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Event:
GGUSA Contender Series 1
Date: Sep 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Baek Doo Kim!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kolan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolan but Kolan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolan shoots in looking for a takedown. Kim tries to sprawl out of it but Kolan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kim goes for a double leg but Kolan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kolan continues to drive forward.
Otto Kolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baek Doo Kim.
Kolan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kolan wants it to stay on the feet.
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Kolan counters with a shoot takedown. Kim fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (0) Kim
Kim told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kim trying to control the position.
Kolan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kolan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kolan wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kolan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kolan'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.
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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.
Kolan wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Kolan 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.
Kolan trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim pulls Kolan in to control the position.
Kolan won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kolan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Kolan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kolan has Kim in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (2) Kim
Kolan trying to control the position here.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Kolan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.
Let's hope that Kim 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.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolan keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kolan pulls Kim in to control the position. #T5#
Kolan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.
Kim pushes down on Kolan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kim is looking to advance position but Kolan won't allow it.
Kolan controlling the position for now.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kolan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Kim is working for a kimura but Kolan is defending it quite comfortably.
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kolan is trying is best to control the position here.
Kim controlling the action here.
Kolan wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
#T7#
Kim wants to advance to full mount but Kolan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kolan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kolan has Kim pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Kim 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.
Kolan working a defensive guard here.
Kim 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.
Kolan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kolan is controlling Kim's posture.
Kim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (2) vs (5) Kim#SUB2#
Kim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kolan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kolan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Kim advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kolan (2) vs (7) Kim
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kim tries to control but Kolan wriggling away.
Kolan wants to control but Kim is having none of it.#T11#
Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kim avoids the attempt from Kolan to control.
Kim looking to control but Kolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kolan tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kolan wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kolan is looking to escape. #T12#
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim looking to control but Kolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Kim is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kolan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kolan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (4) vs (7) Kim
Kolan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kim is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kolan frees his head nicely. Oh but Kim has switched to an armbar! Kolan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Baek Doo Kim!
During a confident post fight interview, Baek Doo Kim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grapple Night in America 5
Date: Aug 28, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kolan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drelas's waist but Drelas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolan off to one side. #TD2#
Drelas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (0) vs (2) Drelas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drelas is looking to advance position but Kolan won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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.
Kolan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drelas is working away from the top position though.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but Kolan defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kolan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Drelas is tapping! Great win for Kolan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Otto Kolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Otto Kolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grapple Night in America 4*
Date: Aug 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Freddy Lummings!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kolan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lummings sprawls well initially but Kolan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (0) Lummings
Lummings wants to get back to full guard.
Lummings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lummings is retaining full guard.
Lummings wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolan pushing down on Lummings's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lummings is trying to get back to full guard.
Lummings gets back to full guard.
Kolan stands and throws Lummings's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (5) vs (0) Lummings
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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.
Lummings tries to bench press Kolan off him but Kolan keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kolan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kolan tries to move to mount but Lummings blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Lummings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kolan laying and praying for a moment but Lummings takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kolan wants to pass the guard but Lummings is defending well. #SUB#
Kolan is trying to work for a kimura but Lummings is defending well.
Lummings moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lummings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kolan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (5) vs (2) Lummings
Lummings advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (5) vs (5) Lummings
Kolan is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Kolan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lummings prevents Kolan from improving his position.
Lummings uses his free foot to push down on Kolan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kolan. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (5) vs (8) Lummings
Kolan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kolan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lummings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lummings is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (5) vs (11) Lummings
Kolan working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Lummings looking to secure an arm triangle but Kolan defends it well.
Kolan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Kolan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lummings.
Lummings looking to control but Kolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kolan working to try and regain half guard.
Lummings wants to take Kolan's back here but Kolan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lummings takes Kolan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kolan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (5) vs (14) Lummings
Kolan is trying to break free.
Kolan looking to control the position. #SUB2#
Lummings working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Lummings looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolan turns into Lummings and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (7) vs (14) Lummings
Kolan is pushing down on Lummings's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lummings is fighting to maintain full guard but Kolan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kolan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lummings! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (10) vs (14) Lummings#SUB#
Kolan working for a submission but Lummings is keeping him at bay.
Lummings is looking to get to half guard.
Kolan fails to take his opponent's back.
Lummings tries to reverse the position but Kolan maintains control.#T5#
Kolan trying to control but Lummings is having none of it.
Lummings tries to lock up and control but Kolan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lummings is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Kolan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kolan looking to control but Lummings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lummings regains half guard.
Lummings moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kolan trying to control but Lummings is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lummings is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (10) vs (16) Lummings#T6##SUB#
Kolan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lummings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lummings pushing down on Kolan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lummings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kolan defends it well.
Lummings is pressing down on Kolan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kolan is holding on for now.
Kolan is looking to improve his position.
Kolan won't allow Lummings to pass to mount.
Kolan wants to improve his position but Lummings is controlling well.
Lummings is keen to just control but Kolan is a slippery customer.#T7#
Lummings wants to free his trapped foot but Kolan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lummings is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (10) vs (19) Lummings
Kolan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lummings mounts Kolan! Really nice guard pass there!
Lummings wants to control but Kolan has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lummings is looking to advance position but Kolan won't allow it.
Kolan tries to get to full guard but Lummings has control of the leg.
Lummings wants to pass to mount but Kolan is defending the position. #T8#
Lummings wants to control but Kolan is keeping him busy.
Kolan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lummings has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (10) vs (22) Lummings
Kolan gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kolan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lummings prevents Kolan from improving his position.
Lummings is looking to pass Kolan's guard but actually Kolan recovers to full guard.
Lummings passes Kolan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lummings passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (10) vs (25) Lummings#T9#
Kolan is controlling an arm, preventing Lummings from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kolan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kolan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lummings trying to mount his opponent but Kolan defends it.
Kolan gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Kolan looking for a guillotine here but Lummings defends easily.
Lummings is pushing down on Kolan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kolan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lummings has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Lummings is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (10) vs (28) Lummings
Kolan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (10) vs (31) Lummings#SUB2#
Lummings looking for the choke but no joy.
Kolan is trying to break free.
Lummings is trying to stick to Kolan's back but Kolan is turning into Lummings. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lummings's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kolan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (12) vs (31) Lummings
Lummings wants to sweep here but Kolan controlling him for the moment.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lummings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolan stopping the sweep attempt from Lummings.#T11#
Lummings is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kolan passes Lummings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (15) vs (31) Lummings
Lummings is trying to escape the mount.
Lummings is controlling an arm, preventing Kolan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lummings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lummings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kolan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (18) vs (31) Lummings
Kolan is looking to work his way around to Lummings's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Kolan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T12#
Lummings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kolan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lummings tries to improve his position but instead Kolan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (21) vs (31) Lummings
Lummings trying to control but not successfully.
Lummings can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kolan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lummings has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Kolan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Kolan working for a choke but Lummings is defending well. #T13#
Kolan controlling well, preventing Lummings from escaping the position.
Kolan is trying to stick to Lummings's back but Lummings is turning into Kolan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kolan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lummings. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (21) vs (33) Lummings
Lummings looking to pass the guard.
Kolan wants to sweep here but Lummings controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kolan is looking for a triangle but Lummings pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolan is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Kolan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lummings passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (21) vs (36) Lummings#T14##SUB2#
Lummings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kolan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kolan tries to get to full guard but Lummings has control of the leg.
Lummings passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (21) vs (39) Lummings#SUB2#
Lummings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lummings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kolan is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lummings thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lummings wins on points by 39 to 21. |
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Event:
Grapple Night in America 1
Date: Jul 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Khadzhimurat Gatsalov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kolan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gatsalov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kolan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gatsalov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Kolan jumps into guard, dragging Gatsalov to the mat.
#SUB2#
Kolan working for a triangle but Gatsalov defends it easily.
Kolan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gatsalov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gatsalov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kolan keeping full guard, as Gatsalov tries to pass.
Kolan looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolan, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Kolan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gatsalov is aware though and is defending well.
Gatsalov slips nicely into half guard.
Gatsalov trying to pass the guard but Kolan defending well.
Gatsalov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gatsalov'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.
Kolan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kolan actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsalov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kolan wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolan is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Gatsalov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kolan won't allow Gatsalov to pass to mount.
Kolan moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolan is trying to keep Gatsalov in close.
Kolan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kolan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gatsalov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gatsalov passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gatsalov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsalov (3) vs (0) Kolan
Gatsalov content just to control the position here.
Kolan tries to reverse the position but Gatsalov maintains control.#T3#
Gatsalov controlling the pace for now.
Kolan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gatsalov content just to control the position here.
Kolan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Gatsalov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kolan is holding on tight.
Gatsalov controlling from mount.
Gatsalov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gatsalov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gatsalov fails to move to back control. #T5#
Kolan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gatsalov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Gatsalov.
Kolan trying to control here.
Kolan tries to get to full guard but Gatsalov has control of the leg.
Kolan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gatsalov controlling the action here. #T6#
Kolan tries to roll over but Gatsalov keeps him under control.
Gatsalov content to control rather than advance.
Gatsalov prevents Kolan from improving his position.
Gatsalov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gatsalov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsalov (6) vs (0) Kolan
Kolan is trying to escape the position but Gatsalov is controlling the position. #T7#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gatsalov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kolan tries to buck Gatsalov off but Gatsalov is having none of it.
Gatsalov controlling the position from side mount.
Gatsalov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gatsalov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kolan for as long as he can get away with.
Gatsalov continues to stall.#T8#
Kolan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kolan is trying to escape the position but Gatsalov is controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Gatsalov.
Kolan tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Gatsalov slows the pace down.
Kolan is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Gatsalov is staying tight to Kolan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kolan is looking for a sweep.
Gatsalov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kolan is trying to improve his position.
Gatsalov is staying tight to Kolan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gatsalov.#T11#
Kolan is trying to improve his position.
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.
Kolan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolan is letting Gatsalov control him for a moment.
Gatsalov continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Kolan 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.
Kolan is looking to reverse the position.
Kolan trying to remain calm as Gatsalov controls from the top position.
Kolan gets back to half guard.
Kolan is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Gatsalov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kolan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back.
Gatsalov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Kolan wants to improve his position but Gatsalov is controlling well.
Gatsalov trying to control the pace.
Kolan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatsalov is pressing down on Kolan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kolan is holding on for now.
Gatsalov prevents Kolan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gatsalov takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Khadzhimurat Gatsalov thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -21-
Date: May 25, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kolan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biden.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but Kolan shows good takedown defense.
Kolan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Biden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kolan avoids it really well and circles away.
Otto Kolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Biden.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolan is fending him off so far but Biden persists. Nope, Kolan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Kolan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Biden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kolan (4) vs (0) Biden#SUB#
Kolan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kolan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kolan (6) vs (0) Biden
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan wants to take Biden's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Kolan looking to secure an arm triangle but Biden defends it well.
Biden has given up his back here. Will Kolan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (9) vs (0) Biden#T1##SUB#
Kolan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Biden is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto Kolan!
A victorious Otto Kolan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -20-
Date: May 18, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melia stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolan. Kolan gets slowly back to his feet.
Melia tries to counter with a takedown but Kolan is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Kolan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Kolan
Kolan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Kolan
Kolan tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #SUB2#
Kolan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #T1##SUB2#
Kolan is trying to get an arm triangle but Melia is defending well.
Kolan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Melia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Kolan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolan fails to take his opponent's back.
Melia gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Melia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia won't allow Kolan to pass to mount.
Kolan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (10) Kolan#T2#
Kolan wants to take Melia's back but he can't do it this time.
Kolan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia is trying desperately to improve position.
Kolan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Melia to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (13) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kolan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Kolan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kolan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kolan working for a choke but Melia is defending well. #SUB2#
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#T4#
Melia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Melia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Kolan defends easily.
Kolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia wants to sweep here but Kolan controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Savate Club inform me that Kolan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kolan is still trying to improve position.
Melia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia keeping full guard, as Kolan tries to pass. #SUB#
Melia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolan defends it easily.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Kolan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melia's guard.
Melia is in trouble now - Kolan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (16) Kolan
Kolan takes Melia's back. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (19) Kolan#SUB2#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Kolan. #SUB2#
Kolan working for a choke but Melia is defending well. #SUB2#
Kolan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7##SUB2#
Kolan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Melia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Melia right now.
#SUB2#
Melia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kolan.
Melia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kolan wants to pass to mount but Melia is defending the position. #T8#
Kolan prevents Melia from improving his position.
Kolan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Melia actively working from the bottom here.
Melia is looking for a sweep. Kolan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kolan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Kolan eventually gives up the hold.
Melia won't allow Kolan to pass to mount. #T9#
Melia gets full guard.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolan won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Kolan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Melia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolan is aware though and is defending well.
Kolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kolan is looking to pass into half guard but Melia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Melia is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (19) Kolan
Kolan wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kolan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kolan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melia slips nicely into half guard.
Melia wants to control but Kolan is keeping him busy.
Melia is looking to advance position but Kolan won't allow it. #T11#
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Kolan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kolan sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (19) Kolan#T12#
Kolan tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position.
Melia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (7) vs (19) Kolan#SUB#
Melia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Melia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kolan is now in Melia's guard. A big mistake from Melia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (7) vs (21) Kolan
Melia wants to sweep here but Kolan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Melia keeping full guard, as Kolan tries to pass. #SUB#
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolan slips nicely into half guard.
Kolan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (9) vs (21) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melia stands and throws Kolan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (12) vs (21) Kolan
Melia tries to advance to mount but Kolan denies him. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolan, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolan prevents Melia from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolan wins on points by 21 to 12.
An out of breath Otto Kolan 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 -18-
Date: May 11, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dennison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kolan was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennison finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (0) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kolan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kolan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kolan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kolan (4) vs (2) Dennison#SUB#
Kolan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dennison knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dennison is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kolan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison prevents Kolan from improving position. #T1#
Dennison is trying to improve his position.
Dennison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolan pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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.#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dennison regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dennison has his foot on Kolan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolan works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolan passes Dennison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but Dennison defending well.
Kolan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (7) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison prevents Kolan from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kolan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennison, who protects the arm well.
Dennison felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kolan works to advance to full mount. Dennison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kolan (9) vs (2) Dennison#T2#
Dennison is trying to escape the mount.
Dennison 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.#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison is looking for a sweep. Kolan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kolan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennison sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolan pulls his head out easily.
Kolan trying to control from half guard but Dennison is working away.
Kolan is pressing down on Dennison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennison is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.
Dennison works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dennison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kolan passes into half guard.
Dennison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kolan is pressing down on Dennison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennison is holding on for now.
Kolan wants to control but Dennison is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Dennison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolan wants to free his trapped foot but Dennison is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Dennison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.
Kolan uses his free foot to push down on Dennison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dennison. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (12) vs (2) Dennison
Kolan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Kolan working for a submission but Dennison is keeping him at bay. #T5##SUB#
Kolan wants to finish this one by submission but Dennison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kolan.
Dennison gets back to half guard.
Kolan wants to pass to mount but Dennison is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kolan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennison sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolan wants to free his trapped foot but Dennison is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kolan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennison gets full guard.
Dennison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolan is one step ahead there.
Kolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennison is retaining full guard.
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dennison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kolan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kolan is working for a kimura but Dennison is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Dennison won't allow Kolan to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kolan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dennison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolan.
Dennison is in trouble now - Kolan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (15) vs (2) Dennison
Kolan tries to control but Dennison wriggling away.
Kolan takes Dennison's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (18) vs (2) Dennison
Dennison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kolan working for a choke but Dennison is defending well. #T9#
Kolan is trying to stick to Dennison's back but Dennison is turning into Kolan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kolan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dennison. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (18) vs (4) Dennison#SUB#
Kolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.
Dennison passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kolan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennison uses his free foot to push down on Kolan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kolan. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (18) vs (7) Dennison#SUB2#
Dennison is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kolan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kolan shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Dennison is working for a guillotine from mount but Kolan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Dennison wants to finish this one by submission but Kolan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dennison.
Kolan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10##SUB2#
Dennison looking for a guillotine from mount but Kolan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dennison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kolan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kolan tries to bench press Dennison off him but Dennison keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dennison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kolan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolan is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control.
Kolan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kolan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dennison 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. #T11#
Dennison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.
Dennison slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Kolan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kolan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennison pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolan moves into full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Kolan has his foot on Dennison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennison works his way back into a safe position though.
Dennison passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison. #SUB2#
Kolan is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB2#
Dennison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13#
Kolan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kolan.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dennison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennison has managed to get both his arms back between Kolan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dennison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kolan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.#T14#
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Kolan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dennison drops back looking for a leg! Kolan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kolan manages to kick Dennison off! Dennison jumps back into Kolan's guard.
Dennison stopping the sweep attempt from Kolan.#SUB#
Kolan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kolan is looking for a triangle but Dennison pushes his legs off easily.
Kolan is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennison passes Kolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Kolan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Kolan tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolan takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Otto Kolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -16-
Date: May 04, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ken FrownFelter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kolan clinches up against the cage.
Kolan goes for a takedown in the clinch but FrownFelter prevents it.
Kolan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
FrownFelter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
FrownFelter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
FrownFelter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FrownFelter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kolan 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.
Kolan passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kolan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, FrownFelter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kolan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (3) vs (0) FrownFelter#T1#
Kolan wants to take FrownFelter's back but he can't do it this time.
FrownFelter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kolan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but FrownFelter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
FrownFelter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kolan tries for a kimura but FrownFelter is defending well. #SUB#
Kolan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kolan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kolan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
FrownFelter prevents Kolan from improving position. #T2#
FrownFelter holds on to Kolan's head and controls the position momentarily.
FrownFelter sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Kolan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
FrownFelter tries to roll over but Kolan keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (6) vs (0) FrownFelter
You can see the frustration on FrownFelter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
FrownFelter manages to get back to half guard.
Kolan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (9) vs (0) FrownFelter
Kolan forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (12) vs (0) FrownFelter#T3##SUB#
Kolan working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. FrownFelter is doing well to defend. Kolan seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! FrownFelter is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto Kolan!
A relieved looking Otto Kolan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ken FrownFelter was interviewed post fight and said 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
Date: Apr 27, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kolan fails with a takedown attempt.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolan shoots for a takedown but Borges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borges feinted with a counter takedown.
Cesar Borges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Kolan.
Borges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borges wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolan.
Borges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolan dives in for a single leg takedown but Borges sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kolan instigates a clinch.
Borges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kolan after a bit of a struggle.
Borges has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kolan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Kolan pulls guard.
Borges stopping the sweep attempt from Kolan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolan is keeping the position for now.
Borges has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borges defends well.
Borges's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kolan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borges controlling from the top position.
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Kolan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borges trying to control but Kolan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Borges thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Borges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kolan's guard.
Kolan is in trouble now - Borges has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (3) vs (0) Kolan
Borges wants to control the pace but Kolan is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kolan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Borges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kolan is desperately trying to improve his position but Borges has a good base and remains in mount.
Borges looking to control but Kolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Borges looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Kolan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kolan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borges (6) vs (0) Kolan
Kolan tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kolan is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Borges has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kolan is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -12-
Date: Apr 20, 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 4 losses; Leonard Norton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Norton shoots in but Kolan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kolan. No joy for Norton on that attempt.
Kolan dives in for a single leg takedown but Norton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norton misses with a takedown attempt - Kolan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Norton dives in and scores a takedown into Kolan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (0) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norton defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kolan looking for a triangle here. Norton is fighting it but it looks tight! Kolan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Norton is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Otto Kolan!
An out of breath Otto Kolan 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 -9-
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; D.C. Benny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kolan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benny.
Benny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolan is fending him off so far but Benny persists. Nope, Kolan circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.C. Benny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolan is fending him off so far but Benny persists. Nope, Kolan circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kolan tries to avoid it but Benny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kolan to the ground. Kolan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kolan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benny defends it well.
Benny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kolan sprawls well. Kolan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny shoots in but Kolan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kolan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
D.C. Benny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan leaves Benny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benny fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Benny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kolan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benny somewhat.
Kolan with the counter takedown but Benny avoids it easily.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt.
Kolan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kolan stuffs the takedown attempt from Benny. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolan with the counter takedown but Benny avoids it easily.
Benny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benny.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Kolan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benny (0) vs (2) Kolan
Kolan trying to pass the guard but Benny defending well. #SUB2#
Kolan is trying to work for a kimura but Benny is defending well.
Kolan is looking to take a break and control but Benny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Benny gets full guard.#SUB#
Benny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolan stands and throws Benny's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (5) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan is working to tighten his grip on Benny's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Benny has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kolan is really squeezing tight and eventually Benny passes out! Kolan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Otto Kolan!
After winning the bout, Otto Kolan 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:
Grappling Hype -8-
Date: Apr 06, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jits Prof!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Prof tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Kolan counters with a single leg into guard. Prof didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (0) Prof
Kolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prof swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Prof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Prof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prof holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Prof looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan wants to pass the guard but Prof is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kolan has gone for a leg lock! Prof slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kolan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (2) Prof
Prof is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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.#SUB#
Prof sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kolan doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Prof paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kolan - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Otto Kolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Otto Kolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rounin Hashima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hashima instigates a clinch.
Hashima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Kolan jumps guard and drags Hashima to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashima defends well.
Hashima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hashima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hashima preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kolan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hashima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hashima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hashima has managed to get both his arms back between Kolan's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kolan wants to sweep here but Hashima controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hashima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kolan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hashima has managed to get both his arms back between Kolan's legs - danger averted.
Hashima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolan is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashima defends well.#SUB2#
Kolan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hashima stays in close to Kolan's body and controls the position.
Hashima tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hashima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kolan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashima defends well.
Kolan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hashima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Hashima trying to move into half guard but instead Kolan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hashima (0) vs (2) Kolan
Kolan won't allow Hashima to sweep him here.
Hashima seems keen to control Kolan's posture.
Hashima keeping moving, preventing Kolan from controlling successfully.
Kolan looking to pass the guard.
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hashima (0) vs (5) Kolan
Hashima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kolan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hashima (4) vs (5) Kolan
Kolan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Hashima controlling from the back.
Kolan tries to escape but Hashima has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kolan wants to control his opponent's hands but Hashima gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hashima controlling the positon.
Kolan wants to control his opponent's hands but Hashima gets his hands free.
Hashima is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Hashima has the hooks in. Kolan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hashima has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kolan's body.
#T7#
Hashima has the hooks in. Kolan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Kolan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kolan just trying to survive but Hashima is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hashima biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hashima continues to stall.
Kolan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hashima controlling from mount. #T8#
Kolan is controlling an arm, preventing Hashima from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hashima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hashima prevents Kolan from getting the reversal.
Kolan is still trying to improve position.
Hashima looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Kolan is desperately trying to improve his position but Hashima has a good base and remains in mount.
Hashima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kolan gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hashima in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Hashima prevents Kolan from improving his position.
Hashima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Kolan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hashima trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hashima's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Kolan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hashima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hashima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kolan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hashima has his hands clasped together but Kolan extends and breaks Hashima's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kolan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto Kolan!
After winning the bout, Otto Kolan 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:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carson Tully!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tully fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kolan sprawls well initially but Tully persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (0) vs (2) Tully
We've been hearing good reports from Kolan'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.#SUB2#
Tully is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tully trying to control the action but Kolan is working from the bottom.
Tully perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Tully 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.
Tully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kolan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan trying to hold on to Tully's head to control him but Tully postures up.
#T1#
Kolan won't allow Tully to pass to mount.
Tully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kolan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back.
Tully wants to pass to mount but Kolan is defending the position.
Kolan is looking for a sweep. Tully is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Tully is trying to control. Kolan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tully is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kolan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily.
Tully with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tully is thwarting Kolan's attempts to control the position.
Tully is looking to take a break and control but Kolan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Tully 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.
#T3#
Kolan won't allow Tully to pass to mount.
Tully is looking to take a break and control but Kolan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tully works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kolan (0) vs (5) Tully
Kolan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tully looking to control but Kolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Tully controlling from the full mount.
Kolan tries to improve his position but instead Tully has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (0) vs (8) Tully
Tully tries to keep control of the position but Kolan is staying busy.#SUB2#
Tully is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kolan has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tully has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kolan taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tully doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carson Tully!
An out of breath Carson Tully 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 -2-
Date: Mar 16, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Koos Van Asch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Van Asch rushes Kolan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but Kolan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Kolan lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kolan (2) vs (0) Van Asch
Kolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kolan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Asch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Asch wants to get back to full guard.
Kolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Asch keeps working. #SUB2#
Van Asch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Asch keeps working. #T1#
Kolan prevents Van Asch from improving his position.#SUB#
Kolan 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.
#SUB#
Kolan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Asch has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kolan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolan is pressing down on Van Asch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Asch is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Kolan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Asch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otto Kolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Otto Kolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kolan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sparks wants to improve his position but Kolan is controlling well.
Kolan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sparks wants to control but Kolan is keeping busy.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparks is in trouble now - Kolan has advanced to mount!
Kolan content just to control the position here.
Sparks tries to hold on but Kolan pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan controlling from the full mount.
Kolan moves to take his opponent's back. #T1##SUB#
Kolan is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sparks won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kolan off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto Kolan! |
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