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Event:
ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Magyar scores with a nice right hand.
Magyar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Magyar dives in and scores a takedown into Zofewa's guard.#SUB2#
Zofewa pushes a forearm under Magyar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Magyar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arctium Zofewa!
During a confident post fight interview, Arctium Zofewa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 233
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Zofewa clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Zofewa has Penn pressed against the cage.
Zofewa wants a takedown but no success here.
Zofewa gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Zofewa avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zofewa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zofewa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zofewa can't get the takedown.
Zofewa is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctium Zofewa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zofewa lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Penn pulls Zofewa into guard.
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.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Penn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zofewa is working hard here to advance position.
Zofewa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Zofewa trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it. #T1#
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Zofewa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zofewa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Zofewa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zofewa lands a few punches from side control.
Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zofewa advances to mount.
Penn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Penn tries to hold on but Zofewa pushes him away.
Zofewa controlling from mount.
Penn taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penn is trying to escape the mount but Zofewa keeps good control and instead manages to take Penn's back.
Zofewa lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Penn hold on?!
#SUB#
Penn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zofewa. #SUB#
Zofewa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn just trying to survive but Zofewa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3##SUB#
Zofewa looking for the RNC.
Zofewa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Penn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zofewa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Penn wants to escape the position.
Penn just trying to survive but Zofewa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zofewa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zofewa is trying to stick to Penn's back but Penn is turning into Zofewa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zofewa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Penn.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Zofewa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Zofewa defends easily.
Zofewa looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Zofewa chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zofewa defends it easily.
Zofewa advances position into side control!#SUB#
Zofewa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Zofewa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zofewa's guard! Nice work there by Penn!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Zofewa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Penn wants to control from the top but Zofewa keeps moving.
Zofewa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arctium Zofewa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Zofewa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Penn!#SUB#
Zofewa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zofewa's guard! Nice work there by Penn!
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Zofewa 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.
Zofewa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Zofewa is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zofewa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Zofewa working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zofewa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to control from the top but Zofewa keeps moving.
Arctium Zofewa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Zofewa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zofewa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zofewa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Penn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zofewa has tightened it up now! Penn 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 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arctium Zofewa!
After winning the bout, Arctium Zofewa 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:
ENIGMA 229
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn misses with a double jab.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zofewa was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn throws a right hand that Zofewa ducks under and follows up with a left that Zofewa also avoids with ease.#TD#
Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zofewa struggling a bit here.
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard.
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zofewa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's back!
Zofewa has the hooks in. Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zofewa scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zofewa is hanging on to Penn's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Zofewa looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zofewa is looking for the choke from the back position but Penn is controlling his hands well. #T1##SUB2#
Zofewa has managed to slip his arm under Penn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Penn is tapping out! Submission win for Zofewa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arctium Zofewa!
A victorious Arctium Zofewa 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 107
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Zofewa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Villalobos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Villalobos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villalobos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Zofewa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Villalobos did well to prevent Zofewa getting side control.
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.
Zofewa is keen to just control but Villalobos is a slippery customer.
Zofewa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Villalobos defending well though.
Zofewa is trying to control. Villalobos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Villalobos is trying to get back to full guard.
Zofewa is just content to waste time from the top position. Villalobos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zofewa working some strikes from top position.
Villalobos keeping full guard, as Zofewa tries to pass. #SUB2#
Zofewa content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Villalobos has locked up a guillotine! Villalobos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Zofewa is holding on here and Villalobos must be using up a lot of energy. Zofewa has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Villalobos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hernando Villalobos!
A victorious Hernando Villalobos 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:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ansastaja Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Chai has hold of one of Zofewa's legs. Zofewa is fighting the takedown attempt but Chai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #SUB2#
Zofewa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zofewa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chai uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zofewa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chai is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Zofewa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Zofewa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zofewa can't escape the position.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Zofewa wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Zofewa tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Chai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zofewa is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zofewa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zofewa tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zofewa is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Zofewa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zofewa wants to control but Chai is having none of it.#T3#
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Zofewa tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Zofewa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zofewa wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zofewa is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Zofewa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Zofewa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (2) Zofewa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zofewa trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Zofewa from controlling successfully.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (2) Zofewa
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Zofewa.#T5##SUB2#
Zofewa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chai uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa is looking to reverse the position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Zofewa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zofewa tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zofewa won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai is thwarting Zofewa's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.#SUB2#
Zofewa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (18) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa sneaks back into half guard.
Zofewa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zofewa.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Zofewa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Zofewa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Zofewa's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (21) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zofewa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (23) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa 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.
Zofewa tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Zofewa is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Zofewa is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Zofewa 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.#SUB2#
Zofewa working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Chai not doing much here.
#T8##SUB2#
Zofewa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zofewa wants to get back to full guard but Chai has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (26) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Chai tries to advance to mount but Zofewa denies him.
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zofewa tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is staying tight to Zofewa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zofewa sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Chai controlling the action here.
Zofewa tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Zofewa actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Zofewa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Zofewa is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (29) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Chai gets to mount! Zofewa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (31) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zofewa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (34) vs (2) Zofewa
Chai has the hooks in. Zofewa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Zofewa rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zofewa.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Zofewa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Zofewa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Zofewa.
Zofewa rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
Chai controlling the position well here. Zofewa rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T14#
Zofewa tries to escape the position.
Chai controlling the position well here. Zofewa rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chai is trying to stick to Zofewa's back but Zofewa is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zofewa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (34) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Zofewa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zofewa looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (36) vs (4) Zofewa
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 36 to 4.
An out of breath Ansastaja Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 330 Hall vs Gomes
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Arctium Zofewa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zofewa's waist but Zofewa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moley off to one side. #CL#
Zofewa moves into the clinch successfully.
Zofewa gets underhooks to prevent Moley's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Zofewa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (0) Moley#SUB#
Zofewa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zofewa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Zofewa wants to work for an arm triangle but Moley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a kimura here.
Zofewa is looking to pass Moley's guard but actually Moley recovers to full guard. #T1#
Moley trying to control the position here.
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Moley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (2) Moley
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zofewa controls Moley momentarily but Moley frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Moley 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. #SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moley passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Zofewa is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but Zofewa is defending well.
Zofewa controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Zofewa is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
Zofewa has a hand on Moley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (5) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zofewa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zofewa works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Moley 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. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zofewa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moley defends it easily.#T4#
Zofewa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Zofewa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB#
Zofewa working for a triangle but Moley defends it easily.
#T5#
Moley tries to free his leg and advance position but Zofewa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moley won't allow Zofewa to sweep him here.
Zofewa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Moley has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (8) Moley
Zofewa regains half guard.
Zofewa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Zofewa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Moley controlling him for the moment. #T6##SUB#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zofewa is keeping the position for now.
Moley pushing down on Zofewa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moley 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.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moley to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a kimura but Zofewa is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zofewa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7##SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard.
Zofewa 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.#SUB#
Zofewa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Moley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Moley 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. #T8##SUB2#
Moley 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.
Zofewa controls Moley momentarily but Moley frees himself.
Zofewa can't keep his opponent in guard - Moley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zofewa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (11) Moley#SUB2#
Moley working for a guillotine from mount but Zofewa is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Moley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zofewa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zofewa gets back to full guard.
Moley advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (14) Moley
Zofewa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zofewa wants to control but Moley postures up.#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Moley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Zofewa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Zofewa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Moley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zofewa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moley. #SUB2#
Moley is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Zofewa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moley is working for a kimura but Zofewa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zofewa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zofewa manages to get to full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Moley off! Moley jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB2#
Moley 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. #SUB#
Zofewa 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.#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zofewa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Moley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zofewa dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (14) Moley
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Zofewa trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zofewa has gone for a leg lock! Moley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (16) Moley#SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moley wins on points by 16 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Arctium Zofewa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kline gets tackled into the cage by Zofewa. Zofewa maintains the clinch.
Kline tries to pull guard but Zofewa won't allow it.
Arctium Zofewa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhett Kline.#TD#
Zofewa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kline clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zofewa (4) vs (0) Kline
Kline prevents Zofewa from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Zofewa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kline's chin but Kline turns very nicely into Zofewa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kline.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (4) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Zofewa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a triangle here but Kline uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (4) vs (5) Kline#T1#
Kline trying to control the position but Zofewa is working away.
Zofewa is trying to improve his position.
Zofewa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kline is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zofewa (4) vs (7) Kline
Kline wants to take Zofewa's back here but Zofewa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zofewa is trying to escape the mount but Kline keeps good control and instead manages to take Zofewa's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Zofewa (4) vs (10) Kline#SUB2#
Kline is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Zofewa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kline.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
SSG 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Maimonedes Aharon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zofewa closes the distance and pushes Aharon back into the cage.#TD2#
Aharon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zofewa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aharon to the mat. Aharon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aharon (0) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Aharon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aharon can't keep his opponent in guard - Zofewa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Aharon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Zofewa. Oh but Aharon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Zofewa goes limp - he's gone! Aharon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maimonedes Aharon! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Arctium Zofewa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ramazan Adaev!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zofewa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Adaev stops a takedown attempt from Zofewa.
#TD#
Zofewa jumps guard and drags Adaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adaev trying to control but Zofewa is working from the bottom.
Adaev looking to pass the guard.
Zofewa trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (0) vs (3) Adaev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Adaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Adaev working away.#SUB2#
Adaev is trying to get an arm triangle but Zofewa is defending well.
Zofewa manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Adaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zofewa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Adaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zofewa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Zofewa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adaev tries to pass to full mount but Zofewa defends it. #SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zofewa defends it well.
Zofewa is refusing to be controlled, as Adaev sits in half guard. #T3#
Zofewa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adaev stopping the sweep attempt from Zofewa.
Adaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zofewa is keeping the position for now.
Adaev advances to half guard.
Adaev is trying to control. Zofewa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adaev not doing much here.
Adaev is keen to just control but Zofewa is a slippery customer.
Adaev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Adaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zofewa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zofewa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Zofewa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Adaev controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zofewa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Adaev drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Adaev off! Adaev jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adaev defends well.
Adaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adaev passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (0) vs (6) Adaev#T5##SUB2#
Adaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Adaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zofewa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Adaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zofewa is trying to improve his position.
Adaev tries to move to mount but Zofewa blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Zofewa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (6) Adaev#SUB#
Zofewa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adaev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Zofewa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Zofewa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adaev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Zofewa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adaev has his hands clasped together around Zofewa's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Adaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adaev defends it well.
Zofewa is thwarting Adaev's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Adaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Zofewa.
#SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a kimura but Adaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zofewa to get the leverage.
Adaev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Zofewa trying to control the position from guard on top but Adaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zofewa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (8) Adaev
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Zofewa is retaining full guard.
Adaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (11) Adaev
Zofewa sneaks back into half guard.
Zofewa wants to get back to full guard.
Zofewa is pressing down on Adaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Zofewa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adaev stacks Zofewa 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 Adaev! Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (14) Adaev
Zofewa is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Adaev has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zofewa (2) vs (16) Adaev
Adaev avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.#SUB2#
Adaev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zofewa tries to hold on but Adaev pushes him away. #SUB2#
Adaev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Adaev looks winded!
Adaev wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Adaev 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.
#T10##SUB#
Zofewa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zofewa with the active half guard here but Adaev passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (19) Adaev
Zofewa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Zofewa manages to get to full guard.
Zofewa keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass. #SUB#
Zofewa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adaev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (22) Adaev
Zofewa is looking to regain half guard here but Adaev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Adaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Adaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Zofewa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Zofewa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adaev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Adaev is working for a kimura but Zofewa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zofewa actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Zofewa wants to improve his position but Adaev is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zofewa is looking to control Adaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zofewa avoid being mounted?
Adaev trying to control the action but Zofewa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Adaev is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14##SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Adaev is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.
Adaev trying to control the action but Zofewa is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zofewa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Adaev has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (25) Adaev
And that's the end of the fight!
Adaev wins on points by 25 to 2.
Ramazan Adaev 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 291 McCain vs Johnson
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Reese Madden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Madden dives in for a single leg takedown but Zofewa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Madden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Madden (2) vs (0) Zofewa
Madden controlling from the top position.
Zofewa keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zofewa looking for a guillotine here but Madden defends easily.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Madden controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden pushing down on Zofewa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Madden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Madden is thwarting Zofewa's attempts to control the position.
Zofewa wants to improve his position but Madden is controlling well.
Madden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zofewa is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard.
Madden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zofewa is refusing to be controlled, as Madden sits in half guard. #T2#
Zofewa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Madden seems to be looking for submissions.
Madden content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Madden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madden wants to pass to mount but Zofewa is defending the position. #T3#
Zofewa wants to control but Madden is keeping busy.
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zofewa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Madden 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.
Madden content to stall in guard here.
Madden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zofewa for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Zofewa wants to sweep but no luck.
Madden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zofewa keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Zofewa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Madden defends well.#T5#
Madden trying to control but Zofewa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Madden passes Zofewa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zofewa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Madden is working away from the top position though.
Madden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Zofewa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Madden slows the pace down in half guard.
Madden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zofewa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zofewa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zofewa works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Madden passes Zofewa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Madden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madden content to control rather than advance.
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zofewa is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Madden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Madden passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Madden (5) vs (0) Zofewa
Madden looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Madden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zofewa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Madden (8) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa trying to control the position but Madden manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Zofewa is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Madden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zofewa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Madden has the hooks in. Zofewa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Madden tightening his grip on Zofewa, looking for the choke.
Zofewa rolls, trying to escape but Madden keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Madden is riding his opponent, not letting Zofewa buck him off.
Zofewa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Madden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zofewa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Madden is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Madden 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.
#T11#
Madden prevents Zofewa from improving his position.
Zofewa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zofewa keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zofewa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (8) vs (2) Zofewa
Madden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zofewa is one step ahead there. #T12#
Zofewa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zofewa passes into half guard.
Madden tries to roll over but Zofewa keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zofewa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zofewa.
Madden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T13#
Madden is trying to maintain the position but Zofewa is very close to passing his half guard.
Madden manages to get to full guard.
Madden working a defensive guard here.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Zofewa keeps trying to improve his position.
Madden looking to control.
Zofewa looking to sit in guard and control but Madden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madden (10) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zofewa controls Madden momentarily but Madden frees himself.
Madden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madden takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Zofewa circles away.
Vieira tries to clinch up.
Vieira tries to clinch up but Zofewa circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zofewa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vieira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Zofewa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Zofewa#SUB2#
Zofewa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zofewa trying to control from half guard but Vieira is working away. #T1#
Vieira is looking for a sweep. Zofewa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira trying to hold on to Zofewa's head to control him but Zofewa postures up.
Zofewa tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Zofewa is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vieira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vieira 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.
Zofewa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Zofewa trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vieira keeping full guard, as Zofewa tries to pass. #SUB2#
Zofewa has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Zofewa
Vieira forces his way into half guard.
Vieira prevents Zofewa from improving his position.
Zofewa is holding on to half guard well.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Zofewa is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa can't escape the position.
Zofewa stops Vieira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zofewa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Vieira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zofewa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zofewa! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (5) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T4#
Zofewa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zofewa defends it easily.
Zofewa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vieira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Zofewa from controlling successfully.
Vieira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (7) vs (4) Zofewa#T5#
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Zofewa keeps moving.
Zofewa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zofewa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Zofewa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zofewa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zofewa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vieira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (10) vs (4) Zofewa#T6#
Zofewa is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zofewa is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (12) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
Vieira content just to control the position here.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.
Vieira wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Zofewa tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away. #SUB#
Vieira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zofewa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zofewa shrugs it off.
Zofewa is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.
Zofewa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (15) vs (4) Zofewa
Vieira doesn't have the hooks in and Zofewa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (15) vs (6) Zofewa
Vieira looking to control.
Zofewa wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Zofewa looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (17) vs (6) Zofewa#T8#
Zofewa keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Zofewa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira stands and throws Zofewa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (20) vs (6) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (22) vs (6) Zofewa
Zofewa prevents Vieira from taking his back.
Zofewa is desperately trying to improve his position but Vieira has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Vieira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vieira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
Zofewa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.
Vieira tries to control but Zofewa wriggling away.
Vieira controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Zofewa tries to improve his position but instead Vieira has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (25) vs (6) Zofewa
Zofewa is really stuck here.
Zofewa trying to control the action but Vieira just sinks the hooks in.
Vieira struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Vieira working for a choke but Zofewa is defending well.
Zofewa tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Vieira tries to get the hooks in deep but Zofewa pushed the leg off.
Zofewa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zofewa trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Zofewa right now.
Zofewa tries to roll but Vieira sticks to his back.
Zofewa trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
Vieira tries to keep control of the position but Zofewa is staying busy.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Zofewa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Vieira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zofewa is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Zofewa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zofewa tries to break free.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Vieira tightening his grip on Zofewa, looking for the choke. #T13#
Zofewa rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Zofewa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vieira's arms.
Vieira is not going to allow Zofewa to sit and survive in this position.
Vieira biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14##SUB#
Vieira looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Zofewa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zofewa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zofewa for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zofewa wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Our winner, Fabio Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Zofewa circles away.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Zofewa is having none of it.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Zofewa keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zofewa closes the distance and clinches.
Zofewa tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zofewa looking for a takedown.
Ribeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zofewa.
Rafael Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arctium Zofewa.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Zofewa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zofewa to keep the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zofewa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Zofewa holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Zofewa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zofewa tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zofewa has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Zofewa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Ribeiro pulls Zofewa in to control the position.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Zofewa in close.
Zofewa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Zofewa trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Zofewa 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: Ribeiro (4) vs (2) Zofewa
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Zofewa is squirming around nicely.
Ribeiro controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ribeiro has hold of Zofewa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zofewa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Ribeiro prevents Zofewa from getting the reversal.
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zofewa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zofewa is looking to escape.
Zofewa regains half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Zofewa tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.
Zofewa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Zofewa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zofewa keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zofewa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ribeiro drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Ribeiro off! Ribeiro jumps back into Zofewa's guard.
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Zofewa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zofewa is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro advances to half guard.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zofewa trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
#T6#
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Ribeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribeiro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (7) vs (2) Zofewa
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Zofewa is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro is staying tight to Zofewa's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Zofewa 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.
Zofewa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ribeiro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (9) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.
Zofewa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Ribeiro working for a guillotine from mount but Zofewa is in no mood to give up.
Zofewa is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribeiro has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (12) vs (2) Zofewa#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ribeiro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zofewa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro controlling the position well here. Zofewa rolled but Ribeiro 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.
Zofewa is really stuck here.
Zofewa prevents Ribeiro from getting a body triangle.
Ribeiro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9#
Zofewa wants to escape the position.
Ribeiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Zofewa pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Ribeiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Ribeiro is persistently looking for the submission but Zofewa is defending it well.
I really don't envy Zofewa right now.
Ribeiro trying to control.#T10##SUB#
Ribeiro working for a choke but Zofewa is defending well. #SUB#
Ribeiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Zofewa right now.
Ribeiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Zofewa tries to escape but Ribeiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zofewa turns into Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (12) vs (4) Zofewa
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Zofewa is proving a slippery customer.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zofewa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zofewa is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Zofewa tries to pass. #T12#
Zofewa wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Zofewa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Zofewa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Zofewa won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here. #T13#
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Zofewa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (14) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa wants to sweep but no luck.
Zofewa trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Ribeiro won't allow Zofewa to sweep him here. #T14#
Ribeiro pushing down on Zofewa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zofewa keeps working.
Ribeiro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (17) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zofewa is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A victorious Rafael Ribeiro 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 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Vellitis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zofewa instigates a clinch.
Zofewa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vellitis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zofewa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vellitis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zofewa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vellitis after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus Vellitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arctium Zofewa.
Zofewa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vellitis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Vellitis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zofewa! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (0) Zofewa
Zofewa tries to improve position but can't.
Zofewa keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Zofewa gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Vellitis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Vellitis controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zofewa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vellitis is aware though and is defending well.
Vellitis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vellitis is looking to advance position but Zofewa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vellitis (4) vs (4) Zofewa#T2#
Zofewa avoids the attempt from Vellitis to control.
Vellitis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vellitis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vellitis (6) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zofewa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vellitis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Zofewa looking for a guillotine here but Vellitis defends easily.
Zofewa wants to improve his position but instead Vellitis has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Vellitis controlling the action here.
Vellitis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zofewa for as long as he can get away with.
Zofewa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Vellitis is looking for a kimura but Zofewa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vellitis to get the leverage.
Zofewa is controlling Vellitis's trapped leg to prevent Vellitis from advancing to side control.
Vellitis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Vellitis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zofewa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vellitis (9) vs (4) Zofewa
Vellitis controlling his opponent.
Vellitis wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Zofewa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vellitis (12) vs (4) Zofewa#SUB#
Vellitis looking to break Zofewa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zofewa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vellitis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Zofewa can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zofewa is trying to defend against the choke here but Vellitis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vellitis Tightens the hold and Zofewa taps out furiously! Vellitis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Vellitis!
Marcus Vellitis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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