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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8A
Date: Nov 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 5 wins and 2 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Andre Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ettish clinches.
Pereira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ettish prevents it.
Pereira tries for a takedown but Ettish manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Ettish jumps guard and drags Pereira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ettish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Ettish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ettish keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ettish is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ettish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pereira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pereira passes Ettish's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Pereira wants to control but Ettish is keeping him busy.
Ettish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Pereira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira passes into half guard.
Pereira is keen to just control but Ettish is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Ettish is refusing to be controlled, as Pereira sits in half guard. #T2#
Ettish manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Ettish has his foot on Pereira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pereira works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ettish pushes a forearm under Pereira's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pereira is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Ettish!
Andy Ettish thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7A
Date: Nov 03, 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 2 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ettish tries to clinch but Zero is having none of it.
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettish tries to close the distance and clinch but Zero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ettish tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ettish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ettish moves to clinch but Zero breaks away #TD2#
and Zero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zero. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ettish (0) vs (2) Zero#SUB#
Ettish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zero defends well.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ettish working for submissions but it's allowed Zero to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zero in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Zero moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ettish. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (5) Zero#T1#
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ettish keeps working.
Zero tries to move to mount but Ettish blocks the move with his legs.
Ettish is looking for a sweep.
Ettish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ettish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zero pulls his head out easily.
Ettish's coaches at Hammer House of Horror have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ettish gets full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Ettish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ettish is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Zero is posturing up here but Ettish has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zero tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zero has to tap! Slick submission there by Ettish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Ettish!
A relieved looking Andy Ettish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6B
Date: Oct 27, 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 1 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jake Everett!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ettish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ettish manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Everett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ettish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Everett has managed to get both his arms back between Ettish's legs - danger averted.
Everett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ettish's guard. #SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
Everett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily.
Ettish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ettish being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Ettish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ettish has an active guard here but Everett has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Everett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ettish defends it well.
Everett trying to control from half guard but Ettish is working away. #SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Everett prevents Ettish from improving his position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ettish keeps working. #SUB#
Ettish looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Everett pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (3) Everett
Everett tries to control but Ettish wriggling away.
Ettish is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ettish manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Everett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ettish! Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (6) Everett
Everett trying to control but Ettish is having none of it. #T3#
Ettish is desperately trying to improve his position but Everett has a good base and remains in mount.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ettish is looking to escape.
Ettish can't escape the position.
Ettish manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Everett trying to control the pace.
Everett trying to control the action but Ettish is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Everett wants to control but Ettish is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Everett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (9) Everett
Ettish is trying desperately to improve position.
Ettish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Everett wants to control the pace but Ettish is squirming around nicely.
Everett wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Everett tries to control but Ettish wriggling away.
Ettish is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Ettish is working hard here to advance position.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ettish is looking to escape.
Ettish regains half guard.
Everett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ettish keeps working. #SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Everett uses his free foot to push down on Ettish's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ettish. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (12) Everett
Everett tries to control but Ettish wriggling away.
Everett manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ettish to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ettish (0) vs (15) Everett
Everett keeps control of the position as Ettish tries to break free.
Ettish rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
Everett is keen to just control but Ettish is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Everett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (18) Everett#T8#
Everett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ettish is desperately trying to improve his position but Everett has a good base and remains in mount.
Everett wants to control the pace but Ettish is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Ettish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Everett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ettish can't escape the position.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ettish is looking to escape.
Ettish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Everett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ettish is looking to escape.
Ettish is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Everett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Everett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Everett takes Ettish's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ettish (0) vs (21) Everett#SUB2#
Everett looking to break Ettish's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ettish remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Everett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ettish tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Everett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ettish is defending well though. Everett let's go of the attempt for now.
Everett has the hooks in. Ettish is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Everett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Everett controlling well, preventing Ettish from escaping the position.
Ettish breaks Everett's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ettish (2) vs (21) Everett
Everett keeping full guard, as Ettish tries to pass.
Ettish is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ettish drops back, looking for a kneebar! Everett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Everett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Everett! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ettish (2) vs (25) Everett
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Ettish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ettish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Everett trying to control the action but Ettish is working from the bottom.
Ettish is letting Everett control him for a moment.
Ettish is looking to reverse the position.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Ettish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ettish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ettish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Everett pulls his head out easily.
Everett is looking to take a break and control but Ettish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Everett works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (2) vs (28) Everett
Everett trying to control the position but Ettish is working away.
Ettish tries to buck Everett off but Everett is having none of it.
Everett wants to control but Ettish is keeping him busy.
Ettish is trying to improve his position.
Everett trying to control the position but Ettish is working away.
Ettish is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Everett wants to control but Ettish is keeping him busy.
Ettish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Everett slows the pace down.
Ettish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Everett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Everett is trying to control. Ettish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Everett moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (2) vs (31) Everett
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ettish is looking for a sweep.
Everett wants to control but Ettish is keeping him busy.
Ettish is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everett wins on points by 31 to 2. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5A
Date: Oct 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Carter!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ettish wants to clinch.
And Carter tries to counter it with a takedown but Ettish pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Ettish moves into the clinch.
Ettish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Ettish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ettish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Ettish moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Carter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carter manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ettish (0) vs (4) Carter
Ettish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Ettish tries to buck Carter off but Carter is having none of it.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ettish keeps working. #T1#
Ettish is looking for a sweep.
Carter moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ettish (0) vs (6) Carter
Carter controlling from the full mount.
Carter is continuing to stall.
Ettish can't escape the position.
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ettish working to try and regain half guard.
Carter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ettish manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Carter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.
Carter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Ettish is defending well. #SUB#
Ettish actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Carter is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Ettish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ettish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carter pushes down on Ettish's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Carter is trying to work for a kimura but Ettish is defending well.
Ettish is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (9) Carter
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carter is looking to work his way around to Ettish's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ettish tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ettish prevents Carter from taking his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ettish is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ettish 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: Ettish (2) vs (9) Carter
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Ettish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ettish pushes down on Carter's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ettish is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ettish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5##SUB#
Ettish seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ettish is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ettish is working away from the top position though.
Carter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ettish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ettish. #SUB#
Ettish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ettish is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ettish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ettish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Carter is looking for a triangle but Ettish pushes his legs off easily.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Carter has his foot on Ettish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ettish works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ettish 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. #T7##SUB#
Ettish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ettish drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Ettish off! Ettish jumps back into Carter's guard.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ettish is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ettish is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ettish is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T8##SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ettish is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ettish has gone for a leg lock! Carter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ettish's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ettish (2) vs (11) Carter
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ettish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ettish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ettish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carter controls the pace.
Carter trying to control but Ettish is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Ettish is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ettish has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Carter should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ettish has tightened it up now! Carter should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Ettish!
During a confident post fight interview, Andy Ettish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4A
Date: Oct 13, 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 3 wins and 0 losses; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ettish moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ettish jumps guard and drags Borges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Ettish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Borges wants to control from the top but Ettish keeps moving. #SUB#
Ettish has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Borges is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ettish. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (3) Borges
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ettish is trying to get back to half guard.
Borges trying to control the position but Ettish is working away.
Ettish is looking for a sweep.
Ettish is not content to let Borges control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Borges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ettish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Ettish prevents Borges from moving into mount.
Ettish is trying to improve his position.
Ettish is trying to work for a sweep but Borges has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ettish (0) vs (5) Borges
Ettish can't escape the position.
Ettish 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.#SUB#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borges not doing much here.
Borges trying to control from half guard but Ettish is working away. #SUB#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Ettish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ettish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borges on the ground.#SUB#
Ettish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borges pulls his head out easily.
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ettish keeps working. #SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ettish gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ettish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Borges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ettish (0) vs (8) Borges#T3#
Ettish is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Borges tries for a kimura but Ettish is defending well. #SUB2#
Borges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ettish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ettish is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Borges is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ettish (0) vs (10) Borges
Ettish can't escape the position.
Borges controlling his opponent.
Ettish regains half guard.#T4#
Borges is trying to control the action in half guard but Ettish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ettish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Borges has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ettish defend it? Borges steps over the head and cranks it - Ettish is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Borges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Andy Ettish!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ettish closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Ettish drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Ettish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hobbs is aware though and is defending well.
Ettish keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Ettish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (3) vs (0) Ettish
Ettish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ettish gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ettish working for a triangle but Hobbs defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hobbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hobbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ettish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hobbs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ettish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hobbs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hobbs'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.#T1##SUB2#
Ettish pushes a forearm under Hobbs's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hobbs is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Ettish!
After winning the bout, Andy Ettish thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2A
Date: Sep 29, 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; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Manion!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Manion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ettish wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Ettish takes the fight into the clinch.
Ettish tries to pull guard but Manion holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ettish drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Manion lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ettish (0) vs (2) Manion#SUB#
Manion has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ettish to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manion is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ettish pulls down on the head and he's put Manion to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Ettish!
Andy Ettish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1B
Date: Sep 22, 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; Andy Ettish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malo Tavara!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ettish moves in looking to clinch but Tavara pushes him off.
And Tavara tries to counter it with a takedown but Ettish pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Ettish has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ettish tries to pull guard but Tavara holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ettish drops back down to his feet.
Ettish fails to pull guard.
Ettish tries to pull guard but Tavara won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Ettish. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tavara pulls Ettish into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ettish drops back looking for a leg! Tavara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tavara manages to kick Ettish off! Ettish jumps back into Tavara's guard.
Ettish forces his way into half guard.
Tavara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ettish maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tavara could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ettish has cracked it and Tavara is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ettish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Ettish!
Andy Ettish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2: Qualifier
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Lara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ettish backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ettish seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ettish misses with the combination.
Lara unleashes a big counter combination but Ettish bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Lara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ettish lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2#
Lara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ettish went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ettish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lara throws a combination that misses
and Ettish counters with a series of strikes. Lara will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ettish misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Ettish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ettish has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Ettish! |
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