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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kyng gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (5) Kyng
Kline is letting Kyng control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kyng 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 Kline's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Kline struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng tries to advance to mount but Kline denies him.
Kline is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline is positioning himself well to prevent Kyng advancing to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kline has Kyng pulled in close to control his posture.
Kline continues to stall.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kline wants to hit a sweep here but Kyng passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kline there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (8) Kyng
Kline can't escape the position.
Kyng controlling the pace for now.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyng is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Kline is trying to escape the mount.
Kyng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kyng sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kline is trying desperately to improve position.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.
Kyng with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Kline manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kyng stalling.
Kline wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position.
Kline works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Kyng 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.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Kyng 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.
Kline has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Kline.
Kyng 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. #T7#
Kyng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Kyng won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyng pulls Kline in to control the position. #T8#
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Kyng has Kline pulled in close to control his posture.
Kyng trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
Kline sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline won't allow Kyng to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng has his hands on Kline's head, controlling the position.
Kyng is looking to sweep but instead, Kline has passed into half guard.
Kyng is trying to maintain the position but Kline is very close to passing his half guard.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kyng is controlling Kline's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kline trying to control the pace.
Kyng is looking to improve his position.
Kline is thwarting Kyng's attempts to control the position.
Kline performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Kyng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kyng pulls Kline in close to prevent any damage.
Kyng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Kyng is keeping the position.#T12#
Kyng pulls Kline in to control the position.
Kyng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyng seems keen to control Kline's posture.
Kline's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Kyng has control of Kline's left arm, preventing Kline from doing any damage.
Kyng looking to control.
#T13#
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyng wants to hit a sweep here but Kline passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kyng there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (8) Kyng
Kyng 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.
Kyng wants to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kyng manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Kline 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.
Kyng tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.#T14#
Kline looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg.
Kyng won't allow Kline to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 8 to 5.
Our winner, Tanner Kyng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Maximus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kline did well to prevent Maximus getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline looking to control.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Kline is looking to sweep but instead, Maximus has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kline tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kline wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus stalling.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Kline is defending well. #T3#
Maximus controlling the action here.
Kline trying to control here.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Kline is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Maximus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kline gets full guard.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Maximus pushing down on Kline's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Kline controlling the position for now.
Kline is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kline trying to control from the bottom.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Kline
Maximus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kline wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Kline won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kline manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (2) Kline
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Kline keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Kline managing to control the position.
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus prevents Kline from improving his position.#T9#
Kline trying to control here.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kline managing to control the position.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T10#
Kline can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (4) vs (4) Kline
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus pulls Kline in close to his closed guard and prevents Kline from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Kline won't allow Maximus to sweep him here.
Maximus wants to hit a sweep here but Kline passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (4) vs (7) Kline
Maximus tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
My spies in Guerrilla Fight Club 💣 inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kline looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kline wants to take his opponent's back but Maximus doesn't allow it. #T12#
Kline looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kline wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kline can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximus is looking to escape.
Maximus tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away. #T13#
Maximus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (4) vs (10) Kline#SUB2#
Kline working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Kline is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maximus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kline not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
Maximus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kline.
Kline not allowing Maximus to control his hands. #T14#
Will Kline go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Maximus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kline.
Kline controlling well, preventing Maximus from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kline working for the choke.
Kline not allowing Maximus to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Robinson feints and as Kline raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Robinson
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline looking to control.
Robinson passes Kline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson prevents Kline from improving his position.
Kline is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Kline keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kline is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now. #T1#
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Kline is working away.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kline is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Kline trying to control but Robinson postures up.
#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kline has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson wants to advance to full mount but Kline doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kline controlling the position.
Kline keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Kline keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Kline has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Kline pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Kline works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kline has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (8) vs (2) Robinson#T6#
Kline trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kline has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Robinson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kline (10) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kline has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.#T7#
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kline has a good base and remains in mount.
Kline tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #SUB#
Kline working for a guillotine from mount but Robinson is in no mood to give up.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Kline wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Kline maintains control.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Kline's attempts to control the action.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Kline gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kline fails to advance to Robinson's back.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Kline isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.
Kline tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #T9#
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Kline is working for a guillotine from mount but Robinson frees his head quite easily.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson wants to control but Kline is having none of it.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson tries to hold on but Kline pushes him away.
Kline looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Robinson tries to improve his position but instead Kline has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kline (13) vs (2) Robinson
Kline is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Kline. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kline's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (13) vs (4) Robinson
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (15) vs (4) Robinson
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (15) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB#
Kline has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (17) vs (6) Robinson
Kline is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Our spies down at at Guerilla Fight Club inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (17) vs (8) Robinson
Kline has his hands clasped together around Robinson's back. He's all about the action.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.#T14##SUB#
Kline looking for submissions off his back.
Kline trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Kline wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Kline trying to control here.
Robinson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 17 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hall (4) vs (0) Kline
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Hall stalls from top position.
Kline tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Kline is letting Hall control him for a moment.
Hall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kline is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kline prevents Hall from moving into mount.
Kline struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Kline is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hall's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kline is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Hall controlling the action here.#T2#
Hall is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now.
Kline is holding on to half guard well.
Hall stalling.
Kline trying to control but Hall postures up.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kline looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kline is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall is taking a breather. Kline 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.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Kline's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kline. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (7) vs (0) Kline
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Kline is trying to escape the mount.
Kline tries to hold on but Hall postures up.#T4#
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling from mount.
Kline can't escape the position.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall prevents Kline from getting the reversal.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kline is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Hall controlling from mount.
Kline wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Kline is still trying to improve position.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Kline tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Kline working to try and regain half guard.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Kline can't escape the position.
Hall wants to take Kline's back here but Kline is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kline wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Kline regains half guard.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (10) vs (0) Kline#T7#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.#T8#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kline really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kline wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Kline keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kline tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Kline is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
Kline wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Kline sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kline tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall not doing much here.
#T10#
Kline slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Hall.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall prevents Kline from improving his position.
Hall stalling. #SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (13) vs (0) Kline
Hall controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kline is just holding on here. Hall manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (16) vs (0) Kline
Kline is trying to break free.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
#T13#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kline for as long as he can get away with.
Kline is really stuck here.
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Kline wants to escape the position.
Hall controlling the position well here. Kline rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kline can't escape the position.
Kline just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kline is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Our winner, Scott Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 406 Gomes vs Makarov
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 51 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Anderson has picked Kline up - he's going for a ride! Anderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (0) Kline
Anderson trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kline with the active half guard here but Anderson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (0) Kline
Kline tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson just content to control the position. #T1#
Anderson working away.
Kline is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kline holds on to Anderson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kline tries to improve position but can't.
Kline is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson tries to move to mount but Kline blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Kline gets back to half guard.
Kline is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (8) vs (0) Kline
Kline is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kline trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now. #T3#
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Kline preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (11) vs (0) Kline#T4#
Kline manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anderson prevents Kline from improving his position.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Kline is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (11) vs (2) Kline#T5##SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts New York inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anderson is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?#T6##SUB2#
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kline is looking to pass Anderson's guard but actually Anderson recovers to full guard.
Kline wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Kline is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself.
Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kline has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kline pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Anderson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
SSG 402 Borgia vs Gomes
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 56 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laitila moves into the clinch successfully.
Laitila gets underhooks to prevent Kline's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Laitila lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (0) Kline
Laitila is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kline! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (0) Kline
Laitila tries to control but Kline wriggling away.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kline wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Laitila working for a submission but Kline is keeping him at bay.
Laitila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kline is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline tries to hold on but Laitila pushes him away. #T1#
Kline has given up his back. Will we see Laitila going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Laitila (8) vs (0) Kline
Kline tries to escape the position.
Laitila wants to control but Kline is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Kline right now.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kline looking very determined here, making life difficult for Laitila.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline tries to roll but Laitila sticks to his back.
Laitila avoiding Kline 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Laitila is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Kline turns into Laitila and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (8) vs (2) Kline
Laitila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (10) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laitila is working for a kimura but Kline is defending it quite comfortably.
Laitila tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kline knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Kline is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Laitila is staying active.#T3#
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Kline defends it.
Kline trying to control but Laitila postures up.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Kline won't allow it.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Kline is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Kline is still trying to improve position.
Kline is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Laitila seems to be working for a kimura but Kline defends the submission attempt.
Laitila is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (13) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Laitila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kline has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kline! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (13) vs (4) Kline
Laitila is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline preventing the sweep.
My spies in Outlier Martial Arts New York inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Laitila is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kline throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Laitila's body to avoid the submission. Laitila has instead reached around Kline's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Laitila arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jari Laitila!
Our winner, Jari Laitila, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 399 Maximus vs Makarov
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Zurab Nozadzi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nozadzi has closed the distance and engaged Kline in a clinch.
#TD#
Nozadzi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kline can't fight it off and eventually Nozadzi manages to take the fight to the floor. Kline looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline controlling the position.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Nozadzi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kline had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nozadzi defends it easily.
Nozadzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nozadzi 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.
Kline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Kline wants to sweep here but Nozadzi controlling him for the moment.
Nozadzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nozadzi looking to sit in guard and control but Kline gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (2) Kline
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Nozadzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nozadzi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kline looking to pass the guard.
Nozadzi wants to control but Kline passes easily into half guard.
Nozadzi has a hand on Kline's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kline takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nozadzi (2) vs (5) Kline
Nozadzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kline controlling the pace for now.
Nozadzi is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Nozadzi has given up his back here. Will Kline look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nozadzi (2) vs (8) Kline
Kline just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kline controlling well, preventing Nozadzi from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Kline has got one arm under Nozadzi's chin. This could be trouble... Nozadzi trying to control the other hand but Kline gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Nozadzi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rhett Kline!
The defeated Zurab Nozadzi had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 394 Gracias vs Chai
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Snake gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Snake
Kline is positioning himself well to prevent Snake advancing to mount.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Snake is very close to passing his half guard.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Snake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kline trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Kline has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline is trying to control the position but Snake postures up.
Snake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kline is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Snake
Snake wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Snake with the active half guard here but Kline passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Snake
Snake is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kline happy to just control the position for now.
Kline tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working. #SUB#
Kline goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kline's guard! Nice work there by Snake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (5) vs (4) Snake#T4#
Snake won't allow Kline to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kline pushes a forearm under Snake's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Snake is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Holy Moly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Moly clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Moly wants the takedown. Kline is fighting it off but Moly persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kline's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moly (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline trying to control the position here.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kline has his hands on Moly's head, controlling the position.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.#T1#
Kline trying to control the position.
Moly is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kline has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moly is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kline. Score +3 for passing guard: Moly (5) vs (0) Kline
Kline is not content to let Moly control the position.
Moly is really struggling to control Kline but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Kline controls the position for a moment.
Kline is trying to work for a sweep but Moly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moly (7) vs (0) Kline
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Kline tries to improve his position but Moly has taken his back! Moly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kline tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Moly pushes Kline away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holy Moly!
Holy Moly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 377 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 51 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lima moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Lima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Kline#SUB2#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kline has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Kline's legs - danger averted.
Lima trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Kline looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Lima is pushing down on Kline's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kline is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kline tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but Kline is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg. #T2#
Kline is trying is best to control the position here.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kline doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima is thwarting Kline's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Lima prevents Kline from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kline looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lima jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Kline
Kline tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Lima swings around for an armbar but Kline sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (2) Kline
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Kline is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kline trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #T5#
Kline trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
My spies in The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform me that Kline has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kline has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (5) Kline
Kline controlling from mount. #T6##SUB2#
Kline swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lima is now in Kline's guard. A big mistake from Kline there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (5) Kline
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kline looking to control.
Kline seems keen to control Lima's posture.#T7#
Kline keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (7) Kline
Kline is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kline wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Kline drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Kline off! Kline jumps back into Lima's guard.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lima throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kline escapes and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (10) Kline#SUB2#
Kline looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Kline tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Kline goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lima has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kline but great work by Lima. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (11) vs (10) Kline
Kline regains half guard.
Kline trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
#T10#
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline trying to control the position here.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lima is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (11) vs (12) Kline
Kline is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Kline pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12##SUB2#
Kline is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kline is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kline to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline.
Lima won't allow Kline to pass to mount. #T13#
Kline trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Kline looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Kline prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lima defends it well.
Kline is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (11) vs (15) Kline
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline wins on points by 15 to 11. |
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Event:
SSG 374 Borgia vs Ozymandias
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ribeiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (0) Kline
Ribeiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Kline wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kline trying to control here.
Ribeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kline trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kline 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.#T1#
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline is pulling down on Ribeiro's head to control his posture.
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kline managing to control the position.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Kline is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kline defends well.#SUB#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Kline defends it easily.
#T4#
Ribeiro looking to control.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ribeiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kline has passed into half guard!
Kline works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (5) Kline
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Ribeiro is trying to escape the position but Kline is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kline working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kline seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (6) vs (5) Kline
Kline is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it. #T6#
Kline prevents Ribeiro from improving position.
Kline trying to remain calm as Ribeiro controls from the top position.
Kline manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kline does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kline pushes a forearm under Ribeiro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ribeiro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kline manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vieira on his heels. He'll look to pass Vieira's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Vieira
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T1#
Vieira keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Kline defends it easily.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Vieira controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T2#
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (0) Vieira
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vieira tries to buck Kline off but Kline is having none of it.
Vieira is trying to control Kline's posture but Kline avoids it.
Vieira manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Vieira manages to get to full guard.
Vieira wants to improve his position but instead Kline has moved into half guard.
Kline is trying to control. Vieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kline looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kline is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Vieira tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
Kline is thwarting Vieira's attempts to control the position.
Vieira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira is trying to keep Kline in close.
#T5#
Vieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Kline looking to pass the guard.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vieira has his foot on Kline's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kline works his way back into a safe position though.
Kline won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Vieira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kline puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kline looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kline wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy. #T7#
Vieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kline pulls his head out easily.
Kline seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Kline wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8##SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control but Kline postures up.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to control but Kline postures up.
#T9#
Kline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away.
Kline performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Vieira defending well.
Vieira controlling the position for now.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kline is looking to pass into half guard but Vieira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vieira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Vieira
Kline looking to control.
Kline seems keen to control Vieira's posture.
Kline's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
Vieira is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kline doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Kline is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kline is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.
Vieira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kline will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kline is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vieira's best efforts.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Kline gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Vieira gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Vieira wins on points by 6 to 5.
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kline shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drelas pinned against the cage. Drelas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Drelas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kline to the ground. Drelas is now in Kline's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Drelas
Kline trying to control the position.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Drelas from controlling successfully.
Kline is controlling Drelas's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Drelas postures up.
Kline definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kline throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drelas escapes and throws Kline's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (5) Drelas
Kline prevents Drelas from improving position.
Kline tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom. #T2#
Drelas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Drelas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kline wants to control but Drelas postures up.
Drelas wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kline is trying to get back to half guard.
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drelas's best efforts.
Kline is controlling Drelas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Drelas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drelas is trying to control. Kline wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Kline slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Drelas won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Kline not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (5) Drelas
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Kline forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is keen to just control but Drelas is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drelas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB2#
Drelas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kline escapes and throws Drelas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (5) Drelas#SUB#
Kline tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kline tries to advance to mount but Drelas denies him.
Drelas struggling a bit here.#T7#
Drelas is looking to regain half guard here but Kline keeps moving and retains side control.
Kline tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kline advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kline (7) vs (5) Drelas
Kline wants to control the pace but Drelas is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kline with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T8#
Kline content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas stops Kline from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drelas has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kline (10) vs (5) Drelas#SUB#
Drelas 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 Kline gets his way!
Kline wants to control but Drelas manages to buck him off and is now in Kline's guard! Nice work there by Drelas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (10) vs (7) Drelas#T9#
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for a triangle but Drelas pushes his legs off easily.
Kline wants to control but Drelas passes easily into half guard.
Kline trying to control here.
#T10#
Kline gets back to full guard.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline has his hands on Drelas's head, controlling the position.
Drelas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kline's guard.
Kline moves into full guard.
Drelas postures up.
#T11#
Drelas wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Drelas keeps trying to improve his position.
Kline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drelas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drelas preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drelas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (12) vs (7) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kline slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (15) vs (7) Drelas
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drelas keeps working. #T13#
Drelas is trying to get back to half guard.
Drelas is letting Kline control him for a moment. #T14##SUB#
Kline looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kline trying to control the position but Drelas is working away.
You can see the frustration on Drelas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Barry Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kline shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Kline with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Craig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kline napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Craig (4) vs (0) Kline
Craig staying calm.
Craig 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.#SUB#
Craig thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is trying to get back to half guard.
Craig tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kline's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kline is trying to get back to half guard.
Craig advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Craig (6) vs (0) Kline
Kline is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kline keeps trying to improve his position.
Craig looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Kline is desperately trying to improve his position but Craig has a good base and remains in mount.
Craig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kline is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline is wriggling around trying to escape.
Craig controlling his opponent.
Kline stops Craig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Craig avoids the attempt from Kline to control.
Kline is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kline wants to control but Craig is having none of it.#T3#
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
Craig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kline is trying desperately to improve position.
Kline holds on for dear life, controlling Craig's posture momentarily. #T4#
Craig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kline wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Craig (9) vs (0) Kline
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kline is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Craig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kline trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kline tries to roll but Craig sticks to his back.
#T6#
Kline is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Craig.
Kline wants to escape the position.
Craig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Craig has the hooks in. Kline is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Craig gets his hands free as Kline looks to control.
Kline can't escape the position.
Kline trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Craig is hanging on to Kline's back as he tries to escape.
Craig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kline can't escape the position.
#T8#
Craig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kline trying to control the hands but Craig won't let him.
Craig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
Craig not allowing Kline to control his hands.
Kline rolls, trying to escape but Craig keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Craig is riding his opponent, not letting Kline buck him off.
Craig has the hooks in. Kline is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Craig controls the action.
Craig'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.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Kline's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kline just trying to survive but Craig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Craig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kline wants to escape the position.
Kline is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Craig working for the choke.
Craig is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kline tries to escape but Craig has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Craig not allowing Kline to control his hands.
Craig controls the action.
Kline tries to break free.
Kline trying to control the hands but Craig won't let him.
Craig 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.
#T12#
Craig controlling well, preventing Kline from escaping the position.
Craig not allowing Kline to control his hands.
Craig controlling well, preventing Kline from escaping the position.
Craig controlling from the back.
Kline rolls, trying to escape but Craig keeps control of the position.
Kline just trying to survive but Craig is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kline is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
Further stalling from Craig.
Craig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kline for as long as he can get away with.
Kline tries to break free.
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.
Kline tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Craig has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kline's body.
Craig continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline tries to roll but Craig sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
An out of breath Barry Craig 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 357 Chai vs Gracias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Manta Ray!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ray rushes Kline and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Ray pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kline wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Kline slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ray is trying to keep Kline in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline stands and throws Ray's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (3) vs (0) Ray
Kline trying to control the position but Ray is working away. #T1#
Ray manages to get back to half guard.
Kline wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kline wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it. #T2#
Ray is looking to improve his position.
Kline wants to take a breather but Ray is having none of it. #SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kline with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kline is trying to control. Ray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Ray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ray.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kline defends well.
Ray is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kline has managed to get both his arms back between Ray's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Kline passes Ray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ray is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ray avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kline pulls his head out easily.
Kline is pressing down on Ray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ray is holding on for now. #T5##SUB#
Kline is working for a kimura but Ray is defending it quite comfortably.
Kline sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kline works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (6) vs (0) Ray#T6#
Kline wants to take Ray's back here but Ray is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kline tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kline can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ray is looking to escape.
Kline controlling the position easily from mount.
Ray tries to improve his position but instead Kline has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kline (9) vs (0) Ray#T7##SUB#
Kline working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Kline tightening his grip on Ray, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kline 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, Ray has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ray turns into Kline and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (9) vs (2) Ray#T8#
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Kline managing to control the position.
Ray trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kline is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kline has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (11) vs (2) Ray#T9#
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Kline is pushing down on Ray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ray is fighting to maintain full guard but Kline has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ray trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kline is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Ray trying to control here.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Ray is defending well.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
Ray is in trouble now - Kline has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (14) vs (2) Ray#SUB#
Kline working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ray tries to lock up and control but Kline gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Ray tries to reverse the position but Kline maintains control.
Kline wants to control the pace but Ray is squirming around nicely.
Kline avoids the attempt from Ray to control.
Kline sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ray is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Ray 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: Kline (14) vs (4) Ray
Kline has his hands on Ray's head, controlling the position.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Ray from controlling successfully.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there. #T13#
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kline has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Kline's legs - danger averted.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ray advances to half guard.
Ray is trying to control the action in half guard but Kline is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Ray is proving a slippery customer.
Ray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline has Ray pulled in close to control his posture.
Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline is pulling down on Ray's head. It's preventing any offense from Ray, at least for the moment.
Ray wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kline keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Kline is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon passes Kline's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kline trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Kline trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kline's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kline prevents Gordon from taking his back.
Kline tries to reverse the position but Gordon maintains control.
Gordon wants to take Kline's back but he can't do it this time.
Gordon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Gordon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gordon looking to control but Kline is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Gordon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kline to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kline (0) vs (8) Gordon
Kline rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gordon prevents Kline from improving his position.
Kline trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Kline is controlling Gordon's trapped leg to prevent Gordon from advancing to side control.#T3#
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Kline is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kline avoid being mounted?
Kline has a hand on Gordon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gordon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (11) Gordon
Kline tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Kline is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gordon avoids the attempt from Kline to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kline can't escape the position.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kline is holding on tight.
Kline wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon looking to control but Kline is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Kline wants to hold on but Gordon pushes him away.
Kline is desperately trying to improve his position but Gordon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gordon moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kline (0) vs (14) Gordon
Gordon doesn't have the hooks in and Kline manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (14) Gordon
Gordon pulls Kline in close to prevent any damage.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (16) Gordon#T6#
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kline is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kline 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.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Gordon stays in close to Kline's body and controls the position.
Kline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (16) Gordon
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Kline trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Kline is stalling in the full guard.
Kline wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #SUB#
Kline drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gordon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (18) Gordon
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.#T9#
Gordon 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.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kline has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gordon stands and throws Kline's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (4) vs (21) Gordon
Kline is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Kline sneaks back into half guard.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Gordon is looking to advance position but Kline won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon is keen to just control but Kline is a slippery customer.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Gordon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kline knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Kline wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kline (8) vs (21) Gordon
Kline avoiding Gordon 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Gordon is in a bad position with Kline working for a choke. Gordon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (23) Gordon#T13#
Kline trying to control the position.
Gordon trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline trying to control the position.
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.#T14#
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 23 to 8.
A relieved looking Ryan Gordon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Denari 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Kline#SUB2#
Kline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kline has his foot on Denari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Denari works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kline is looking for a triangle but Denari pushes his legs off easily.
Denari looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kline had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Denari defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kline has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kline is trying to control the position but Denari postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denari's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Denari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kline defends it easily.#SUB#
Denari is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (5) Kline#T1#
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kline off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (6) vs (5) Kline
Kline can't escape the position.
Kline wants to control his opponent's hands but Denari gets his hands free. #SUB#
Denari tightening his grip on Kline, looking for the choke.
Kline rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Kline is defending well.
Denari wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline is still trying to improve position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kline won't allow Denari to pass to mount.
Kline manages to get to full guard.
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Denari passes Kline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kline is pressing down on Denari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kline holds on and takes a little breather.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Denari being controlled here momentarily.
Denari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Denari won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Denari passes Kline's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kline has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Denari pushing down on Kline's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Kline is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Denari working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kline's thigh. Kline counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Denari is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline 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.
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Denari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kline's guard.
Kline trying to hold on to Denari's head to control him but Denari postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Kline gets full guard.
Kline trying to keep a closed guard but Denari is proving a slippery customer.
Denari stands and throws Kline's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (9) vs (5) Kline
Denari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kline's legs.
Kline tries to buck Denari off but Denari is having none of it.
Denari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kline's legs.
You can see the frustration on Kline's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kline gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Denari is looking to advance position but Kline won't allow it. #T6#
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Denari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Denari's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (9) vs (9) Kline#SUB2#
Kline is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Denari won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kline off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
SSG 346 Makarov vs Gomes
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Kline
Moley wants to pass the guard but Kline is defending well.
Moley trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is concentrating on defense, preventing Moley from advancing position.
Kline wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
Moley content to control rather than advance.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moley is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Moley not doing much here.
Kline is pressing down on Moley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kline wants to sweep here but Moley controlling him for the moment.
Kline has Moley pulled in close to control his posture.
Moley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moley is looking to pass into half guard but Kline pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kline is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Kline
Moley controlling Kline's posture.
Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moley is controlling Kline's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Moley wants to get back to full guard.
Kline is trying to control the action in half guard but Moley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kline is working for a kimura but Moley is defending it quite comfortably.
Moley is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moley avoid being mounted?
Kline sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Moley tries to get to full guard but Kline has control of the leg.
Moley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Moley tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Moley is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Moley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kline moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (2) vs (5) Kline
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Moley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kline is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Kline tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moley's legs.
Moley is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kline goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kline but great work by Moley. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (6) vs (5) Kline#T6#
Kline tries to improve position but can't.
Moley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Moley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline tries to bench press Moley off him but Moley keeps the position.
Kline is not content to let Moley control the position.
Moley taking a break here but Kline is having none of it and regains half guard. #T7#
Kline wants to improve his position but Moley is controlling well.
Kline is not content to let Moley control the position.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moley 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.
Further stalling from Moley.#T8##SUB2#
Kline working for a triangle but Moley defends it easily.
Moley is looking to advance position but Kline has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moley (6) vs (9) Kline#SUB2#
Kline goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moley is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (8) vs (9) Kline
Moley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Kline is trying to keep Moley in close.
Moley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Moley won't allow Kline to sweep him here.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moley trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Moley sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Kline 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.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moley is one step ahead there.
Moley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kline's guard. #SUB#
Kline is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Moley tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it. #T11#
Kline wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley controlling the action here.
Kline is trying to control but can't.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moley in particular looking to stall.
Moley wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position. #T12#
Kline is not content to let Moley control the position.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moley wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Kline is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Moley is looking to pass Kline's guard but actually Kline recovers to full guard.
Kline seems keen to control Moley's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moley passes into half guard. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline has his hands on Moley's head, controlling the position.
Moley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moley slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Moley tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline trying to control here.
Moley trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Moley content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Moley is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kline jumps into guard, dragging Vieira to the mat.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Vieira is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kline's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Vieira#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vieira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Vieira
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kline controlling Vieira's posture.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kline keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kline working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kline is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (2) Vieira
Kline trying to move into half guard but instead Vieira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (4) Vieira
Kline keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (4) Vieira
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kline manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (6) Vieira
Kline controlling Vieira's posture.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline trying to control the position.
#T6#
Vieira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Kline is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vieira stands and throws Kline's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (6) vs (9) Vieira
Kline definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira taking a breather here.
Kline keeping his opponent close.
Kline is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira tries to move to mount but Kline blocks the move with his legs.
Vieira has knee on belly momentarily but Kline bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kline is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
A relieved looking Fabio Vieira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 334 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Drelas looking to score a takedown here. Kline is defending well but Drelas drives through and ends up in Kline's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (0) Kline
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kline is pulling down on Drelas's head to control his posture.
Drelas stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.
Kline is looking to sweep but instead, Drelas has passed into half guard.
Drelas prevents Kline from improving his position.
Kline wants to control but Drelas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Drelas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kline manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drelas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Drelas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kline desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Drelas tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it.
Kline manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Kline controlling the position.
Kline is continuing to stall.
Drelas looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kline looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kline 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.#T3##SUB2#
Kline working for a triangle but Drelas defends it easily.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline has his hands on Drelas's head, controlling the position.
Kline not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Kline is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline is trying to control the position but Drelas postures up.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline is still trying to improve position.
Kline wants to improve his position but instead Drelas has moved into half guard.
Drelas uses his free foot to push down on Kline's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kline. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (5) vs (0) Kline
Kline tries to lock up and control but Drelas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Drelas fails to move to back control.
Kline is working to get back to half guard.
Drelas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drelas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kline is holding on tight.
Kline tries to hold on but Drelas pushes him away. #T6#
Kline 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.
Kline trying to control but Drelas postures up.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.
Kline keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Drelas is trying to work for a kimura but Kline is defending well.
#T7#
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drelas is working away from the top position though.
Kline is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Drelas is staying active.
Drelas wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position.
Kline slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kline is pulling down on Drelas's head to control his posture. #T8#
Kline looking to control.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kline is pulling down on Drelas's head to control his posture.
Drelas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (8) vs (0) Kline
Kline manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drelas's best efforts.#SUB#
Drelas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kline is just riding it out for now. Drelas eventually gives up the hold.
Drelas trying to mount his opponent but Kline defends it. #T9#
Kline is positioning himself well to prevent Drelas advancing to mount.
Kline is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drelas trying to mount his opponent but Kline defends it.
Kline wants to control but Drelas is keeping busy.
#T10#
Kline has his hands clasped together around Drelas's back. He's all about the action.
Kline is trying to control but Drelas passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (11) vs (0) Kline
Kline is trying to control Drelas's posture but Drelas avoids it.
Kline tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drelas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11##SUB#
Drelas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kline wants to control but Drelas postures up.#SUB#
Drelas has hold of Kline's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kline seems comfortable defending it but Drelas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kline is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kline is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Drelas couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thervam Drelas!
Thervam Drelas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 15 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Marrero closes the distance and pushes Kline back into the cage.#TD#
Marrero pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass. #T1#
Marrero wants to improve his position but instead Kline has moved into half guard.
Kline uses his free foot to push down on Marrero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marrero. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (0) vs (3) Kline
Marrero is looking to get to half guard.
Marrero manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Marrero looking for submissions off his back.
Marrero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kline's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kline's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (4) vs (3) Kline#T2#
Kline manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marrero's guard. Nice work there by Kline.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (4) vs (5) Kline
Kline wants to pass the guard but Marrero is keeping the position.
Marrero working a defensive guard here.
Marrero is really struggling to control Kline but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Marrero 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! Kline rolls with it to try and escape but Marrero cranks on the arm and Kline is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Marrero!
After winning the bout, Luis Marrero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Camoran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kline's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Camoran
Kline pulls Camoran in close to his closed guard and prevents Camoran from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kline can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camoran controls the pace.
Camoran preventing the sweep.
Camoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet. #SUB#
Kline has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camoran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving. #T1#
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camoran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camoran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camoran stays in close to Kline's body and controls the position.
Kline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camoran trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Camoran stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.
Camoran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camoran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kline managing to control the position. #T2#
Camoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Camoran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kline trying to control the position.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camoran is one step ahead there. #T3#
Camoran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camoran trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline has Camoran pulled in close to control his posture.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Kline definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kline escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camoran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camoran preventing the sweep. #T4#
Camoran advances to half guard.
Kline trying to control but Camoran postures up.
Camoran wants to take a breather but Kline is having none of it.
Camoran trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline tries to roll over but Camoran keeps him under control.
Camoran content to control rather than advance.
Camoran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kline trying to control here.
Kline is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg. #T5#
Kline moves into full guard.
Camoran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Camoran.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Camoran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Kline is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kline pulls Camoran in close to his closed guard and prevents Camoran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camoran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kline's guard.
Camoran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camoran is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Kline tries to get to full guard but Camoran has control of the leg.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Camoran is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran prevents Kline from improving his position.
Camoran not doing much here.
#T8#
It looks like Camoran might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Camoran is very close to passing his half guard.
Camoran is pressing down on Kline's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kline is holding on for now.
Kline keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Camoran is trying to control. Kline wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camoran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Kline controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camoran in particular looking to stall.
Camoran tries to pass to full mount but Kline defends it.
Kline trying to control here.
Camoran is controlling the pace.
Kline trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Kline gets full guard.
Camoran showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kline is looking for a triangle but Camoran pushes his legs off easily.
Kline seems keen to control Camoran's posture.
Camoran advances to half guard.
Camoran passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (5) Camoran
Kline tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camoran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kline regains half guard.#T11#
Camoran prevents Kline from improving his position.
Camoran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camoran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (0) vs (8) Camoran
Camoran controlling the pace for now.
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camoran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kline is trying to escape the mount but Camoran keeps good control and instead manages to take Kline's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kline (0) vs (11) Camoran#T12#
Camoran has good solid back control here.
Kline is in bad spot here.
Camoran controlling the position well here. Kline rolled but Camoran kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kline breaks Camoran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (11) Camoran#T13#
Camoran keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Camoran is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (11) Camoran
Camoran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kline wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kline is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Camoran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Camoran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Camoran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camoran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Camoran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kline defends it easily.
Kline sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camoran's guard.
Camoran wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camoran 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.
Camoran wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camoran wins on points by 11 to 5.
Raven Camoran thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Arctium Zofewa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kline gets tackled into the cage by Zofewa. Zofewa maintains the clinch.
Kline tries to pull guard but Zofewa won't allow it.
Arctium Zofewa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhett Kline.#TD#
Zofewa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kline clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zofewa (4) vs (0) Kline
Kline prevents Zofewa from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Zofewa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kline's chin but Kline turns very nicely into Zofewa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kline.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Zofewa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline 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#
Zofewa is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (4) vs (5) Kline#T1#
Kline trying to control the position but Zofewa is working away.
Zofewa is trying to improve his position.
Zofewa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kline is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zofewa (4) vs (7) Kline
Kline wants to take Zofewa's back here but Zofewa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zofewa is trying to escape the mount but Kline keeps good control and instead manages to take Zofewa's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zofewa (4) vs (10) Kline#SUB2#
Kline is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Zofewa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kline.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
SSG 322 Gomes vs Hlervu
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kline gets caught napping as Moley dives in and scores a takedown. Kline manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (0) vs (2) Moley
Moley is fighting to break Kline's control of his arms but Kline is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kline is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Moley
Kline definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kline is trying to control the action in half guard but Moley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kline wants to take a breather but Moley is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moley avoid being mounted?
Moley keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1##SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline.
Kline is trying to control the action in half guard but Moley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Kline tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moley trying to control but Kline postures up.
Moley is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moley sees it coming and defends easily.
Kline is thwarting Moley's attempts to control the position.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Moley is defending well.
Kline prevents Moley from improving his position.#T4#
Moley is refusing to be controlled, as Kline sits in half guard.
Moley wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
Moley is staying active underneath Kline, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kline is really struggling to control Moley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moley is looking for a sweep. Kline is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moley moves into full guard.
#T5#
Kline trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Moley is keeping the position.
Moley trying to control the position.
Kline looking to pass the guard.
Moley looking to control but Kline passes into half guard.
#T6##SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura here.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Moley is working away. #SUB#
Kline is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moley is just riding it out for now. Kline eventually gives up the hold.
Moley is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kline wants to take a breather but Moley is having none of it.
Kline trying to pass the guard but Moley defending well. #T8#
Kline is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Kline is working for a kimura but Moley is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moley defends it well.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Moley is working away. #T9#
Kline is stalling here. Moley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kline seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kline (2) vs (6) Moley
Kline is looking for a sweep.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline is trying to improve his position.#T10##SUB2#
Moley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kline gets back to half guard.
Kline is pressing down on Moley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kline is pulling down on Moley's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kline manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moley has Kline in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (6) Moley
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moley holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Moley trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
Kline wants to control from the top but Moley keeps moving.
Moley keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Kline sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Moley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kline's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (4) vs (8) Moley
Kline controlling Moley's posture.
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moley manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (8) Moley
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moley is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Moley 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.
Moley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kline looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kline drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kline has Moley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (10) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kline dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (10) Moley
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moley wins on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 317 Johnson vs Feet
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ray has Kline up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kline decides to pull guard.
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Ray advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Kline is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kline wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Kline is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura but Kline is defending well.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Kline is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ray pulls his head out easily.
Kline tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kline keeps working. #T2#
Kline tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg.
Kline is not content to let Ray control the position.
Ray trying to pass the guard but Kline defending well.
Kline is concentrating on defense, preventing Ray from advancing position.
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Ray wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Kline keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kline wants to get back to full guard.
Ray trying to control the action but Kline is working from the bottom.
Ray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kline knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB#
Ray seems to be working for a kimura but Kline defends the submission attempt.
Kline is trying to control but can't.
Kline gets back to full guard.
Ray passes into half guard.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Ray is trying to control the action in half guard but Kline is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Kline wants to control but Ray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kline is refusing to be controlled, as Ray sits in half guard.
Ray wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position.
Kline wants to control but Ray is keeping busy.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kline trying to control from the bottom.
Ray wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy.
Kline is positioning himself well to prevent Ray advancing to mount. #T6#
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Kline is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ray's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ray (0) vs (4) Kline
Ray is trying to break free.
Will Kline go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kline might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ray haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ray wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kline working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Kline looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Kline looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Kline looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Ray showing good submission defense here.
Kline trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Kline tightening his grip on Ray, looking for the choke.
Ray is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8##SUB2#
Kline working for a choke but Ray is defending well.
Kline wants to control but Ray is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Kline is looking for the choke from the back position but Ray is controlling his hands well.
Kline keeps control of the position easily here as Ray tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Kline working for a choke but Ray reverses nicely into Kline 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (4) Kline#T9#
Kline has control of Ray's left arm, preventing Ray from doing any damage.
Ray wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Ray wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline is pulling down on Ray's head. It's preventing any offense from Ray, at least for the moment.
Ray preventing the sweep.
Ray trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom. #T11#
Kline pulls Ray in close to his closed guard and prevents Ray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ray wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T12##SUB2#
Kline is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ray is aware though and is defending well.
Kline pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kline had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Ray trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ray looking to sit in guard and control but Kline gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (6) Kline#T14#
Kline won't allow Ray to sweep him here.
Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ray trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray is controlling Kline's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Typus Typhoon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kline 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Typhoon (0) vs (2) Kline
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kline is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kline pushes down on Typhoon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kline is pressing down on Typhoon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Typhoon is holding on for now.
Kline is trying to control. Typhoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline trying to mount his opponent but Typhoon defends it. #T1#
Kline stalling away here and it's allowed Typhoon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kline is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Typhoon is retaining full guard.
Kline sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline advances to half guard. #T2#
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Typhoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kline is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Typhoon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kline is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kline is trying to work for a kimura but Typhoon is defending well.
#T3#
Typhoon wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
Kline works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Typhoon (0) vs (5) Kline#SUB2#
Kline goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Typhoon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Typhoon (2) vs (5) Kline
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Typhoon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kline is trying to keep Typhoon in close.
Kline has his hands on Typhoon's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kline is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Typhoon defends well.#T5#
Kline pulls Typhoon in close to prevent any damage.
Kline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kline looking to control but Typhoon passes into half guard.
Kline wants to control the action here but instead Typhoon manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Typhoon (5) vs (5) Kline
Kline tries to hold on but Typhoon pushes him away.
Kline reaches up to try and control the position but Typhoon seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kline rolls and tries to escape and now Typhoon has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Typhoon (8) vs (5) Kline#T6#
Kline wants to control his opponent's hands but Typhoon gets his hands free.
Typhoon doesn't have the hooks in and Kline manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Typhoon (8) vs (7) Kline
Kline content to stall in guard here.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Typhoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline trying to control but Typhoon is working from the bottom. #T7#
Typhoon working a defensive guard here.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Typhoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Kline drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Typhoon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Typhoon (10) vs (7) Kline
Typhoon trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Typhoon (10) vs (9) Kline
Typhoon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Typhoon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Typhoon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Typhoon (14) vs (9) Kline#T9#
Kline is trying to get back to half guard.
Kline keeps trying to improve his position.
Kline is trying to control Typhoon's posture but Typhoon avoids it.
Kline is trying to improve his position.
Kline regains half guard.#T10#
Typhoon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Typhoon (17) vs (9) Kline
Kline tries to buck Typhoon off but Typhoon is having none of it.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Kline can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Typhoon is trying to get an arm triangle but Kline is defending well. #SUB#
Typhoon is trying to get an arm triangle but Kline is defending well. #SUB#
Typhoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kline has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Kline tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Typhoon easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Typhoon (19) vs (9) Kline
Kline prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Kline can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Typhoon has control of Kline's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kline regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Typhoon controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Kline wants to hold on but Typhoon pushes him away.
Typhoon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kline is holding on tight.
Kline tries to improve his position but instead Typhoon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Typhoon (22) vs (9) Kline
Typhoon is riding his opponent, not letting Kline buck him off. #SUB#
Typhoon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kline is defending well though. Typhoon let's go of the attempt for now.
Typhoon avoiding Kline 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
Kline wants to escape the position.
Kline trying to control the hands but Typhoon breaks the grip.
Kline surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Kline tries to roll but Typhoon sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Typhoon takes the fight on points by 22 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 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 7 wins and 2 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kline gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Giljegiljaw to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) Kline
Giljegiljaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giljegiljaw stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kline is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (2) Kline
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Giljegiljaw is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kline has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kline pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Giljegiljaw is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hanz Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wagner gets caught flat footed, as Kline shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Wagner
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wagner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wagner looking for a sweep. Not yet Wagner, not yet.
Kline passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Wagner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wagner looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
#T1#
Kline wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Wagner is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Kline drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Kline off! Kline jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Kline wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner is looking to sweep but instead, Kline has passed into half guard.
Wagner is trying to control but Kline manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (5) vs (0) Wagner
Kline trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. #T3#
Wagner working to try and regain half guard.
Kline sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wagner can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kline swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wagner is now in Kline's guard. A big mistake from Kline there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (5) vs (2) Wagner
Kline has Wagner pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
Wagner pushes down on Kline's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kline wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
Wagner wants to control but Kline is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wagner is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline gets back to full guard.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck. #T5##SUB#
Kline has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
Wagner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (7) vs (2) Wagner#SUB#
Kline drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Kline off! Kline jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Kline is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kline wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Wagner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kline is aware though and is defending well.
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner is looking to sweep but instead, Kline has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Kline is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Kline's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kline controls the pace.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Wagner is trying to keep Kline in close.
#T8##SUB2#
Wagner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kline passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kline.
Kline wants to free his trapped foot but Wagner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Wagner tries to roll over but Kline keeps him under control.
Wagner wants to control but Kline is keeping busy.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Wagner is working away.
Kline content to control rather than advance.
Wagner is trying to control but Kline manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (10) vs (2) Wagner#T10#
Wagner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura here.
Kline prevents Wagner from improving his position.#SUB#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wagner sees it coming and defends easily.
Wagner won't allow Kline to pass to mount. #T11#
Kline is thwarting Wagner's attempts to control the position.
Kline wants to pass to mount but Wagner is defending the position.
Kline wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Wagner is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wagner avoid being mounted?
Kline tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kline works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (13) vs (2) Wagner#T12#
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
Wagner stops Kline from passing to mount.
Kline moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kline (15) vs (2) Wagner#SUB#
Kline looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wagner is looking to improve his position but Kline isn't that keen on the idea.
Wagner wants to hold on but Kline pushes him away.#T13#
Wagner is trying desperately to improve position.
Kline trying to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Kline wants to take Wagner's back here but Wagner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Kline working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kline can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape. #T14#
Kline with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wagner 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: Kline (15) vs (4) Wagner#SUB#
Kline throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kline bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (17) vs (4) Wagner
Wagner trying to keep a closed guard but Kline is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner wants to hit a sweep here but Kline passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wagner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kline (20) vs (4) Wagner
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
The defeated Hanz Wagner had this to say: 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Supachok Poomchantuek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Poomchantuek forces Kline back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Poomchantuek drags the fight down to the ground.
Poomchantuek is pulling down on Kline's head to control his posture.
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poomchantuek is keeping the position for now.
Kline is still trying to improve position.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Poomchantuek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poomchantuek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline trying to control but Poomchantuek is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kline pushes down on Poomchantuek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poomchantuek trying to hold on to Kline's head to control him but Kline postures up.
Poomchantuek wants to improve his position but Kline is controlling well.
Kline trying to control from half guard but Poomchantuek is working away.
Poomchantuek is looking for a sweep. Kline is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kline wants to work for an arm triangle but Poomchantuek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kline is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Kline seems to be looking for submissions.
Kline is keen to just control but Poomchantuek is a slippery customer.
Poomchantuek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poomchantuek keeping full guard, as Kline tries to pass.
Poomchantuek looking to control.
Poomchantuek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kline controls the pace.#T3#
Kline looking to sit in guard and control but Poomchantuek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poomchantuek (2) vs (0) Kline
Poomchantuek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poomchantuek passes Kline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poomchantuek trying to control the pace.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Kline is trying to get back to full guard.
Poomchantuek is thwarting Kline's attempts to control the position.
Poomchantuek content to control rather than advance.
Kline is refusing to be controlled, as Poomchantuek sits in half guard. #T5#
Poomchantuek is controlling the pace.
Kline is looking for a sweep. Poomchantuek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kline 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.
Kline keeping control of the position.
Poomchantuek is controlling the pace.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poomchantuek in particular looking to stall.
Kline wants to control but Poomchantuek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poomchantuek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Poomchantuek's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kline tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kline trying to control the position.
#T7#
Poomchantuek wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Poomchantuek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kline is looking to improve his position.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poomchantuek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poomchantuek's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poomchantuek (2) vs (4) Kline
I really don't envy Poomchantuek right now.
A lull in the action here.
#T8##SUB2#
Kline is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Poomchantuek knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Poomchantuek for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline not allowing Poomchantuek to control his hands.
Poomchantuek breaks Kline's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poomchantuek (4) vs (4) Kline
Kline should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Poomchantuek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poomchantuek preventing the sweep.
Poomchantuek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poomchantuek is working hard here to advance position.#T9##SUB2#
Kline looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poomchantuek postures up.
Poomchantuek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Poomchantuek trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Poomchantuek looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Kline 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.
Kline is trying to control the position but Poomchantuek postures up.
Poomchantuek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kline wants to sweep here but Poomchantuek controlling him for the moment.
Poomchantuek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Poomchantuek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poomchantuek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Poomchantuek wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Kline being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Poomchantuek tries to free his leg and advance position but Kline is retaining full guard.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poomchantuek preventing the sweep.
Poomchantuek controlling from the top position.
Poomchantuek wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poomchantuek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Kline is trying to keep Poomchantuek in close.
Kline is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Poomchantuek advances to half guard.
Kline gets back to full guard.
Poomchantuek content to stall in guard here.
Kline managing to control the position.
Poomchantuek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Poomchantuek stopping the sweep attempt from Kline.
Kline trying to control the position.
Kline might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Poomchantuek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Poomchantuek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kline is trying to control the position but Poomchantuek postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poomchantuek controlling from the top position.
Kline looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Poomchantuek puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kline gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kline wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Filip Kupon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kupon has managed to clinch.
Kline jumps guard but Kupon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kupon manages to pull guard.
Kline trying to control the position from guard on top but Kupon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kupon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kline doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kupon is tightening it up a little... Kline has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kline reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kline taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kupon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Filip Kupon!
After winning the bout, Filip Kupon 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:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhett Kline! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lee Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kline closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valentine to the mat! Valentine manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (0) Valentine
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (2) vs (2) Valentine
Kline regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valentine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kline wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kline working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kline working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valentine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kline wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Valentine is now in half guard. #T1#
Kline is trying to maintain the position but Valentine is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kline (6) vs (2) Valentine
Kline is trying to stick to Valentine's back but Valentine is turning into Kline. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kline's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valentine. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (6) vs (4) Valentine#T2#
Kline wants to sweep here but Valentine controlling him for the moment.
Kline looking to control.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kline swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kline seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Kline is keeping the position.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Valentine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Valentine wants to control from the top but Kline keeps moving.
Kline is pulling down on Valentine's head to control his posture.
We've been informed that Valentine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valentine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kline is keeping the position for now.
Kline is trying to keep Valentine in close.
#T4#
Valentine trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kline being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kline looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there. #T5#
Kline has his hands on Valentine's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kline is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kline has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage. #T6#
Valentine won't allow Kline to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Kline is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kline manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Kline's guard.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (4) Valentine
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.#T7#
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Kline tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine is trying to keep Kline in close.
Kline preventing the sweep.
Kline 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.
Valentine controlling Kline's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Kline trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Kline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kline wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving. #T9#
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (8) vs (6) Valentine
Kline wants to control but Valentine passes easily into half guard.
Kline trying to control but Valentine postures up.
Kline controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kline is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Valentine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kline manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kline (10) vs (6) Valentine
Valentine pulls Kline in close to his closed guard and prevents Kline from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Valentine looking for a guillotine here but Kline defends easily.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kline is one step ahead there. #T11#
Valentine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kline puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Kline is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kline is looking for a kimura but Valentine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kline to get the leverage.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kline is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now. #T12#
Valentine is looking to improve his position.
Valentine is looking to control Kline's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Kline is looking to advance position but Valentine won't allow it. #T13#
Valentine is controlling Kline's trapped leg to prevent Kline from advancing to side control.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valentine trying to control but Kline postures up.
Valentine gets full guard.
Kline trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Kline is fighting to break Valentine's control of his arms but Valentine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Kline pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine pulls Kline in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kline takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Mccullough looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kline!
Kline tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kline is working hard here to advance position.
Kline struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Mccullough looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kline looking for a sweep but Mccullough has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough prevents Kline from getting the reversal.
Kline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Mccullough with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kline wants to control but Mccullough is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mccullough jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kline manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kline stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kline tries to bench press Mccullough off him but Mccullough keeps the position. #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.
Mccullough 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 Kline's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kline struggling a bit here.
Kline tries to bench press Mccullough off him but Mccullough keeps the position.
Mccullough has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kline!
Kline is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mccullough is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kline is surviving well by controlling Mccullough's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Mccullough with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kline is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Kline tries to hold on but Mccullough postures up.
Kline working to try and regain half guard.
Kline wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kline rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kline has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mccullough is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Mccullough wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kline keeps working. #SUB2#
Mccullough is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kline is just riding it out for now. Mccullough eventually gives up the hold.
Kline tries to roll over but Mccullough keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccullough is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mccullough wants to take his opponent's back but Kline doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Mccullough dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Mccullough shoots in and bounces Kline off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kline controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline looking for a sweep. Not yet Kline, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccullough trying to control but Kline is working from the bottom.
Kline wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Mccullough trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kline shoots in and bounces Mccullough off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kline stopping the sweep attempt from Mccullough.
Mccullough keeping moving, preventing Kline from controlling successfully.
Mccullough has his hands on Kline's head, controlling the position.
Mccullough controls Kline momentarily but Kline frees himself. #T2#
Kline trying to control but Mccullough is working from the bottom.
Kline stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mccullough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Micah Mccullough has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mccullough looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kline shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mccullough napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Kline stalls from top position.#T3##SUB#
Mccullough wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kline has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mccullough's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mccullough is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rhett Kline! |
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