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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Rosa connects with a body shot.
Rosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Denari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rosa lands a nice hook to Denari's body. Denari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henrique Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Rosa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Rosa moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Denari! Rosa continues to tee off on Denari, landing with a left and a right! Rosa connects with a right hand that leaves Denari sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Rosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henrique Rosa!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henrique Rosa made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Denari misses with a takedown
and Thongrak counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Thongrak tries to keep at a distance but Denari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thongrak tries to circle away but Denari has him pinned against the cage.
Denari misses with a punch to the body.
Thongrak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Denari has a couple of punches blocked by Thongrak.
#BC#
Thongrak breaks the clinch.
Thongrak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thongrak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thongrak cracks a nice hook into Denari's ribs.
Thongrak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Denari has his takedown stuffed
and Thongrak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pan Thongrak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmodium Denari.#T1#
Denari tries for a takedown but Thongrak circles away easily
and Thongrak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thongrak as he avoids it easily.
Thongrak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Denari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Denari clinches.
Thongrak is trying to break the clinch but Denari is controlling him.
Thongrak cracks Denari with a nice body shot.
Denari tries a body shot but Thongrak blocks it.
Thongrak misses with a body punch.
Denari misses with a punch on the inside.
Thongrak prevents a body shot from Denari.
Thongrak blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Denari jumps guard and drags Thongrak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thongrak wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving. #SUB2#
Denari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thongrak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Thongrak trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thongrak manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Denari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denari stands and throws Thongrak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thongrak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thongrak tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thongrak, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Denari goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thongrak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Denari but great work by Thongrak.
Denari being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Thongrak trying to control the action but Denari is working from the bottom.
Denari tries to improve position but can't.
Thongrak trying to control the position but Denari is working away.
Denari is looking for a sweep.
Denari manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Thongrak has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Denari trying to control but Thongrak postures up.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Thongrak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Denari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denari wants to get back to full guard.
Thongrak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Denari wants to improve his position but Thongrak is controlling well.
Thongrak is keen to just control but Denari is a slippery customer.
Denari manages to get to full guard.
Thongrak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pan Thongrak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Denari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thongrak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thongrak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick from Thongrak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thongrak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denari can do to turn this around?
Denari with a poor takedown
and Thongrak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Desmodium Denari has been cut.
Pan Thongrak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmodium Denari.
Denari shoots in looking for a takedown. Thongrak tries to sprawl out of it but Denari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thongrak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari wants to clinch
and Thongrak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thongrak throws a head kick but Denari moves out of range.
Denari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thongrak drops Denari with a naaaaasty hook - Denari is in real trouble here! Thongrak dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pan Thongrak!
A relieved looking Pan Thongrak 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 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 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 9 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Denari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Denari tries to sprawl but Gordon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (0) vs (2) Gordon
Denari tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon controlling the action here.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Denari defends it.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but Denari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Gordon 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.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Denari is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Denari looking for submissions off his back.
Denari gets back to full guard.
Gordon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon taking a breather here.
Denari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Denari being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Denari is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gordon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (4) vs (5) Gordon#SUB#
Denari is persistently looking for the submission but Gordon is defending it well.
#T3#
Gordon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Denari's attempts to control the action.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Denari moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gordon has worked his arm free - good work by Gordon!
#SUB#
Denari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gordon has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Gordon is not content to let Denari control the position. #SUB#
Denari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Denari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Denari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gordon wants to control but Denari postures up.#T5#
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (6) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon wants to hold on but Denari pushes him away.
Gordon regains half guard.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Denari is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully. #T6#
Denari advances to half guard.
Gordon wants to control but Denari is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Denari seems to be looking for submissions.
Denari is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gordon 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 (6) vs (7) Gordon#SUB#
Denari working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Denari wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Denari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Denari.
Gordon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (10) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Gordon wants to control but Denari is keeping him busy.
Denari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Denari is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Denari wants to improve his position but instead Gordon has moved into half guard.
Denari wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Denari wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon is taking a breather. Denari 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.
Gordon prevents Denari from improving his position.#T9#
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denari wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Denari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denari.
Denari wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Denari is keeping the position.
Gordon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Denari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon stands and throws Denari's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (13) Gordon
Denari is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Denari being controlled for a moment.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Denari is looking for a sweep.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
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.
Gordon wants to control but Denari is keeping him busy. #T12#
Gordon takes a little break here. Denari wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Denari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Denari is being controlled here.
Denari can't do much from the bottom here.
Denari is looking for a sweep.
Gordon staying calm.
Denari is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Gordon 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 Denari's shoulder. That is not cool.
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gordon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (10) vs (13) Gordon
Gordon tries to break free.
Gordon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gordon wants to escape the position.
Denari is trying to stick to Gordon's back but Gordon is turning into Denari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Denari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gordon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (10) vs (15) Gordon
Denari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gordon 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.
Denari wants to sweep but no luck.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Denari looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB#
Denari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Denari wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Denari is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Denari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 15 to 10.
Ryan Gordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 351 Ottke vs Gracias
Date: Sep 15, 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 8 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Drelas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Denari's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (0) vs (2) Drelas#SUB#
Denari is looking for a triangle but Drelas pushes his legs off easily.
Denari wants to sweep here but Drelas controlling him for the moment.
Denari keeping full guard, as Drelas tries to pass.
Denari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denari 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: Denari (2) vs (2) Drelas
Denari looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Denari is looking to advance position but Drelas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (2) vs (6) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Denari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Denari 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: Denari (4) vs (6) Drelas
Denari trying to control but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Drelas controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself.
Drelas keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Drelas can't keep his opponent in guard - Denari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Denari is looking to stall here but Drelas recovers full guard.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Drelas is keeping the position.
Denari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Denari advances to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Drelas actively working from the bottom here.
Denari wants to advance to full mount but Drelas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drelas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Denari slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Denari seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Denari is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drelas is just riding it out for now. Denari eventually gives up the hold.
Denari trying to advance position but Drelas counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Denari trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Drelas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Denari wants to control from the top but Drelas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drelas is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Drelas 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: Denari (4) vs (8) Drelas#SUB#
Denari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drelas is working for a submission of some sort.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Denari gets full guard.#T6#
Drelas passes Denari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Denari wants to get back to full guard.
Drelas is looking to take a break and control but Denari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Drelas is working for a submission of some sort.
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Denari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drelas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Denari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drelas pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Denari regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Denari throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drelas escapes and throws Denari's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (11) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Denari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Drelas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drelas prevents Denari from improving his position.#T8#
Denari is in trouble now - Drelas has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (14) Drelas
Denari regains half guard.
Denari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drelas looking to pass the guard.
Denari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Denari isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Drelas stacks Denari 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 Drelas! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (17) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Denari, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Drelas tries to advance to mount but Denari denies him. #SUB2#
Drelas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Denari, who protects the arm well.
Drelas moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (4) vs (19) Drelas
Drelas wants to take Denari's back but he can't do it this time.
Drelas prevents Denari from getting the reversal.#T10#
Denari regains half guard.
Denari wants to sweep but Drelas has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (22) Drelas
Denari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drelas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Denari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Denari.#SUB#
Denari has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drelas 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 Denari. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (25) Drelas
Denari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drelas is keen to just control but Denari is a slippery customer.#T11#
Denari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drelas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (4) vs (28) Drelas
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drelas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (8) vs (28) Drelas
Denari wants to control but Drelas is keeping busy.
Drelas turns into Denari and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (8) vs (30) Drelas#SUB#
Denari looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drelas has picked Denari up and slammed him! Denari can't keep hold of the triangle and Drelas manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (8) vs (33) Drelas#SUB2#
Drelas is trying to get an arm triangle but Denari is defending well.
Denari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Denari is looking to get back to full guard here but Drelas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (8) vs (36) Drelas#T12#
Denari is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Drelas is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (8) vs (38) Drelas
Drelas takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Denari (8) vs (41) Drelas
Drelas is hanging on to Denari's back as he tries to escape.
Denari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Denari wants to improve his position but Drelas is controlling well.
Drelas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Denari! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (8) vs (44) Drelas#T13##SUB2#
Drelas looking for a guillotine from mount but Denari is having none of it.
Denari 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: Denari (10) vs (44) Drelas#SUB#
Denari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drelas dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (10) vs (46) Drelas
Drelas wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Denari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (12) vs (46) Drelas
Drelas keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass.
Denari forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Denari is keen to just control but Drelas is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Denari is looking for a kimura here.
Drelas won't allow Denari to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Drelas looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denari frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (15) vs (46) Drelas
And that's the end of the fight!
Drelas wins on points by 46 to 15.
Thervam Drelas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Denari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denari wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Craig closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Denari to the mat! Denari manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (0) vs (2) Craig
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denari trying to keep a closed guard but Craig is proving a slippery customer.
Craig advances to half guard.
Craig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Denari looking for submissions off his back.
Craig is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Denari moves into full guard.
Denari wants to control the position but Craig says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Craig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Craig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Craig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Craig trying to pass the guard but Denari defending well.
Denari trying to hold on to Craig's head to control him but Craig postures up.
Craig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Craig has control of the leg. #SUB#
Denari actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Craig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Denari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Denari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Craig pulls his head out easily.
Craig is taking a breather. Denari 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.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Craig has control of the leg.
Craig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Craig looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Denari tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Craig has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (0) vs (5) Craig
Denari working to try and regain half guard.
Denari is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Craig has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Denari (0) vs (8) Craig
Denari wants to escape the position.
Craig just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Craig controlling well, preventing Denari from escaping the position.
#T5#
Craig biding his time, controlling Denari.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig is hanging on to Denari's back as he tries to escape.
Denari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Craig's guard. Nice work there by Denari.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (8) Craig
Denari is looking to advance position but Craig has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (2) vs (12) Craig
Craig controlling the pace for now.
Denari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Craig controlling his opponent.
Denari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
Denari 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.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Craig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Craig controlling the action here.
Craig prevents Denari from improving his position.#T7#
Craig trying to pass the guard but Denari defending well.
Craig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Denari wants to get back to full guard but Craig has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (15) Craig#T8#
Craig happy to just control the position for now.
Denari tries to buck Craig off but Craig is having none of it.
Craig controlling from side mount.
Craig gets to mount! Denari was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (2) vs (17) Craig#T9#
Denari is desperately trying to improve his position but Craig has a good base and remains in mount.
Denari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Denari won't allow Craig to pass to mount.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Denari looking for a kimura from the bottom but Craig passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (20) Craig
Craig staying calm.
Let's hope that Craig 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.#T11#
Denari tries to bench press Craig off him but Craig keeps the position.
Craig works to advance to full mount. Denari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (2) vs (22) Craig
Craig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Denari gets back to half guard.
Craig slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Craig prevents Denari from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Craig in particular looking to stall.
Denari gets full guard.
Craig preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Denari working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Craig has passed into half guard!
Craig is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Denari tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Craig has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (25) Craig
Craig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Craig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Craig.
Denari working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig wins on points by 25 to 2.
A victorious Barry Craig thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 340 Hall vs Makarov
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Denari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moley pinned against the cage. Moley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grapple Moley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Denari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Moley
Moley wants to control but Denari is keeping busy.
Denari is pressing down on Moley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moley is holding on for now.
Denari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moley is defending against the submission attempts here by Denari.
#SUB#
Denari 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. Denari eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Denari wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moley tries to roll over but Denari keeps him under control.#SUB#
Denari is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Denari is working for an americana but Moley has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Denari was thinking about the submission.#T2#
Denari is looking to advance position but Moley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (2) vs (4) Moley
Denari is desperately trying to improve his position but Moley has a good base and remains in mount.
Denari prevents Moley from taking his back.
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moley content just to control the position here. #T3#
Moley prevents Denari from getting the reversal.
Moley controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Moley 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.
Moley tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Moley controlling from mount.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moley controlling from mount. #T4#
Denari stops Moley from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Denari can't escape the position.
Moley controlling the position easily from mount.
Denari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moley controlling the pace for now.
Denari is desperately trying to improve his position but Moley has a good base and remains in mount.
Moley fails to advance to Denari's back. #T5#
Moley controlling from the full mount.
Moley trying to control but Denari is having none of it.
Denari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moley content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Denari tries to get to full guard but Moley has control of the leg.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.
Moley not doing much here.
Denari gets back to full guard.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moley trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denari is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB#
Denari is looking for a triangle but Moley pushes his legs off easily.
Moley is pushing down on Denari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Denari is fighting to maintain full guard but Moley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Moley 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.
Denari tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.
Moley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Denari manages to get to full guard.
Moley passes Denari's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Denari has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Moley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Denari 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 looking to pass the guard.
Moley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (7) Moley
Moley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Denari is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Denari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Denari is refusing to be controlled, as Moley sits in half guard.
Moley 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.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Moley has control of the leg.
Moley is trying to control the action in half guard but Denari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Denari wants to control but Moley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Denari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moley is taking a breather. Denari 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.
Moley wants to pass to mount but Denari is defending the position.
Moley controlling the action here.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Moley not doing much here.
Denari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Denari wants to sweep but no luck.
Moley passes into half guard.
Moley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Denari tries to roll over but Moley keeps him under control.
Denari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moley preventing the sweep.
Denari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (7) Moley#T13#
Moley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moley, not yet.
Moley pulls Denari in to control the position.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Moley has Denari pulled in close to control his posture.
Moley can't keep his opponent in guard - Denari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Denari wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14#
Denari wants to control but Moley is keeping him busy.
Denari wants to advance to full mount but Moley doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Denari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denari stands and throws Moley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (7) vs (7) Moley
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Denari gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Denari takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A very excited looking Desmodium Denari 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:
SSG 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ray wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ray clinches. #TD2#
Denari is trying to trip Ray. He has hold of a leg but Ray is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Denari persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ray (0) vs (2) Denari
Denari wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Ray wants to sweep here but Denari controlling him for the moment.
Denari passes Ray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ray gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denari won't allow Ray to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Denari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ray has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ray (2) vs (2) Denari
Ray wants to pass the guard but Denari is keeping the position.
Ray trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom.
Denari has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ray has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (5) vs (2) Denari
Denari tries to buck Ray off but Ray is having none of it.
Ray advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ray (7) vs (2) Denari#T2#
Ray wants to control the pace but Denari is squirming around nicely.
Ray content just to control the position here.
Denari prevents Ray from taking his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denari is looking to escape. #SUB#
Ray working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ray avoids the attempt from Denari to control.#T3#
Ray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Denari manages to control the position for a moment.#T4#
Denari is desperately trying to improve his position but Ray has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ray wants to finish this one by submission but Denari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ray.
Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denari is looking to escape.
Ray controlling from the full mount.
Denari is controlling an arm, preventing Ray from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T5#
Ray avoids the attempt from Denari to control.
Denari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Denari manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ray 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.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6##SUB#
Ray seems to be looking for submissions.
Ray wants to free his trapped foot but Denari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Denari is trying to maintain the position but Ray is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Denari actively working from the bottom here.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Ray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ray is trying to control. Denari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Denari wants to sweep but Ray has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (10) vs (2) Denari
Denari is trying to get back to half guard.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Denari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Denari looks to move to half guard but instead Ray has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ray (12) vs (2) Denari
Ray wants to control the pace but Denari is squirming around nicely.
Denari working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Ray working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denari is looking to escape. #T9#
Denari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ray controlling the position easily from mount.
Denari gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Denari looking for submissions off his back.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denari keeps working. #T10#
Ray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ray is keen to just control but Denari is a slippery customer.
Denari wants to improve his position but Ray is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Denari actively working from the bottom here.
Ray is controlling the pace.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Ray has control of the leg. #T11#
Ray trying to control the action but Denari is working from the bottom.
Ray wants to pass the guard but Denari is defending well.
Ray is keen to just control but Denari is a slippery customer.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Ray is looking to advance position but Denari won't allow it.
Denari manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Ray passes into half guard.
Denari wants to get back to full guard.
Ray is looking to take a break and control but Denari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ray trying to control the pace.
Denari is not content to let Ray control the position.#T13##SUB#
Ray seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ray is working for a submission of some sort.
Denari trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14#
Denari tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ray has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ray (15) vs (2) Denari
Ray controlling from mount.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A very excited looking Manta Ray 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:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Denari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Denari moves out of range.
Denari keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafael Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Denari moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denari tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Denari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro is looking to control Denari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Denari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribeiro.#T1##SUB2#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denari is aware though and is defending well.
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Ribeiro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (2) Ribeiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari wants to improve his position but instead Ribeiro has moved into half guard.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Ribeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Denari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving. #T2#
Denari 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.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving. #SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Denari's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (5) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Denari manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Denari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denari keeps working. #SUB2#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Denari is letting Ribeiro control him for a moment. #T4#
Denari is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Denari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Denari gets back to full guard.
#T5##SUB#
Denari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribeiro won't allow Denari to sweep him here.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Denari is keeping the position.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Denari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Denari has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (5) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Denari defends it easily.
#T6#
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denari advances to half guard.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribeiro holds on and takes a little breather. #T7##SUB#
Denari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ribeiro 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.#SUB#
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Denari looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denari is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (7) Ribeiro
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Denari defends easily.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Denari in close.
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Denari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Denari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Denari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Denari is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Denari tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Denari is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Denari wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Denari defends it easily.
Denari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denari trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (9) Ribeiro
Denari wants to control the position but Ribeiro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Denari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denari is pressing down on Ribeiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denari 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 keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Denari working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
#T13#
Denari wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Denari has his foot on Ribeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Denari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Denari is working from the bottom.
Denari moves into full guard.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Denari 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: Denari (8) vs (9) Ribeiro
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Barry Craig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Denari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Craig manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Craig (0) vs (2) Denari
Craig pulls Denari in to control the position.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig pulls Denari in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denari on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig wants to sweep but no luck.
Denari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Denari is fighting to break Craig's control of his arms but Craig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Denari drops back, looking for a kneebar! Craig looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Craig looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Craig! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Craig (4) vs (2) Denari
Denari is being controlled here.
Craig has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Denari sneaks back into half guard.
Craig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denari gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Craig wants to pass the guard but Denari is keeping the position.
Craig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Craig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Craig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denari is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Craig (4) vs (4) Denari
Craig keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Craig holds on and takes a little breather.
Craig controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself.
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craig looking for a sweep. Not yet Craig, not yet.
Craig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Denari tries to free his leg and advance position but Craig is retaining full guard.
Denari pushing down on Craig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denari trying to pass the guard but Craig defending well. #SUB2#
Denari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Craig sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura but Craig is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denari to get the leverage.
Craig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denari is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Craig won't allow Denari to pass to mount.
Craig is controlling Denari's trapped leg to prevent Denari from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Denari is working for a kimura but Craig is defending it quite comfortably.
Craig gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Denari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Denari slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Craig (4) vs (7) Denari
Craig is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Craig, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Denari in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Craig is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Desmodium Denari!
A relieved looking Desmodium Denari 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 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 315 Ottke vs Sershurrapal
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Fabio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Denari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vieira is trying to defend but Denari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira is staying active underneath Denari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Denari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vieira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Denari seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Vieira is pressing down on Denari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Denari 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.
Denari 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: Denari (2) vs (2) Vieira#T1##SUB#
Denari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira pushing down on Denari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denari wants to get back to full guard but Vieira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (5) Vieira
Vieira controlling from mount.
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vieira tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Denari is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Denari is squirming around nicely.
Denari is looking to improve his position but Vieira isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for a guillotine from mount but Denari is having none of it. #T3#
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Denari tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Denari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Denari (2) vs (8) Vieira
Vieira is riding his opponent, not letting Denari buck him off.
Vieira is hanging on to Denari's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira controls the position.
Denari is keeping busy.
#T4#
Denari is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari trying to control the hands but Vieira won't let him. #SUB2#
Denari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vieira.
Denari is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Vieira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Denari has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
Denari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vieira's guard. Nice work there by Denari.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (8) Vieira
Vieira keeping full guard, as Denari tries to pass.
Vieira controlling the position.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet. #T6#
Vieira is pulling down on Denari's head. It's preventing any offense from Denari, at least for the moment.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Denari postures up.
Denari stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denari manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (10) Vieira
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (10) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (9) vs (10) Vieira#T7#
Denari wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (9) vs (12) Vieira
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Denari defends it.
Denari is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Denari is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vieira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (9) vs (15) Vieira
Denari looks to move to half guard but instead Vieira has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (9) vs (17) Vieira
Vieira tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Vieira controlling his opponent. #T9#
Denari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vieira is trying to control. Denari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying for a kimura here. Denari looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vieira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Vieira!
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:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Keith Sparr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Denari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Denari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparr (0) vs (4) Denari#SUB2#
Denari goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sparr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Denari's guard! Nice work there by Sparr! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparr (2) vs (4) Denari
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denari 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there. #T1#
Denari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparr (2) vs (6) Denari
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Sparr has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparr (4) vs (6) Denari
Sparr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparr (7) vs (6) Denari
Denari is looking for a sweep.
Denari is trying to work for a sweep but Sparr has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparr (9) vs (6) Denari#T2#
Sparr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Denari is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Denari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparr (12) vs (6) Denari#SUB#
Sparr is looking for the choke from the back position but Denari is controlling his hands well.
Sparr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Denari tries to roll but Sparr sticks to his back.
#T3#
Denari is still trying to improve position.
Sparr trying to control momentarily.
Denari is really stuck here.
Denari trying to control the position but Sparr manages to sink in the hooks.
Sparr controlling the position well here. Denari rolled but Sparr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Sparr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Denari has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Denari tries to break free.
#T4#
I would not like to be Denari right now.
#SUB#
Denari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparr.
Denari tries to break free.
#SUB#
Sparr working for a choke but Denari is defending well.
Sparr has the hooks in. Denari is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5##SUB#
Sparr has the hooks in. Denari is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sparr passes his arm under Denari's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Denari taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Sparr! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Denari.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Denari defends it nicely.
Denari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Denari.
Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Denari.
Mario Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmodium Denari.
Denari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Denari wants a takedown.
Denari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Denari prevents the takedown attempt.
Denari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Denari has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Denari tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
Denari tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Santos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Santos manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos (4) vs (0) Denari
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denari keeps working.
Denari tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura but Denari is defending well.
Santos 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 Denari's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Denari tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Denari is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura but Denari is defending well.
Denari gets back to half guard.
Denari works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos passes Denari's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Santos is keen to just control but Denari is a slippery customer.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denari is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Denari looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Santos pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (7) vs (0) Denari
Santos prevents Denari from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Santos working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay.
Santos wants to take Denari's back here but Denari is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Santos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Denari to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Denari#T4##SUB#
Santos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Denari defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Santos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Denari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Denari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denari manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Denari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Denari looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
#T5#
Santos wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Santos is pushing down on Denari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Denari is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Denari defends the submission attempt.
Santos prevents Denari from improving his position.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Denari is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Denari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Denari is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Santos jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (13) vs (0) Denari
Denari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Denari looking for submissions off his back.
Santos is trying to control. Denari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denari has a hand on Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (0) Denari
Denari 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: Santos (16) vs (2) Denari#T7##SUB#
Denari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denari has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Denari passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denari pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Denari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
Denari is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9##SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (5) Denari#SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Denari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Denari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Denari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Denari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Denari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Santos prevents Denari from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos is trying to control Denari's posture but Denari avoids it.
Santos is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Denari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos wants to control but Denari postures up.#T11##SUB2#
Denari is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Santos is trying to escape and Denari transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Santos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Denari! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmodium Denari!
Desmodium Denari thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Charles Carvalho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Denari pushes him off.#TD2#
Denari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carvalho's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carvalho (0) vs (2) Denari
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho trying to control the position here.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari is still trying to improve position.
Denari advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Denari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Denari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denari.
Denari works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (0) vs (5) Denari
Denari is staying tight to Carvalho's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2##SUB2#
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carvalho has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Denari is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carvalho stops Denari from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carvalho, who protects the arm well.
Denari tries to move to mount but Carvalho blocks the move with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Denari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denari tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Denari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvalho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5##SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Denari trying to control the position but Carvalho is working away. #SUB2#
Denari goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carvalho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Denari's guard! Nice work there by Carvalho! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (5) Denari#SUB2#
Denari has his foot on Carvalho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvalho works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (2) vs (7) Denari
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Carvalho has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (4) vs (7) Denari
Denari is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carvalho is one step ahead there.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Denari is looking for a triangle here but Carvalho uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (7) vs (7) Denari#T7#
Denari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carvalho off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Carvalho (7) vs (11) Denari#SUB2#
Denari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a choke. Carvalho gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Carvalho manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (9) vs (11) Denari
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho won't allow Denari to sweep him here.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard.
Denari wants to hit a sweep here but Carvalho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denari there! Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (11) Denari#T8##SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Denari turns into him and now he's in Carvalho's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carvalho (12) vs (13) Denari
Denari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Carvalho (12) vs (16) Denari
Carvalho gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carvalho (12) vs (18) Denari#SUB2#
Denari looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Denari controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Carvalho has given up his back here. Will Denari look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Carvalho (12) vs (21) Denari#SUB2#
Denari has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Denari working for a choke but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Denari working for the choke. #SUB2#
Denari looking to break Carvalho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carvalho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Denari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T10##SUB2#
Denari is persistently looking for the submission but Carvalho is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Denari is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carvalho is defending well though. Denari let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Denari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T11##SUB2#
Carvalho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Denari has got one arm under Carvalho's chin. This could be trouble... Carvalho trying to control the other hand but Denari gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Carvalho has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmodium Denari!
A very excited looking Desmodium Denari 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.
Charles Carvalho spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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Event:
SSG 286 Bar vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 31, 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 3 wins and 3 losses; Alex Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (0) vs (2) Denari
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.#SUB#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denari is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pereira 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. #SUB2#
Denari drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Denari off! Denari jumps back into Pereira's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari is looking to advance position but Pereira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (4) vs (2) Denari#SUB#
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira. #T1##SUB#
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Denari defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pereira.
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it.
Pereira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Denari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Denari manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pereira passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (7) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pereira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Denari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira fails to take his opponent's back.
Pereira controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Pereira wants to finish this one by submission but Denari is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pereira. #SUB#
Pereira working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay.
Denari tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.#SUB#
Pereira has control of Denari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Denari regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Denari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pereira trying to control but Denari is having none of it. #SUB#
Pereira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Denari tries to improve his position but instead Pereira has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (10) vs (2) Denari
Denari can't escape the position.
Denari turns into Pereira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (10) vs (4) Denari
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Denari trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Pereira 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.
Pereira controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Denari pushes his legs off easily.
Pereira is trying to keep Denari in close.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pereira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Denari should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pereira has tightened it up now! Denari should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Pereira! |
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Event:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 03, 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; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.
Denari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Ribeiro clinches with his opponent.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Denari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Denari has clasped his hands together around Ribeiro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Denari (4) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribeiro, who protects the arm well.
Ribeiro is letting Denari control him for a moment. #SUB#
Denari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Denari is very close to passing his half guard.
Denari trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Denari looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Denari forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Denari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denari postures up.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself.
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Denari is looking to advance position but Ribeiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (4) vs (4) Ribeiro#T3#
Denari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ribeiro tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Denari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribeiro has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Denari (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribeiro is looking to control Denari but Denari is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ribeiro keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
#T4#
Ribeiro controlling the position well here. Denari rolled but Ribeiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Denari rolls, trying to escape but Ribeiro keeps control of the position.
Denari breaks Ribeiro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (9) Ribeiro#SUB#
Denari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (12) Ribeiro#T5#
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Denari is working away.
Denari gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Denari. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (15) Ribeiro
Denari is trying to get back to half guard.
Denari gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (6) vs (17) Ribeiro
Ribeiro moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Denari (6) vs (20) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Denari pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Denari defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Denari can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Ribeiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Denari is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for the choke.
Denari trying to control the position but Ribeiro manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Denari do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Denari tries to escape but Ribeiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Denari trying to control the action but Ribeiro just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Denari right now.
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Ribeiro is working for a rear naked choke. Denari is not defending it well and Ribeiro has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Denari refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Denari's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Our winner, Rafael Ribeiro, 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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