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Event:
Pitbull XXVIII
Date: Mar 10, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Swayde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Russo was covering up waiting for the punch and Swayde finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Swayde (2) vs (0) Russo
Russo has Swayde pulled in close to control his posture.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Swayde 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.
Swayde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Russo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swayde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Russo 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.
Russo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swayde is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Swayde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
Swayde moves into full mount! Russo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Russo looks winded!
Swayde content just to control the position here. #T2#
Russo is looking to improve his position but Swayde isn't that keen on the idea.
Russo is trying to reverse the position but instead Swayde has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (8) vs (0) Russo
Swayde slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Russo can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Russo is really stuck here.
Good control from Swayde.
Swayde has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Swayde is looking for the choke from the back position but Russo is controlling his hands well.
Russo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Swayde has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Swayde trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Russo right now.
Swayde is looking to control Russo but Russo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Swayde keeps control of the position as Russo tries to break free.
Russo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Swayde.
#T4#
Russo is really stuck here.
Swayde avoiding Russo 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Russo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Swayde trying to control.
Swayde is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Russo tries to escape but Swayde has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Swayde controlling from the back.
Swayde wants to control but Russo is keeping busy.
Russo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Russo tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Russo tries to escape the position.
Russo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Swayde.
#T6#
Russo trying to control the action but Swayde just sinks the hooks in.
Swayde controlling from the back.
Russo is really stuck here.
Swayde tries to keep control of the position but Russo is staying busy.
Russo tries to break free.
#SUB#
Russo fending off the submission attempt from Swayde.
Russo tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Good control from Swayde.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Swayde.
Swayde'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.
Swayde is trying to stick to Russo's back but Russo is turning into Swayde. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Swayde's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Russo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (8) vs (2) Russo#T8#
Swayde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swayde (10) vs (2) Russo
Russo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swayde puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Russo trying to hold on to Swayde's head to control him but Swayde postures up.
Swayde perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Russo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Swayde is looking for a kimura but Russo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swayde to get the leverage. #T9#
Swayde wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Swayde is controlling the pace.
Swayde passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Russo! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (13) vs (2) Russo
Swayde trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swayde wants to take Russo's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
Russo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russo is squirming around, avoiding Swayde's attempts to control the action.
Russo tries to hold on but Swayde postures up.
Russo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swayde is looking to work his way around to Russo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T11#
Russo regains half guard.
Swayde is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swayde with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Swayde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russo sees it coming and defends easily.
Swayde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Swayde is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swayde is taking a breather. Russo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12#
Russo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo is refusing to be controlled, as Swayde sits in half guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
Russo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swayde content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Swayde continues to hold on tight.#T13#
Russo wants to sweep but Swayde has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Swayde (16) vs (2) Russo
Russo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Swayde is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Swayde (18) vs (2) Russo
Russo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swayde controlling his opponent.
Swayde seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Russo for as long as he can get away with.
Swayde looking to control but Russo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Russo tries to reverse the position but Swayde maintains control.#T14#
Swayde looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Swayde (21) vs (2) Russo
Swayde is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russo can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Swayde takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
After winning the bout, Brady Swayde 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:
Pitbull XXIV
Date: Feb 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ji Hun Wee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wee looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wee (2) vs (0) Russo
Wee passes into half guard.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Russo wants to control but Wee is keeping busy.
Wee trying to mount his opponent but Russo defends it.
Russo trying to hold on to Wee's head to control him but Wee postures up.
Wee moves into full mount! Russo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo tries to hold on but Wee postures up.
Wee wants to take Russo's back here but Russo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Russo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Russo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wee (5) vs (4) Russo#T1#
Wee rolls, trying to escape but Russo keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Wee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wee is in bad spot here.
Wee is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Russo working for a choke but Wee is defending well.
Wee breaks Russo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (7) vs (4) Russo
Russo looks winded!
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wee 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wee is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Wee has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wee seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Russo trying to hold on to Wee's head to control him but Wee postures up.
Russo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wee (7) vs (8) Russo
Wee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Russo's guard. Nice work there by Wee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (9) vs (8) Russo
Wee advances to half guard. #SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Russo wants to improve his position but Wee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wee seems to be looking for submissions.
Russo trying to control but Wee postures up.
Russo is in trouble now - Wee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (12) vs (8) Russo#T3#
Wee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Wee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Russo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wee works to advance to full mount. Russo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wee (14) vs (8) Russo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wee prevents Russo from improving his position.#SUB#
Wee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wee seems to be looking for submissions.
Wee trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Russo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wee won't allow Russo to sweep him here.
Russo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wee is now in half guard.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Wee wants to free his trapped foot but Russo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wee prevents Russo from improving his position.
Russo trying to control here.
Wee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Wee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russo sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB#
Wee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wee.
The fighters are battling for position here. Russo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Russo controls Wee momentarily but Wee frees himself.
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wee stands and throws Russo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (17) vs (8) Russo
Russo is looking for a sweep.
Russo regains half guard.#SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Russo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russo.#T6#
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Wee pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Russo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Russo 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.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Wee has control of the leg.
Russo is still trying to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Wee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wee.
Wee trying to mount his opponent but Russo defends it. #SUB#
Wee is working for a kimura but Russo is defending it quite comfortably.
Wee tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Russo is pressing down on Wee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Russo has his foot on Wee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wee works his way back into a safe position though.
Wee looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Wee pushing down on Russo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (20) vs (8) Russo
Russo is controlling an arm, preventing Wee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Russo can't escape the position.
Wee is looking to work his way around to Russo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Wee looking to isolate an arm here. Russo doesn't see it coming and as Wee extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ji Hun Wee!
A very excited looking Ji Hun Wee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXI
Date: Feb 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kane has Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Kane pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Russo regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kane (2) vs (0) Russo
Kane wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Russo controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Kane is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kane has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo manages to get to full guard.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kane pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Kane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Russo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kane uses his free foot to push down on Russo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Russo. Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Kane looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kane controlling the position easily from mount.
Kane trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo can't escape the position.
Kane content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Kane working for a guillotine from mount but Russo is in no mood to give up.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russo tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Kane looking to control but Russo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Russo is trying desperately to improve position.
Russo regains half guard.#T4#
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
Russo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kane's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (5) vs (4) Russo
Kane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Russo wants to control but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane trying to control the position but Russo manages to sink in the hooks.
Russo doesn't have the hooks in and Kane manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (7) vs (4) Russo
Russo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
Kane pushing down on Russo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Kane 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.
Russo trying to control here.
#T5#
Russo tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.
Russo looks winded!#SUB#
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Russo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kane is working for a kimura but Russo is defending it quite comfortably.
Kane trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well. #T6#
Russo has a hand on Kane's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kane takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (10) vs (4) Russo
Kane controlling the pace for now.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kane looking to control but Russo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kane controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kane working for a submission but Russo is keeping him at bay. #T7#
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Russo is still trying to improve position.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russo 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.
Kane tries to control but Russo wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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.
Russo is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kane wants to control the pace but Russo is squirming around nicely.
Russo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Kane works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (13) vs (4) Russo
Kane controlling his opponent. #T9#
Russo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Russo is looking to improve his position but Kane isn't that keen on the idea.
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Kane working for a guillotine from mount but Russo is in no mood to give up.
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Russo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kane has a good base and remains in mount.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Kane continues to stall.
Russo tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Russo tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Russo 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.
Kane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russo! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (16) vs (4) Russo
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kane.#T13##SUB#
Kane working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Russo is looking to get to half guard.
Kane controlling from mount.
Kane wants to control the pace but Russo is squirming around nicely.
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Russo is working to get back to half guard.
Kane controlling his opponent. #T14#
Kane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Russo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Russo regains half guard.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kane continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane is pressing down on Russo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russo is holding on for now.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Kane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Pitbull XVII
Date: Jan 31, 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 1 losses; Zackery Russo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Osterman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Osterman showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Russo (0) vs (2) Osterman
Russo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osterman is one step ahead there.
Osterman works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Osterman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Osterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Osterman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russo gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Russo is pulling down on Osterman's head to control his posture.
Russo keeping full guard, as Osterman tries to pass.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Osterman 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.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Osterman 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. #SUB2#
Osterman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Osterman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Osterman 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. #SUB2#
Osterman drops back looking for a leg! Russo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russo manages to kick Osterman off! Osterman jumps back into Russo's guard.
Osterman looks winded!#T2#
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osterman is one step ahead there.
Osterman forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Osterman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Osterman is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Russo is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Osterman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterman.
Osterman prevents Russo from improving his position.
Russo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russo.
Osterman stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Russo (2) vs (2) Osterman#SUB2#
Osterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterman is retaining full guard.
Russo pushes down on Osterman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Osterman is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Russo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (5) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman has given up his back here. Will Russo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Russo (8) vs (2) Osterman#SUB#
Russo is persistently looking for the submission but Osterman is defending it well.
Osterman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Osterman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Russo fails to move to back control.
Russo trying to control but Osterman is having none of it.
Osterman 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#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
Russo is controlling the pace.
Russo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Osterman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing that Russo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Russo stalling.
Russo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osterman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Osterman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Osterman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Osterman.
Osterman keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass. #T7#
Russo passes into half guard.
Osterman is staying active underneath Russo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura but Osterman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo moves into full mount! Osterman won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (11) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Osterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Osterman is pressing down on Russo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Osterman keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Osterman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Osterman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Osterman working for a triangle but Russo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Osterman has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Russo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (14) vs (2) Osterman#T9#
Russo wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy.
Russo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Osterman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osterman is looking to regain half guard here but Russo keeps moving and retains side control.
Osterman prevents Russo from moving into mount.
Russo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Osterman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Russo (16) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Osterman gets back to half guard.
Russo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (19) vs (2) Osterman
Osterman tries to buck Russo off but Russo is having none of it.#T10#
Osterman prevents Russo from moving into mount.
Osterman tries to improve position but can't.
Russo trying to control the position but Osterman is working away.
Russo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Osterman's legs. #SUB#
Russo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osterman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Russo wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy.
Russo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Osterman's legs.
Osterman tries to buck Russo off but Russo is having none of it.#T11#
Osterman is not content to let Russo control the position.
Osterman is looking for a sweep.
Osterman keeps trying to improve his position.
Russo trying to control the action but Osterman is working from the bottom.
Osterman is looking for a sweep.
Russo tries to advance to mount but Osterman denies him.
Osterman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Russo seems to be working for a kimura but Osterman defends the submission attempt.#T12##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
Russo wants to take a breather but Osterman is having none of it. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russo controlling the action here.
Russo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Osterman! Score +3 for passing guard: Russo (22) vs (2) Osterman
Russo wants to take Osterman's back but he can't do it this time.
Russo controlling from mount. #T13#
Osterman working to try and regain half guard.
Osterman is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Russo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Osterman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Osterman shrugs it off.
Russo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Osterman tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Russo has hold of Osterman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Osterman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Russo trying to control but Osterman is having none of it.
Osterman 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.#T14#
Osterman is pressing down on Russo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russo passes into half guard.
Russo is trying to control. Osterman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Osterman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Russo is tapping! Great win for Osterman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Osterman! |
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Event:
Pitbull XV
Date: Jan 24, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Devin Ecker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ecker pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ecker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ecker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Russo can't fight it off and eventually Ecker manages to take the fight to the floor. Russo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ecker (2) vs (0) Russo#SUB#
Ecker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ecker 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.
Russo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo tries to buck Ecker off but Ecker is having none of it.
Ecker trying to control the position but Russo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ecker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (8) vs (0) Russo
Russo tries to lock up and control but Ecker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Russo is squirming around, avoiding Ecker's attempts to control the action.
Ecker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo is controlling an arm, preventing Ecker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Russo is looking to improve his position but Ecker isn't that keen on the idea.
Ecker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Russo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (11) vs (0) Russo#T2#
Russo tries to break free.
Ecker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ecker doesn't have the hooks in and Russo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (11) vs (2) Russo
Ecker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ecker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (13) vs (2) Russo
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Ecker advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ecker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russo is just riding it out for now. Ecker eventually gives up the hold.
Russo wants to control but Ecker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Russo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Ecker is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ecker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ecker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Russo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russo 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.
Ecker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ecker passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (16) vs (2) Russo
Ecker fails to advance to Russo's back.
Russo tries to reverse the position but Ecker maintains control.
Ecker mounts Russo! Really nice guard pass there!
Ecker trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Russo tries to lock up and control but Ecker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ecker looking to secure an arm triangle but Russo defends it well.
Ecker works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (19) vs (2) Russo#SUB#
Ecker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Ecker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Russo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Russo right now.
#SUB#
Russo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ecker's arms. #SUB#
Ecker looking for the RNC. #T5##SUB#
Russo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ecker's arms.
Russo rolls, trying to escape but Ecker keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Russo.
Russo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ecker's guard. Nice work there by Russo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (19) vs (4) Russo
Ecker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ecker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Russo won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T6#
Russo passes Ecker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ecker is looking to improve his position.
Russo wants to pass to mount but Ecker is defending the position.
Ecker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo passes Ecker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ecker regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (21) vs (4) Russo
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully. #T7#
Ecker forces his way into half guard.
Ecker is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard.
Ecker trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well.
Ecker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ecker is working for a submission of some sort.
Russo is looking for a sweep. Ecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Ecker trying to control from half guard but Russo is working away.
Ecker passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (24) vs (4) Russo
Ecker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Russo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ecker trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Russo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ecker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ecker working away.#T9#
Russo is looking for a sweep.
Ecker wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Russo is not content to let Ecker control the position.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Ecker wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Russo wants to control but Ecker postures up.
Ecker is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo tries to bench press Ecker off him but Ecker keeps the position.
Ecker trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Ecker taking a breather here. #T10#
Ecker trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ecker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russo, who protects the arm well.
Ecker trying to control the position but Russo is working away.
Ecker is really struggling to control Russo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face as Ecker controls the position.
Russo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ecker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Russo gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Ecker looking to pass the guard.
Russo 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.
Ecker pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Russo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Ecker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ecker works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (27) vs (4) Russo
Ecker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Russo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12##SUB#
Ecker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Russo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Russo shrugs it off.
Ecker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ecker trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
Russo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ecker has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (30) vs (4) Russo
Russo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ecker's guard. Nice work there by Russo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (30) vs (6) Russo
Ecker keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ecker (32) vs (6) Russo
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ecker from controlling successfully.
Ecker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo looking to control.
Russo looks winded!
Ecker forces his way into half guard.
Russo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ecker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Ecker 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.
#T14#
Ecker trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well. #SUB#
Ecker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ecker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ecker (35) vs (6) Russo
Russo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Russo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ecker (38) vs (6) Russo
Russo is really stuck here.
Ecker controlling the position well here. Russo rolled but Ecker kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ecker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Russo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ecker off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Yurchon lands a jab.
Yurchon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Russo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Yurchon.
Good exchange - Yurchon coming out on top.
Good shot there by Yurchon.#ROC#Russo is rocked!
Yurchon closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Russo out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yurcho Yurchon!
After winning the bout, Yurcho Yurchon 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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