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Event:
MAX G3
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dusan Petrovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johan Ragnvald!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Petrovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnvald defends well and Petrovic ends up having to push Ragnvald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Ragnvald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrovic (0) vs (2) Ragnvald#SUB2#
Ragnvald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrovic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrovic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Petrovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ragnvald is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Petrovic is looking for a triangle here but Ragnvald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (0) vs (5) Ragnvald
Petrovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.
Petrovic tries to roll over but Ragnvald keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnvald trying to control the pace.
Petrovic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Ragnvald is keen to just control but Petrovic is a slippery customer.
Ragnvald is thwarting Petrovic's attempts to control the position.
Ragnvald wants to pass to mount but Petrovic is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ragnvald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrovic wants to control but Ragnvald is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Petrovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ragnvald passes into side control, despite Petrovic's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (0) vs (8) Ragnvald#T3#
Petrovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ragnvald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrovic manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Petrovic looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ragnvald passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (0) vs (11) Ragnvald#SUB2#
Ragnvald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ragnvald trying to control the action but Petrovic is working from the bottom. #T4#
Petrovic is looking for a sweep.
Petrovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ragnvald wants to control but Petrovic is keeping him busy.
Ragnvald controlling from side mount.
Petrovic is looking to regain half guard here but Ragnvald keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Petrovic is working hard here to advance position.
Petrovic sneaks back into half guard.
Petrovic tries to roll over but Ragnvald keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnvald controlling the action here.
Ragnvald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6##SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnvald is looking to take a break and control but Petrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ragnvald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ragnvald. #SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrovic moves into full guard.
#T7##SUB#
Petrovic has his foot on Ragnvald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragnvald works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Petrovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnvald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnvald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Petrovic has his foot on Ragnvald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragnvald works his way back into a safe position though.
Ragnvald passes Petrovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ragnvald stopping the sweep attempt from Petrovic.#SUB#
Petrovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ragnvald has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Petrovic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ragnvald is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Petrovic pulls down on the head and he's put Ragnvald to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dusan Petrovic!
A victorious Dusan Petrovic 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:
MAX G2
Date: Jun 02, 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 1 losses; Mario Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johan Ragnvald!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ragnvald shoots in and bounces Santos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Ragnvald
Ragnvald wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Ragnvald pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ragnvald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnvald pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnvald pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Ragnvald is looking for a kimura here.
Ragnvald controlling the pace. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnvald pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Ragnvald sits in half guard. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Ragnvald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ragnvald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well. #SUB2#
Ragnvald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos is staying active underneath Ragnvald, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Santos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ragnvald escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ragnvald! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (5) Ragnvald#T4#
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Ragnvald controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ragnvald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santos is not content to let Ragnvald control the position.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.#T5##SUB#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Ragnvald defends easily.
Ragnvald trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnvald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (5) Ragnvald
Ragnvald working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Santos trying to control but Ragnvald is working from the bottom.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragnvald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ragnvald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ragnvald wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Ragnvald keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ragnvald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.#SUB2#
Ragnvald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ragnvald looks winded!#T7#
Ragnvald keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Ragnvald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnvald is defending well.
Ragnvald is not content to let Santos control the position.#T8#
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Ragnvald defending well.
Ragnvald wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
#SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Ragnvald defends the submission attempt.
Ragnvald manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Santos trying to control but Ragnvald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ragnvald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ragnvald's guard. #SUB#
Santos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ragnvald is just riding it out for now. Santos eventually gives up the hold.
Ragnvald is controlling Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10##SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ragnvald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ragnvald trying to control but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to take a breather but Ragnvald is having none of it.
Ragnvald is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ragnvald is still trying to improve position.#T11##SUB#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Ragnvald trying to control but Santos postures up.
Santos trying to control the action but Ragnvald is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ragnvald wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12##SUB2#
Ragnvald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Ragnvald wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Ragnvald is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ragnvald avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ragnvald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Ragnvald defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Ragnvald wants to get back to full guard.
Santos trying to control from half guard but Ragnvald is working away.
Ragnvald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Santos seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ragnvald has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ragnvald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Ragnvald's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ragnvald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos pushing down on Ragnvald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnvald wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
MAX G1
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johan Ragnvald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seth Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnvald sprawls well. Ragnvald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quinn gets slowly back to his feet.
Quinn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnvald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quinn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johan Ragnvald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Quinn.
Ragnvald leaves Quinn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quinn shoots in and drives through. Ragnvald sprawls well.#TD#
Ragnvald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quinn's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ragnvald (2) vs (0) Quinn
Ragnvald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Quinn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ragnvald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ragnvald (5) vs (0) Quinn
Quinn prevents Ragnvald from improving position.
Quinn wants to control but Ragnvald postures up.#T2##SUB#
Ragnvald tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Quinn tries to buck Ragnvald off but Ragnvald is having none of it.#SUB#
Ragnvald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Quinn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ragnvald's guard! Nice work there by Quinn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ragnvald (5) vs (2) Quinn#SUB#
Ragnvald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ragnvald is tightening it up a little... Quinn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Quinn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Quinn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ragnvald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johan Ragnvald! |
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