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Event:
ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Braven checks a low kick from Jones.
Braven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Braven's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Braven has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Braven's guard.
Braven 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.
Braven keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Braven has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Braven on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tervur Braven!
Tervur Braven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Tervur Braven!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McDonald Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Braven is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald Jr can't fight it off and eventually Braven manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Braven#SUB#
McDonald Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McDonald Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Braven escapes and throws McDonald Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Braven
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Braven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
McDonald Jr tries to bench press Braven off him but Braven keeps the position.
McDonald Jr sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Braven trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Braven looking to improve position, pressing down on McDonald Jr's thigh with his hand. McDonald Jr seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Braven paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Braven's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McDonald Jr picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 279 Hunt vs Vilmat
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tervur Braven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Clayton Price!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Braven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price looks for a takedown but Braven sprawls well.#TD#
Braven looking to score a takedown here. Price is defending well but Braven drives through and ends up in Price's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braven (2) vs (0) Price
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is pulling down on Braven's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braven tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is trying to hold Braven in close to prevent damage but Braven has managed to pass into half guard.
Braven wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Price trying to hold on to Braven's head to control him but Braven postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Braven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Price is just riding it out for now. Braven eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Braven 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.
Price is concentrating on defense, preventing Braven from advancing position. #T2#
Price gets full guard.
Braven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Braven trying to control but Price is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Price working for a triangle but Braven defends it easily.
Braven trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Braven pushing down on Price's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Price is trying to control but can't.
Braven works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (5) vs (0) Price
We've been hearing that Braven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Price is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Price tries to hold on but Braven pushes him away.
Price is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4##SUB#
Braven goes for an armbar but Price turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Price. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (5) vs (2) Price
Price trying to control but Braven is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braven keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Braven looking to control.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Braven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Braven wants to sweep but no luck.
Braven keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass. #SUB#
Braven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Price is aware though and is defending well.
Price advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (5) vs (5) Price#SUB2#
Price goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Braven rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Price's guard! Nice work there by Braven! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (7) vs (5) Price#SUB2#
Braven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Price has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Braven has managed to get both his arms back between Price's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Braven passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (10) vs (5) Price
Price tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Braven presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Braven (12) vs (5) Price
Braven avoids the attempt from Price to control.#SUB#
Braven goes for an armbar but Price turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Price. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (12) vs (7) Price#SUB#
Price avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T7#
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Braven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braven 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: Braven (14) vs (7) Price
Price keeping control of the position.
Braven trying to advance position but Price counters by regaining guard. #T8##SUB2#
Price looking for a guillotine here but Braven defends easily.
Braven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braven passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (17) vs (7) Price
Price is looking for a sweep.
Price wants to control but Braven postures up.#T9#
Price manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Price trying to hold on to Braven's head to control him but Braven postures up.
#SUB#
Braven is working for a submission of some sort.
Price trying to hold on to Braven's head to control him but Braven postures up.
Braven wants to advance to full mount but Price doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T10#
Price pulls Braven in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braven passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (20) vs (7) Price
Price is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Braven off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Braven (20) vs (11) Price#SUB2#
Braven showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Price has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Braven is in real trouble here. Price gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Braven is tapping out! Price wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clayton Price! |
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Event:
SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jordy Juggernaut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tervur Braven!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Braven tries to keep at a distance but Juggernaut has taken the fight into the clinch.
Braven can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Juggernaut turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juggernaut (4) vs (0) Braven
Juggernaut moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Juggernaut trying to control the position but Braven is working away.
Braven stops Juggernaut from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Braven! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juggernaut (6) vs (0) Braven#SUB#
Juggernaut goes for an armbar but Braven turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Braven. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juggernaut (6) vs (2) Braven#SUB#
Juggernaut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Braven passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juggernaut (6) vs (5) Braven#T1#
Juggernaut can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Braven is trying to get an arm triangle but Juggernaut is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braven working away.
Braven tries to advance to mount but Juggernaut instead regains half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Braven seems to be looking for submissions.
Braven passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juggernaut (6) vs (8) Braven
Juggernaut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Braven wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Braven tries to move to mount but Juggernaut blocks the move with his legs.
Braven has control of an arm but Juggernaut manages to advance to Braven's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juggernaut (10) vs (8) Braven
Braven is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Braven is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Braven defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Juggernaut is persistently looking for the submission but Braven is defending it well.
Braven wants to escape the position.
Braven is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Juggernaut off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Juggernaut is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4##SUB#
Juggernaut looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Braven is controlling Juggernaut 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juggernaut (10) vs (10) Braven
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Juggernaut is looking for a triangle here but Braven uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juggernaut (10) vs (13) Braven
Braven tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juggernaut struggling a bit here.#T5#
Juggernaut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Braven wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juggernaut is trying to control Braven's posture but Braven avoids it. #SUB2#
Braven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Braven tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juggernaut is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Braven's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juggernaut might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Juggernaut is holding on to half guard well.
Juggernaut tries to get to full guard but Braven has control of the leg. #SUB#
Juggernaut looking for submissions off his back.
Juggernaut is looking to control Braven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juggernaut avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Braven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juggernaut has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Juggernaut works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juggernaut holds on and takes a little breather.
Juggernaut is trying to keep Braven in close.
Braven trying to control the position from guard on top but Juggernaut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juggernaut keeping full guard, as Braven tries to pass.
Juggernaut wants to sweep but no luck.
Braven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8##SUB#
Juggernaut has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Braven 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 Juggernaut. Score +3 for passing guard: Juggernaut (10) vs (16) Braven
Braven has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Juggernaut! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juggernaut (10) vs (18) Braven
Juggernaut is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braven prevents Juggernaut from getting the reversal.
Juggernaut looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juggernaut (10) vs (21) Braven
Juggernaut looking very determined here, making life difficult for Braven.
#SUB2#
Braven working for a choke but Juggernaut is defending well. #SUB2#
Braven has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Braven's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Braven is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Juggernaut has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Juggernaut is trying to control the position but Braven manages to sink in the RNC - Juggernaut is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tervur Braven!
After winning the bout, Tervur Braven 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 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tervur Braven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Orozco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Braven napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Braven (0) vs (4) Orozco
Braven being controlled for a moment.
Braven struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braven is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Braven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco staying calm.
Braven wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T1#
Braven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Orozco stalls from top position.
Braven wants to control but Orozco postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braven is looking for a sweep.
Braven struggling a bit here.#T2#
Braven tries to buck Orozco off but Orozco is having none of it.
Orozco controlling the position.
Braven is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Braven wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Braven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orozco working away.
Braven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orozco controls the position.
Braven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orozco is staying tight to Braven's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Braven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orozco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orozco working away.
Braven regains half guard.
Braven is concentrating on defense, preventing Orozco from advancing position.
Braven is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Braven tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Orozco has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (0) vs (7) Orozco
Braven tries to control the position but Orozco now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Braven (0) vs (10) Orozco
Orozco has the hooks in. Braven is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Braven is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Braven just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Orozco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Braven's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Braven trying to control the position but Orozco manages to sink in the hooks.
Orozco controlling the position well here. Braven rolled but Orozco kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Orozco keeps control of the position as Braven tries to break free.
#T7#
Braven breaks Orozco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (2) vs (10) Orozco
Orozco controlling the position.
Braven tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Braven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braven 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.
Braven wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Braven looking to pass the guard.
Braven trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom. #T8#
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orozco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Braven's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (2) vs (12) Orozco
Braven working a defensive guard here.
Braven looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Braven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orozco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Braven wants to control the action here but instead Orozco manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (2) vs (15) Orozco
Braven is looking to get to half guard.
Orozco wants to control the pace but Braven is squirming around nicely.
Braven really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Orozco controlling the position easily from mount.
Braven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orozco avoids the attempt from Braven to control.
Braven is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Braven tries to improve his position but instead Orozco has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Braven (2) vs (18) Orozco
Braven is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Braven just trying to survive but Orozco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Braven is in bad spot here.
Braven looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Orozco has the hooks in. Braven is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Orozco has good solid back control here.
Braven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Braven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Braven is trying to control but can't.
Braven is looking to improve his position.
Braven wants to control but Orozco passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (2) vs (21) Orozco
Braven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Braven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Braven trying to control here.
#T14#
Braven keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Orozco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orozco prevents Braven from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 21 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tervur Braven!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Giljegiljaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Braven. Braven gets slowly back to his feet.
Braven leaves Giljegiljaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Braven shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Giljegiljaw defends it nicely.
Braven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hiroki Giljegiljaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tervur Braven.
Braven shoots in for a double leg but Giljegiljaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giljegiljaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Braven has a takedown stuffed.
Tervur Braven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Braven gets caught napping as Giljegiljaw dives in and scores a takedown. Braven manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) Braven
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braven wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Braven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giljegiljaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giljegiljaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Braven looking for a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw defends easily.
#T1#
Giljegiljaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Braven is trying to control the position but Giljegiljaw postures up.
Braven keeping moving, preventing Giljegiljaw from controlling successfully. #T2#
Braven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Braven isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Giljegiljaw stacks Braven on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Giljegiljaw! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (0) Braven
Braven has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Giljegiljaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Braven, who protects the arm well.
Braven is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it. #T3#
Giljegiljaw is staying tight to Braven's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Braven is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Braven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giljegiljaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Braven is not content to let Giljegiljaw control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braven is letting Giljegiljaw control him for a moment. #SUB#
Giljegiljaw swings around for an armbar but Braven sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Giljegiljaw's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (5) vs (2) Braven
Braven trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljegiljaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braven preventing the sweep.
Giljegiljaw keeping moving, preventing Braven from controlling successfully.
Braven looking to sit in guard and control but Giljegiljaw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (7) vs (2) Braven#T5#
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard.
Braven looking for a sweep. Not yet Braven, not yet.
Giljegiljaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Braven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giljegiljaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Braven looking for a guillotine here but Giljegiljaw defends easily.
#T6#
Giljegiljaw wants to control from the top but Braven keeps moving. #SUB2#
Braven looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Giljegiljaw has picked Braven up and slammed him! Braven can't keep hold of the triangle and Giljegiljaw manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (10) vs (2) Braven
Giljegiljaw trying to control the position but Braven is working away. #T7#
Braven is looking to regain half guard here but Giljegiljaw keeps moving and retains side control.
Braven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Braven tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.
Giljegiljaw is looking to take a break and control but Braven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braven tries to get to full guard but Giljegiljaw has control of the leg. #T8##SUB#
Giljegiljaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Braven is trying to get back to full guard.
Braven won't allow Giljegiljaw to pass to mount.
Braven is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Giljegiljaw jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (13) vs (2) Braven#T9#
Braven gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Braven actively working from the bottom here.
Giljegiljaw is trying to control. Braven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braven is looking to get back to full guard here but Giljegiljaw has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (16) vs (2) Braven
Giljegiljaw working away.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but Braven is working from the bottom. #T10#
Giljegiljaw controlling the position from side mount.
Braven is trying to control Giljegiljaw's posture but Giljegiljaw avoids it.
Braven manages to get back to half guard.#T11#
Giljegiljaw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Braven is controlling Giljegiljaw's trapped leg to prevent Giljegiljaw from advancing to side control.
Well, if Giljegiljaw is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Braven trying to control here.
Braven is doing well to control the position and prevent Giljegiljaw from advancing to side control.#T12#
Giljegiljaw prevents Braven from improving his position.
Giljegiljaw is trying to control. Braven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Braven is looking to control Giljegiljaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Braven avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Giljegiljaw is trying to work for a kimura but Braven is defending well.
Braven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Giljegiljaw is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Giljegiljaw is looking for a kimura but Braven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Giljegiljaw to get the leverage. #T14#
Braven is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Braven actively working from the bottom here.
Giljegiljaw trying to mount his opponent but Braven defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tervur Braven! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mark Brees!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Brees forces Braven back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Braven gets control of Brees's arms and successfully pulls guard. Braven will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brees trying to control the position from guard on top but Braven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brees looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Braven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brees looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Braven looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brees passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (0) vs (3) Brees
Braven is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Braven is being controlled here.
Braven struggling a bit here.
Brees controls the position from side control.
Braven is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Braven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brees wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Brees working away.
Brees trying to control the position but Braven is working away.
Braven struggling a bit here.
Braven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brees wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brees taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Brees is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Braven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Braven wants to control but Brees postures up.
A lull in the action here as Brees stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Brees tries for a kimura but Braven is defending well. #SUB2#
Brees is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braven has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
Brees thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Braven is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brees tries to move into full mount but can't pass Braven's legs.
Braven tries to buck Brees off but Brees is having none of it.#T5#
Braven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brees's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brees is trying to control the action in half guard but Braven is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Brees is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Braven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brees.
Brees takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Braven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brees pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Braven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brees is pushing down on Braven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braven is fighting to maintain full guard but Brees has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Brees is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Braven sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Brees is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Braven has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brees prevents Braven from improving his position.
Brees wants to pass to mount but Braven is defending the position. #T7#
Braven gets full guard.
Brees trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brees trying to control the position from guard on top but Braven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brees preventing the sweep.
Brees looking to sit in guard and control but Braven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (2) vs (3) Brees#SUB#
Braven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Brees keeping full guard, as Braven tries to pass.
Brees controlling Braven's posture.
Brees's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Braven stands and throws Brees's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (5) vs (3) Brees
Brees struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Brees tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Braven presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Braven (7) vs (3) Brees
Braven controlling the position easily from mount.
Brees is trying desperately to improve position.
Brees stops Braven from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Braven is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Brees is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Brees defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Braven.
Braven trying to control but Brees is having none of it.
Braven controlling from the full mount.
Braven avoids the attempt from Brees to control.#T11##SUB#
Braven looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brees wants to control but Braven is having none of it.
Brees is desperately trying to improve his position but Braven has a good base and remains in mount.
Brees tries to lock up and control but Braven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Braven goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brees is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braven (7) vs (5) Brees
Braven keeping moving, preventing Brees from controlling successfully. #T12#
Brees is pushing down on Braven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braven is fighting to maintain full guard but Brees has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Braven looking for submissions off his back.
Brees wants to control but Braven is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Braven looking for submissions off his back.
Brees stalling away here and it's allowed Braven to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Brees is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Braven looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brees passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Braven (7) vs (8) Brees#SUB2#
Brees is working to tighten his grip on Braven's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Braven has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brees is really squeezing tight and eventually Braven passes out! Brees breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Brees! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Greenee gets a clinch.
Braven jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greenee walks away with a smile on his face. Braven gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Braven swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Greenee moves into the clinch.
Braven can't find room to land a body shot as Greenee controls the action.
#TD2#
Greenee decides to pull guard.
Braven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greenee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greenee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Braven passes Greenee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Greenee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Braven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greenee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenee wants to improve his position but Braven is controlling well.
Braven trying to mount his opponent but Greenee defends it. #SUB#
Braven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greenee defends it well. #T1#
Braven wants to control but Greenee is keeping him busy.
Braven blocks the strikes from Greenee.
Greenee won't allow Braven to pass to mount. #SUB#
Braven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Greenee is looking for a sweep. Braven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Greenee is trying to control but Braven manages to pass to mount!
Braven looking to control but Greenee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Braven is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Braven extends the arm and Greenee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tervur Braven!
A victorious Tervur Braven thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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