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Event:
Grappling Hype -13-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Utsecks pushes Junior against the cage but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Utsecks is trying to defend but Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Junior has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Junior wants to control the pace but Utsecks is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to control but Utsecks has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Utsecks is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Junior has latched onto it... Big trouble! Junior pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Utsecks is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torso Junior! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -11-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Moreno closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Moreno has hold of one of Utsecks's legs. Utsecks is fighting the takedown attempt but Moreno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks looking to control.
Utsecks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Utsecks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Utsecks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moreno frees his head nicely. Oh but Utsecks has switched to an armbar! Moreno is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gabe Utsecks!
Gabe Utsecks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Crewe takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Crewe successfully pulls guard.
Utsecks tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Utsecks won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully.
Crewe controls Utsecks momentarily but Utsecks frees himself.
Utsecks wants to control from the top but Crewe keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crewe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Utsecks defends it easily.#T1#
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe is looking to take a break and control but Utsecks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Utsecks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crewe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crewe not doing much here.
#T2#
Crewe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Utsecks has eaten all the pies!
Crewe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (5) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe wants to control but instead Utsecks manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Utsecks won't allow Crewe to pass to mount.
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Utsecks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Utsecks defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Utsecks is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Crewe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Crewe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Utsecks for as long as he can get away with.
Crewe trying to control the action but Utsecks is working from the bottom.
Utsecks tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
Utsecks is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Utsecks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Utsecks tries to roll over but Crewe keeps him under control.
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (8) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks regains half guard.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Utsecks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crewe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (11) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe fails to move to back control. #T6#
Crewe controlling the pace for now.
Utsecks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crewe avoids the attempt from Utsecks to control.
Utsecks gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.
Utsecks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Utsecks.#T7#
Utsecks wants to control the position but Crewe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Utsecks trying to hold on to Crewe's head to control him but Crewe postures up.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Crewe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Utsecks is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crewe passes into side control, despite Utsecks's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (14) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks is letting Crewe control him for a moment. #T8#
Utsecks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (16) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to hold on but Crewe pushes him away. #SUB#
Crewe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crewe controlling the position easily from mount.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Utsecks is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe trying to control but Utsecks is having none of it.
Utsecks wants to hold on but Crewe pushes him away.
Crewe content just to control the position here.
Crewe wants to take Utsecks's back but he can't do it this time.
Utsecks tries to lock up and control but Crewe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Utsecks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crewe content just to control the position here.
Utsecks is looking to get to half guard.
Crewe controlling from mount. #SUB#
Crewe is working for a guillotine from mount but Utsecks frees his head quite easily.
Utsecks working to try and regain half guard.
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Utsecks 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.
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Crewe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Utsecks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crewe.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Utsecks tries to roll over but Crewe keeps him under control.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Utsecks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crewe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Utsecks looking for submissions off his back.
Utsecks 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.#T14#
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (19) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks prevents Crewe from taking his back.
Utsecks is trying desperately to improve position.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Crewe looking for a guillotine from mount but Utsecks is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe tries to control but Utsecks wriggling away.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
An out of breath Paul Crewe 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 -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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Utsecks shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Utsecks
Utsecks forces his way into half guard.
Utsecks passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Utsecks
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Utsecks content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is controlling an arm, preventing Utsecks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T1#
Utsecks tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Utsecks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Magomedov trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Utsecks is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Utsecks is controlling well.
Utsecks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to push Magomedov's head away but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Utsecks controlling his opponent. #T3#
Utsecks tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Utsecks has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (0) vs (11) Utsecks
Good control from Utsecks.
Utsecks tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Utsecks struggling to keep hold of the position.
Utsecks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Utsecks keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Utsecks gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Utsecks controls the action.#SUB2#
Utsecks working for the choke.
Utsecks wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Utsecks gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control. #T5##SUB2#
Utsecks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Utsecks has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Magomedov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Utsecks gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Utsecks!
An out of breath Gabe Utsecks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks goes for a double leg but Grubbins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grubbins continues to drive forward.#TD#
Grubbins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Utsecks#SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Grubbins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Utsecks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Grubbins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Spud Grubbins!
An intense looking Spud Grubbins took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This mothafucka gonna get my metal!'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Utsecks dives in and grabs Moreno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreno pushes down on Utsecks's head and hops out.#TD2#
Moreno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moreno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Utsecks (0) vs (4) Moreno
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Utsecks prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Utsecks tries to improve position but can't.
Moreno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Utsecks is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Moreno controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks is trying to improve his position.
Moreno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Utsecks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moreno working away.
A lull in the action here.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno postures up.#T2#
Moreno tries to move to mount but Utsecks blocks the move with his legs.
Moreno is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Utsecks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Utsecks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Utsecks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Utsecks being controlled for a moment.
Moreno advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (0) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno controlling from mount.
Utsecks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Moreno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Utsecks is working to get back to half guard.
Moreno controlling his opponent.
Utsecks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moreno trying to control the pace.
Utsecks is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Moreno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Moreno is working for a kimura but Utsecks is defending it quite comfortably.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
#T5#
Moreno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.
Moreno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Utsecks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Utsecks actively working from the bottom here.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
#T6#
Moreno wants to pass to mount but Utsecks is defending the position.
Moreno content to control rather than advance.
Utsecks trying to hold on to Moreno's head to control him but Moreno postures up.
Moreno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Utsecks reverses the position - he's now on top in Moreno's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno is pulling down on Utsecks's head to control his posture.
Utsecks stands and throws Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (5) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Utsecks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Moreno has one of Utsecks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Moreno struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreno can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Utsecks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moreno gets back to half guard.#T8#
Moreno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Moreno defends it.
Moreno is staying active underneath Utsecks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Utsecks is really struggling to control Moreno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Moreno defends it.
Moreno trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
#T9#
Utsecks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (8) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Utsecks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (11) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Moreno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Utsecks trying to control but Moreno is having none of it. #T10#
Moreno is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Moreno is just holding on here. Utsecks manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (14) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Utsecks trying to control momentarily.
Utsecks has good solid back control here.
Moreno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12##SUB#
Utsecks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moreno is defending well though. Utsecks let's go of the attempt for now.
Moreno can't escape the position.
Utsecks trying to control momentarily.
Utsecks is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
Utsecks tries to get the hooks in deep but Moreno pushed the leg off.
Utsecks biding his time, looking for the opening.
Utsecks is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
Utsecks is looking to control Moreno but Moreno is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moreno is trying to break free.
Moreno trying to control the hands but Utsecks breaks the grip. #T14##SUB#
Utsecks looking for the choke from the back.
Utsecks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moreno rolls, trying to escape but Utsecks keeps control of the position.
Moreno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Utsecks's guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (14) vs (8) Moreno
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Utsecks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Gabe Utsecks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kramer dives in and grabs Utsecks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Utsecks pushes down on Kramer's head and hops out.
Utsecks feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Utsecks pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer wants to take the fight to the mat but Utsecks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Utsecks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kramer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kramer wants a takedown.
Gabe Utsecks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kramer.#TD2#
Kramer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Utsecks can't fight it off and eventually Kramer manages to take the fight to the floor. Utsecks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Utsecks (0) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer postures up.
Utsecks really is a fat lump.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Utsecks is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Utsecks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Utsecks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (2) Kramer#T1#
Utsecks trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer has control of Utsecks's left arm, preventing Utsecks from doing any damage.
Utsecks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Utsecks sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Utsecks wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Utsecks wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Kramer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kramer keeping full guard, as Utsecks tries to pass.
Kramer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kramer controls Utsecks momentarily but Utsecks frees himself.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (4) Kramer
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Utsecks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Utsecks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Utsecks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kramer trying to control but Utsecks is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Utsecks is keeping the position for now.
Utsecks controls Kramer momentarily but Kramer frees himself. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Utsecks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (4) vs (4) Kramer
Utsecks trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kramer trying to control the position.
#T5#
Utsecks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kramer looking to control.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Utsecks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Kramer seems keen to control Utsecks's posture.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Utsecks being controlled here momentarily.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully.
Kramer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks slips nicely into half guard.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Kramer defends it. #T8#
Kramer controlling the position for now.
Kramer trying to control from the bottom.
Kramer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Utsecks wants to take a breather but Kramer is having none of it.
Utsecks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kramer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Utsecks is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Utsecks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Utsecks trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Utsecks is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10##SUB#
Utsecks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but Kramer defending well.
Kramer gets back to full guard.
Kramer looking to control.
#T11#
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Utsecks passes Kramer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kramer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Utsecks wants to pass the guard but Kramer is defending well. #T12#
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
Kramer trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
Utsecks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Utsecks is trying to control. Kramer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Utsecks is very close to passing his half guard.
Utsecks wants to pass to mount but Kramer is defending the position.
Kramer trying to control but Utsecks postures up.
Utsecks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Utsecks trying to control the pace. #T14#
Kramer tries to roll over but Utsecks keeps him under control.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Kramer defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer tries to get to full guard but Utsecks has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Utsecks gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Gabe Utsecks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Luca Lawson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Utsecks is looking to clinch.
Lawson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Utsecks's waist but Utsecks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawson off to one side.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gabe Utsecks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Lawson.
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Utsecks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Utsecks clinches.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Utsecks to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Lawson stops a takedown attempt from Utsecks.
#TD#
Utsecks jumps guard.
#SUB#
Utsecks is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lawson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Utsecks's body to avoid the submission. Utsecks has instead reached around Lawson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Utsecks arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Utsecks!
Gabe Utsecks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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