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Event:
TWGC 44 (265+lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimboomba Ravensbourne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Megyer Grapplebotwitz!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grapplebotwitz feints and as Ravensbourne raises his hands in defense, Grapplebotwitz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ravensbourne (0) vs (2) Grapplebotwitz
Ravensbourne keeping moving, preventing Grapplebotwitz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravensbourne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grapplebotwitz forces his way into half guard.
Grapplebotwitz trying to control from Ravensbourne's half guard. Ravensbourne has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grapplebotwitz wants to pass the guard but Ravensbourne is keeping the position.
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.
Grapplebotwitz slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Grapplebotwitz prevents Ravensbourne from improving his position.
Ravensbourne keeping control of the position.
Grapplebotwitz is pressing down on Ravensbourne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ravensbourne is holding on for now.
Grapplebotwitz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ravensbourne (0) vs (5) Grapplebotwitz
Ravensbourne tries to hold on but Grapplebotwitz pushes him away. #T2#
Ravensbourne gets back to half guard.
Grapplebotwitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ravensbourne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grapplebotwitz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ravensbourne (0) vs (8) Grapplebotwitz
Grapplebotwitz trying to control the action but Ravensbourne is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grapplebotwitz is trying to get an arm triangle but Ravensbourne is defending well.
Grapplebotwitz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ravensbourne's legs. #SUB2#
Grapplebotwitz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Grapplebotwitz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ravensbourne tries to bench press Grapplebotwitz off him but Grapplebotwitz keeps the position.
Grapplebotwitz tries to advance to mount but Ravensbourne denies him.
Ravensbourne is trying to get back to half guard.
Ravensbourne struggling a bit here.#T4#
Grapplebotwitz trying to control the position but Ravensbourne is working away.
Ravensbourne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ravensbourne is defending against the submission attempts here by Grapplebotwitz.
Well, if Grapplebotwitz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T5#
Ravensbourne is not content to let Grapplebotwitz control the position.
Ravensbourne wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ravensbourne is defending against the submission attempts here by Grapplebotwitz.
Ravensbourne wants to get back to full guard.
Grapplebotwitz wants to pass to mount but Ravensbourne is defending the position. #T6#
Ravensbourne trying to control but Grapplebotwitz postures up.
Grapplebotwitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ravensbourne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Grapplebotwitz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ravensbourne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grapplebotwitz looking to sit in guard and control but Ravensbourne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ravensbourne (2) vs (8) Grapplebotwitz#SUB#
Ravensbourne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grapplebotwitz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ravensbourne has Grapplebotwitz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ravensbourne (2) vs (10) Grapplebotwitz#T7#
Grapplebotwitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grapplebotwitz trying to control but Ravensbourne is working from the bottom.
Ravensbourne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grapplebotwitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grapplebotwitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ravensbourne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ravensbourne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Grapplebotwitz pushing down on Ravensbourne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grapplebotwitz is keen to just control but Ravensbourne is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ravensbourne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grapplebotwitz trying to control but Ravensbourne is working from the bottom.
Grapplebotwitz controlling from the top position. #T9#
Grapplebotwitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ravensbourne looking for a sweep. Not yet Ravensbourne, not yet.
Grapplebotwitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ravensbourne is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ravensbourne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grapplebotwitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grapplebotwitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grapplebotwitz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Grapplebotwitz wants to pass the guard but Ravensbourne is keeping the position.
Ravensbourne managing to control the position.
Grapplebotwitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ravensbourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grapplebotwitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ravensbourne is keeping the position for now.
Grapplebotwitz 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. #T11#
Ravensbourne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grapplebotwitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grapplebotwitz looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Grapplebotwitz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ravensbourne keeping full guard, as Grapplebotwitz tries to pass. #SUB#
Ravensbourne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grapplebotwitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ravensbourne is trying to control the position but Grapplebotwitz postures up. #T13#
Grapplebotwitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grapplebotwitz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Grapplebotwitz 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.
Ravensbourne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grapplebotwitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grapplebotwitz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ravensbourne (6) vs (10) Grapplebotwitz#T14#
Grapplebotwitz tries to break free.
Ravensbourne tries to get the hooks in deep but Grapplebotwitz pushed the leg off.
Grapplebotwitz trying to control the position but Ravensbourne manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ravensbourne seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Grapplebotwitz's chin but Grapplebotwitz turns very nicely into Ravensbourne's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Grapplebotwitz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ravensbourne (6) vs (12) Grapplebotwitz
Ravensbourne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ravensbourne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grapplebotwitz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ravensbourne (8) vs (12) Grapplebotwitz
Grapplebotwitz wants to sweep here but Ravensbourne controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grapplebotwitz wins on points by 12 to 8.
An out of breath Megyer Grapplebotwitz 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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