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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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Memnon Tithonus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jaden Burrow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tithonus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrow is defended easily by Tithonus.#CL#
Tithonus closes the distance and pushes Burrow back into the cage.
Tithonus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tithonus is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Burrow has clasped his hands together around Tithonus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tithonus (0) vs (4) Burrow
Tithonus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tithonus struggling a bit here.#T1#
Burrow wants to control but Tithonus is keeping him busy.
Burrow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tithonus is trying to control Burrow's posture but Burrow avoids it.
Burrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tithonus keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tithonus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Burrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tithonus keeps working.
Tithonus struggling a bit here.
Burrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tithonus keeps working.
Tithonus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burrow trying to mount his opponent but Tithonus defends it.
Tithonus wants to get back to full guard.
Burrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tithonus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tithonus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tithonus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Burrow 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.
Tithonus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrow wants to control from the top but Tithonus keeps moving.
Tithonus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burrow is one step ahead there.
Burrow trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
Tithonus can't keep his opponent in guard - Burrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burrow trying to control the action but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
Tithonus is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Tithonus is not content to let Burrow control the position.
Tithonus tries to roll over but Burrow keeps him under control.
Burrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burrow wants to pass the guard but Tithonus is defending well.
Tithonus is looking to improve his position.
Burrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tithonus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burrow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Tithonus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burrow in particular looking to stall.
Burrow wants to take a breather but Tithonus is having none of it.
Tithonus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tithonus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tithonus 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#
Tithonus looking for a triangle here. Burrow is fighting it but it looks tight! Tithonus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Burrow is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Memnon Tithonus!
Our winner, Memnon Tithonus, 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:
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 0 wins and 5 losses; Adonis Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tithonus has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tithonus smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Tithonus clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux is trying to pull guard but Tithonus has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thibodeaux pulls guard successfully.
Tithonus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tithonus wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tithonus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Tithonus postures up. #T1#
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully.
Tithonus forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tithonus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tithonus trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away. #SUB2#
Tithonus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Tithonus trying to pass the guard but Thibodeaux defending well.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Tithonus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thibodeaux (0) vs (3) Tithonus
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Tithonus pushes him away. #T3#
Tithonus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thibodeaux (0) vs (6) Tithonus#SUB2#
Tithonus is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Thibodeaux won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tithonus off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Memnon Tithonus!
Memnon Tithonus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tithonus keeps the fight on the outside.
And Tithonus tries to counter it with a takedown but Morozov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Tithonus clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tithonus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morozov can't fight it off and eventually Tithonus manages to take the fight to the floor. Morozov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Tithonus
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Tithonus pushes his legs off easily.
Morozov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morozov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tithonus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tithonus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Tithonus
Morozov tries to hold on but Tithonus postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Tithonus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tithonus wants to take his opponent's back but instead Morozov manages to regain half guard.
Tithonus is trying to control the action in half guard but Morozov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tithonus not doing much here.
Tithonus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (8) Tithonus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tithonus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tithonus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tithonus seems to be looking for submissions.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
Tithonus trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tithonus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tithonus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tithonus trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tithonus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tithonus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Morozov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tithonus is aware though and is defending well.
Tithonus stopping the sweep attempt from Morozov.
Tithonus looking to pass the guard.
Tithonus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (11) Tithonus
Morozov is not content to let Tithonus control the position.
Tithonus tries to move to mount but Morozov blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov tries to bench press Tithonus off him but Tithonus keeps the position.
Tithonus trying to control the position but Morozov is working away. #SUB2#
Tithonus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov tries to bench press Tithonus off him but Tithonus keeps the position. #T5#
Tithonus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morozov (0) vs (13) Tithonus
Tithonus prevents Morozov from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Tithonus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morozov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morozov shrugs it off.
Tithonus looking to control but Morozov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tithonus moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (0) vs (16) Tithonus
Morozov wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morozov is trying to defend against the choke here but Tithonus has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tithonus Tightens the hold and Morozov taps out furiously! Tithonus displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Memnon Tithonus!
An out of breath Memnon Tithonus 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:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Memnon Tithonus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Roberto Lara!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Tithonus clinches up with Lara and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Tithonus lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tithonus (2) vs (0) Lara
Lara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tithonus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tithonus (2) vs (2) Lara
Tithonus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lara trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tithonus 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tithonus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tithonus (4) vs (2) Lara
Tithonus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tithonus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now.
Tithonus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lara keeping full guard, as Tithonus tries to pass.
Lara keeping moving, preventing Tithonus from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tithonus passes Lara's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lara looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tithonus passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tithonus (7) vs (2) Lara
Lara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tithonus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tithonus (7) vs (6) Lara#SUB2#
Lara is persistently looking for the submission but Tithonus is defending it well.
I really don't envy Tithonus right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Tithonus has hold of Lara's leg, trying to break free but it's let Lara lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Tithonus is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Lara throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roberto Lara!
In defeat, Memnon Tithonus stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you go back to the gym with some new knowledge of what you need to improve, I will be back better than before and that is my promise to you.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Memnon Tithonus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ichiroshi Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Maeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tithonus to the ground. Maeda is now in Tithonus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tithonus (0) vs (2) Maeda
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tithonus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tithonus wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Tithonus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maeda trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Tithonus is keeping the position.
Maeda trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tithonus wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Tithonus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tithonus keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass. #T1#
Maeda is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Tithonus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maeda advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tithonus (0) vs (5) Maeda#SUB2#
Maeda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tithonus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tithonus prevents Maeda from improving position.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tithonus keeps working. #T2#
Tithonus regains half guard.#SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tithonus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tithonus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tithonus is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Tithonus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tithonus wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tithonus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Tithonus is defending the position. #SUB#
Tithonus looking for submissions off his back.
Maeda trying to control from half guard but Tithonus is working away.
Maeda content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tithonus defends it well.
Tithonus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maeda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Tithonus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tithonus (2) vs (5) Maeda
Tithonus is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Tithonus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maeda has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Maeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Tithonus.
Maeda trying to control but Tithonus postures up.
#T5#
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tithonus 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.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Tithonus is controlling well.
Tithonus wants to advance to full mount but Maeda doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Maeda is trying to keep Tithonus in close.
Tithonus stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Tithonus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tithonus (5) vs (5) Maeda
Maeda is trying to control Tithonus's posture but Tithonus avoids it. #SUB#
Tithonus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tithonus works to advance to full mount. Maeda defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tithonus (7) vs (5) Maeda
Maeda is working to get back to half guard.
Maeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7##SUB#
Tithonus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maeda to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maeda shrugs it off.
Maeda wants to hold on but Tithonus pushes him away.#SUB#
Tithonus has hold of Maeda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maeda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maeda is working to get back to half guard.
Maeda tries to lock up and control but Tithonus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Maeda is looking to improve his position but Tithonus isn't that keen on the idea.
Tithonus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maeda is looking to escape.
Maeda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tithonus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tithonus (10) vs (5) Maeda
Tithonus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maeda keeps working.
Maeda regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda trying to control but Tithonus postures up.
#SUB2#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda looks winded!#T9#
Maeda trying to control here.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
Tithonus tries to pass to full mount but Maeda defends it.
Tithonus uses his free foot to push down on Maeda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maeda. Score +3 for passing guard: Tithonus (13) vs (5) Maeda
Tithonus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tithonus moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tithonus (16) vs (5) Maeda#T10#
Tithonus trying to control momentarily.
Maeda tries to break free.
Maeda just trying to survive but Tithonus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Maeda is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tithonus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Tithonus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maeda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Maeda right now.
#SUB#
Tithonus goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Maeda escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tithonus (16) vs (7) Maeda
Tithonus wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
#T11#
Well, if Maeda 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.
Tithonus won't allow Maeda to pass to mount.
Tithonus wants to get back to full guard.
Tithonus wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Tithonus is defending well. #T12##SUB#
Tithonus actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda is pressing down on Tithonus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tithonus is holding on for now. #SUB#
Tithonus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tithonus is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Maeda tries to pass to full mount but Tithonus defends it.
Maeda moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tithonus (16) vs (10) Maeda
Tithonus tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Tithonus looks to move to half guard but instead Maeda has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tithonus (16) vs (12) Maeda
Tithonus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tithonus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maeda looking to control but Tithonus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tithonus regains half guard.
Tithonus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Tithonus controls Maeda momentarily but Maeda frees himself.
Maeda trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tithonus is keeping the position for now.
Maeda slips nicely into half guard.
Tithonus tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tithonus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura but Tithonus is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tithonus takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
An out of breath Memnon Tithonus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ichiroshi Maeda had this to say: 'Respect to my opponent'. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Monk Seal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tithonus closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Tithonus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Seal is trying to keep an underhook but Tithonus manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seal (0) vs (2) Tithonus
Seal is looking to improve his position.
Tithonus trying to control the action but Seal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tithonus is looking for a kimura here.
Tithonus is trying to control. Seal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Tithonus is trying to work for a kimura but Seal is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seal is pressing down on Tithonus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Seal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tithonus trying to move into half guard but instead Seal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seal (2) vs (2) Tithonus#T1#
Seal forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Seal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tithonus defends it well.
Tithonus gets full guard.
Tithonus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tithonus keeping moving, preventing Seal from controlling successfully.
Tithonus wants to sweep here but Seal controlling him for the moment.
Seal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tithonus can't keep his opponent in guard - Seal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tithonus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Tithonus keeping full guard, as Seal tries to pass.
Tithonus keeping moving, preventing Seal from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seal preventing the sweep.
Seal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tithonus keeping moving, preventing Seal from controlling successfully.
Seal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seal trying to control but Tithonus is working from the bottom.
Seal tries to free his leg and advance position but Tithonus is retaining full guard.
Seal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Seal (5) vs (2) Tithonus#T3##SUB#
Seal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tithonus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
What's Tithonus going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Tithonus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tithonus is trying to get back to full guard.
Tithonus gets full guard.
Seal wants to control from the top but Tithonus keeps moving.
Tithonus wants to sweep here but Seal controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seal (8) vs (2) Tithonus#T4#
Tithonus regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tithonus looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tithonus is defending against the submission attempts here by Seal.
Seal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Seal (11) vs (2) Tithonus
Seal takes Tithonus's back. Score +3 for taking back: Seal (14) vs (2) Tithonus#SUB#
Seal is looking for the choke from the back position but Tithonus is controlling his hands well.
Tithonus prevents Seal from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Tithonus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5##SUB#
Tithonus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Seal's arms. #SUB#
Seal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tithonus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tithonus wants to escape the position.
Seal trying to control.
Tithonus rolls, trying to escape but Seal keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Seal is working for a rear naked choke. Tithonus is not defending it well and Seal has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Tithonus refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Tithonus's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Monk Seal!
In defeat, Memnon Tithonus stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you go back to the gym with some new knowledge of what you need to improve, I will be back better than before and that is my promise to you.'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie feints and as Tithonus raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Tithonus
Gracie advances to half guard.
Tithonus is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Tithonus defends it.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Tithonus
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Tithonus to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Tithonus is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Tithonus is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to take Tithonus's back but he can't do it this time.
Tithonus is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Tithonus gets back to half guard.
Tithonus wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Tithonus
Tithonus is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gracie has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (11) vs (0) Tithonus
Gracie has the hooks in. Tithonus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Gracie controls the action.#SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tithonus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tithonus can't escape the position.
#T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Tithonus trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip. #SUB#
Gracie looking to break Tithonus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tithonus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Tithonus tries to buck him off.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tithonus for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tithonus on the ground.
Gracie'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.
Tithonus is in bad spot here.
#T7#
Tithonus is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie continues to stall.#T8#
Tithonus can't escape the position.
Tithonus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tithonus can't escape the position.
Tithonus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tithonus is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Tithonus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Tithonus wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T10#
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
More hug and hope from Gracie.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (14) vs (0) Tithonus#T11#
Gracie controlling the position.
Further stalling from Gracie.
Tithonus is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tithonus's shoulder. That is not cool.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tithonus is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tithonus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T13#
Tithonus is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Tithonus is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Tithonus tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Memnon Tithonus spoke after the fight, saying 'You win or you go back to the gym with some new knowledge of what you need to improve, I will be back better than before and that is my promise to you.'. |
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