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Event:
Grappling Hype -10-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Enrique Montoya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Aalto moves into range and clinches up with Montoya.#TD2#
Aalto jumps into guard, dragging Montoya to the mat.
Aalto 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.
Montoya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Montoya preventing the sweep.
Montoya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (3) vs (0) Aalto
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
Aalto is letting Montoya control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto looking for a sweep but Montoya has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montoya (5) vs (0) Aalto
Montoya controlling from mount.
Aalto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Aalto is still trying to improve position.
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Aalto is controlling an arm, preventing Montoya from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Aalto is trying desperately to improve position.
Aalto 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: Montoya (5) vs (2) Aalto
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aalto stands and throws Montoya's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (5) vs (5) Aalto#SUB2#
Aalto tries for a kimura but Montoya is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Aalto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montoya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aalto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montoya keeps working. #SUB2#
Aalto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Montoya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aalto but great work by Montoya. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Montoya (9) vs (5) Aalto
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
Aalto seems a little lost for a moment, as Montoya dominates the positioning.
Montoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montoya trying to control the action but Aalto is working from the bottom.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aalto tries to buck Montoya off but Montoya is having none of it.
Aalto keeps trying to improve his position.
Montoya trying to control the position but Aalto is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aalto tries to buck Montoya off but Montoya is having none of it.
Aalto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aalto wants to improve his position but Montoya is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montoya in particular looking to stall.
Montoya works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (12) vs (5) Aalto
Montoya looking to control but Aalto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Montoya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto is desperately trying to improve his position but Montoya has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Montoya looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Montoya looking to control but Aalto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aalto is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Montoya content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto is working to get back to half guard.
Montoya content just to control the position here.
Aalto can't escape the position.
Montoya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Montoya tries to control but Aalto wriggling away.
Aalto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Montoya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto has given up his back. Will we see Montoya going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Montoya (15) vs (5) Aalto
Montoya has the hooks in. Aalto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T6#
Montoya has good solid back control here.
Aalto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montoya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Montoya looking for the choke from the back.
Montoya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Aalto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montoya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Aalto is keeping busy.
Aalto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Aalto turns into Montoya and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (15) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya wants to sweep but no luck.
Aalto is looking to advance position but Montoya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Montoya (19) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montoya content just to control the position here.
Aalto is desperately trying to improve his position but Montoya has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Montoya trying to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto regains half guard.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aalto won't allow Montoya to pass to mount.
Aalto is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya controlling the action here.
Montoya prevents Aalto from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montoya in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Montoya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aalto wants to improve his position but Montoya is controlling well.
Montoya passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (22) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto tries to improve position but can't.
Montoya controls the position. #T10#
Montoya tries to move to mount but Aalto blocks the move with his legs.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montoya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aalto keeps working.
Montoya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aalto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aalto is looking to regain half guard here but Montoya keeps moving and retains side control.
Aalto is trying to escape the position but Montoya is controlling the position.
Aalto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montoya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aalto is not content to let Montoya control the position.
Aalto is trying to improve his position.
Montoya slows the pace down. #T11#
Aalto looks to move to half guard but instead Montoya has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montoya (24) vs (7) Aalto
Montoya moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Montoya (27) vs (7) Aalto
Montoya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Montoya seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aalto for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Aalto right now.
#T12#
Montoya slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Montoya keeps control of the position as Aalto tries to break free.
Aalto looks winded!
Montoya is riding his opponent, not letting Aalto buck him off.
Aalto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montoya has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aalto's body.
Aalto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Montoya off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T13#
Montoya is hanging on to Aalto's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aalto is trying to break free.
What can Aalto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Montoya has the hooks in. Aalto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Montoya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Aalto tries to escape but Montoya has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14##SUB#
Montoya looking for the RNC.
Good control from Montoya.
Montoya controlling well, preventing Aalto from escaping the position.
Montoya trying to control momentarily.
Montoya slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Montoya wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy.
Aalto is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montoya trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aalto doesn't escape.
Aalto tries to escape the position.
Montoya slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya takes the fight on points by 27 to 7. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -6-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Christine St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
St. Georges shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montoya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (0) Montoya
St. Georges controls from within his opponent's guard.
Montoya keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges is working hard here to advance position.
Montoya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St. Georges being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Montoya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St. Georges looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
St. Georges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Montoya's guard. #T2#
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
St. Georges passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (0) Montoya
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##T4#
Montoya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Montoya wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Montoya is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
St. Georges controlling the pace.
Montoya keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Montoya tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg.
St. Georges wants to pass to mount but Montoya is defending the position. #T6#
St. Georges stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T7#
St. Georges is thwarting Montoya's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (8) vs (0) Montoya
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Montoya 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.#T8#
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Montoya defending well.
St. Georges works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (11) vs (0) Montoya
St. Georges wants to control the pace but Montoya is squirming around nicely.
St. Georges content just to control the position here.
St. Georges'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.#T9#
Montoya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
St. Georges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St. Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montoya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
St. Georges is controlling the pace.
#T10#
St. Georges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Montoya for as long as he can get away with.
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Montoya won't allow it. #T11#
St. Georges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St. Georges continues to stall.#T12#
St. Georges working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Montoya's thigh. Montoya counters though and makes it back to full guard.
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St. Georges trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Montoya is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
St. Georges trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
St. Georges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More hug and hope from St. Georges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
An out of breath Christine St. Georges 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:
Grappling Hype -3-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Norton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Norton closes the distance and pushes Montoya back into the cage.#TD#
Norton wants the takedown. Montoya is fighting it off but Norton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montoya's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (0) Montoya
Norton wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Norton from controlling successfully.
Montoya trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Norton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Norton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montoya is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montoya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (2) Montoya#T2#
Montoya advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Montoya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montoya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montoya moves into full mount! Norton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (5) Montoya#T3#
Montoya content just to control the position here.
Montoya fails to take his opponent's back.
Montoya controlling the position easily from mount.
Montoya wants to take his opponent's back but instead Norton manages to regain half guard.
Montoya content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Montoya prevents Norton from improving his position.
Norton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montoya is working away from the top position though.
Norton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montoya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Montoya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Montoya trying to mount his opponent but Norton defends it. #T5#
Norton is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya controlling the action here.
Norton is trying to get back to full guard.
Montoya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (2) vs (8) Montoya
Montoya controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Montoya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Montoya fails to take his opponent's back.
Montoya controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Montoya wants to take Norton's back but he can't do it this time.
Montoya looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Montoya might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Montoya is looking to work his way around to Norton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Montoya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Norton is controlling an arm, preventing Montoya from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Montoya mounts Norton! Really nice guard pass there!
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Montoya is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Norton is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Norton (2) vs (11) Montoya
Montoya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Montoya.#SUB2#
Norton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Montoya's arms.
Well, with Montoya on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Norton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
Montoya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Norton showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Norton wants to control his opponent's hands but Montoya gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Montoya controlling the positon.
Yet more stalling tactics from Montoya.
Montoya controlling well, preventing Norton from escaping the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Montoya is looking for the choke from the back position but Norton is controlling his hands well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Montoya working for a choke but Norton is defending well.
Montoya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Montoya looking for the choke but no joy.
Norton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
UFF 3: Tavernelli vs Mosley
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Montoya misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that Montoya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Montoya moves away from the strike by Niratpattanasai.
Montoya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niratpattanasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.#TD#
Montoya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Niratpattanasai to the ground. Montoya is now in Niratpattanasai's 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.
Montoya is pushing down on Niratpattanasai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Niratpattanasai is fighting to maintain full guard but Montoya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Montoya moves into full mount! Niratpattanasai won't be happy about that!
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya is looking to work his way around to Niratpattanasai's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Montoya content just to control the position here. #T1##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montoya'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.
Montoya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Montoya is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Niratpattanasai is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Niratpattanasai flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Montoya anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Niratpattanasai and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Montoya slips an arm under Niratpattanasai chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Montoya has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Montoya is squeezing on Niratpattanasai like an anaconda would it's prey. Niratpattanasai fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enrique Montoya! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Montoya moves into range and clinches up with World Citizen.#TD2#
Montoya pulls guard effortlessly.
World Citizen is fighting to break Montoya's control of his arms but Montoya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World Citizen trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Montoya has control of World Citizen's left arm, preventing World Citizen from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Montoya takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Montoya manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
World Citizen is sitting in close to Montoya's body. Montoya has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! World Citizen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, World Citizen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Montoya.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Enrique Montoya! |
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Event:
R7
Date: Jul 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Enrique Montoya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Talakvadze throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montoya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Talakvadze is in Montoya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Montoya (0) vs (2) Talakvadze
Talakvadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya controls Talakvadze momentarily but Talakvadze frees himself.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talakvadze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya trying to keep a closed guard but Talakvadze is proving a slippery customer.
Talakvadze stands and throws Montoya's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (0) vs (5) Talakvadze
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Talakvadze controls the position.
Talakvadze working away.
Talakvadze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Montoya is trying to get back to half guard.
Montoya stops Talakvadze from passing to mount.
Montoya struggling a bit here.
Talakvadze has knee on belly momentarily but Montoya bucks him off and regains half guard.
Talakvadze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Talakvadze has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but Montoya defending well. #T4#
Talakvadze trying to advance position but Montoya counters by regaining guard.
Talakvadze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##T6#
Montoya is trying to control the position but Talakvadze postures up.
Montoya keeping full guard, as Talakvadze tries to pass.
Talakvadze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Montoya pulls Talakvadze in close to his closed guard and prevents Talakvadze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montoya trying to keep a closed guard but Talakvadze is proving a slippery customer.
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Talakvadze sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Montoya keeping full guard, as Talakvadze tries to pass.
Talakvadze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Talakvadze wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Talakvadze stays in close to Montoya's body and controls the position.
Talakvadze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Talakvadze tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Talakvadze 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.
Montoya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Talakvadze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Talakvadze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montoya is keeping the position for now.
Montoya trying to keep a closed guard but Talakvadze is proving a slippery customer.
Talakvadze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Talakvadze wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.#T10#
Talakvadze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Montoya is trying to control the position but Talakvadze postures up.
Talakvadze trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montoya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (2) vs (5) Talakvadze
Montoya is fighting to break Talakvadze's control of his arms but Talakvadze is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Talakvadze looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Montoya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Talakvadze wants to sweep but Montoya has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (5) vs (5) Talakvadze
Talakvadze tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Talakvadze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Talakvadze is trying to work for a sweep but Montoya has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montoya (7) vs (5) Talakvadze
Talakvadze 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: Montoya (7) vs (7) Talakvadze
Talakvadze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Talakvadze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Montoya trying to control the position.
Talakvadze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (7) vs (10) Talakvadze#T14#
Montoya seems a little lost for a moment, as Talakvadze dominates the positioning.
Talakvadze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Montoya struggling a bit here.
Montoya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Talakvadze's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Talakvadze trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talakvadze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montoya gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talakvadze wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
R6
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sincere Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thibodeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montoya tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux is trying to drag Montoya to the mat but Montoya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montoya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Montoya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Montoya holds him up against the cage and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sincere Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Montoya jumps guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to advance position but Montoya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (4) Montoya
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
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.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Montoya postures up.
Thibodeaux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Montoya controlling his opponent. #T2#
Thibodeaux wants to hold on but Montoya pushes him away.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount but Montoya keeps good control and instead manages to take Thibodeaux's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thibodeaux (0) vs (7) Montoya
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Montoya just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but Montoya manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Montoya is hanging on to Thibodeaux's back as he tries to escape.
Thibodeaux just trying to survive but Montoya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Thibodeaux is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Montoya just sinks the hooks in.
Montoya has the hooks in. Thibodeaux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Thibodeaux right now.
#T5#
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but Montoya manages to sink in the hooks.
Montoya controls the action.
Montoya controlling well, preventing Thibodeaux from escaping the position.
Montoya struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6#
Montoya keeps control of the position easily here as Thibodeaux tries to buck him off.
Montoya is hanging on to Thibodeaux's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Montoya tightening his grip on Thibodeaux, looking for the choke.
Thibodeaux can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
What can Thibodeaux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thibodeaux tries to escape but Montoya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Montoya is not going to allow Thibodeaux to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Thibodeaux tries to roll but Montoya sticks to his back.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position but Montoya manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Thibodeaux right now.
#T9#
Montoya controlling well, preventing Thibodeaux from escaping the position.
Montoya struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Montoya is not going to allow Thibodeaux to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Thibodeaux is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thibodeaux wants to control his opponent's hands but Montoya gets his hands free.
Thibodeaux is really stuck here.
#T11#
Montoya tries to get the hooks in deep but Thibodeaux pushed the leg off.
Montoya biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Thibodeaux tries to roll but Montoya sticks to his back.
Montoya not allowing Thibodeaux to control his hands. #T13#
Thibodeaux can't escape the position.
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Montoya biding his time, looking for the opening.
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Montoya just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
Montoya controls the action.
Thibodeaux trying to control the action but Montoya just sinks the hooks in.
Montoya wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thibodeaux just trying to survive but Montoya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya wins on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
R4
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Landen Novak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Novak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Novak (2) vs (0) Montoya
Montoya won't allow Novak to pass to mount.
Montoya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Montoya keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Novak is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Novak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Novak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Novak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montoya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montoya desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Montoya is refusing to be controlled, as Novak sits in half guard.
Montoya keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Novak is trying to work for a kimura but Montoya is defending well.
Montoya controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Novak slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Novak seems to be working for a kimura but Montoya defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Montoya trying to control here.
Novak wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak wants to control but Montoya is keeping him busy.
Montoya desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Novak is pressing down on Montoya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montoya is holding on for now. #T4#
Montoya is staying active underneath Novak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Novak tries to pass to full mount but Montoya defends it.
Montoya trying to control from the bottom.
Novak is trying to control. Montoya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montoya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Novak looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Novak trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Novak looking to sit in guard and control but Montoya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Novak (2) vs (2) Montoya
Novak wants to control but Montoya passes easily into half 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.
Montoya trying to pass the guard but Novak defending well.
Novak wants to sweep but Montoya has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (2) vs (5) Montoya#T6#
Novak tries to bench press Montoya off him but Montoya keeps the position.
Novak looking for a sweep but Montoya has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Novak (2) vs (7) Montoya
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Novak is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Novak is working hard here to advance position.
Montoya fails to move to back control.
Novak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montoya moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Novak (2) vs (10) Montoya
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Novak tries to roll but Montoya sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Montoya is trying to stick to Novak's back but Novak is turning into Montoya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Montoya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Novak. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Novak (4) vs (10) Montoya
Novak pushing down on Montoya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montoya wants to control but Novak is keeping busy.
#T10#
Novak wants to pass to mount but Montoya is defending the position.
Montoya keeping hold of Novak's head, controlling as best he can.
Montoya regains full guard. Nicely done.
Novak pushes down on Montoya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Novak trying to pass the guard but Montoya defending well. #T11#
Montoya trying to hold on to Novak's head to control him but Novak postures up.
Montoya keeping control of the position.
Novak tries to pass to full mount but Montoya defends it.
Novak wants to advance to full mount but Montoya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Montoya has Novak pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Novak advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Novak (7) vs (10) Montoya
Montoya stops Novak from passing to mount.
Montoya tries to buck Novak off but Novak is having none of it.
Novak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Novak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Montoya is trying to control Novak's posture but Novak avoids it.
Novak tries to move to mount but Montoya blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Montoya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
I wouldn't like to be where Montoya is right now.
Novak trying to control the position but Montoya is working away.
Novak tries to advance to mount but Montoya denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montoya is trying to control Novak's posture but Novak avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
R5
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Montoya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rhaegar Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Montoya drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Montoya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montoya jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Montoya gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Montoya will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Gracie passes Montoya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Montoya is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Montoya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Gracie trying to control the action but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Gracie is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Gracie the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Gracie is thwarting Montoya's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Montoya is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Montoya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montoya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard. #T7#
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Montoya pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gracie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard. #T9#
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
Montoya is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Gracie passes Montoya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (0) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montoya is looking to escape. #T11#
Montoya tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Montoya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Montoya has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montoya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montoya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is trying to control. Montoya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Montoya takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Montoya controlling the position.
Montoya working a defensive guard here.
Montoya keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Montoya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (2) vs (3) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
R 3
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Montoya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Montoya moves into the clinch.#TD#
Montoya jumps guard and drags Lara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Montoya seems keen to control Lara's posture.
Lara trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Lara wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Lara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Montoya trying to control the position here.
Lara looking to pass the guard.
Lara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montoya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (2) vs (0) Lara
Lara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lara keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Lara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Montoya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lara looking for a sweep. Not yet Lara, not yet.
Lara wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Montoya is now in half guard.
Lara trying to hold on to Montoya's head to control him but Montoya postures up.
Montoya is trying to control. Lara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lara is pressing down on Montoya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lara 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.#T3#
Lara is trying to keep Montoya in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montoya stopping the sweep attempt from Lara.
Montoya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Montoya stands and throws Lara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (5) vs (0) Lara
Lara is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Montoya is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Montoya (7) vs (0) Lara#T4#
Montoya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lara tries to reverse the position but Montoya maintains control.
Lara looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Montoya (10) vs (0) Lara
Montoya controlling well, preventing Lara from escaping the position.
Lara staying busy and making it hard for Montoya to control.
Montoya controls the action.
Montoya has the hooks in. Lara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Good control from Montoya.
Lara wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Montoya wants to pass to mount but Lara is defending the position.
Lara wants to get back to full guard but Montoya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (13) vs (0) Lara#T6#
Lara is looking for a sweep.
Montoya wants to control but Lara is keeping him busy.
Lara stops Montoya from passing to mount.
Lara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montoya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Lara manages to work his way to half guard, despite Montoya's best efforts.
Lara is trying to control but Montoya manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (16) vs (0) Lara
Montoya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Montoya controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Montoya takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Montoya (19) vs (0) Lara
Montoya controlling well, preventing Lara from escaping the position.
Lara breaks Montoya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (19) vs (2) Lara
Montoya wants to sweep but no luck.
Lara looking to pass the guard.
Lara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montoya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lara wants to take a breather but Montoya is having none of it. #T9#
Lara is looking to stall here but Montoya recovers full guard.
Lara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Montoya is trying to control the position but Lara postures up.
Montoya pulls Lara in close to his closed guard and prevents Lara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lara tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Lara wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
Lara is fighting to break Montoya's control of his arms but Montoya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Montoya trying to control the position.
#T11#
Montoya keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
Montoya controls Lara momentarily but Lara frees himself.
Lara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Lara passes Montoya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montoya wants to control but Lara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lara is looking to pass Montoya's guard but actually Montoya recovers to full guard.
Lara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montoya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Lara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya controlling the position.
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lara tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard. #T14#
Lara trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montoya keeping full guard, as Lara tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya takes the fight on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
R 2
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Fischer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Montoya tries to clinch there but Fischer circles away.
Montoya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fischer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fischer clinches. #TD#
Fischer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fischer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Montoya preventing the sweep.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fischer holds on and takes a little breather.
Montoya looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Fischer 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.
Fischer wants to improve his position but instead Montoya has moved into half guard.
Montoya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fischer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fischer trying to hold on to Montoya's head to control him but Montoya postures up.
#T2#
Fischer controlling the position for now.
Fischer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fischer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montoya is one step ahead there.
Montoya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Montoya is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Montoya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Fischer controls Montoya momentarily but Montoya frees himself.
Fischer wants to improve his position but instead Montoya has moved into half guard.
Fischer is trying to get back to full guard.
Fischer wants to control but Montoya is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Fischer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montoya preventing the sweep.
Montoya tries to free his leg and advance position but Fischer is retaining full guard.
Fischer wants to sweep but no luck.
Fischer wants to hit a sweep here but Montoya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fischer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (0) vs (3) Montoya#T6#
Fischer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Fischer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (0) vs (6) Montoya#T7#
Montoya really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fischer.
Fischer tries to escape but Montoya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Fischer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Montoya doesn't have the hooks in and Fischer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (2) vs (6) Montoya#T8#
Fischer looking to pass the guard.
Fischer wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
Fischer wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Fischer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Montoya managing to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Montoya.
Fischer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Fischer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montoya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (2) vs (8) Montoya
Fischer wants to sweep here but Montoya controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Fischer keeping full guard, as Montoya tries to pass.
Fischer working a defensive guard here.
Montoya trying to move into half guard but instead Fischer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (4) vs (8) Montoya#T12#
Montoya is trying to keep Fischer in close.
Fischer pushing down on Montoya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montoya trying to hold on to Fischer's head to control him but Fischer postures up.
Fischer is keen to just control but Montoya is a slippery customer.
Montoya tries to roll over but Fischer keeps him under control.
Fischer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Fischer trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Fischer not doing much here.
Fischer prevents Montoya from improving his position.#T14#
Montoya is controlling Fischer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Fischer 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
R 1
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Montoya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyung Quyen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Montoya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quyen swats away the attempt to clinch by Montoya.
Quyen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kyung Quyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya wants to clinch up but Quyen keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Quyen gets a clinch. #TD2#
Quyen jumps into guard, dragging Montoya to the mat.
Montoya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quyen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quyen pulls Montoya in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quyen keeping moving, preventing Montoya from controlling successfully. #T1#
Quyen 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.
Montoya wants to control from the top but Quyen keeps moving.
Montoya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Quyen pulls Montoya in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Montoya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Quyen keeping moving, preventing Montoya from controlling successfully.
Montoya passes into half guard.
Montoya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Montoya tries to pass to full mount but Quyen defends it. #T3#
Montoya is trying to control the action in half guard but Quyen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Montoya tries to pass to full mount but Quyen defends it.
Montoya is trying to control the action in half guard but Quyen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Montoya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quyen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Quyen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montoya pushes down on Quyen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Montoya wants to take a breather but Quyen is having none of it.
Montoya wants to pass the guard but Quyen is defending well.
Montoya passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (3) vs (0) Quyen#T5#
Quyen tries to hold on but Montoya pushes him away.
Montoya trying to control but Quyen is having none of it.
Montoya content just to control the position here. #T6#
Montoya looking to control but Quyen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quyen is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Montoya is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Quyen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Quyen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montoya (3) vs (2) Quyen
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Quyen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Quyen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Montoya looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Montoya looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Montoya! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Montoya (7) vs (2) Quyen
Montoya is looking to take a break and control but Quyen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Montoya staying calm.#SUB#
Montoya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Quyen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Montoya's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Montoya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quyen controlling the position well.
Quyen is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Montoya wants to control but Quyen is keeping him busy.
Montoya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Montoya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quyen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montoya.
Montoya is pressing down on Quyen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quyen is holding on for now. #T10##SUB#
Montoya seems to be looking for submissions.
Quyen gets full guard.
Montoya stopping the sweep attempt from Quyen.
Quyen has his hands on Montoya's head, controlling the position.
Montoya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quyen's guard. #T11#
Quyen is positioning himself well to prevent Montoya advancing to mount.
Montoya prevents Quyen from improving his position.
Quyen trying to control from the bottom.
Montoya trying to control from Quyen's half guard. Quyen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Quyen being controlled here, momentarily.
Montoya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Montoya (10) vs (2) Quyen#T12##SUB#
Montoya tries for a kimura but Quyen is defending well. #SUB#
Montoya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quyen, who protects the arm well.
Quyen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montoya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quyen is trying to control Montoya's posture but Montoya avoids it. #T13#
Quyen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Montoya is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Quyen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Quyen wants to control but Montoya postures up.
Quyen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quyen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14##SUB#
Montoya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quyen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montoya is looking to take a break and control but Quyen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montoya is really struggling to control Quyen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quyen manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
In defeat, Kyung Quyen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fighter, I prefer to win but this was a tough match, congrats to my opponent I hope his next fight is glorious for him.'. |
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