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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dobbie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dobbie shoots in and bounces Grumblegut off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Grumblegut#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dobbie passes Grumblegut's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grumblegut is not content to let Dobbie control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grumblegut tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie is looking to advance position but Grumblegut won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grumblegut tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie trying to control from half guard but Grumblegut is working away. #SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Grumblegut tries to get to full guard but Dobbie has control of the leg.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Grumblegut is defending well. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grumblegut moves into full guard.
Dobbie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut is refusing to be controlled, as Dobbie sits in half guard.
Grumblegut is trying to get back to full guard.
Grumblegut is refusing to be controlled, as Dobbie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Grumblegut defend it? Dobbie steps over the head and cranks it - Grumblegut is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dobbie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danger Dobbie!
After winning the bout, Danger Dobbie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -11-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grumblegut's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Grumblegut
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks wants to control from the top but Grumblegut keeps moving.
Koks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for a triangle but Koks pushes his legs off easily.
Grumblegut looking for a sweep. Not yet Grumblegut, not yet.
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks advances to half guard.
Koks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Koks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koks prevents Grumblegut from improving his position.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Grumblegut
Grumblegut has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (8) vs (0) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grumblegut is really stuck here.
Grumblegut breaks Koks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (8) vs (2) Grumblegut#T2##SUB2#
Grumblegut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (12) vs (2) Grumblegut
Koks advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (2) Grumblegut
Grumblegut bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (4) Grumblegut#SUB#
Koks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koks is trying to control the position but Grumblegut postures up.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koks keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Koks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Koks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (16) vs (4) Grumblegut
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Grumblegut working for submissions but it's allowed Koks to get to half guard.
Grumblegut wants to improve his position but Koks is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Grumblegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grumblegut keeps working. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position.
Koks trying to control the pace. #T4#
Grumblegut is staying active underneath Koks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks uses his free foot to push down on Grumblegut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grumblegut. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (19) vs (4) Grumblegut
Koks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grumblegut is looking to escape.
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Grumblegut is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Koks prevents Grumblegut from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Koks wants to finish this one by submission but Grumblegut is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koks.
Grumblegut is working to get back to half guard.
Koks tries to control but Grumblegut wriggling away.
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grumblegut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grumblegut gets back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
Grumblegut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grumblegut is pressing down on Koks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koks won't allow Grumblegut to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for a triangle here but Koks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (22) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping him busy. #T7#
Grumblegut prevents Koks from improving position.
Koks advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (24) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Koks 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.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
Grumblegut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position.
Koks wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Grumblegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut won't allow Koks to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut looks winded!#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
Koks wants to take a breather but Grumblegut is having none of it. #SUB#
Koks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grumblegut! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (27) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Koks looking to control but Grumblegut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koks works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (30) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Koks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Koks has locked on a rear naked choke here! Grumblegut is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
Olaf Koks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Short rushes Grumblegut and presses him up against the cage.
Grumblegut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Short gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Grumblegut is fighting off a takedown attempt but Short is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grumblegut to the mat. Grumblegut regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (0) vs (2) Short#SUB#
Grumblegut is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Short has his hands clasped together but Grumblegut extends and breaks Short's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grumblegut.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gromli Grumblegut!
A victorious Gromli Grumblegut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -8-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macallan tries to clinch there but Grumblegut circles away.
#TD2#
Grumblegut shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grumblegut showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macallan (0) vs (2) Grumblegut#SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut trying to mount his opponent but Macallan defends it. #SUB2#
Grumblegut wants to work for an arm triangle but Macallan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macallan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Macallan tries to get to full guard but Grumblegut has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macallan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macallan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
Macallan is looking for a sweep. Grumblegut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grumblegut.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grumblegut pulls his head out easily.
Macallan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Grumblegut seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macallan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grumblegut. #SUB2#
Grumblegut seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Macallan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gromli Grumblegut!
A victorious Gromli Grumblegut thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grumblegut changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (0) Mann#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grumblegut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grumblegut swings around for an armbar but Mann sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grumblegut's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Grumblegut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grumblegut has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grumblegut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grumblegut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Grumblegut's legs - danger averted.
Grumblegut being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grumblegut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Grumblegut's legs - danger averted.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grumblegut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Grumblegut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grumblegut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Grumblegut's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Mann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mann has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grumblegut to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mann is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grumblegut pulls down on the head and he's put Mann to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gromli Grumblegut!
Gromli Grumblegut really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -3-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grumblegut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Twist napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (0) Twist#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Twist has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Grumblegut is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Twist has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Grumblegut goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Twist rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grumblegut's guard! Nice work there by Twist! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (2) Twist
Twist looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a triangle here. Twist is fighting it but it looks tight! Grumblegut pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Twist is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gromli Grumblegut!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gromli Grumblegut made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Smalliver Twist was interviewed post fight and said 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -1-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Verne Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grumblegut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grumblegut lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (0) Troyer
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Troyer has eaten all the pies!
Troyer keeping moving, preventing Grumblegut from controlling successfully.
Troyer pulls Grumblegut in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grumblegut wants to pass the guard but Troyer is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troyer trying to keep a closed guard but Grumblegut is proving a slippery customer.
Troyer keeping moving, preventing Grumblegut from controlling successfully. #T1#
Troyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Troyer, not yet.
Troyer keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass.
Grumblegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Troyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grumblegut looking to pass the guard.
Grumblegut is working hard here to advance position.
Troyer trying to keep a closed guard but Grumblegut is proving a slippery customer.
Troyer keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Grumblegut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Troyer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Troyer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Troyer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (4) Troyer
Grumblegut manages to work his way to half guard, despite Troyer's best efforts.
Grumblegut wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grumblegut works his way to full guard. Good work.
Troyer controlling from the top position.
Troyer pushing down on Grumblegut's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Troyer pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut with the active half guard here but Troyer passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (7) Troyer
A lull in the action here as Troyer stalls from top position.
It looks like Troyer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Grumblegut manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Troyer wants to free his trapped foot but Grumblegut is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Troyer pulls his head out easily.
Troyer trying to control the pace.
Troyer prevents Grumblegut from improving his position.
Troyer not doing much here.
Troyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Grumblegut is trying to maintain the position but Troyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Grumblegut is trying to control but Troyer passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (10) Troyer
Grumblegut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grumblegut looks to move to half guard but instead Troyer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grumblegut (2) vs (12) Troyer
Grumblegut is in all sorts of trouble here.
Troyer controlling his opponent.
Troyer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Grumblegut tries to hold on but Troyer postures up.
Grumblegut is working to get back to half guard.
Troyer controlling his opponent.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position but Troyer isn't that keen on the idea.
Troyer trying to control but Grumblegut is having none of it.
Grumblegut sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7##SUB#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grumblegut tries to get to full guard but Troyer has control of the leg. #SUB#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Troyer trying to pass the guard but Grumblegut defending well.
Troyer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (15) Troyer#T8#
Grumblegut tries to lock up and control but Troyer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grumblegut slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grumblegut is pressing down on Troyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Troyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Troyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Troyer is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a guillotine here but Troyer defends easily.
#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a guillotine here but Troyer defends easily.
#T9#
Troyer wants to pass the guard but Grumblegut is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Troyer passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for a kimura from the bottom but Troyer passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (18) Troyer
Grumblegut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Troyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Troyer controls the position. #T10#
Grumblegut prevents Troyer from moving into mount.
Grumblegut seems a little lost for a moment, as Troyer dominates the positioning.
Grumblegut is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Grumblegut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Grumblegut is looking to reverse the position.
Grumblegut looks to move to half guard but instead Troyer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grumblegut (2) vs (20) Troyer#T11#
Grumblegut tries to improve his position but instead Troyer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grumblegut (2) vs (23) Troyer
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Grumblegut staying busy and making it hard for Troyer to control.
Troyer 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.
Grumblegut manages to reverse the position and now he's in Troyer's guard. Nice work there by Grumblegut.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (23) Troyer
Troyer wants to sweep here but Grumblegut controlling him for the moment.
Grumblegut is fighting to break Troyer's control of his arms but Troyer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Troyer keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass. #T12#
Troyer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grumblegut looking to pass the guard.
Troyer trying to control the position.
Troyer trying to control the position here.
Troyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grumblegut manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (25) Troyer#SUB#
Grumblegut throws his legs up looking for a submission but Troyer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (28) Troyer#T13#
Grumblegut is looking to reverse the position.
Grumblegut can't do much from the bottom here.
Grumblegut is looking to regain half guard here but Troyer keeps moving and retains side control.
Grumblegut looking for a sweep but Troyer has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grumblegut (4) vs (30) Troyer
Troyer controlling the position easily from mount.
Troyer is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T14#
Troyer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grumblegut working to try and regain half guard.
Troyer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grumblegut tries to hold on but Troyer pushes him away.
Grumblegut looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grumblegut (4) vs (33) Troyer
Grumblegut is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Troyer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troyer wins on points by 33 to 4.
An out of breath Verne Troyer 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:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Grumblegut drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (0) Short
Short trying to control the position here.
Short can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grumblegut controls the pace.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grumblegut defends well.
Grumblegut controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grumblegut trying to control but Short is working from the bottom. #T1#
Short is pulling down on Grumblegut's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Grumblegut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grumblegut tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Short working for a triangle but Grumblegut defends it easily.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Grumblegut postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grumblegut stays in close to Short's body and controls the position.
Grumblegut slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Short looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Grumblegut is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T3##SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a triangle but Grumblegut pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grumblegut drops back looking for a leg! Short is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Short manages to kick Grumblegut off! Grumblegut jumps back into Short's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Grumblegut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Short has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grumblegut has managed to get both his arms back between Short's legs - danger averted.
Grumblegut works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.
Short is trying to control but can't.
Grumblegut trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom. #T5#
Grumblegut stalling away here and it's allowed Short to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Short keeping moving, preventing Grumblegut from controlling successfully.
Short being controlled here, momentarily.
Short is trying to hold Grumblegut in close to prevent damage but Grumblegut has managed to pass into half guard.
#T6#
Short wants to improve his position but Grumblegut is controlling well.
Short gets back to full guard.
Grumblegut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
Grumblegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Short is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Short has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grumblegut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Grumblegut wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Grumblegut controlling from the top position.
Short keeping moving, preventing Grumblegut from controlling successfully.
Grumblegut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Short swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Short can't keep his opponent in guard - Grumblegut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8##SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Short is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Short is pressing down on Grumblegut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grumblegut trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Short is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (2) Short#T9#
Grumblegut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grumblegut wants to control the position but Short says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Short is trying to control the action in half guard but Grumblegut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Short controlling the pace.
Grumblegut trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Grumblegut is not content to let Short control the position.#SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Grumblegut is defending well.
Short wants to pass to mount but Grumblegut is defending the position.
Short is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grumblegut is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Short is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Short is trying to control. Grumblegut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Short.
Grumblegut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Short is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Grumblegut is refusing to be controlled, as Short sits in half guard.
Grumblegut is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grumblegut is looking to control Short's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grumblegut avoid being mounted?
Grumblegut is staying active underneath Short, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grumblegut wants to control but Short is keeping busy.
#T13#
Short prevents Grumblegut from improving his position.
Short trying to pass the guard but Grumblegut defending well.
Short content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Short is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Short trying to mount his opponent but Grumblegut defends it. #T14#
Grumblegut trying to control from the bottom.
Short wants to take a breather but Grumblegut is having none of it.
Short uses his free foot to push down on Grumblegut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grumblegut. Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (5) Short
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Short looking to control but Grumblegut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grumblegut tries to hold on but Short pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Grumblegut is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD2
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dobbie fails with the takedown.
Grumblegut drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dobbie defends it well.
Dobbie shoots for a double leg takedown but Grumblegut sprawls well. He's pushed Dobbie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dobbie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danger Dobbie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Grumblegut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dobbie quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (0) vs (2) Grumblegut
Grumblegut content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grumblegut perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobbie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Grumblegut is tapping! Great win for Dobbie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danger Dobbie!
During a confident post fight interview, Danger Dobbie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD1
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Grumblegut looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moreno! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (0) Moreno
Grumblegut is staying tight to Moreno's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moreno sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grumblegut could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grumblegut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Moreno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grumblegut is working away from the top position though.
Moreno is not content to let Grumblegut control the position.
Moreno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grumblegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Moreno is adopting a defensive guard.
Grumblegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grumblegut controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Grumblegut controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grumblegut sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Grumblegut from controlling successfully.
Grumblegut stopping the sweep attempt from Moreno.#T3#
Grumblegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno has his hands on Grumblegut's head, controlling the position.
Grumblegut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Moreno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grumblegut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Moreno wants to improve his position but instead Grumblegut has moved into half guard.
Moreno is refusing to be controlled, as Grumblegut sits in half guard.
Grumblegut wants to free his trapped foot but Moreno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grumblegut with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grumblegut stalling away here and it's allowed Moreno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Grumblegut 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.
Grumblegut trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno trying to keep a closed guard but Grumblegut is proving a slippery customer.
Grumblegut trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Grumblegut passes Moreno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moreno is staying active underneath Grumblegut, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grumblegut wants to pass the guard but Moreno is defending well. #T6##SUB#
Grumblegut is working for a submission of some sort.
Grumblegut passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (7) vs (0) Moreno
Moreno sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grumblegut is taking a breather. Moreno 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.
Grumblegut seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moreno for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Grumblegut is keen to just control but Moreno is a slippery customer.
Moreno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grumblegut advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (10) vs (0) Moreno
Grumblegut wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Grumblegut stalls from top position.#T8#
Moreno is looking to reverse the position.
Grumblegut wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
Moreno is looking to regain half guard here but Grumblegut keeps moving and retains side control.
Grumblegut is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T9#
Moreno is not content to let Grumblegut control the position.
Grumblegut moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Moreno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Grumblegut wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it.
Grumblegut is just content to waste time from the top position. Moreno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Grumblegut trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Grumblegut advances to half guard.
Moreno wants to improve his position but Grumblegut is controlling well.
Grumblegut wants to pass to mount but Moreno is defending the position. #T11#
Grumblegut is keen to just control but Moreno is a slippery customer.
Grumblegut is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moreno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moreno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grumblegut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grumblegut's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grumblegut (10) vs (4) Moreno
Grumblegut rolls, trying to escape but Moreno keeps control of the position.
Grumblegut trying to control the hands but Moreno won't let him. #T12#
Moreno is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grumblegut trying to control the hands but Moreno won't let him.
Moreno controlling from the back.#T13#
Grumblegut is trying to break free.
Moreno not allowing Grumblegut to control his hands.
Grumblegut is trying to break free.
Grumblegut trying to control but not successfully.
Grumblegut can't escape the position.
Moreno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14##SUB2#
Moreno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moreno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grumblegut takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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