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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Short instigates a clinch.
Short has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Short pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mann drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (0) Short
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Short works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short for as long as he can get away with.
Short looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard.
Mann stays in close to Short's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.#SUB2#
Short is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.#T3#
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Short has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mann won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Short has control of Mann's left arm, preventing Mann from doing any damage.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mann is now in half guard. #T5#
Mann is taking a breather. Short 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Short doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mann.
Mann works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (0) Short#T6#
Mann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Short! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mann (7) vs (0) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mann (10) vs (0) Short
Mann keeps control of the position easily here as Short tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Mann controlling well, preventing Short from escaping the position.
Mann trying to control momentarily.
Mann controls the action.
Short is keeping busy.
Short trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
Mann controlling the position well here. Short rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Short tries to roll but Mann sticks to his back.
Short trying to control the action but Mann just sinks the hooks in.
Mann has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Short's body.
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Mann avoiding Short 's attempts to control his hands.
Mann is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mann wants to control but Short is keeping busy.#T10##SUB#
Mann 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, Short has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Further stalling from Mann.#T11#
Mann is hanging on to Short's back as he tries to escape.
Mann controlling the position well here. Short rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Mann is not going to allow Short to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Short showing good submission defense here.
Mann controlling from the back.#T13#
Mann is trying to control but Short is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mann is stalling here but it's allowed Short to get half guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Short is refusing to be controlled, as Mann sits in half guard.
Mann is really struggling to control Short but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Short is trying to control but can't.
Short gets back to full guard.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Short holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Short has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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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 3 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hart (4) vs (0) Mann
Mann wants to control but Hart postures up.#SUB#
Hart tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well. #SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hart's guard! Nice work there by Mann! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (4) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hart looking for subs off his back but Mann has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Mann is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hart gets full guard.#SUB#
Hart throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mann uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (5) Mann
Hart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hart (4) vs (7) Mann
Hart is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Mann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mann prevents Hart from getting the reversal.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mann content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Mann has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (10) Mann
Hart tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mann's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mann! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hart has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lyric Mann!
Kevin Hart was interviewed post fight and said 'Where am I?'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Diminutive Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mann gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Mann
Mann trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Mann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Mann might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Mann trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Mann stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Mann passes into half guard.
Mann is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Mann controlling the pace.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Mann has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Mann#T4#
Mann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jackson is not content to let Mann control the position.
Mann controls the position from side control.#T5#
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Mann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Let's hope that Mann 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.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mann is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (7) Mann#T7#
Mann wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Mann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T8#
Mann is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Mann has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (10) Mann
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (12) Mann#SUB2#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Mann trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Jackson 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Mann passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (15) Mann
Mann controlling his opponent.
Jackson regains half guard.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Mann stalling. #T12#
Mann frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (18) Mann
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann controlling from mount. #T14#
Mann wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Mann jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Mann has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 18 to 0. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Big Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guy quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guy (0) vs (2) Mann
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.#SUB#
Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.#SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Guy wants to hit a sweep here but Mann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (5) Mann
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Guy 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.
Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guy tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy moves into full guard.
Guy 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.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Mann passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Guy gets full guard.
Guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mann has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (8) Mann
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guy is trying to escape the position but Mann is controlling the position. #T7#
Guy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mann moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Guy (0) vs (10) Mann
Guy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guy regains half guard.#T9##SUB#
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy.#SUB#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.#T10##SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. #T11#
Mann looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Guy is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Guy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (10) Mann#T12##SUB2#
Mann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard.
Mann keeping hold of Guy's head, controlling as best he can.
Guy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (5) vs (10) Mann#T13#
Mann tries to hold on but Guy postures up.
Guy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mann is holding on tight.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Guy's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Guy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mann is now in Guy's guard. A big mistake from Guy there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (5) vs (12) Mann
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.#T14#
Guy keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass. #SUB#
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guy trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 12 to 5. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grumblegut changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (0) Mann#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grumblegut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grumblegut swings around for an armbar but Mann sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grumblegut's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grumblegut (4) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Grumblegut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grumblegut has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
Mann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grumblegut is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grumblegut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Grumblegut's legs - danger averted.
Grumblegut being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grumblegut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Grumblegut's legs - danger averted.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grumblegut escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Grumblegut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grumblegut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Grumblegut's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Mann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mann has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grumblegut to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mann is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grumblegut pulls down on the head and he's put Mann to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gromli Grumblegut!
Gromli Grumblegut really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -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 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dredd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (0) Mann
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dredd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dredd.
Dredd prevents Mann from improving his position.#SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mann has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura here.
Mann is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB#
Dredd wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dredd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mann is defending against the submission attempts here by Dredd.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage. #T2#
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dredd won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann pulls Dredd in to control the position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (2) vs (4) Mann
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mann trying to pass the guard but Dredd defending well.
Dredd is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dredd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dredd is looking for a triangle here but Mann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (7) Mann
Mann happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dredd tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Mann stalls from top position.
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dredd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Mann is pressing down on Dredd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dredd is holding on for now.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dredd with the active half guard here but Mann passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (10) Mann#T6#
Dredd seems a little lost for a moment, as Mann dominates the positioning.
Dredd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (4) vs (10) Mann
Mann wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Dredd is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dredd 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.
Mann has control of Dredd's left arm, preventing Dredd from doing any damage. #T7##SUB#
Dredd 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. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (4) vs (14) Mann
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Dredd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Mann sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8##SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.
Mann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dredd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB#
Dredd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mann escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mann! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (17) Mann
Mann controls the position.
Dredd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (4) vs (19) Mann
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Dredd gets full guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dredd is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10##SUB#
Dredd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mann stacks Dredd 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 Mann! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (22) Mann
Mann controlling from side mount.
Dredd is looking for a sweep.
Mann takes a little break here. Dredd wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11##SUB2#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.
Dredd is letting Mann control him for a moment.
Dredd manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.#SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Mann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dredd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (25) Mann#T13#
Mann controls the position.
Dredd is looking to reverse the position.
Dredd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (6) vs (25) Mann#SUB#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dredd is working for a submission of some sort.
Mann is controlling Dredd's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14##SUB#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB#
Dredd seems to be looking for submissions.
Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann.
Mann has his hands on Dredd's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (6) vs (29) Mann
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Mann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mann prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 29 to 6.
The defeated Jack Dredd had this to say: 'I smell your momma'. |
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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 1 wins and 3 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mann is in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann content to stall in guard here.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Magomedov trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann is adopting a defensive guard.
Mann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mann tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Mann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Mann wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mann is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mann managing to control the position.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov is continuing to stall.#T4#
Mann controlling from the top position.
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Mann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Mann controlling the action here.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Mann is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Mann content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Magomedov won't allow Mann to pass to mount.
Mann is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Mann seems content to control.#T7#
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Mann controlling the action here.
Mann passes into side control, despite Magomedov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (7) vs (2) Magomedov
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Magomedov tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position. #SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov being controlled for a moment.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mann takes a little break here. Magomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #T9#
Magomedov tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mann taking a breather here. #SUB#
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Mann controlling from side mount. #T11#
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is trying to work for a sweep but Mann has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mann (9) vs (2) Magomedov
Mann controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Mann maintains control.
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away. #T12#
Mann controlling his opponent.
Mann wants to take his opponent's back but Magomedov doesn't allow it.
Mann controlling from mount.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Mann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.
Mann prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#T14#
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mann has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Kramer
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Kramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (2) Kramer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann controlling the position. #T1#
Kramer sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer trying to control from the bottom.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mann jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (8) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Kramer is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it. #T2#
Mann tries to move to mount but Kramer blocks the move with his legs.
Kramer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Mann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mann prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mann (8) vs (6) Kramer#T3##SUB2#
Mann fending off the submission attempt from Kramer. #SUB2#
Kramer tightening his grip on Mann, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Mann right now.
Mann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.#SUB2#
Mann is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kramer gets his way!
#SUB2#
Mann fending off the submission attempt from Kramer. #T4#
Mann just trying to survive but Kramer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mann turns into Kramer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (10) vs (6) Kramer
Mann advances to half guard.
Mann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mann is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Kramer trying to control but Mann postures up.
Mann is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #T5#
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Mann wants to work for an arm triangle but Kramer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
Kramer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mann passes into side control, despite Kramer's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (13) vs (6) Kramer#T7#
Kramer being controlled for a moment.
Kramer is trying to improve his position.
Mann takes a little break here. Kramer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mann working away.#T8#
Mann controlling from side mount.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mann (13) vs (10) Kramer
Mann rolls, trying to escape but Kramer keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kramer working for a choke but Mann reverses nicely into Kramer 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (15) vs (10) Kramer
Kramer looking to control.
Mann 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.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kramer for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Kramer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer 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.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kramer 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: Mann (15) vs (12) Kramer
Mann tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
Mann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kramer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11##SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mann defends it well.
Mann controlling the position well. #T12#
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mann is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Mann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kramer is working away from the top position though.
Kramer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (15) vs (15) Kramer
Mann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mann is doing well to control the position and prevent Kramer from advancing to side control.
Mann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mann controlling Kramer's posture.
Kramer trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Kramer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann controlling Kramer's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kramer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kramer wins on points by 16 to 15.
A very excited looking Victor Kramer 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:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dobbie has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Dobbie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Mann
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Mann is pressing down on Dobbie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mann pulls Dobbie in close to his closed guard and prevents Dobbie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dobbie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Dobbie trying to move into half guard but instead Mann has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (2) Mann#T1#
Dobbie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Mann passes into half guard.
Dobbie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Mann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dobbie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mann. Oh but Dobbie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mann goes limp - he's gone! Dobbie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danger Dobbie!
During a confident post fight interview, Danger Dobbie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Midget Champions 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robinho Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense.
Junior half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robinho Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyric Mann.
Mann tries for a takedown but Junior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Mann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Junior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mann somewhat.
Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mann sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Junior gets caught flat footed, as Mann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (0) vs (2) Mann
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#SUB#
Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mann pushing down on Junior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Junior wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Junior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Mann won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Mann defends easily.
#T3#
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Mann is stalling in the full guard.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Junior looking for subs off his back but Mann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mann trying to control from Junior's half guard. Junior has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Junior wants to control but Mann passes easily into half guard.
Mann is taking a breather. Junior 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.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mann is trying for a kimura here. Junior looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mann wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyric Mann! |
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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; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mann gets tackled into the cage by Crewe. Crewe maintains the clinch.
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Crewe drags the fight down to the ground.
Crewe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crewe, not yet.
Mann being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crewe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Crewe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crewe is taking a breather. Mann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Crewe moves into full mount! Mann won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (0) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe wants to control the action but instead Mann gets a body lock and reverses into Crewe's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (5) Crewe
Mann won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crewe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crewe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Mann slips nicely into half guard.
Crewe is pressing down on Mann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crewe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crewe, not yet.
Mann looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Crewe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crewe looking to control but Mann passes into half guard.
#T3#
Mann wants to pass to mount but Crewe is defending the position.
Mann controlling the action here.
Crewe wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crewe! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (5) Crewe
Crewe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crewe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Crewe tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Mann wants to control the pace but Crewe is squirming around nicely.
Crewe working to try and regain half guard.
Mann trying to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crewe wants to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Crewe is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6##SUB#
Mann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crewe manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mann tries for a kimura but Crewe is defending well.
Mann just content to control the position.
Crewe has one of Mann's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Crewe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Crewe won't allow Mann to pass to mount.
Mann is taking a breather. Crewe 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.
Crewe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewe pulls Mann in to control the position. #SUB2#
Crewe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mann should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Crewe has tightened it up now! Mann should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Crewe!
A victorious Paul Crewe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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