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Event:
SSG 321 Octavio vs Bar
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Denari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slug avoids it really well and circles away.
Slug doesn't manage to clinch there - Denari circles away.
Denari swats away the attempt to clinch by Slug.
Slug doesn't manage to clinch there - Denari circles away.
Denari shoots in and drives through. Slug sprawls well.
Slug wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Slug darts in and clinches Denari up against the cage.#TD#
Denari gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Slug
Slug is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slug 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 (2) vs (4) Slug
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slug trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Denari is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Slug controlling well, preventing Denari from escaping the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Slug tightening his grip on Denari, looking for the choke.
Denari is trying to break free.
Well, with Slug on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Denari is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Slug is persistently looking for the submission but Denari is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Denari defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Slug's arms.
Slug keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Slug patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Denari's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.
Slug doesn't have the hooks in and Denari manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (4) Slug
Slug keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass.
Slug working a defensive guard here.
Slug might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Denari advances to half guard.
Denari is thwarting Slug's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Denari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slug has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Denari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slug sees it coming and defends easily.
Slug is looking to control Denari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slug avoid being mounted?
Slug wants to improve his position but Denari is controlling well.
#SUB#
Denari 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.
#T4#
Slug tries to get to full guard but Denari has control of the leg.
Slug has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denari is working away from the top position though.
Slug is pressing down on Denari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slug looking to control.
Denari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slug's guard.
Slug is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Denari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slug has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5##SUB#
Slug is defending against the submission attempts here by Denari.
Slug is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Denari jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (7) vs (4) Slug
Denari tries to move to mount but Slug blocks the move with his legs.
Slug is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Denari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (10) vs (4) Slug#SUB#
Denari jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slug is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slug and Denari has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Slug is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Denari has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (12) vs (4) Slug
Denari is looking to work his way around to Slug's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Slug regains half guard.
Slug is trying to maintain the position but Denari is very close to passing his half guard.
Slug tries to get to full guard but Denari has control of the leg. #SUB#
Denari is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Slug still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Slug 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: Denari (12) vs (8) Slug
Slug happy to just control the position for now. #T7#
Denari sneaks back into half guard.
Denari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Denari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Slug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slug has managed to get both his arms back between Denari's legs - danger averted.
Slug tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard. #T8#
Slug wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Slug engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Slug drops back looking for a leg! Denari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Denari manages to kick Slug off! Slug jumps back into Denari's guard.
Denari trying to control the position.
Denari wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Denari keeping moving, preventing Slug from controlling successfully.
Slug forces his way into half guard.
Slug trying to control from half guard but Denari is working away.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Slug is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denari gets back to full guard.
Denari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slug passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (12) vs (11) Slug
Denari is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Slug is trying to get an arm triangle but Denari is defending well. #T10##SUB2#
Slug tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slug has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Denari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slug takes a little break here. Denari wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Denari is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Denari is not content to let Slug control the position.
Denari is looking to regain half guard here but Slug keeps moving and retains side control.
Denari struggling a bit here.#T12#
Denari manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (14) vs (11) Slug
Slug won't allow Denari to pass to mount. #SUB#
Denari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slug doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denari.
Slug is trying to control but can't.
Slug desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Denari working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Slug's thigh. Slug counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T13#
Slug wants to sweep here but Denari controlling him for the moment.
Slug working a defensive guard here.
Slug tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denari forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Denari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slug is just riding it out for now. Denari eventually gives up the hold.
Denari is thwarting Slug's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Slug 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 (14) vs (15) Slug
Slug doesn't have the hooks in and Denari manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (16) vs (15) Slug
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slug is keeping the position for now.
Denari advances to half guard.
Denari trying to control the action but Slug is working from the bottom.
Slug trying to control but Denari postures up.
#SUB#
Denari wants to work for an arm triangle but Slug is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Slug is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denari pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denari takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
After winning the bout, Desmodium Denari 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 318 Borgia vs Hall
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Typus Typhoon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Slug gets a clinch. #TD2#
Slug ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slug no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slug is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Typhoon (0) vs (2) Slug#SUB2#
Slug drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Slug seems to have locked his on tight now - Typhoon screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Slug, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sea Slug!
Sea Slug thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Typus Typhoon had this to say: '"death is inevitable and so is a STD if you dont bag up"'. |
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Event:
SSG 316 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Hanz Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Slug tries to clinch but Wagner moves out of range. #TD#
Wagner drives through with a takedown into Slug's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (0) Slug
Wagner trying to control but Slug is working from the bottom.
Wagner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Slug looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wagner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
Wagner postures up.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slug looking for a sweep. Not yet Slug, not yet. #T1#
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Slug is keeping the position.
Slug working a defensive guard here.
Slug looking for a sweep. Not yet Slug, not yet. #SUB#
Wagner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slug looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slug looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slug! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wagner (2) vs (4) Slug
Wagner being controlled for a moment.
Wagner is looking to reverse the position.
Wagner has one of Slug's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T2#
Slug tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner wants to control but Slug postures up.
Slug trying to control the position but Wagner is working away.
Wagner is looking to regain half guard here but Slug keeps moving and retains side control.
Wagner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wagner (2) vs (6) Slug
Slug tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Slug 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.#T3#
Slug tries to control but Wagner wriggling away.
Slug prevents Wagner from getting the reversal.
Slug moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (2) vs (9) Slug
Slug trying to control.
Slug not allowing Wagner to control his hands.
Slug wants to control but Wagner is keeping busy.
Wagner is really stuck here.
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wagner can't escape the position.
#T4#
Slug controls the action.
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Slug is not going to allow Wagner to sit and survive in this position.
Slug is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wagner tries to roll but Slug sticks to his back.
Wagner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Slug.
#SUB2#
Wagner fending off the submission attempt from Slug.
Wagner tries to escape but Slug has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
Slug controls the position.
Slug tries to get the hooks in deep but Wagner pushed the leg off.
Slug is trying to stick to Wagner's back but Wagner is turning into Slug. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Slug's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wagner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (4) vs (9) Slug
Wagner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (9) Slug
Slug is looking for a sweep.
Wagner working away.
Slug tries to bench press Wagner off him but Wagner keeps the position. #SUB#
Wagner tries for a kimura but Slug is defending well. #T6#
Slug is looking to regain half guard here but Wagner keeps moving and retains side control.
Wagner trying to control the action but Slug is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wagner swings around for an armbar but Slug sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wagner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wagner (7) vs (11) Slug
Wagner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slug is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wagner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Slug tries to free his leg and advance position but Wagner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Wagner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slug is aware though and is defending well.
Slug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wagner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slug pushing down on Wagner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slug passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wagner! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (7) vs (14) Slug
Slug looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slug controlling the pace for now.
Slug looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Wagner is desperately trying to improve his position but Slug has a good base and remains in mount.
Slug trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wagner is looking to improve his position but Slug isn't that keen on the idea.
Slug can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wagner is looking to escape.
Wagner wants to hold on but Slug pushes him away.
Slug tries to control but Wagner wriggling away.
Slug controlling his opponent.
Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Slug wants to take Wagner's back but he can't do it this time.
Slug controlling the pace for now.
Wagner tries to hold on but Slug postures up.
Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Slug's attempts to control the action.
Wagner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slug takes Wagner's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wagner is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wagner (7) vs (17) Slug
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Slug is hanging on to Wagner's back as he tries to escape.
Slug is looking to control Wagner but Wagner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Slug controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Slug has his arm under Wagner's chin here. Game over son! Slug squeezes tightly and Wagner is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sea Slug!
During a confident post fight interview, Sea Slug thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Hanz Wagner spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Remi Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Johnson forces Slug back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Slug
Slug is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slug wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slug looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson controlling from the top position. #T1#
Slug 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.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Slug
Johnson fails to advance to Slug's back.
Slug regains half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Slug is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Slug looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slug is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Slug won't allow it.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slug manages to get to full guard.
Slug keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Slug has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson 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 Slug. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (0) Slug
Slug struggling a bit here.#T4#
Johnson trying to control the action but Slug is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slug can't do much from the bottom here.
Slug is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson controls the position.
Slug manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (2) Slug
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slug wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Slug is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it. #T5#
Slug with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Slug is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slug seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (12) vs (2) Slug
Slug manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (12) vs (4) Slug
Slug seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson won't allow Slug to pass to mount.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slug is working away from the top position though.
Slug trying to control the pace.
Johnson keeping hold of Slug's head, controlling as best he can. #T6##SUB2#
Slug is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is staying active underneath Slug, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Slug is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Slug is working for a kimura here but Johnson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Slug's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (14) vs (4) Slug
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (17) vs (4) Slug#T7##SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Slug is defending well.
Slug manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T8#
Slug tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Slug slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Slug is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson pushes down on Slug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Slug is having none of it.
Slug wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Slug trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (20) vs (4) Slug#SUB#
Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Slug is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Slug is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remi Johnson!
Remi Johnson 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:
BBG 6 -
Date: Apr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Filip Kupon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Slug drives through and clinches with Kupon against the cage.
Kupon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slug smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Slug closes the distance and pushes Kupon back into the cage.#TD2#
Slug ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slug no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slug keeping moving, preventing Kupon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slug looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kupon is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slug holds on and takes a little breather.
Kupon trying to control but Slug is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kupon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slug is keeping the position for now.
Kupon advances to half guard. #T1#
Slug is controlling Kupon's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Kupon is trying to work for a kimura but Slug is defending well.
Slug is not content to let Kupon control the position.
Slug wants to improve his position but Kupon is controlling well.
Slug is still trying to improve position.
Kupon trying to mount his opponent but Slug defends it. #T2#
Slug is trying to get back to full guard.
Kupon uses his free foot to push down on Slug's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slug. Score +3 for passing guard: Kupon (3) vs (0) Slug
Slug sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Slug wants to control but Kupon is keeping busy.
Slug is pressing down on Kupon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slug 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.
Slug can't keep his opponent in guard - Kupon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Slug keeping hold of Kupon's head, controlling as best he can.
Slug is refusing to be controlled, as Kupon sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kupon is looking to advance position but Slug won't allow it.
Kupon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kupon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Slug wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kupon is looking for a kimura here.
Kupon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slug keeps working.
Kupon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Slug is staying active underneath Kupon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kupon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slug knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slug wants to get back to full guard.
Slug moves into full guard.
Kupon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slug is keeping the position for now.
Kupon pushing down on Slug's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6##SUB2#
Slug has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kupon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kupon! Score +3 for passing guard: Kupon (6) vs (0) Slug
Slug is looking for a sweep.
Kupon is looking to take a break and control but Slug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slug tries to buck Kupon off but Kupon is having none of it.
Slug regains half guard.
Kupon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Slug is defending against the submission attempts here by Kupon.
Slug trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Slug is not content to let Kupon control the position.
Slug trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kupon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slug manages to get to full guard.
Kupon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kupon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T8#
Slug keeping moving, preventing Kupon from controlling successfully.
Slug pulls Kupon in close to his closed guard and prevents Kupon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kupon looking to sit in guard and control but Slug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kupon (6) vs (2) Slug
Kupon keeping full guard, as Slug tries to pass. #T9#
Kupon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slug is one step ahead there.
Slug pushes down on Kupon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slug is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kupon (6) vs (5) Slug
Kupon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kupon wants to control but Slug is having none of it.
Slug sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slug wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T10#
Kupon tries to hold on but Slug postures up.
Kupon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slug pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Slug controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Slug trying to control but Kupon is having none of it.
Slug wants to take Kupon's back but he can't do it this time.
Kupon working to try and regain half guard.
Slug can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kupon is looking to escape.
Kupon is looking to improve his position but Slug isn't that keen on the idea.
Slug controlling his opponent. #T12#
Slug tries to push Kupon's head away but Kupon is holding on tight.
Slug content just to control the position here.
Kupon working to try and regain half guard.
Slug content just to control the position here.
Slug is continuing to stall.#T13#
Kupon tries to hold on but Slug pushes him away.
Slug can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kupon is looking to escape.
Kupon is looking to improve his position but Slug isn't that keen on the idea.
Slug controlling the position easily from mount.
Slug trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kupon wants to control but Slug is having none of it.
Slug controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Let's hope that Slug 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.
Kupon tries to hold on but Slug pushes him away.
Kupon is working to get back to half guard.
Slug controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slug trying to control but Kupon is having none of it.
Kupon is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kupon takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Filip Kupon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joash Ng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sea Slug!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ng closes the distance and pushes Slug back into the cage.#TD#
Ng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ng (2) vs (0) Slug
Slug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slug wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ng trying to control but Slug is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ng looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ng drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slug manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ng has Slug in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ng (2) vs (2) Slug
Slug controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ng has his foot on Slug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slug works his way back into a safe position though.
Slug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Ng controls Slug momentarily but Slug frees himself. #SUB#
Ng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slug gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slug passes Ng's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slug is controlling the pace.
Slug is trying to control. Ng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slug is pressing down on Ng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ng is holding on for now. #T2#
Slug sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ng is refusing to be controlled, as Slug sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ng actively working from the bottom here.
Slug is keen to just control but Ng is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ng looking for submissions off his back.
Slug is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slug pulls his head out easily.
Slug is trying to control. Ng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Slug passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ng (2) vs (5) Slug
Ng wants to hold on but Slug pushes him away.
Ng tries to reverse the position but Slug maintains control.
Slug works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ng (2) vs (8) Slug
Slug is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Slug go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Slug has good solid back control here.
Ng is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Slug struggling to keep hold of the position.
Slug is riding his opponent, not letting Ng buck him off.
Ng is keeping busy.
Slug avoiding Ng 's attempts to control his hands.
Slug has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Slug is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ng taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Slug.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sea Slug! |
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