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Event:
Grappling Hype -21-
Date: May 25, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mann shoots in but Moreno avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Moreno has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Moreno has hold of one of Mann's legs. Mann is fighting the takedown attempt but Moreno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mann has an active guard here but Moreno has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Moreno 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Mann wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moreno prevents Mann from improving his position.
Mann trying to control but Moreno postures up.
Mann is staying active underneath Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Moreno controlling the action here.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Moreno seems content to control.
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mann has his foot on Moreno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moreno works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Mann keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Moreno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard.
Mann is controlling Moreno's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mann tries to roll over but Moreno keeps him under control.#T5#
Moreno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mann trying to control here.
Mann 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.
Mann tries to roll over but Moreno keeps him under control.#T6#
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Mann is defending well.
Moreno controlling the action here.
Moreno wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy. #T7#
Mann wants to get back to full guard but Moreno has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (0) vs (5) Moreno
Mann tries to reverse the position but Moreno maintains control.
Moreno can't control as he wanted to and Mann manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mann is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Moreno trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Moreno is taking a breather. Mann 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.
Mann is pressing down on Moreno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mann controls Moreno momentarily but Moreno frees himself. #T9#
Mann is really struggling to control Moreno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Moreno wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Moreno postures up.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann wants to hit a sweep here but Moreno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mann there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (0) vs (8) Moreno
Mann wants to control but Moreno is having none of it.#T12#
Mann is looking to improve his position but Moreno isn't that keen on the idea.
Moreno trying to control but Mann is having none of it.
Moreno avoids the attempt from Mann to control.#T13#
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Moreno's attempts to control the action.
Mann is looking to get to half guard.
Moreno controlling the position easily from mount.
Mann regains half guard.#T14#
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Mann is defending well.
Moreno is controlling the pace.
Moreno prevents Mann from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -20-
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grubbins keeps the fight on the outside.
Grubbins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moreno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grubbins defends it well.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Moreno gets a double leg takedown into Grubbins's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (0) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moreno looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grubbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbins keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass. #T1#
Moreno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moreno postures up.
#T2#
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
Moreno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moreno looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Moreno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moreno works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Moreno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grubbins defends it well.
Grubbins is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Moreno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moreno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Grubbins is looking to improve his position.
Moreno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Grubbins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreno pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moreno in particular looking to stall.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grubbins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Let's hope that Moreno 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.#T8#
Moreno passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grubbins (0) vs (5) Moreno
Moreno controlling the pace for now.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Grubbins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moreno controlling from mount. #T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.
Moreno forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grubbins (0) vs (8) Moreno
Moreno biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11##T12#
Yet more stalling tactics from Moreno.#T13#
It looks like Moreno 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.#SUB2#
Grubbins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T14#
Moreno is riding his opponent, not letting Grubbins buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -17-
Date: May 11, 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 3 wins and 7 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Moreno counters by clinching up. #TD#
Moreno lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
Magomedov wants to control but Moreno passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov stops Moreno from passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Moreno is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moreno is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (7) vs (0) Magomedov
Moreno fails to take his opponent's back.
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!#T2#
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moreno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moreno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (10) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Magomedov tries to lock up and control but Moreno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Moreno controlling from the full mount.
Moreno seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position but Moreno isn't that keen on the idea.
Moreno wants to take Magomedov's back here but Magomedov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (13) vs (0) Magomedov
A bit of a pause in the action here. Moreno controlling the positon.#T4#
Magomedov trying to control the position but Moreno manages to sink in the hooks.
Moreno keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Moreno controlling the positon.
Moreno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov tries to roll but Moreno sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Magomedov right now.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
#T5#
I would not like to be Magomedov right now.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov has hold of Moreno's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T6#
Moreno is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Moreno is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Moreno has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Moreno controlling from the back.
Moreno is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position.
Moreno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Moreno just sinks the hooks in.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Moreno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov trying to control but not successfully.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Moreno is not going to allow Magomedov to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Good control from Moreno.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Moreno.#T10##SUB#
Moreno working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.
#T11##SUB#
Moreno is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moreno has good solid back control here.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Moreno breaks the grip.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moreno haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moreno has the hooks in. Magomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moreno.
#T12#
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Moreno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
#T13#
Moreno doesn't have the hooks in and Magomedov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (13) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (15) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moreno controls the pace.
Moreno advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (18) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Moreno is controlling the position.
Magomedov wants to control but Moreno postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Moreno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -13-
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Moreno moves into the clinch.
Magomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moreno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trey Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gadzhimagomed Magomedov.
Moreno is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Moreno clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moreno has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moreno (4) vs (0) Magomedov
Moreno taking a breather here. #T1#
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Moreno prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Moreno controlling the action here.
Moreno is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Moreno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moreno defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Moreno stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (7) vs (0) Magomedov#T3#
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Moreno is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov prevents Moreno from improving position.
Moreno trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moreno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Moreno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Moreno controls the position. #T5#
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (7) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Moreno keeping control of the position.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov is trying to control. Moreno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Moreno is looking to improve his position.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Moreno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Moreno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (9) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moreno preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is trying to keep Moreno in close.
#T7#
Magomedov wants to control the position but Moreno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moreno jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (12) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Moreno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Moreno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Moreno trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Moreno staying calm.
Magomedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (14) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moreno tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it. #T9#
Moreno is controlling the pace.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Moreno controlling the action here. #T10#
Magomedov is trying to control but Moreno passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (17) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Moreno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Moreno just content to control the position.
Moreno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Moreno tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov is being controlled here.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Moreno has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (19) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Moreno prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Moreno works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (22) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Magomedov fending off the submission attempt from Moreno.
Moreno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14##SUB#
Moreno looking for the choke but no joy.
Moreno 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Moreno is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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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 2 wins and 6 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Moreno closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Moreno has hold of one of Utsecks's legs. Utsecks is fighting the takedown attempt but Moreno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks looking to control.
Utsecks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Utsecks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Utsecks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moreno frees his head nicely. Oh but Utsecks has switched to an armbar! Moreno is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gabe Utsecks!
Gabe Utsecks 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 -7-
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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Victor Kramer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moreno rushes Kramer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Moreno stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Kramer really is a fat lump.
Kramer goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kramer (0) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Moreno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Moreno controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (2) vs (2) Moreno#SUB#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (2) vs (4) Moreno
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kramer 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.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Moreno won't allow Kramer to sweep him here.
Moreno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet. #T2#
Moreno is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a triangle but Moreno pushes his legs off easily.
Moreno stays in close to Kramer's body and controls the position.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kramer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moreno stands and throws Kramer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kramer (2) vs (7) Moreno
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Kramer denies him.
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Moreno controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kramer tries to bench press Moreno off him but Moreno keeps the position.
Kramer prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Moreno controlling the position.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Moreno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is trying to escape the position but Moreno is controlling the position.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Moreno controls the position.
Let's hope that Moreno 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.
Kramer prevents Moreno from improving position.
The referee asks Moreno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moreno prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kramer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Kramer denies him.
Moreno taking a breather here.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Kramer denies him.
Kramer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moreno trying to control the pace.
Kramer tries to roll over but Moreno keeps him under control.#T5#
Moreno is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Moreno stalling.
Kramer won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
Kramer gets full guard.#T6#
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Moreno slips nicely into half guard.
Moreno prevents Kramer from improving his position.
Moreno is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Moreno trying to control the pace. #T7#
Moreno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kramer (2) vs (10) Moreno
Moreno controlling from mount.
Kramer regains half guard.
Moreno slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kramer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreno.
Kramer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreno manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (4) vs (10) Moreno#T8#
Moreno managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moreno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (4) vs (12) Moreno
Moreno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno content to stall in guard here.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moreno controls the pace.#SUB#
Kramer working for a triangle but Moreno defends it easily.
Moreno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moreno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moreno is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Kramer keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Kramer 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.
Moreno passes into half guard.
Kramer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Moreno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Moreno 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.#T12#
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.#SUB#
Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kramer being controlled here, momentarily.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kramer's guard.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moreno is continuing to stall.
Kramer won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
The adventures of Moreno the control monster continue. Boring.
More stalling from Moreno.
Kramer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Moreno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kramer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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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 1 wins and 5 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Moreno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moreno has Junior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Junior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Junior pulls guard.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moreno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Junior manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (0) vs (2) Junior
Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moreno wants to improve his position but instead Junior has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moreno defends it well.
Junior prevents Moreno from improving his position.#T1#
Junior is pressing down on Moreno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moreno is holding on for now.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.
Junior wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
Moreno is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Junior jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (0) vs (5) Junior#T2#
Moreno is trying to improve his position.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.
Moreno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moreno tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moreno is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Junior working away.#SUB2#
Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno trying to control but Junior flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (0) vs (8) Junior#SUB2#
Junior is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Moreno taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Junior.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torso Junior! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -4-
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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Utsecks dives in and grabs Moreno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreno pushes down on Utsecks's head and hops out.#TD2#
Moreno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moreno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Utsecks (0) vs (4) Moreno
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Utsecks prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Utsecks tries to improve position but can't.
Moreno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Utsecks is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Moreno controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks is trying to improve his position.
Moreno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Utsecks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moreno working away.
A lull in the action here.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno postures up.#T2#
Moreno tries to move to mount but Utsecks blocks the move with his legs.
Moreno is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Utsecks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Utsecks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Utsecks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Utsecks being controlled for a moment.
Moreno advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (0) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno controlling from mount.
Utsecks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Moreno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Utsecks is working to get back to half guard.
Moreno controlling his opponent.
Utsecks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moreno trying to control the pace.
Utsecks is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Moreno 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.#SUB2#
Moreno is working for a kimura but Utsecks is defending it quite comfortably.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
#T5#
Moreno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.
Moreno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Utsecks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Utsecks actively working from the bottom here.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
#T6#
Moreno wants to pass to mount but Utsecks is defending the position.
Moreno content to control rather than advance.
Utsecks trying to hold on to Moreno's head to control him but Moreno postures up.
Moreno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Utsecks reverses the position - he's now on top in Moreno's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno is pulling down on Utsecks's head to control his posture.
Utsecks stands and throws Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (5) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Utsecks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Moreno has one of Utsecks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Moreno struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreno can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Utsecks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moreno gets back to half guard.#T8#
Moreno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Moreno defends it.
Moreno is staying active underneath Utsecks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Utsecks is really struggling to control Moreno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Moreno defends it.
Moreno trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
#T9#
Utsecks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (8) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Utsecks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (11) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Moreno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Utsecks trying to control but Moreno is having none of it. #T10#
Moreno is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Moreno is just holding on here. Utsecks manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (14) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Utsecks trying to control momentarily.
Utsecks has good solid back control here.
Moreno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12##SUB#
Utsecks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moreno is defending well though. Utsecks let's go of the attempt for now.
Moreno can't escape the position.
Utsecks trying to control momentarily.
Utsecks is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
Utsecks tries to get the hooks in deep but Moreno pushed the leg off.
Utsecks biding his time, looking for the opening.
Utsecks is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
Utsecks is looking to control Moreno but Moreno is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moreno is trying to break free.
Moreno trying to control the hands but Utsecks breaks the grip. #T14##SUB#
Utsecks looking for the choke from the back.
Utsecks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moreno rolls, trying to escape but Utsecks keeps control of the position.
Moreno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Utsecks's guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (14) vs (8) Moreno
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Utsecks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno 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.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Gabe Utsecks, 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:
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grubbins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grubbins (4) vs (0) Moreno
Moreno is looking for a sweep.
Moreno is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Grubbins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moreno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grubbins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moreno regains half guard.#SUB#
Grubbins wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Moreno looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreno can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno is controlling Grubbins's trapped leg to prevent Grubbins from advancing to side control.
Grubbins wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it. #T1#
Moreno tries to roll over but Grubbins keeps him under control.#SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
Moreno desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Let's hope that Moreno 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.
Moreno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grubbins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moreno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moreno regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Moreno seems keen to control Grubbins's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grubbins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grubbins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grubbins trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moreno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno is pulling down on Grubbins's head. It's preventing any offense from Grubbins, at least for the moment.#T3#
Grubbins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grubbins won't allow Moreno to sweep him here.
Moreno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grubbins looking to pass the guard.
Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moreno controlling the position.
Moreno 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.
Grubbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Grubbins slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
Moreno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moreno.
Grubbins wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Grubbins won't allow Moreno to sweep him here.
Moreno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Grubbins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grubbins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grubbins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Moreno managing to control the position. #SUB#
Grubbins has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grubbins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (4) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grubbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
Moreno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6##SUB#
Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grubbins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Grubbins's legs - danger averted.
Moreno content to stall in guard here. #T7#
It looks like Moreno 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.
Moreno pushes down on Grubbins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moreno works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grubbins (4) vs (5) Moreno
Grubbins stops Moreno from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T8#
Moreno controlling from mount.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grubbins prevents Moreno from taking his back.
Moreno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moreno content just to control the position here. #T9#
Moreno is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Grubbins is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Grubbins (4) vs (8) Moreno#T10#
Grubbins tries to escape the position.
Moreno biding his time, looking for the opening.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.#T11##T12##SUB2#
Grubbins showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno wins on points by 8 to 4.
In defeat, Spud Grubbins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Need to get in a private gym if I want to make a push for a title. That ain't it.'. |
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Event:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 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 3 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Moreno gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Junior successfully pulls guard.
Moreno trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior trying to control the position here.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Moreno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moreno forces his way into half guard.
Junior is not content to let Moreno control the position.#T2#
Junior controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Junior won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Moreno is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.
Moreno trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Moreno is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
Moreno trying to advance position but Junior counters by regaining guard.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet. #T4#
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (0) vs (2) Junior
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno looking to control.
#T5#
Junior wants to pass the guard but Moreno is keeping the position.
Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moreno's guard.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Moreno is defending the position.
Moreno tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Junior is controlling the pace.
Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (0) vs (5) Junior#T6#
Moreno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moreno trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreno keeping hold of Junior's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Junior trying to control from half guard but Moreno is working away.
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moreno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Junior seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Moreno has recovered full guard.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
Moreno wants to improve his position but instead Junior has moved into half guard.
Moreno tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.#T9#
Junior wants to free his trapped foot but Moreno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Junior passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (0) vs (8) Junior
Moreno wants to control but Junior postures up.
Moreno is looking to reverse the position.
Junior has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (0) vs (10) Junior
Junior takes Moreno's back. Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (0) vs (13) Junior#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Junior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Good control from Junior.
Junior trying to control.
Junior is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
Junior trying to control.#SUB2#
Moreno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Junior. #T11#
Moreno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Junior's guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (13) Junior
Junior keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (15) Junior
Moreno looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreno, not yet.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (2) vs (18) Junior#T12#
Moreno is trying to improve his position.
Junior wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
Moreno is letting Junior control him for a moment.
Junior wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy. #T13#
Moreno is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control.
Moreno prevents Junior from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Moreno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moreno tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Moreno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T14#
Moreno is refusing to be controlled, as Junior sits in half guard.
Moreno is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior pushing down on Moreno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Magomedov tries to get set, Moreno tries to push him back and clinch up but Magomedov manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moreno is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (0) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov prevents Moreno from improving his position.
Moreno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moreno (4) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Moreno's arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Moreno gets his way!
#T1#
Moreno trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Magomedov trying to control but not successfully.
Moreno keeps control of the position easily here as Magomedov tries to buck him off.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Moreno won't let him. #T2##SUB#
Magomedov fending off the submission attempt from Moreno.
Moreno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magomedov's body.
Moreno is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Magomedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Moreno.
#SUB#
Moreno looking for the choke but no joy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Moreno is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Magomedov is defending well though. Moreno let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Magomedov rolls, trying to escape but Moreno keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Moreno is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Moreno working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Moreno is looking to control Magomedov but Magomedov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5##SUB#
Moreno working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Moreno trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moreno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Magomedov showing good submission defense here.
#T6#
Magomedov breaks Moreno's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (4) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Moreno looking to control.
#SUB#
Moreno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
#T7#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Magomedov 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. #T8#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Moreno has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Moreno wants to hit a sweep here but Magomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moreno there! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (4) vs (7) Magomedov
Moreno is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Moreno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moreno wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (4) vs (10) Magomedov#T10#
Magomedov keeps control of the position as Moreno tries to break free.
Magomedov controls the position.
Moreno trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magomedov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Magomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moreno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Moreno is really stuck here.
Will Magomedov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Moreno tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Magomedov looking to hold on to the position here but Moreno rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.
Moreno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno is retaining full guard.
Moreno is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Moreno 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.
Moreno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moreno tries to get out of the position.#T13#
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Moreno looking to control.
Moreno 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.#T14#
Moreno working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving. #SUB#
Moreno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Moreno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (6) vs (10) Magomedov
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 10 to 6.
As Gadzhimagomed Magomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Bratha... I smesh, i smesh, i smesh'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Guy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moreno to the ground. Guy is now in Moreno's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (0) vs (2) Guy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Guy pushing down on Moreno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moreno is staying active underneath Guy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moreno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moreno tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Guy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moreno has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Moreno is trying to get back to full guard.
Guy passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (0) vs (5) Guy
Guy tries to control but Moreno wriggling away.
Moreno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moreno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.#SUB2#
Guy has hold of Moreno's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moreno manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Guy wants to control the pace but Moreno is squirming around nicely.
Guy forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (0) vs (8) Guy#SUB2#
Guy is persistently looking for the submission but Moreno is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moreno is trying to defend against the choke here but Guy has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Guy Tightens the hold and Moreno taps out furiously! Guy displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Guy! |
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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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