov tries to roll over but Vellitis keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vellitis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grov defends it well. #SUB2#
Grov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vellitis pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Grov looking for submissions off his back.
Grov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vellitis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Grov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vellitis has passed into half guard!
Vellitis trying to control the action but Grov is working from the bottom.
Grov gets full guard.
Grov trying to keep a closed guard but Vellitis is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB2#
Grov has an active guard here but Vellitis has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Vellitis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vellitis passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (7) vs (4) Grov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grov struggling a bit here.
Grov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (7) vs (6) Grov
Vellitis trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Vellitis trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura here.
Grov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (7) vs (9) Grov#T8#
Vellitis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Grov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vellitis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vellitis defends it well.
Vellitis is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Grov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Vellitis is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliss Grov! |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Vellitis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Giljegiljaw moves into range and clinches up with Vellitis.
Vellitis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Giljegiljaw pulls guard.
Vellitis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (0) vs (3) Vellitis
Vellitis is staying tight to Giljegiljaw's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Vellitis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vellitis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Giljegiljaw 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.
Giljegiljaw regains half guard.#T1#
Giljegiljaw wants to control but Vellitis passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (0) vs (6) Vellitis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vellitis swings around for an armbar but Giljegiljaw sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vellitis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (6) Vellitis
Vellitis wants to control the position but Giljegiljaw says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but Vellitis defending well.
Vellitis gets full guard.
Giljegiljaw slips nicely into half guard.
Vellitis trying to hold on to Giljegiljaw's head to control him but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Giljegiljaw wants to take a breather but Vellitis is having none of it. #T2#
Vellitis is trying to maintain the position but Giljegiljaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Giljegiljaw trying to mount his opponent but Vellitis defends it.
Giljegiljaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Giljegiljaw wants to pass to mount but Vellitis is defending the position. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vellitis sees it coming and defends easily.
Giljegiljaw is looking to advance position but Vellitis won't allow it. #T3#
Vellitis is not content to let Giljegiljaw control the position.
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giljegiljaw trying to pass the guard but Vellitis defending well.
Giljegiljaw trying to control from Vellitis's half guard. Vellitis has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Vellitis controls Giljegiljaw momentarily but Giljegiljaw frees himself.
Vellitis keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Giljegiljaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vellitis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vellitis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Giljegiljaw is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Vellitis wants to sweep here but Giljegiljaw controlling him for the moment.
Vellitis is controlling Giljegiljaw's posture.#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vellitis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giljegiljaw has managed to get both his arms back between Vellitis's legs - danger averted.
Giljegiljaw wants to control from the top but Vellitis keeps moving.
Giljegiljaw wants to pass the guard but Vellitis is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Vellitis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vellitis keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully.
Vellitis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giljegiljaw forces his way into half guard.
Giljegiljaw prevents Vellitis from improving his position.#T7#
Giljegiljaw wants to pass to mount but Vellitis is defending the position.
Vellitis tries to get to full guard but Giljegiljaw has control of the leg.
Vellitis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vellitis wants to sweep here but Giljegiljaw controlling him for the moment.
Giljegiljaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vellitis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Vellitis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vellitis looking for a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw defends easily.
Giljegiljaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Giljegiljaw preventing the sweep. #T9#
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Vellitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giljegiljaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Giljegiljaw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vellitis's guard.
Vellitis is looking for a sweep. Giljegiljaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vellitis trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Vellitis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw is thwarting Vellitis's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Well, if Giljegiljaw 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.
Giljegiljaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw 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.
Vellitis gets back to full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Vellitis is looking for a triangle but Giljegiljaw pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Vellitis is looking for a triangle but Giljegiljaw pushes his legs off easily.
Vellitis is trying to keep Giljegiljaw in close.
#T12##SUB2#
Vellitis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Giljegiljaw has passed into half guard!
Giljegiljaw wants to take a breather but Vellitis is having none of it. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but Vellitis is working from the bottom.
Vellitis is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Giljegiljaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Giljegiljaw works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (6) Vellitis
Vellitis is trying to escape the mount but Giljegiljaw keeps good control and instead manages to take Vellitis's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Giljegiljaw (8) vs (6) Vellitis
Vellitis wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Vellitis 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 Giljegiljaw gets his way!
Giljegiljaw keeps control of the position as Vellitis tries to break free.
#T14##SUB#
Giljegiljaw has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vellitis has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Giljegiljaw is looking to control Vellitis but Vellitis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vellitis wants to control his opponent's hands but Giljegiljaw gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jordy Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Vellitis 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: Vellitis (2) vs (0) Juggernaut#SUB2#
Juggernaut looking for submissions off his back.
Juggernaut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Juggernaut is defending against the submission attempts here by Vellitis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Juggernaut tries to get to full guard but Vellitis has control of the leg.
Juggernaut wants to control the action here but instead Vellitis manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (5) vs (0) Juggernaut
Juggernaut gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Juggernaut looking for submissions off his back.
Juggernaut is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Vellitis 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.
Vellitis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vellitis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juggernaut for as long as he can get away with.#T2##SUB#
Vellitis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juggernaut sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Vellitis is trying to work for a kimura but Juggernaut is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Juggernaut is trying to control but Vellitis manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (8) vs (0) Juggernaut
Vellitis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vellitis trying to control but Juggernaut is having none of it.
Juggernaut tries to lock up and control but Vellitis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juggernaut slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vellitis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vellitis is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Vellitis wants to control but Juggernaut is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Juggernaut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vellitis pulls his head out easily.
Vellitis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Juggernaut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vellitis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juggernaut! Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (11) vs (0) Juggernaut
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juggernaut can't escape the position.
#T5#
Juggernaut is squirming around, avoiding Vellitis's attempts to control the action.
Vellitis controlling the position easily from mount.
Juggernaut tries to reverse the position but Vellitis maintains control.
Vellitis moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Vellitis (14) vs (0) Juggernaut
You can see the frustration on Juggernaut's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Vellitis working for the choke. #T6#
Vellitis has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vellitis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vellitis is really struggling to control Juggernaut but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Juggernaut defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vellitis's arms. #SUB#
Juggernaut preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vellitis.
Juggernaut trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Vellitis struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vellitis tightening his grip on Juggernaut, looking for the choke.
Juggernaut wants to escape the position.
Juggernaut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juggernaut is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Vellitis looking to break Juggernaut's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Juggernaut remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vellitis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Juggernaut 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 Vellitis gets his way!
Vellitis is hanging on to Juggernaut's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Juggernaut trying to control the hands but Vellitis won't let him.
Juggernaut staying busy and making it hard for Vellitis to control.
Juggernaut is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Juggernaut trying to control the hands but Vellitis won't let him.
Juggernaut tries to roll but Vellitis sticks to his back.
#T9#
Vellitis gets his hands free as Juggernaut looks to control. #SUB#
Vellitis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Juggernaut has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Juggernaut preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vellitis.
Vellitis gets his hands free as Juggernaut looks to control.
Vellitis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Vellitis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Juggernaut is defending well though. Vellitis let's go of the attempt for now.
Juggernaut turns into Vellitis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (14) vs (2) Juggernaut#T10#
Juggernaut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juggernaut trying to control the position from guard on top but Vellitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vellitis wants to sweep here but Juggernaut controlling him for the moment.
Juggernaut's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vellitis controlling Juggernaut's posture. #SUB#
Vellitis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Vellitis controlling the position.
Juggernaut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juggernaut stopping the sweep attempt from Vellitis.
Juggernaut slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (14) vs (5) Juggernaut#SUB2#
Juggernaut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juggernaut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Juggernaut trying to control the position but Vellitis is working away. #T12#
Vellitis trying to remain calm as Juggernaut controls from the top position.
Juggernaut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vellitis keeps working.
Vellitis is trying to control Juggernaut's posture but Juggernaut avoids it.
Vellitis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Juggernaut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Juggernaut is trying to control. Vellitis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juggernaut looks winded!
Juggernaut is looking to pass Vellitis's guard but actually Vellitis recovers to full guard.
Vellitis pulls Juggernaut in close to prevent any damage.
Juggernaut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vellitis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB#
Juggernaut content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vellitis has locked up a guillotine! Vellitis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Juggernaut is holding on here and Vellitis must be using up a lot of energy. Juggernaut has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vellitis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Vellitis!
Our winner, Marcus Vellitis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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