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Event:
Pitbull XXXVII
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Troy Savage!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Savage looks to clinch #TD#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savage! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Savage
Savage is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Savage's legs.
Savage wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (0) Savage
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to control but Savage wriggling away.
Savage is trying to escape the mount but Brown keeps good control and instead manages to take Savage's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (9) vs (0) Savage#T1#
Brown tries to get the hooks in deep but Savage pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Brown is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Savage with him. Savage is trying to defend but Brown has an arm under the chin now! Savage grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hoodoo Brown!
An out of breath Hoodoo Brown 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:
Pitbull XXXV
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Aydin Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wolfe instigates a clinch. #TD#
Savage has picked Wolfe up - he's going for a ride! Savage dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (0) Wolfe
Savage prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage moves into full mount! Wolfe won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (0) Wolfe#SUB#
Savage wants to finish this one by submission but Wolfe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savage.
Wolfe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolfe is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe is in trouble now - Savage has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (8) vs (0) Wolfe
Savage is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Wolfe is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Savage (11) vs (0) Wolfe#SUB#
Savage tightening his grip on Wolfe, looking for the choke. #T1#
Wolfe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Savage's guard. Nice work there by Wolfe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (11) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position.
Wolfe won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Wolfe pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolfe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Wolfe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savage is pressing down on Wolfe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Wolfe has control of the leg. #T3#
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well.
Wolfe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savage is trying to maintain the position but Wolfe is very close to passing his half guard.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.#SUB#
Wolfe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolfe has managed to get both his arms back between Savage's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Wolfe stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Wolfe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wolfe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (11) vs (5) Wolfe
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Savage tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wolfe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savage (11) vs (7) Wolfe
Wolfe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savage tries to reverse the position but Wolfe maintains control.#T5#
Wolfe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wolfe fails to advance to Savage's back.
Savage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolfe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savage tries to reverse the position but Wolfe maintains control.
Wolfe controlling the position easily from mount.
Savage is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolfe has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Wolfe controlling from mount.
Savage is trying to escape the mount.
Savage regains half guard.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolfe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolfe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savage (15) vs (7) Wolfe
I really don't envy Wolfe right now.
#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke but no joy.
Wolfe tries to escape but Savage has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Savage is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Wolfe breaks Savage's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (15) vs (9) Wolfe
Wolfe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolfe controls the pace.
Wolfe tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Savage looking to control.
#SUB#
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolfe passes into half guard. #T9#
Wolfe prevents Savage from improving his position.
Wolfe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savage has a hand on Wolfe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wolfe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (15) vs (12) Wolfe
Wolfe content just to control the position here.
Wolfe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savage is looking to escape.
Savage has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savage (15) vs (15) Wolfe#T10#
Savage is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wolfe controlling from the back.
Savage can't escape the position.
Wolfe controls the position.
Wolfe is continuing to stall.#T11#
Let's hope that Wolfe 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.
Wolfe doesn't have the hooks in and Savage manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (17) vs (15) Wolfe#SUB#
Savage has gone for a leg lock! Wolfe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (17) vs (17) Wolfe
Wolfe passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Savage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolfe is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Wolfe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolfe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Wolfe trying to control the pace.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
Wolfe trying to control the pace.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage is looking to get back to full guard here but Wolfe has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (17) vs (20) Wolfe#T14#
Savage struggling a bit here.
Wolfe controls the position.
Savage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolfe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savage wants to control but Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfe wins on points by 20 to 17.
A very excited looking Aydin Wolfe 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 XXIX
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Savage shoots and misses #CL2#
and Key counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Key wants the takedown. Savage is fighting it off but Key persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savage's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Key
Key forces his way into half guard.
Savage gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Savage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Key defends it easily.
Savage wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
Key stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Key thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Key wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Key gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Key pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is trying to control but can't.
Savage gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Savage working for a triangle but Key defends it easily.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Key manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (2) Key#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Key working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Key looks winded!#SUB2#
Key is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.#T2#
Savage passes into half guard.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Key is defending the position. #SUB#
Savage is working for a kimura but Key is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura but Key is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Key looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working. #SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Key defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Key knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Key moves into full guard.
Savage trying to control but Key is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Key is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Key has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Savage pushing down on Key's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (2) Key#T4#
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savage is looking to work his way around to Key's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Savage trying to control but Key is having none of it.
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savage wants to take Key's back but he can't do it this time.
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away.
Key keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Savage has hold of Key's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Key manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Savage prevents Key from getting the reversal.
Savage wants to control the pace but Key is squirming around nicely.
Savage prevents Key from getting the reversal.
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away.
Key is controlling an arm, preventing Savage from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Savage looking to control but Key is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Savage looking to secure an arm triangle but Key defends it well.
Key is trying desperately to improve position.#T6##SUB#
Savage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Savage is working for a guillotine from mount but Key frees his head quite easily.
Key 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#
Key looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Key has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage is keen to just control but Key is a slippery customer.
Key wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage is pressing down on Key's thigh, looking to free his foot. Key is holding on for now. #T7#
Key is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (8) vs (2) Key
Savage tries to control but Key wriggling away. #SUB#
Savage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Key is surviving well by controlling Savage's body position as best he can.
Key is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Key is in all sorts of trouble here.
Key is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Key is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Key is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Savage has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savage (11) vs (2) Key#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Key defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Savage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Key tries to roll but Savage sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Savage looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Savage is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Key has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Key is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savage is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Key has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Savage has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Key taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Savage doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Savage!
Troy Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVII
Date: Mar 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Striped Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Troy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Savage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marlin napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marlin (0) vs (4) Savage
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage trying to control the position but Marlin is working away.
Savage tries to move to mount but Marlin blocks the move with his legs.
Savage tries to advance position but instead Marlin slips a leg back in to half guard.
Marlin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Savage wants to work for an arm triangle but Marlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savage is stalling here. Marlin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Savage seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Marlin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marlin (4) vs (4) Savage
Marlin controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savage wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marlin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Savage's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Savage is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Striped Marlin!
Our winner, Striped Marlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Pitbull XXVI
Date: Mar 02, 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 3 wins and 1 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savage has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Osterman counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Savage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Osterman regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (0) Osterman
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage pushes down on Osterman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Savage is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Osterman tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura but Osterman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Osterman is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osterman keeps working. #T1#
Osterman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savage wants to work for an arm triangle but Osterman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savage is looking to advance position but Osterman won't allow it.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osterman manages to get to full guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving.
Savage is really struggling to control Osterman but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (0) Osterman#T2#
Osterman is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Osterman, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Osterman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterman gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Osterman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Osterman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savage content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Savage pushing down on Osterman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Osterman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Osterman looks winded!
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (8) vs (0) Osterman#SUB#
Savage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Osterman manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4##SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura here.
Osterman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savage (8) vs (4) Osterman#SUB2#
Osterman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Savage has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Savage tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Osterman looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Savage taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Osterman! |
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Event:
Pitbull XXIII
Date: Feb 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Leroy Jinx!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Jinx as Savage shoots in.
Savage fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Jinx clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Jinx pulls guard successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jinx can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Jinx.
Savage stands and throws Jinx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (3) vs (0) Jinx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Savage (5) vs (0) Jinx
Jinx is trying desperately to improve position.
Savage fails to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Savage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jinx is trying to escape the mount but Savage keeps good control and instead manages to take Jinx's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savage (8) vs (0) Jinx
Jinx tries to roll but Savage sticks to his back.
#T1#
Savage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Savage is cranking Jinx's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jinx! He's tightened the choke and Jinx is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Savage! |
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Event:
Pitbull XX
Date: Feb 09, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alden Morris!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Savage instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Morris pulls Savage into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is trying to control the position but Savage postures up. #SUB2#
Morris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morris 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.#T1#
Savage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Morris keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Savage wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Savage stays in close to Morris's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Savage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savage has managed to get both his arms back between Morris's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Morris working a defensive guard here.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morris working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Savage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Savage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morris wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Savage is now in half guard. #T6#
Morris wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Morris wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Morris actively working from the bottom here.
Morris is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Morris is looking to control Savage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morris avoid being mounted?
Savage is controlling the pace.
Morris tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Savage performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Morris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morris keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Morris being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Morris is trying to control the position here. Savage has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Morris tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Savage jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Troy Savage! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Emerson Conley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Conley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conley. #TD2#
Conley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Conley
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.
Savage is pulling down on Conley's head to control his posture.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Conley looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Conley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Savage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Savage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #SUB#
Conley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conley has managed to get both his arms back between Savage's legs - danger averted.
Savage is pulling down on Conley's head. It's preventing any offense from Conley, at least for the moment.#T3#
Savage working a defensive guard here.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Conley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage wants to sweep here but Conley controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Conley stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage pulls Conley in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T5##SUB#
Savage is looking for a triangle but Conley pushes his legs off easily.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savage is looking for a triangle but Conley pushes his legs off easily.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Savage working for a triangle but Conley defends it easily.
#T6#
Savage keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
Conley 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. #SUB#
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conley stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.#T7#
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage keeping full guard, as Conley tries to pass.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T8#
Conley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Conley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Conley looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Savage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Savage working a defensive guard here.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.#T11#
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage is controlling Conley's posture.#SUB#
Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savage keeping full guard, as Conley tries to pass. #T12#
Conley trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
Savage controlling the position.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Conley is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Savage keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully.
Savage 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.
Conley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conley wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #SUB#
Savage has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Conley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savage. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (0) vs (5) Conley#T14#
Savage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (5) Conley
Conley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Conley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conley pulls Savage in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conley wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Pitbull XIV
Date: Jan 19, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Troy Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cazic Thule!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thule feints and as Savage raises his hands in defense, Thule changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (0) vs (2) Thule
Thule controlling from the top position.
Thule pushing down on Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thule is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Thule is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thule.
Savage is looking to control Thule's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thule controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Thule drops back, looking for a kneebar! Savage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Savage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Savage! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savage (4) vs (2) Thule
Thule is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Savage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Savage tries for a kimura but Thule is defending well.
Savage has knee on belly momentarily but Thule bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Thule wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Thule is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Thule defends it.
Thule desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thule is continuing to stall.#T4#
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thule does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
Thule is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Thule is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Thule keeping hold of Savage's head, controlling as best he can.
Savage not doing much here.
Thule is looking to improve his position.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Thule defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Thule looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Thule defends the submission attempt.
Savage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thule is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Thule trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Thule looking for submissions off his back.
Thule wants to get back to full guard.
Thule trying to control here.
Savage is taking a breather. Thule 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.#T8#
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Thule is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Savage is working for a kimura but Thule is defending it quite comfortably.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thule keeps working. #T9##SUB2#
Thule is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thule knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thule is looking to improve his position.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thule knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10##SUB#
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thule manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thule swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thule wants to control the position but Savage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T11#
Savage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (7) vs (2) Thule
Thule is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thule keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thule tries to control Savage's body but Savage pushes him off. Thule squirms to his side and now Savage has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Savage (10) vs (2) Thule
Savage struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Savage is hanging on to Thule's back as he tries to escape.
Thule prevents Savage from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Thule's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Thule preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Savage.
Savage is controlling the position but Thule somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Thule is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard. #T13#
Thule wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thule keeps working.
Savage takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thule won't allow Savage to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Thule looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thule is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Thule wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Thule trying to control from the bottom.
Savage trying to control from Thule's half guard. Thule has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Thule keeps moving.
Thule is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thule keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savage takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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