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Event:
Grappling Hype -18-
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 10 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dredd is trying to defend but Koks 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: Koks (2) vs (0) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Koks is controlling well.
#SUB#
Koks is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a kimura from the bottom but Koks passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Dredd
Koks slows the pace down.
Koks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Dredd#T1#
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dredd to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Dredd
You can see the frustration on Dredd's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Koks 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.
Koks trying to control momentarily.
Dredd wants to escape the position.
Koks trying to control momentarily.
Dredd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Koks controls the action.
Dredd tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Dredd has hold of Koks's leg, trying to break free but it's let Koks lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dredd is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Koks throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
An out of breath Olaf Koks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jack Dredd had this to say: 'I smell your momma'. |
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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 9 wins and 2 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Koks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Mann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koks on his heels. He'll look to pass Koks's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Mann
Mann controlling from the top position.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Koks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koks is positioning himself well to prevent Mann advancing to mount. #T1#
Koks is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koks moves into full guard.
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Koks is retaining full guard.
Koks looking to control.
Mann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koks trying to control the position.
Koks 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: Koks (2) vs (2) Mann#T2#
Mann tries to get to full guard but Koks has control of the leg.
Mann is not content to let Koks control the position.
Mann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Mann manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Mann keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully.
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mann trying to control the position.
Koks stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Koks stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position.
Koks wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann can't keep his opponent in guard - Koks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mann trying to hold on to Koks's head to control him but Koks postures up.
Mann controlling the position well. #T5#
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koks passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Koks is trying to get an arm triangle but Mann is defending well.
Koks controls the position.
Mann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Koks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mann reverses the position - he's now on top in Koks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (5) vs (4) Mann
Mann controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Koks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mann sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Koks doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mann paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Koks - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
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 9 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Grippy. No joy for Koks on that attempt.
Grippy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grippy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koks with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Grippy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grippy. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Grippy
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Koks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there.
Grippy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koks controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks wants to sweep here but Grippy controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Grippy preventing the sweep.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Koks has his foot on Grippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Koks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (2) Grippy
Koks pushing down on Grippy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Koks is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it.
Grippy is looking to improve his position.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Koks wants to control but Grippy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Grippy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koks trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks advances to half guard.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Grippy won't allow Koks to pass to mount.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Koks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Koks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grippy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Koks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grippy! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks working for a submission but Grippy is keeping him at bay.
Grippy working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Koks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Grippy is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Grippy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy wants to hold on but Koks pushes him away.#SUB#
Koks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grippy has worked his arm free - good work by Grippy!
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom. #T7#
Grippy is looking to regain half guard here but Koks keeps moving and retains side control.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grippy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks 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 Koks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom. #T8#
Koks is staying tight to Grippy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grippy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (7) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Koks is defending well.
Koks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koks.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Grippy trying to move into half guard but instead Koks has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (9) vs (4) Grippy
Koks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (4) Grippy
Koks tries to take his opponent's back but Grippy turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (6) Grippy
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully. #T10#
Koks looking to control.
Grippy passes Koks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koks is looking to improve his position.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Koks defends it.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Grippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Koks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grippy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grippy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (18) vs (6) Grippy
Grippy tries to roll but Koks sticks to his back.
Grippy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Grippy is defending it well.
#SUB#
Koks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12##SUB#
Koks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Koks has the hooks in. Grippy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grippy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grippy moves into full guard.
Koks wants to control from the top but Grippy keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Grippy has his feet on Koks's thighs here. He's pushed Koks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nano Grippy!
Nano Grippy is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nano Grippy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -11-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grumblegut's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Grumblegut
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks wants to control from the top but Grumblegut keeps moving.
Koks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for a triangle but Koks pushes his legs off easily.
Grumblegut looking for a sweep. Not yet Grumblegut, not yet.
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks advances to half guard.
Koks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Koks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koks prevents Grumblegut from improving his position.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Grumblegut
Grumblegut has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (8) vs (0) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grumblegut is really stuck here.
Grumblegut breaks Koks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (8) vs (2) Grumblegut#T2##SUB2#
Grumblegut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (12) vs (2) Grumblegut
Koks advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (2) Grumblegut
Grumblegut bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (4) Grumblegut#SUB#
Koks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koks is trying to control the position but Grumblegut postures up.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koks keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Koks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Koks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (16) vs (4) Grumblegut
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Grumblegut working for submissions but it's allowed Koks to get to half guard.
Grumblegut wants to improve his position but Koks is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Grumblegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grumblegut keeps working. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position.
Koks trying to control the pace. #T4#
Grumblegut is staying active underneath Koks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks uses his free foot to push down on Grumblegut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grumblegut. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (19) vs (4) Grumblegut
Koks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grumblegut is looking to escape.
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Grumblegut is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Koks prevents Grumblegut from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Koks wants to finish this one by submission but Grumblegut is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koks.
Grumblegut is working to get back to half guard.
Koks tries to control but Grumblegut wriggling away.
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grumblegut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grumblegut gets back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
Grumblegut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grumblegut is pressing down on Koks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koks won't allow Grumblegut to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for a triangle here but Koks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (22) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping him busy. #T7#
Grumblegut prevents Koks from improving position.
Koks advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (24) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Koks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
Grumblegut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position.
Koks wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Grumblegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut won't allow Koks to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut looks winded!#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
Koks wants to take a breather but Grumblegut is having none of it. #SUB#
Koks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grumblegut! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (27) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Koks looking to control but Grumblegut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koks works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (30) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Koks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Koks has locked on a rear naked choke here! Grumblegut is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
Olaf Koks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dobbie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koks to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (0) vs (2) Koks#SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dobbie keeping full guard, as Koks tries to pass. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koks passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dobbie trying to get back to full guard but Koks takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (5) Koks#T1#
Dobbie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dobbie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Koks.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dobbie is trying to escape the mount but Koks keeps good control and instead manages to take Dobbie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (8) Koks
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dobbie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koks tries to control but Dobbie wriggling away. #T2#
Dobbie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Koks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dobbie has worked his arm free - good work by Dobbie!
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobbie keeps working.
Koks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (0) vs (10) Koks
Dobbie is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dobbie can't escape the position.
Dobbie 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.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Dobbie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dobbie is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (13) Koks
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dobbie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (16) Koks#SUB2#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Dobbie is defending it well.
Dobbie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Koks.
Dobbie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Dobbie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Koks seems content to control.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Koks passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (19) Koks
Dobbie gets back to half guard.
Dobbie won't allow Koks to pass to mount.
Koks passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (22) Koks
Dobbie tries to bench press Koks off him but Koks keeps the position. #SUB2#
Koks is trying to get an arm triangle but Dobbie is defending well.
Dobbie is looking for a sweep.
Dobbie is not content to let Koks control the position. #T7#
Dobbie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koks uses his free foot to push down on Dobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobbie. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (0) vs (25) Koks
Koks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koks wants to control the pace but Dobbie is squirming around nicely.
Dobbie can't escape the position.
Koks controlling the position easily from mount.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Koks takes Dobbie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (0) vs (28) Koks
Dobbie tries to escape but Koks has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Koks has managed to slip his arm under Dobbie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dobbie is tapping out! Submission win for Koks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks! Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Olaf Koks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grippy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grippy wants it to stay on the feet.
And Grippy tries to counter it with a takedown but Koks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grippy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koks fails to land the takedown.
Grippy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koks defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Koks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grippy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Grippy has hold of one of Koks's legs. Koks is fighting the takedown attempt but Grippy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Grippy
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grippy trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy content to stall in guard here.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Koks is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Koks controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself. #SUB2#
Grippy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (4) vs (2) Grippy
Koks is staying tight to Grippy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grippy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (6) vs (2) Grippy
Grippy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Grippy tries to hold on but Koks postures up.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grippy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grippy is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grippy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Koks wants to take Grippy's back but he can't do it this time.
Koks wants to control the pace but Grippy is squirming around nicely.
Koks tries to take Grippy's back but instead Grippy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koks prevents Grippy from improving his position.
Grippy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Grippy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Grippy working for a triangle but Koks defends it easily.
Koks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Grippy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koks has passed into half guard!
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grippy keeps working.
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (9) vs (2) Grippy
Grippy tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.#T6#
Koks trying to control but Grippy is having none of it.
Koks avoids the attempt from Grippy to control.
Koks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grippy to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (12) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grippy has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Grippy showing good submission defense here.
#T7#
Grippy tries to escape the position.
Grippy wants to control his opponent's hands but Koks gets his hands free.
Koks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Koks has locked on a rear naked choke here! Grippy is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Olaf Koks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -6-
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Koks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Short
Koks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Short#SUB#
Koks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Short manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Koks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Short's legs.
Short tries to bench press Koks off him but Koks keeps the position.
Koks controls the position.
Short tries to improve position but can't.
Short stops Koks from passing to mount.
Short wants to control but Koks postures up.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Short manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Short
Koks trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
Koks moves into full guard.
Koks 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: Koks (7) vs (2) Short
Koks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Short does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Short trying to control but Koks postures up.
Koks wants to pass the guard but Short is defending well.
Koks controlling the pace.
Short is refusing to be controlled, as Koks sits in half guard.
Koks not doing much here.
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (10) vs (2) Short#T4#
Koks trying to control but Short is having none of it.
Short tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koks prevents Short from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Koks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Short has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Short! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (10) vs (4) Short#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koks holds on and takes a little breather.
Short pushes down on Koks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koks gets full guard.
Koks is trying to hold Short in close to prevent damage but Short has managed to pass into half guard.
Short tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koks gets full guard.#T6#
Koks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Short controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Short wants to control from the top but Koks keeps moving.
Koks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Short
Koks is looking to pass into half guard but Short pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Short is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (12) vs (6) Short
Koks working a defensive guard here.
Koks pulls Short in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Short controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Short being controlled here momentarily.
Koks being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Short 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#
Koks 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.
Short stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Short won't allow Koks to sweep him here.
Short trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
Short looking to sit in guard and control but Koks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (6) Short
Short is trying to control the position but Koks postures up. #T9##SUB2#
Short working for a triangle but Koks defends it easily.
Short looking to control.
Koks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
Koks is pushing down on Short's leg trying to pass to half guard. Short is fighting to maintain full guard but Koks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Short knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Short is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koks's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (14) vs (10) Short#T10#
Koks is trying to break free.
Short is trying to stick to Koks's back but Koks is turning into Short. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Short's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Koks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (16) vs (10) Short#SUB2#
Short looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Short throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koks advances to half guard.
Koks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Short does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Koks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Koks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koks is looking to advance position but Short won't allow it.
Koks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (19) vs (10) Short
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Short can't escape the position.
#T12#
Koks trying to control but Short is having none of it.
Short is controlling an arm, preventing Koks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Koks controlling from the full mount.
Koks tries to control but Short wriggling away. #T13#
Koks controlling his opponent.
Short can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Koks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Short has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Short! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (19) vs (12) Short
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Koks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Short's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (21) vs (12) Short
Koks wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving. #T14#
Short is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Short manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (21) vs (14) Short
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
Koks trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koks takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
Olaf Koks is the new bantamweight champion!
Olaf Koks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Koks drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Crewe
Koks stands and throws Crewe's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe struggling a bit here.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Crewe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crewe is trying to work for a sweep but Koks has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crewe is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Koks wants to finish this one by submission but Crewe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe working to try and regain half guard.
Crewe wants to control but Koks is having none of it.
Koks controlling the pace for now.
Crewe has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Crewe
Crewe tries to escape but Koks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Koks is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Koks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Koks keeps control of the position as Crewe tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Koks looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koks is hanging on to Crewe's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Koks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Koks controls the action.
Koks is not going to allow Crewe to sit and survive in this position.
Koks tries to keep control of the position but Crewe is staying busy.
Crewe is trying to break free.
Koks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Crewe trying to control the hands but Koks won't let him.
Crewe is really stuck here.
#T4#
Koks keeps control of the position easily here as Crewe tries to buck him off.
Koks is hanging on to Crewe's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Crewe is defending it well.
Crewe is in bad spot here.
Crewe breaks Koks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (10) vs (2) Crewe#T5#
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
Koks moves into full guard.
Koks keeping full guard, as Crewe tries to pass.
Crewe passes Koks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crewe wants to take a breather but Koks is having none of it.
Koks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.
Koks is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Koks is refusing to be controlled, as Crewe sits in half guard.
Koks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Koks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Crewe is trying to control. Koks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crewe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koks keeps working.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Koks is defending well.
Crewe is looking to stall here but Koks recovers full guard. #T7#
Koks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crewe stopping the sweep attempt from Koks.
Koks trying to control the position.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe is still trying to improve position.
Koks is pulling down on Crewe's head. It's preventing any offense from Crewe, at least for the moment.
Koks trying to keep a closed guard but Crewe is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
Crewe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (10) vs (5) Crewe
Koks tries to bench press Crewe off him but Crewe keeps the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Koks's face as Crewe controls the position.
Koks is looking for a sweep.
Koks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crewe controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Koks is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10##SUB2#
Crewe seems to be working for a kimura but Koks defends the submission attempt.
Koks trying to control here.
Koks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Koks won't allow it.
Koks has his hands clasped together around Crewe's back. He's all about the action.
Koks wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
#T11#
Koks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Koks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Koks is keeping the position.
Koks working a defensive guard here.
Crewe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12##SUB2#
Crewe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (14) vs (5) Crewe
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Crewe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koks controls the position.
Koks tries to move to mount but Crewe blocks the move with his legs.
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crewe keeps working. #SUB#
Koks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB#
Crewe wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Koks has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Crewe's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Crewe is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Koks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olaf Koks!
A victorious Olaf Koks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Paul Crewe was interviewed post fight and said 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -1-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Danger Dobbie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dobbie looks for a takedown but Koks sprawls well.#TD2#
Dobbie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Dobbie
The fighters are battling for position here. Koks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobbie is one step ahead there.
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Koks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koks holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks continues to stall.
Dobbie stands and throws Koks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (0) vs (5) Dobbie
Dobbie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (0) vs (7) Dobbie
Dobbie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Dobbie controlling from the full mount.
Dobbie wants to control the pace but Koks is squirming around nicely.
Dobbie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Koks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Koks is looking to get to half guard.
Dobbie wants to control the pace but Koks is squirming around nicely.
Koks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Dobbie fails to move to back control.
Koks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koks wants to hold on but Dobbie pushes him away.
Dobbie wants to take his opponent's back but instead Koks manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dobbie is working for a kimura but Koks is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks has his hands clasped together around Dobbie's back. He's all about the action.
Dobbie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (0) vs (10) Dobbie#T3#
Koks can't escape the position.
Koks gets back to half guard.
Dobbie wants to pass to mount but Koks is defending the position.
Dobbie is looking to take a break and control but Koks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobbie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dobbie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Koks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbie tries to free his leg and advance position but Koks is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Koks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobbie forces his way into half guard.
Koks wants to improve his position but Dobbie is controlling well.
Dobbie trying to control from half guard but Koks is working away.
Koks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dobbie wants to control but Koks is keeping him busy.
Dobbie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Dobbie is trying to control. Koks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koks has Dobbie pulled in close to control his posture.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Koks wants to sweep here but Dobbie controlling him for the moment.
Dobbie advances to half guard.
Dobbie is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Dobbie is keen to just control but Koks is a slippery customer.
Koks is trying to get back to full guard.
Koks is staying active underneath Dobbie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koks wants to get back to full guard.
Koks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dobbie is working away from the top position though.
Koks tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dobbie is working for a kimura but Koks is defending it quite comfortably.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Dobbie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Koks is trying is best to control the position here.
Koks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koks.
Dobbie postures up.
Dobbie looking to sit in guard and control but Koks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (10) Dobbie#SUB2#
Dobbie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Koks rolls with it to try and escape but Dobbie cranks on the arm and Koks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danger Dobbie!
Danger Dobbie is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Danger Dobbie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dram Macallan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Macallan was covering up waiting for the punch and Koks finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Macallan
Koks trying to control but Macallan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Macallan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koks wants to control from the top but Macallan keeps moving.
Koks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Koks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koks passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Macallan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Koks passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Macallan#T1#
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macallan is being controlled here.
Macallan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Macallan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (0) Macallan
Macallan stops Koks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koks trying to control but Macallan is having none of it.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.#T2#
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Macallan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (10) vs (0) Macallan
You can see the frustration on Macallan's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan keeps trying to improve his position.
Koks wants to control but Macallan is keeping busy.
Koks has the hooks in. Macallan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Koks sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Macallan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Olaf Koks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Smalliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Koks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Twist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Twist
Twist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koks is stalling in the full guard.
Koks tries to free his leg and advance position but Twist is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Twist keeping full guard, as Koks tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks forces his way into half guard.
Koks trying to pass the guard but Twist defending well.
Twist wants to control but Koks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koks wants to pass to mount but Twist is defending the position.
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.
Koks controlling the action here.#T2#
Koks wants to pass to mount but Twist is defending the position.
Koks not doing much here.
Koks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Twist for as long as he can get away with.
Koks moves into full mount! Twist won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Twist
Twist gets back to half guard.#T3#
Koks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Twist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Twist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Twist tries to roll over but Koks keeps him under control.
Koks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Twist's thigh. Twist counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Koks stays in close to Twist's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB2#
Twist throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Koks escapes and throws Twist's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (8) vs (0) Twist
Koks is staying tight to Twist's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Twist is looking for a sweep.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Twist! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (10) vs (0) Twist
Twist is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.#T5##SUB#
Koks working for a guillotine from mount but Twist is in no mood to give up.
Koks fails to take his opponent's back.
Twist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koks content just to control the position here.
Koks avoids the attempt from Twist to control.
Koks prevents Twist from getting the reversal.#T6#
Koks wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Koks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Twist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Koks trying to control but Twist is having none of it.
Koks content just to control the position here.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Twist is looking to escape. #T8#
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Twist working to try and regain half guard.
Koks seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Twist is holding on tight.
Twist is working to get back to half guard.
Twist tries to hold on but Koks postures up.
Twist working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Koks takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (13) vs (0) Twist#SUB#
Twist is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Twist fending off the submission attempt from Koks.
Twist just trying to survive but Koks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T10##SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Twist is defending it well.
Koks keeps control of the position easily here as Twist tries to buck him off.
Twist is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Twist is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T11#
Koks controlling from the back.#SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Twist is defending it well.
Koks gets his hands free as Twist looks to control. #SUB#
Koks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Twist has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T12#
Koks avoiding Twist 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Twist's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Twist defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Koks's arms.
Twist tries to escape but Koks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Twist is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13##SUB#
Koks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Koks working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Twist defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Koks has good solid back control here. #T14#
Twist tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koks looking to control but Twist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koks with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Twist is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koks takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Olaf Koks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Smalliver Twist had this to say: 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Koks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Koks (4) vs (0) Grubbins
Grubbins is looking for a sweep.
Koks trying to control the position but Grubbins is working away. #SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura but Grubbins is defending well. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbins seems a little lost for a moment, as Koks dominates the positioning.
Grubbins is not content to let Koks control the position.
Grubbins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Koks seems content to control.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grubbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koks wants to pass to mount but Grubbins is defending the position. #T2#
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
Koks is trying to control. Grubbins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koks is thwarting Grubbins's attempts to control the position.
Koks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Koks sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Koks wants to control from the top but Grubbins keeps moving.
Koks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koks tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubbins is retaining full guard. #T4#
Koks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koks is looking to advance position but Grubbins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (4) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks is looking to improve his position but Grubbins isn't that keen on the idea.
Koks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grubbins controlling from mount.
Grubbins looking to control but Koks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Koks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (6) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks 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.
Koks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (9) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grubbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grubbins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbins keeps working. #SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Grubbins's face as Koks controls the position. #SUB#
Koks is trying to get an arm triangle but Grubbins is defending well.
Grubbins prevents Koks from moving into mount. #T7##SUB#
Koks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grubbins prevents Koks from moving into mount.
Koks wants to control but Grubbins is keeping him busy.
Koks happy to just control the position for now.
Grubbins is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Grubbins can't do much from the bottom here.
Grubbins is not content to let Koks control the position.
Koks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Koks trying to control the position but Grubbins is working away. #T9##SUB#
Koks tries for a kimura but Grubbins is defending well.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grubbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Koks controls the position from side control.
Koks wants to control but Grubbins is keeping him busy.
Koks tries to advance to mount but Grubbins instead regains half guard.
Koks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Koks is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Koks is trying to control the action in half guard but Grubbins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koks trying to mount his opponent but Grubbins defends it.
Koks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grubbins is looking to control Koks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grubbins avoid being mounted?
Koks slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbins keeps working.
Koks controlling the action here.
Koks wants to advance to full mount but Grubbins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Koks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Grubbins
Koks wants to control but Grubbins is keeping him busy.
Grubbins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (4) Grubbins#SUB#
Koks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grubbins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Koks tries to control but Grubbins wriggling away. #T14#
Koks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grubbins is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Grubbins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Koks is working for a guillotine from mount but Grubbins frees his head quite easily.
Koks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koks takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Olaf Koks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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:
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; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Verne Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Koks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Koks (4) vs (0) Troyer
Troyer is looking to reverse the position.
Troyer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (6) vs (0) Troyer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Troyer is holding on tight.
Koks content just to control the position here.
Troyer tries to lock up and control but Koks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Koks working for a submission but Troyer is keeping him at bay.
Troyer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Koks controlling the position easily from mount.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Troyer is looking to escape.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Troyer has eaten all the pies!
Troyer has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (9) vs (0) Troyer
Koks has good solid back control here.
Koks gets his hands free as Troyer looks to control. #T2#
I would not like to be Troyer right now.
Koks not allowing Troyer to control his hands.
Troyer tries to escape but Koks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Koks go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Troyer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Koks. #SUB#
Troyer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Koks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Koks controlling well, preventing Troyer from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Koks looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Koks looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Troyer showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Koks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Koks working for a choke but Troyer is defending well. #T4#
Koks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Troyer doesn't escape.
Troyer tries to break free.
#SUB#
Koks working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Troyer is doing well to defend. Koks seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Troyer is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
During a confident post fight interview, Olaf Koks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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