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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Junior tries for a takedown but Hart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Junior
Junior gets back to full guard.
Junior is trying to keep Hart in close.
Junior wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold.
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.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Junior still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Junior has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hart (2) vs (4) Junior
Hart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Hart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hart (6) vs (4) Junior
Hart is trying to stick to Junior's back but Junior is turning into Hart. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hart's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Junior. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (6) vs (6) Junior#SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.#SUB#
Hart is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Junior has his hands clasped together but Hart extends and breaks Junior's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Big Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Junior shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Guy (0) vs (4) Junior
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Junior easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Guy (0) vs (6) Junior
Guy regains half guard.
Guy wants to get back to full guard but Junior has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (9) Junior
Guy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is looking to stall here but Guy recovers full guard. #SUB#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
#T1#
Guy wants to improve his position but instead Junior has moved into half guard.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Guy is trying to control the position but Junior postures up. #SUB2#
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (9) Junior
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy advances to half guard.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Junior trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Guy is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
Junior trying to control but Guy postures up.
#SUB#
Guy is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg. #T4#
Guy trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Junior trying to control but Guy postures up.
Guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Junior has his hands clasped together around Guy's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Guy trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well. #SUB#
Guy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guy.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Guy sits in half guard. #SUB#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
#T6#
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior keeping control of the position.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guy wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guy being controlled here momentarily.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Junior looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Guy is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Junior wants to control but Guy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Junior trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
Guy wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Guy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (5) vs (9) Junior
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Guy tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
Guy wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior tries to buck Guy off but Guy is having none of it.#SUB#
Guy tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Guy trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. #T11#
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guy's best efforts.#SUB#
Guy trying to work for an americana but Junior has managed to regain full guard.
Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior is looking to control Guy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junior avoid being mounted?#T12#
Guy wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Junior controlling Guy's posture.
Junior 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.#T13#
Junior keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Junior has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (8) vs (9) Junior
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior is trying to control Guy's posture but Guy avoids it. #T14#
Guy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Junior is trying to get back to half guard.
Guy wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Guy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Ashton Short! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Short to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Short has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Junior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Short (4) vs (0) Junior
Junior trying to control the position but Short manages to sink in the hooks.
Junior staying busy and making it hard for Short to control.
Short avoiding Junior 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Junior's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Short gets his hands free as Junior looks to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Junior's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Junior tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Short has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Junior is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Short! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -15-
Date: May 04, 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 5 wins and 5 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grumblegut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Junior napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (0) Junior#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying to get an arm triangle but Junior is defending well. #SUB#
Grumblegut goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Junior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grumblegut's guard! Nice work there by Junior! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (2) Junior#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for subs off his back but Junior has passed one foot through into half guard.
Grumblegut works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Junior wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Junior moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Grumblegut. Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (5) Junior#T1##SUB2#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grumblegut knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grumblegut has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grumblegut manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Grumblegut is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Junior is tapping! Great win for Grumblegut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gromli Grumblegut!
A very excited looking Gromli Grumblegut made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Utsecks pushes Junior against the cage but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Utsecks is trying to defend but Junior 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: Junior (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Junior has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Junior wants to control the pace but Utsecks is squirming around nicely.
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.
Junior wants to control but Utsecks has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Utsecks is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Junior has latched onto it... Big trouble! Junior pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Utsecks is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torso Junior! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Junior gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (0) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Kramer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (4) Kramer
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Junior 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (4) Kramer
Kramer keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. #T1#
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (6) Kramer
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Junior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kramer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (6) vs (6) Kramer
Kramer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (6) vs (8) Kramer
Junior managing to control the position.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#T2##SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (8) vs (8) Kramer
Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior content to stall in guard here.
Junior preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Junior prevents Kramer from improving his position.
Kramer has a hand on Junior's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Junior takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (11) vs (8) Kramer
Junior controlling from mount. #SUB#
Junior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Junior has control of Kramer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kramer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Junior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kramer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kramer moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
Kramer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB2#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
Kramer is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kramer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer has an active guard here but Junior has managed to pass into half guard.
Junior is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #SUB#
Junior is working for a kimura but Kramer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kramer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Junior escapes and throws Kramer's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (14) vs (8) Kramer#SUB#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kramer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior trying to control the action but Kramer is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kramer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kramer regains half guard.
Junior trying to control from half guard but Kramer is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kramer is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kramer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Junior has picked Kramer up and slammed him! Kramer can't keep hold of the triangle and Junior manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (17) vs (8) Kramer#SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8#
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
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!
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kramer tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.#SUB#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Kramer tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg. #T9#
Kramer gets back to full guard.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (17) vs (10) Kramer
Junior wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kramer has Junior in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (19) vs (10) Kramer#T10#
Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Kramer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kramer.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior 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 looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kramer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Junior's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (19) vs (14) Kramer
Junior tries to break free.
Kramer gets his hands free as Junior looks to control. #T11##SUB2#
Junior showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Junior preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kramer.
Junior breaks Kramer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (21) vs (14) Kramer
Junior trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
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.#T12#
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Kramer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kramer is looking to get back to full guard here but Junior has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (24) vs (14) Kramer
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Junior has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kramer defend it? Junior steps over the head and cranks it - Kramer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torso Junior! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -10-
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Junior looking to score a takedown here. Dredd is defending well but Junior drives through and ends up in Dredd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Junior doesn't defend quickly enough and Dredd has managed to lock this one up! Can Junior escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dredd on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Dredd!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Dredd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Junior feints and as Crewe raises his hands in defense, Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crewe (0) vs (2) Junior#SUB#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior trying to control but Crewe is working from the bottom.
Junior 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.
Crewe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (2) Junior
Junior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (4) Junior#T1#
Crewe is trying to keep Junior in close.
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Junior has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (2) vs (7) Junior#SUB2#
Junior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crewe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crewe can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Crewe tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Crewe is working hard here to advance position.
Crewe prevents Junior from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Junior tries for a kimura but Crewe is defending well.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.
Crewe gets back to half guard.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crewe keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Crewe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crewe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Crewe manages to get to full guard.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crewe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior prevents Crewe from improving his position.#T5#
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crewe tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Crewe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Crewe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
Crewe is trying to control but Junior manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (2) vs (10) Junior#SUB2#
Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Crewe turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (10) Junior
Junior is pulling down on Crewe's head to control his posture.
Junior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crewe controls the pace.#T7#
Junior keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Crewe defends easily.
Crewe pushing down on Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crewe is working for a submission of some sort.
Crewe wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #T8#
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crewe trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior moves into full guard.
Junior is trying to keep Crewe in close.
Crewe won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully. #T10#
Crewe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Crewe is pushing down on Junior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Junior is fighting to maintain full guard but Crewe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Crewe trying to control the pace.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crewe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Crewe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#SUB#
Crewe drops back looking for a leg! Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junior manages to kick Crewe off! Crewe jumps back into Junior's guard.
Crewe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Junior trying to control the position.
#T13#
Crewe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crewe being controlled here momentarily.
Crewe postures up.
Crewe tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Crewe trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (12) Junior#SUB2#
Junior has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (6) vs (12) Junior#T14#
Crewe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Junior 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: Crewe (6) vs (14) Junior
Crewe controlling the position for now.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Crewe has his foot on Junior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Junior works his way back into a safe position though.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 14 to 6.
In defeat, Paul Crewe stepped up to the mic, saying 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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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 -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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Diminutive Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junior sprawls and moves away.
Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Junior ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diminutive Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torso Junior.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torso Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (4) vs (0) Junior#SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Junior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jackson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Junior has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diminutive Jackson! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -2-
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Guy
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.#SUB#
Junior is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Guy is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Guy keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Guy has control of Junior's left arm, preventing Junior from doing any damage.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
Junior wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. #SUB#
Junior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Junior has Guy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (2) Guy
Guy 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: Junior (4) vs (2) Guy#T3#
Junior is stalling in the full guard.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guy is trying to control the position but Junior postures up. #SUB2#
Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guy wants to control the position but Junior says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Guy tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Junior with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Guy tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Junior trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Guy working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
#SUB#
Junior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (4) Guy#T6#
Guy forces his way into half guard.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Junior controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Junior wants to control but Guy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guy wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Guy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Junior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guy is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
Guy stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
Guy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (4) vs (7) Guy
Guy tries to move to mount but Junior blocks the move with his legs. #T8##SUB2#
Guy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guy tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Guy tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Junior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Junior regains half guard.
Junior wants to control but Guy is keeping busy.
Guy trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away. #T10##SUB2#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Guy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Guy wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving. #SUB2#
Guy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
Junior 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: Junior (6) vs (7) Guy
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Guy working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior stands and throws Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (9) vs (7) Guy
Junior wants to control for a moment but Guy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T13#
Guy is trying to control but can't.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Guy reverses the position - he's now on top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (9) vs (9) Guy
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Guy slips nicely into half guard.
Guy wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position. #T14#
Guy prevents Junior from improving his position.
Guy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior controlling Guy's posture.
Guy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (9) vs (12) Guy
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy wins on points by 12 to 9. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Junior darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Junior into the cage. #TD#
Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Junior managing to control the position. #T1#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2##SUB#
Junior working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magomedov has passed into half guard!
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Junior won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Magomedov stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Junior passes into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well.
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Junior passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (0) Magomedov
Junior trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it. #SUB#
Junior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T5##SUB#
Junior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Junior is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Magomedov is trying to escape and Junior transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Magomedov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Junior! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torso Junior!
The defeated Gadzhimagomed Magomedov had this to say: 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grubbins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Junior napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Junior (0) vs (4) Grubbins
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grubbins prevents Junior from improving his position.#SUB2#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Grubbins.
#SUB2#
Grubbins wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grubbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grubbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Grubbins eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Junior is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Grubbins seems to be looking for submissions.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Grubbins is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Grubbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Grubbins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grubbins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Junior has his foot on Grubbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grubbins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Grubbins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grubbins has Junior in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (4) Grubbins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior is pushing down on Grubbins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grubbins is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Grubbins tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.#SUB#
Junior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Junior works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (4) Grubbins#T4#
Grubbins is squirming around, avoiding Junior's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Junior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grubbins has worked his arm free - good work by Grubbins!
Junior is trying to move to mount but Grubbins reverses beautifully and ends up in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (5) vs (6) Grubbins
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5##SUB2#
Grubbins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior wants to sweep here but Grubbins controlling him for the moment.
Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Junior controls Grubbins momentarily but Grubbins frees himself. #SUB2#
Grubbins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Junior looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Junior looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Junior! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (9) vs (6) Grubbins#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura but Grubbins is defending well.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbins keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Junior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Grubbins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Junior but great work by Grubbins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (9) vs (10) Grubbins
Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Grubbins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grubbins off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (13) vs (10) Grubbins#T7##SUB#
Junior is persistently looking for the submission but Grubbins is defending it well.
#SUB#
Grubbins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Junior's arms. #SUB#
Grubbins fending off the submission attempt from Junior. #T8##SUB#
Grubbins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Junior's arms. #SUB#
Grubbins is trying to roll into a better position but Junior has get a rear naked choke and Grubbins is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Torso Junior!
The defeated Spud Grubbins had this to say: '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:
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; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grippy drives through with a takedown into Junior's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Junior
Grippy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Junior looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grippy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grippy preventing the sweep.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior 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.
Grippy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Grippy preventing the sweep. #T1#
Junior keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy slips nicely into half guard.
Grippy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grippy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Junior for as long as he can get away with.
Grippy is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Grippy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Grippy.
Junior won't allow Grippy to pass to mount. #T2#
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Junior is defending well.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Grippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Grippy 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#
Grippy 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.
Grippy is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Grippy moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (0) Junior#T3#
Junior tries to lock up and control but Grippy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Grippy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Junior prevents Grippy from taking his back.
Grippy tries to control but Junior wriggling away. #SUB#
Grippy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Junior wants to hold on but Grippy pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Grippy is working for a guillotine from mount but Junior frees his head quite easily.
Grippy looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Grippy looking to secure an arm triangle but Junior defends it well. #SUB#
Grippy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Junior is now in Grippy's guard. A big mistake from Grippy there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (5) vs (2) Junior
Grippy keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. #T5#
Junior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (5) Junior#SUB2#
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grippy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grippy struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grippy tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Grippy is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Grippy gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Junior passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grippy! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (8) Junior#SUB2#
Junior is working for a guillotine from mount but Grippy frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Junior is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grippy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grippy shrugs it off.
Junior wants to control but instead Grippy manages to regain half guard. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Grippy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy trying to control but Junior postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grippy moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Grippy looking to control but Junior passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Grippy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grippy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grippy holds on and takes a little breather. #T9##SUB#
Grippy looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
#SUB#
Grippy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Junior stacks Grippy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Junior! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (11) Junior
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grippy, who protects the arm well. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grippy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy has a hand on Junior's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Junior takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (14) Junior#T11##SUB2#
Junior jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Grippy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grippy and Junior has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Grippy wants to control but Junior postures up.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Grippy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Junior's best efforts.
Junior works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (17) Junior
Junior tries to control but Grippy wriggling away. #T12#
Grippy tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.
Grippy controls the position.#SUB2#
Junior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Junior looking to control but Grippy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grippy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grippy tries to get out of the position.
Grippy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grippy is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grippy is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Grippy wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
#T13#
Junior is thwarting Grippy's attempts to control the position.
Junior prevents Grippy from improving his position.
Junior is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it.
Grippy trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Grippy is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Junior is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grippy gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 17 to 5. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Twist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Junior but Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Twist is defended easily by Junior.#TD#
Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Twist
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Junior wants to control but Twist is keeping him busy.
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.
Twist won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Twist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior wants to take a breather but Twist is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior is taking a breather. Twist 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.#SUB#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Twist is defending well.
Twist trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
#T2#
Twist is not content to let Junior control the position.#SUB#
Junior trying to work for an americana but Twist has managed to regain full guard.
Twist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (2) Twist
Twist trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom. #T3#
Twist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Junior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Junior is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Junior pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist is fighting to break Junior's control of his arms but Junior is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twist is one step ahead there. #T5#
Junior keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist passes Junior's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Twist 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.
Junior desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
Junior is not content to let Twist control the position.
Junior wants to improve his position but Twist is controlling well.
Twist is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Twist 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.
Twist wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Twist works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Junior trying to hold on to Twist's head to control him but Twist postures up.
#T7#
Junior preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Twist trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Junior moves into full guard.
Junior pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
Twist postures up.
#T8#
Junior pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Twist's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (2) Twist
Twist keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Twist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior pushing down on Twist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Twist gets full guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Twist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twist is controlling Junior's posture.
Junior trying to control but Twist is working from the bottom.
Twist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Twist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Twist holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Junior has gone for a leg lock! Twist slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (4) Twist
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior seems keen to control Twist's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (6) vs (4) Twist#T11#
Twist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Junior content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Twist has locked up a guillotine! Twist's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Junior is holding on here and Twist must be using up a lot of energy. Junior has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Twist gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Smalliver Twist!
Smalliver Twist took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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