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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Pitbull XLVIII
Date: Jun 01, 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 3 losses; Sparbot One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
One gets caught flat footed, as Ryan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: One (0) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
One working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
One throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryan escapes and throws One's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (5) Ryan
One is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (8) Ryan
One wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away.
One has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
One is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
One tries to improve his position but Ryan has taken his back! Ryan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will One tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ryan pushes One away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gordon Ryan! |
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Event:
Pitbull XLVIII
Date: Jun 01, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jayden Payne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sparbot Two!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Two has Payne up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Payne manages to pull guard.
Two wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Two must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Payne (2) vs (0) Two
Payne controlling from the top position.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Payne content to stall in guard here.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Payne's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Two keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Two keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Payne content to stall in guard here.
Two seems keen to control Payne's posture.
Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving. #T2#
Payne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Payne is stalling in the full guard.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Payne controlling from the top position. #T3#
Payne pushes down on Two's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Payne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payne wants to advance to full mount but Two doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Payne 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.
Two keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Two is pulling down on Payne's head to control his posture. #T4#
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Payne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Payne wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Two controls Payne momentarily but Payne frees himself.
Payne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Two tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Two being controlled here, momentarily.
Two keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Two keeping full guard, as Payne tries to pass.
Two being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Two has his foot on Payne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Payne works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Two 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.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payne stands and throws Two's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (5) vs (0) Two
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.
Payne tries to move to mount but Two blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Payne moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Payne (7) vs (0) Two
Two tries to hold on but Payne postures up.
Payne looking to control but Two is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Two is looking to get to half guard.
Payne controlling from mount.
Payne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Two is looking to escape. #T9#
Two stops Payne from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Two is trying to escape the mount.
Payne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Two is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Two wants to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
Payne controlling his opponent. #T10#
Payne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payne controlling the pace for now.
Payne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Two is looking to escape.
Two gets back to half guard.
Two is not content to let Payne control the position.#T11#
Payne tries to pass to full mount but Two defends it.
Payne controlling the action here.
Payne trying to mount his opponent but Two defends it.
Payne works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (10) vs (0) Two
Payne controlling from the full mount.
Payne wants to control the pace but Two is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Two is controlling an arm, preventing Payne from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Payne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Two is looking to escape.
Payne controlling his opponent.
Payne pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Two is squirming around, avoiding Payne's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Payne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Payne is trying to take his opponent's back.
Payne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Payne wants to take Two's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Payne trying to control but Two is having none of it.
Payne fails to move to back control.
Payne wants to control the pace but Two is squirming around nicely.
Payne wants to take Two's back here but Two is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Payne trying to control but Two is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Payne takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Jayden Payne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Longabaugh vs Morrison
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Geghan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khan at a distance.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Geghan counters with a left to the body.
Khan throws a series of punches but Geghan moves out of range.
Geghan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khan with a body shot.
Geghan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khan defends well and Geghan ends up having to push Khan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khan throws a right and a left that Geghan avoids nicely.
Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Khan moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Geghan.
Geghan cracks Khan with a nice body shot.
Geghan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Geghan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan working aggressively here.
Geghan tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geghan is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Geghan wants the takedown. Khan is fighting it off but Geghan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Khan's guard against the cage.
Khan is looking to stand up but Geghan isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Khan has control of Geghan's left arm, preventing Geghan from doing any damage.
Geghan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Geghan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Geghan wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Geghan throws a big elbow that misses.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Geghan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Geghan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Khan as he connects with a hook.
Bingus Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan tries to bum rush Geghan with a series of wild strikes but Geghan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan throws a combination. Geghan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Khan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Geghan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan misses with a combination
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Geghan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khan at a distance.
Geghan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Geghan.
Bingus Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Geghan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Geghan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Geghan off the cage and back into range.
Geghan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khan's waist but Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geghan off to one side.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Geghan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan with a nice cross.
Geghan scores with the left hand. Khan knows he should have avoided that one.
Geghan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Geghan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bingus Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Geghan.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geghan scores with a sloppy right hand. Khan should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Geghan throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Khan throws the left hand but Geghan avoids the punch easily.
Geghan takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Khan darts in and clinches Geghan up against the cage.
Geghan blocking some punches.
Geghan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Geghan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khan's brow.
Geghan controlling the action here for a moment.
A hook to the body from Khan.
#BC#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Geghan walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Geghan.
Geghan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Geghan moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Geghan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Geghan connects with a jab.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Geghan's head but Geghan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Geghan ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Geghan.#TD2#
Geghan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khan on his heels. He'll look to pass Khan's guard now, I'm sure.
Geghan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Geghan throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Geghan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Geghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Geghan.
Geghan lands a couple of digs.
Geghan is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Geghan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geghan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Geghan manages to avoid it.
Geghan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Geghan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Khan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geghan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geghan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Khan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Geghan avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Geghan controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Geghan.
Geghan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khan tries to work over Geghan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Geghan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geghan blocks an uppercut.
Geghan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khan is keeping busy.
Geghan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Geghan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Geghan's head. #T3#
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Geghan controls the action.
Geghan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khan is defending well for now.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Geghan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Geghan has Khan pushed against the cage.#BC#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geghan misses with a body shot.
Geghan connects with a body shot that sends Khan's belly button to the back.
Geghan defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws a right and a left that Geghan avoids nicely.
Khan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Geghan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geghan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Geghan feints and as Khan raises his hands in defense, Geghan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khan is trying to control the position but Geghan postures up. #T4#
Geghan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now.
Geghan throwing strikes but missing.
Geghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Geghan wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geghan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Geghan wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bingus Khan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Geghan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses
and Geghan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khan misses with an uppercut
enabling Geghan to counter with a crisp jab.
Geghan shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Geghan.
Bingus Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geghan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Khan misses.
Khan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Geghan counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geghan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Geghan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Geghan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Khan misses. #T1#
Geghan cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Geghan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Geghan is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Geghan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Geghan trying to control the position but Khan is working away.
Geghan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Geghan is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Geghan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Geghan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An elbow from Geghan crashes against the mat.
Khan defending against the ground and pound.
Geghan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Geghan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Khan is avoiding damage well.
Geghan working the ground and pound but Khan is defending the strikes.
John Geghan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Geghan advances to mount.
Geghan trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Khan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Geghan.
Geghan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Geghan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Khan is looking to get to half guard.
Geghan drops a big elbow. That's hurt Khan! More shots from Geghan and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Geghan!
A very excited looking John Geghan 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:
Just some fights 32
Date: May 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Face comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Face does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makoba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puncher Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face connects with the punch.
Makoba is looking to land body kicks.
Face's corner calls for a 1-2. Face obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Face smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Face has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Face there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Makoba moves away from the strike by Face.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Face is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Face manages to avoid it.
Makoba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Face.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Face on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makoba. Makoba obviously looking to wear him down.
Makoba looks to land a combination but Face avoids it well.
Makoba misses the shot to the body.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makoba manages to avoid it.
Makoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.#T1#
A slow jab from Makoba misses its intended target.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makoba with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Face has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Makoba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Face.
Makoba connects with a jab.
Makoba slips a jab from Face.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
Makoba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
Makoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makoba missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Face tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Face throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Face throws a jab but it's blocked by Makoba.
Makoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Face.
Face throws a right hand that misses
and Makoba counters with a low kick, right behind Face 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Face. #T2#
Makoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD#
Makoba cracks Face with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Makoba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Face to stand back up!
Makoba misses the shot to the body.
Makoba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Face walks into a left hand. #CUT#That has opened up Puncher Face's cut even more.
Face moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Makoba sends Face crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Makoba is motioning to the referee to let Face up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Face is rocked!
Makoba misses with a body shot.
Makoba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makoba slips a jab from Face.
Face loads up on a big right hand but Makoba slips the punch.
Face throws a big shot that misses.
Makoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Face misses with the combination.
#T3#
Face misses with a lunging right hand
and Makoba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makoba blocks a jab.
Face throws a jab when Makoba was well out of range.
Makoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Face swings widly with a right hand
and Makoba counters with a right hand to the body.
Face looks winded!#KD#
Makoba cracks Face with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Makoba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Face to stand back up!
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Makoba finish him?#CUT#The cut above Puncher Face's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makoba.
Makoba circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Face tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Makoba wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLVII
Date: May 25, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kiely stuffs the takedown attempt from Norman. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Kiely gets caught flat footed, as Norman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet. #SUB2#
Kiely looking for a guillotine here but Norman defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kiely throws his legs up looking for a submission but Norman uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Kiely
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Norman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Norman prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kiely's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kiely tries to buck Norman off but Norman is having none of it.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Kiely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kiely manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norman's best efforts.#T2#
Kiely trying to hold on to Norman's head to control him but Norman postures up.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.
Kiely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiely trying to control here.
Kiely is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norman wants to take a breather but Kiely is having none of it.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard but Norman has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (0) Kiely
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Norman controlling the position from side mount.
Kiely is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Kiely stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kiely is looking to reverse the position.
Norman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
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.
Kiely tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Norman 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 Kiely's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Norman wants to control but Kiely is keeping him busy.
Kiely wants to control but Norman postures up.
Kiely tries to bench press Norman off him but Norman keeps the position. #T6#
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiely keeps working.
Norman slows the pace down.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Norman tries for a kimura but Kiely is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Kiely's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T7#
Kiely tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kiely manages to work his way to half guard, despite Norman's best efforts.
Kiely is staying active underneath Norman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Norman slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiely manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8##SUB2#
Kiely is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kiely trying to control the position.
Norman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kiely looking for subs off his back but Norman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Norman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (11) vs (0) Kiely#T9#
Norman tries to control but Kiely wriggling away.
Kiely is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kiely stops Norman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kiely tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Norman content just to control the position here.
Kiely keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kiely slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.
Kiely has a hand on Norman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Norman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (14) vs (0) Kiely
Kiely is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Norman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Kiely tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiely can't escape the position.
#T12#
Norman tries to control but Kiely wriggling away.
Kiely is trying to escape the mount but Norman keeps good control and instead manages to take Kiely's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Norman (17) vs (0) Kiely
I really don't envy Kiely right now.
Norman wants to control but Kiely is keeping busy.
Kiely is trying to break free.
#T13#
Norman controls the position.
Kiely is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kiely rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Kiely just trying to survive but Norman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Kiely do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kiely rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Norman prevents Kiely from improving his position.#T14#
Kiely wants to control but Norman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Mark Norman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Nedser Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLVII
Date: May 25, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 26 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Niko Christian!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christian! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hill (4) vs (0) Christian
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Christian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christian can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Christian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hill is trying to get an arm triangle but Christian is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill wants to control but Christian is keeping him busy.
Christian sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Christian is defending well.
Hill is thwarting Christian's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christian has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Christian is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.
Christian wants to get back to full guard.
Hill is pressing down on Christian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christian is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Christian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Christian wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Christian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christian is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Christian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Christian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Christian is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Christian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Christian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Christian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christian.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Christian looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
Hill trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Christian keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Christian working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christian is keeping the position for now.
Christian 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: Hill (4) vs (2) Christian#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christian pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Christian seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Christian is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.#T5##SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Christian prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill gets back to full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet. #SUB#
Christian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christian has managed to get both his arms back between Hill's legs - danger averted.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB#
Christian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hill has his foot on Christian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christian works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hill working for a triangle but Christian defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Christian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hill! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hill (8) vs (2) Christian
Christian felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Christian is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it.
Christian is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7##SUB#
Hill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hill trying to control the position but Christian is working away.
Christian tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Hill looking to control but instead Christian has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christian is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Christian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (8) vs (4) Christian
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Christian trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Christian tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Christian pushes his legs off easily.
Christian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #T9#
Hill controls Christian momentarily but Christian frees himself.
Christian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill 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.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hill has his foot on Christian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christian works his way back into a safe position though.
Christian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christian pushing down on Hill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10#
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christian trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hill haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Christian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christian is one step ahead there.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #T11#
Hill controls Christian momentarily but Christian frees himself.
Christian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christian pushing down on Hill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Christian trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Christian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Christian seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Christian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Hill gets back to full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Christian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Christian pushes his legs off easily.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Christian is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Christian wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Christian 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. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hill keeping full guard, as Christian tries to pass.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Hill keeping moving, preventing Christian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Christian drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Christian off! Christian jumps back into Hill's guard.
Christian trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill is trying to hold Christian in close to prevent damage but Christian has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr 2
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boytsov.
Boytsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Silas Hodge has been cut.
Hodge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boytsov on the side of the head.
Boytsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Hodge gets tackled into the cage by Boytsov. Boytsov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hodge decides to pull guard.
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Hodge is keeping the position.
Boytsov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hodge wants to sweep here but Boytsov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Boytsov pushes his legs off easily.
Boytsov passes Hodge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hodge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hodge.#T1#
Hodge keeping full guard, as Boytsov tries to pass.
Boytsov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hodge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hodge manages to get back to half guard.
Hodge moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Hodge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boytsov has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Hodge has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Boytsov is in a lot of trouble! Hodge is straining to finish and he's done it! Boytsov taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silas Hodge!
Dmitry Boytsov spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't care'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLVI
Date: May 18, 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 14 wins and 8 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mikheil Berishvili!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kiely gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berishvili is trying to drag Kiely to the mat but Kiely just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kiely prevents a takedown attempt there.
Berishvili is working for takedown but Kiely is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nedser Kiely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Berishvili.
Kiely tries for a takedown but Berishvili manages to get underhooks.
Berishvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiely shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiely jumps guard but Berishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kiely fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Berishvili has Kiely pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Berishvili pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kiely tumbling to the mat - Berishvili dives into Kiely's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kiely (0) vs (2) Berishvili
Kiely 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: Kiely (2) vs (2) Berishvili
We've been hearing good reports from Kiely's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely is trying to control the action in half guard but Berishvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berishvili won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely is working hard here to advance position.
Berishvili felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Kiely seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiely is looking to advance position but Berishvili won't allow it. #SUB#
Kiely wants to work for an arm triangle but Berishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kiely trying to control the action but Berishvili is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kiely is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kiely trying to control the action but Berishvili is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Kiely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berishvili defends it well.
Berishvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiely looking to pass the guard.
Berishvili keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Berishvili 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.#T3#
Berishvili keeping full guard, as Kiely tries to pass.
Berishvili is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving.
Kiely sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Berishvili keeps moving. #T4#
Kiely passes Berishvili's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berishvili is controlling Kiely's trapped leg to prevent Kiely from advancing to side control.
Kiely works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (5) vs (2) Berishvili
Berishvili is controlling an arm, preventing Kiely from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Kiely looking for a guillotine from mount but Berishvili is having none of it.
Kiely fails to take his opponent's back. #T5#
Kiely tries to control but Berishvili wriggling away.
Kiely wants to take Berishvili's back here but Berishvili is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Berishvili is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berishvili has given up his back. Will we see Kiely going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (8) vs (2) Berishvili
Berishvili manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kiely's guard. Nice work there by Berishvili.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (8) vs (4) Berishvili#SUB#
Kiely has an active guard here but Berishvili has managed to pass into half guard.
#T6#
Kiely slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiely wants to hit a sweep here but Berishvili passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kiely there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (8) vs (7) Berishvili
Kiely tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiely is trying to reverse the position but instead Berishvili has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kiely (8) vs (10) Berishvili#T7#
Kiely is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Berishvili is looking to control Kiely but Kiely is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kiely right now.
Berishvili has good solid back control here.
Berishvili tries to keep control of the position but Kiely is staying busy.
Kiely manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berishvili's guard. Nice work there by Kiely.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (10) vs (10) Berishvili#T8#
Kiely trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berishvili manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (10) vs (12) Berishvili
Kiely 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.
Berishvili passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (10) vs (15) Berishvili
Kiely is trying to improve his position.
Kiely sneaks back into half guard.
Kiely wants to improve his position but Berishvili is controlling well.
#T9#
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kiely lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (12) vs (15) Berishvili
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Berishvili is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kiely 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.
Berishvili wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiely not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiely looking to pass the guard.
Kiely stopping the sweep attempt from Berishvili.
Kiely slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kiely 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.
Berishvili controlling the position well. #T11#
Kiely is pressing down on Berishvili's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berishvili is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kiely is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiely trying to control the action but Berishvili is working from the bottom. #T12#
Kiely trying to pass the guard but Berishvili defending well. #SUB#
Kiely is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiely passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (15) vs (15) Berishvili
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Berishvili sneaks back into half guard.
Berishvili is staying active underneath Kiely, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berishvili trying to control here.
Kiely trying to control from Berishvili's half guard. Berishvili has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kiely works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berishvili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kiely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berishvili defends it well.
Kiely wants to free his trapped foot but Berishvili is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berishvili is not content to let Kiely control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kiely gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kiely takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
Our winner, Nedser Kiely, 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:
Pitbull XLVI
Date: May 18, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shimada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ecker defends well and Shimada ends up having to push Ecker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shimada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ecker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shimada has Ecker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ecker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Shimada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ecker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ecker trying to keep a closed guard but Shimada is proving a slippery customer.
Shimada won't allow Ecker to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ecker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ecker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shimada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (0) vs (2) Ecker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shimada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
Shimada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shimada keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass.
Ecker is still trying to improve position.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shimada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ecker is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Ecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimada seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shimada looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimada, not yet.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Shimada keeps moving.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Shimada is keeping the position.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker looking to sit in guard and control but Shimada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (2) Ecker#T3#
Shimada postures up.
Ecker wants to sweep but no luck.
Shimada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimada 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.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Ecker keeps moving.
Shimada showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Ecker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shimada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (4) Ecker
Ecker trying to control but Shimada is working from the bottom.
Ecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimada is retaining full guard.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ecker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Ecker looking to sit in guard and control but Shimada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (4) vs (4) Ecker
Shimada tries to free his leg and advance position but Ecker is retaining full guard.
Ecker is looking to sweep but instead, Shimada has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Shimada seems content to control.
Ecker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shimada preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ecker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shimada has passed into half guard!
Ecker is trying to maintain the position but Shimada is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Ecker wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
#SUB#
Shimada seems to be working for a kimura but Ecker defends the submission attempt.
Ecker tries to roll over but Shimada keeps him under control.
Shimada is keen to just control but Ecker is a slippery customer.
Ecker is trying to get back to full guard.
Shimada is trying to control. Ecker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Shimada passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (7) vs (4) Ecker
Shimada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ecker working to try and regain half guard.
Ecker is squirming around, avoiding Shimada's attempts to control the action.
Ecker regains half guard.
Ecker is looking for a sweep. Shimada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Ecker gets back to full guard.
Shimada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecker managing to control the position.
Ecker working a defensive guard but Shimada manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (10) vs (4) Ecker
Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ecker keeps working. #SUB#
Shimada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shimada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Shimada is looking to take a break and control but Ecker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ecker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shimada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ecker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ecker is not content to let Shimada control the position.
Ecker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shimada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T10#
Shimada stalling away here and it's allowed Ecker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ecker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (10) vs (6) Ecker
Shimada is trying to keep Ecker in close.
Shimada 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.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker looking to pass the guard.
Ecker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11##SUB#
Ecker looking to improve position, pressing down on Shimada's thigh with his hand. Shimada seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ecker paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ecker's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Shimada picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuki Shimada! |
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Event:
Pitbull XLVI
Date: May 18, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mateo Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Solomon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wolfe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solomon (2) vs (0) Wolfe
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wolfe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wolfe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solomon defends it easily.
Wolfe wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Wolfe working for submissions but it's allowed Solomon to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Solomon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wolfe wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy.
#T1#
Wolfe is in trouble now - Solomon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (5) vs (0) Wolfe
Wolfe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solomon controlling from the full mount.
Solomon'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.
Wolfe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolfe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Solomon controlling from the full mount.
Wolfe has given up his back here. Will Solomon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (8) vs (0) Wolfe#SUB#
Solomon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Solomon controlling from the back.
Solomon has the hooks in. Wolfe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Solomon controlling the position well here. Wolfe rolled but Solomon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Solomon keeps control of the position as Wolfe tries to break free.
Wolfe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Solomon.
Wolfe turns into Solomon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (8) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solomon pulls Wolfe in to control the position.
Solomon keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Solomon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solomon (10) vs (2) Wolfe#T4#
Wolfe wants to hit a sweep here but Solomon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wolfe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (13) vs (2) Wolfe
Solomon controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe is trying desperately to improve position.
Wolfe is still trying to improve position.
Solomon is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Wolfe regains half guard.
Solomon is taking a breather. Wolfe 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.
Wolfe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolfe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolfe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at ABC Submissions and GNP inform us that Wolfe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wolfe is looking to sweep but instead, Solomon has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Wolfe trying to get back to full guard but Solomon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (16) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
Wolfe is looking to get back to full guard here but Solomon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (19) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe tries to bench press Solomon off him but Solomon keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7##SUB#
Solomon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solomon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Solomon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solomon (21) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe gets back to half guard.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Solomon keeps him under control.
Solomon is pressing down on Wolfe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfe is holding on for now.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg. #T8#
Wolfe gets full guard.
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wolfe is looking for a triangle but Solomon pushes his legs off easily.
Wolfe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solomon controls the pace.
Wolfe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Solomon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Solomon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (24) vs (2) Wolfe#T9#
Wolfe tries to improve his position but instead Solomon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (27) vs (2) Wolfe
Solomon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wolfe's body.
Wolfe is really stuck here.
Solomon controlling from the back.
Solomon controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
Solomon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Solomon is hanging on to Wolfe's back as he tries to escape.
Solomon has good solid back control here. #T10#
Solomon controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wolfe is in bad spot here.
Solomon controlling the position well here. Wolfe rolled but Solomon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Solomon avoiding Wolfe 's attempts to control his hands.
Solomon has the hooks in. Wolfe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Wolfe trying to control the position but Solomon manages to sink in the hooks.
Wolfe is in bad spot here.
Good control from Solomon.
Solomon is hanging on to Wolfe's back as he tries to escape.
What can Wolfe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wolfe tries to escape but Solomon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solomon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12#
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wolfe for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Solomon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Solomon controlling well, preventing Wolfe from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Solomon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wolfe is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Wolfe has hold of Solomon's leg, trying to break free but it's let Solomon lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wolfe is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Solomon throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zekariays Solomon!
After the fight, Zekariays Solomon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLV
Date: May 14, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 17 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sparbot Two!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch but Ubereem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alistair Ubereem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ubereem closes the distance and clinches.
Two is trying to pull guard but Ubereem has him pressed against the cage.
Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ubereem just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Two successfully pulls guard.
Ubereem trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Two keeping full guard, as Ubereem tries to pass. #SUB#
Ubereem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Two dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (0) vs (2) Two#SUB#
Ubereem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Two is aware though and is defending well.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ubereem has his foot on Two's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Two works his way back into a safe position though.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ubereem is keeping the position for now.
Two trying to control but Ubereem is working from the bottom.
Two might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ubereem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Two is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ubereem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Two. #SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Two is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ubereem trying to hold on to Two's head to control him but Two postures up.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Two is pressing down on Ubereem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ubereem is holding on for now.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Two is trying to work for a kimura but Ubereem is defending well.
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
Two wants to free his trapped foot but Ubereem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ubereem is trying to get back to full guard.
Ubereem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ubereem.#SUB#
Ubereem working for a triangle but Two defends it easily.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ubereem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Two passes Ubereem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ubereem wants to control but Two is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Two seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ubereem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Two prevents Ubereem from improving his position.
Two controlling the pace.
Two frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (0) vs (5) Two
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Two controlling his opponent.
Ubereem tries to reverse the position but Two maintains control.#T4#
Two looking to control but Ubereem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Two wants to finish this one by submission but Ubereem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Two.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Two looking to control but Ubereem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Ubereem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Two. #SUB2#
Two working for a guillotine from mount but Ubereem is in no mood to give up.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
Two trying to control but Ubereem is having none of it.
Ubereem manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem regains full guard. Nicely done.
Two tries to free his leg and advance position but Ubereem is retaining full guard.
Ubereem looking for a sweep. Not yet Ubereem, not yet.
Ubereem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ubereem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Two gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Two forces his way into half guard.
Two is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ubereem! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (0) vs (8) Two
Two controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Two working for a submission but Ubereem is keeping him at bay.
Ubereem regains half guard.#T6##SUB#
Ubereem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Two is pressing down on Ubereem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ubereem is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ubereem defends it well.
Ubereem is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ubereem avoid being mounted?
Ubereem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Two is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ubereem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Two.
Two works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (0) vs (11) Two#T7#
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Two swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparbot Two! |
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Event:
Pitbull XLV
Date: May 14, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Ben Lauzon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Niko Christian!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Christian tries to sprawl but Lauzon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lauzon (2) vs (0) Christian#SUB2#
Christian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but Christian defending well.
Lauzon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Christian tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
Christian moves into full guard.
Lauzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lauzon controls the pace.#SUB2#
Christian has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Christian is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lauzon rolls with it to try and escape but Christian cranks on the arm and Lauzon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Christian! |
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Event:
Pitbull XLV
Date: May 14, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Frederick Lee ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Sparbot One!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
One gets caught napping as Lee dives in and scores a takedown. One manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) One
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
One looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
One has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ABC Submissions and GNP. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lee trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
One 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Lee trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, One has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee prevents One from improving his position.#SUB2#
One actively working from the bottom here.
One trying to control here.
#T3#
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
One is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lee is trying for a kimura here. One looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lee wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frederick Lee !
During a confident post fight interview, Frederick Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLIV
Date: May 11, 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 14 wins and 7 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bergman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bergman tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiely shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Bergman jumps guard and drags Kiely to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.
Bergman pulls Kiely in close to prevent any damage.
Bergman controls Kiely momentarily but Kiely frees himself. #SUB2#
Bergman has his foot on Kiely's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiely works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bergman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiely doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiely manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Kiely passes into half guard. #T1#
Kiely is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (3) vs (0) Bergman
Kiely trying to control but Bergman is having none of it. #SUB#
Kiely jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bergman manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kiely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiely trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman tries to buck Kiely off but Kiely is having none of it.#T2#
Kiely is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bergman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bergman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bergman is looking to control Kiely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergman avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bergman trying to hold on to Kiely's head to control him but Kiely postures up.
Kiely tries to pass to full mount but Bergman defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman is looking to improve his position.
Kiely works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (6) vs (0) Bergman#T3#
Bergman tries to lock up and control but Kiely gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kiely takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bergman regains half guard.
Bergman trying to hold on to Kiely's head to control him but Kiely postures up.
#SUB#
Bergman is defending against the submission attempts here by Kiely.
Bergman tries to get to full guard but Kiely has control of the leg.
Bergman trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Kiely controlling the pace.
Kiely tries to pass to full mount but Bergman defends it.
Kiely works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (9) vs (0) Bergman
Kiely wants to take Bergman's back here but Bergman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bergman tries to lock up and control but Kiely gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bergman is looking to get to half guard.
Kiely pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Kiely wants to finish this one by submission but Bergman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kiely. #T5#
Kiely is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bergman gets back to half guard.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but Bergman defending well.
Bergman is staying active underneath Kiely, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kiely tries to pass to full mount but Bergman defends it.
Bergman gets full guard.
Kiely passes Bergman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Kiely is controlling well.
#T6#
Bergman is doing well to control the position and prevent Kiely from advancing to side control.
Bergman manages to get to full guard.
Kiely passes into half guard.
Bergman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back.
Kiely passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (12) vs (0) Bergman
Kiely tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bergman gets back to half guard.#T7#
Kiely tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bergman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiely wants to control but Bergman is keeping him busy.
Kiely is thwarting Bergman's attempts to control the position.
Kiely is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (15) vs (0) Bergman
Kiely wants to control but Bergman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kiely is trying to control the action in half guard but Bergman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bergman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiely is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Kiely wants to free his trapped foot but Bergman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bergman keeping hold of Kiely's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Bergman looking for submissions off his back.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Kiely is controlling well.
Bergman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiely is working away from the top position though.
Bergman is pressing down on Kiely's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bergman 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.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Kiely tries to pass. #T9#
Kiely trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman is trying to keep Kiely in close.
Bergman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiely manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (15) vs (2) Bergman
Kiely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (15) vs (5) Bergman#SUB2#
Bergman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiely is defending well. #SUB2#
Bergman tries for a kimura but Kiely is defending well. #T10#
Kiely sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kiely wants to control but Bergman is keeping busy.
Kiely is looking to improve his position.
Bergman wants to control but Kiely is keeping him busy.
Kiely trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bergman has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bergman pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kiely is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bergman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Bergman!
A determined Tobias Bergman didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Nedser Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLIV
Date: May 11, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ecker drives through and clinches with Pervitin against the cage.
#TD2#
Ecker decides to pull guard.
Pervitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ecker keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pervitin trying to control but Ecker is working from the bottom.
Pervitin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ecker has his feet on Pervitin's thighs here. He's pushed Pervitin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pervitin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devin Ecker!
A very excited looking Devin Ecker 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:
Pitbull XLIV
Date: May 11, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mateo Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shimada looking to score a takedown here. Wolfe is defending well but Shimada drives through and ends up in Wolfe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (0) Wolfe
Wolfe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shimada manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (2) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimada looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimada, not yet.
Shimada pulls Wolfe in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Wolfe pushing down on Shimada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shimada is looking to improve his position.
Shimada desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Wolfe seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but Shimada defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Wolfe wants to work for an arm triangle but Shimada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolfe wants to free his trapped foot but Shimada is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Wolfe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolfe is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shimada reverses the position - he's now on top in Wolfe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (4) vs (2) Wolfe#SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shimada passes into half guard.
Wolfe is pressing down on Shimada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Shimada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wolfe working for submissions but it's allowed Shimada to get to half guard.
Wolfe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shimada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Wolfe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolfe 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.#T4#
Wolfe is still trying to improve position.
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shimada trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Wolfe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shimada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wolfe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shimada is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimada is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wolfe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shimada escapes and throws Wolfe's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (7) vs (2) Wolfe
Wolfe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shimada controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Shimada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolfe, who protects the arm well.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Shimada takes a little break here. Wolfe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wolfe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (7) vs (4) Wolfe
Wolfe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
Shimada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (9) vs (4) Wolfe
Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shimada trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wolfe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shimada defends it easily.#T7#
Wolfe 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.
Shimada trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe is trying to control the position but Shimada postures up.
Wolfe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shimada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (9) vs (6) Wolfe
Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
Shimada looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimada, not yet. #T8#
Wolfe forces his way into half guard.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but Shimada defending well.
Wolfe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimada swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Shimada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolfe defends well.
Shimada keeping full guard, as Wolfe tries to pass. #T9#
Shimada working a defensive guard but Wolfe passes into half guard.
Wolfe is pressing down on Shimada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shimada is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Wolfe is looking for a kimura but Shimada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolfe to get the leverage.
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Shimada is defending well.
Wolfe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shimada! Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (9) vs (9) Wolfe
Shimada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wolfe tries to control but Shimada wriggling away. #T10#
Shimada regains half guard.
Wolfe is pressing down on Shimada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shimada is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Wolfe seems to be working for a kimura but Shimada defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wolfe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shimada sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Shimada is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shimada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shimada can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolfe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Shimada is defending well.
Wolfe is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shimada reverses the position - he's now on top in Wolfe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shimada (11) vs (9) Wolfe
Shimada stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfe.
Shimada's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Wolfe is trying to control the position but Shimada postures up.
Shimada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe looking to control.
Shimada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shimada is one step ahead there.
Shimada wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Shimada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfe is looking to sweep but instead, Shimada has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Shimada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfe keeps working. #SUB2#
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Shimada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shimada controlling the pace. #SUB#
Shimada is trying for a kimura here. Wolfe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shimada wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuki Shimada! |
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Event:
Pitbull XLIII
Date: May 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 16 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Niko Christian!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ubereem shoots in and gets a takedown into Christian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (0) Christian#SUB2#
Ubereem is sitting in close to Christian's body. Christian has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ubereem is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ubereem is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Christian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Niko Christian! |
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Event:
Pitbull XLIII
Date: May 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Peressanggenna Nubuna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot One!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nubuna clinches with his opponent.
One tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nubuna smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Nubuna has closed the distance and engaged One in a clinch.
#TD#
Nubuna has dropped down and is working for a takedown. One is trying to keep an underhook but Nubuna manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nubuna (2) vs (0) One
One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nubuna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nubuna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nubuna trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nubuna trying to pass the guard but One defending well.
One wants to control but Nubuna is keeping busy.
#T1#
One won't allow Nubuna to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nubuna in particular looking to stall.
One tries to get to full guard but Nubuna has control of the leg.
Nubuna is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
One has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ABC Submissions and GNP. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nubuna trying to mount his opponent but One defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Nubuna 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.
Nubuna has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Nubuna is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nubuna is trying to work for a kimura but One is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nubuna wants to lay and pray for a moment but One keeps working.
One tries to get to full guard but Nubuna has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nubuna 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.
One wants to get back to full guard.
Nubuna is keen to just control but One is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nubuna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but One sees it coming and defends easily.
One wants to improve his position but Nubuna is controlling well.
#T3#
One is refusing to be controlled, as Nubuna sits in half guard. #SUB#
Nubuna is working for a submission of some sort.
One is trying to control but can't.
Nubuna trying to control the pace.
Nubuna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Nubuna seems to be working for a kimura but One defends the submission attempt.
Nubuna tries to pass the half guard into mount. One knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Nubuna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nubuna wants to pass to mount but One is defending the position.
Nubuna is taking a breather. One 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.
One tries to roll over but Nubuna keeps him under control.
One is staying active underneath Nubuna, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nubuna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nubuna trying to pass the guard but One defending well. #SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nubuna pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nubuna pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One is in trouble now - Nubuna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nubuna (5) vs (0) One
Nubuna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nubuna trying to control but One is having none of it.
One is desperately trying to improve his position but Nubuna has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Nubuna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nubuna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nubuna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
One tries to improve his position but Nubuna has taken his back! Nubuna has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will One tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nubuna pushes One away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peressanggenna Nubuna!
A victorious Peressanggenna Nubuna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLII
Date: Apr 30, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kiely has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kiely fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Kiely pulls guard successfully.
McCoy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiely wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
Kiely is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiely not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiely working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kiely had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCoy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCoy has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (3) vs (0) Kiely
Kiely sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kiely is looking to get back to full guard here but McCoy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (6) vs (0) Kiely
Kiely is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kiely manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (6) vs (2) Kiely
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
McCoy moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiely wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
My spies in ABC Submissions and GNP inform me that Kiely has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiely wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving. #T3#
McCoy can't keep his opponent in guard - Kiely advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCoy trying to control but Kiely postures up.
McCoy won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
Kiely might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCoy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kiely wants to free his trapped foot but McCoy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Kiely trying to control from McCoy's half guard. McCoy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (8) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely wants to hit a sweep here but McCoy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kiely there! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (11) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCoy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (14) vs (2) Kiely
Kiely is trying to break free.
#T5#
Kiely turns into McCoy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (14) vs (4) Kiely
Kiely advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (14) vs (7) Kiely
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Kiely keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working. #T6##SUB2#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well. #SUB2#
Kiely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiely wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
McCoy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Kiely trying to advance position but McCoy counters by regaining guard.
Kiely is looking to advance position but McCoy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (18) vs (7) Kiely
McCoy content just to control the position here.
Kiely is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kiely bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (18) vs (9) Kiely
Kiely wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.#T8#
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.
Kiely is fighting to break McCoy's control of his arms but McCoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCoy keeping full guard, as Kiely tries to pass.
Kiely won't allow McCoy to sweep him here.
Kiely looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Kiely trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCoy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (20) vs (9) Kiely#SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a triangle but McCoy pushes his legs off easily.
Kiely 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.
McCoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kiely looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (23) vs (9) Kiely#T10#
Kiely tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kiely is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCoy is trying to control. Kiely wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiely moves into full guard.
Kiely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCoy 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.
McCoy won't allow Kiely to sweep him here. #T11##SUB2#
Kiely has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCoy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kiely. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (26) vs (9) Kiely
Kiely is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiely is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12#
Kiely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiely tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (29) vs (9) Kiely
Kiely regains half guard.
Kiely wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Well, if McCoy 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.
Kiely moves into full guard.
Kiely trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kiely has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kiely 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.#T14#
McCoy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (32) vs (9) Kiely
Kiely tries to improve position but can't.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiely keeps working.
Kiely is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely is still trying to improve position.
McCoy working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 32 to 9.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Gillechriosd McCoy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nedser Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening.'. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLII
Date: Apr 30, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Zekariays Solomon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ecker darts in and clinches Solomon up against the cage.
Solomon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ecker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ecker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Ecker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solomon uses from the top position.
Ecker 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.#SUB2#
Ecker working for a triangle but Solomon defends it easily.
Ecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Solomon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Solomon prevents Ecker from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Ecker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solomon pulls his head out easily.
Solomon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (3) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker tries to reverse the position but Solomon maintains control.
Solomon controlling the position easily from mount.
Ecker is working to get back to half guard.
Ecker wants to hold on but Solomon pushes him away.
Ecker is looking to improve his position but Solomon isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Ecker tries to hold on but Solomon pushes him away.
Ecker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Solomon content to control rather than advance.
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ecker for as long as he can get away with.
Ecker is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ecker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Solomon moves into full mount! Ecker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (6) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solomon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ecker is looking to get to half guard.
Solomon controlling from mount. #T4#
Ecker is trying to reverse the position but instead Solomon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (9) vs (0) Ecker
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Ecker right now.
Solomon controlling the position well here. Ecker rolled but Solomon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ecker wants to escape the position.
Solomon controls the action.#T5#
Solomon has the hooks in. Ecker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Solomon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ecker trying to control the hands but Solomon won't let him.
Ecker prevents Solomon from getting a body triangle.
Solomon has the hooks in. Ecker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ecker is still trying to improve position.
Ecker keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Solomon controls the position.
Ecker tries to roll but Solomon sticks to his back.
Ecker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Solomon.
Solomon biding his time, controlling Ecker.
Solomon wants to control but Ecker is keeping busy.
Ecker tries to break free.
Ecker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ecker wants to improve his position but Solomon is controlling well.
#T7#
Ecker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ecker.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solomon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (12) vs (0) Ecker
A lull in the action here.#T8#
Solomon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solomon (14) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Solomon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ecker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solomon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ecker is looking to control Solomon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ecker avoid being mounted?
Ecker is pressing down on Solomon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecker has Solomon pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Ecker wants to improve his position but instead Solomon has moved into half guard.
Ecker trying to control here.
Well, if Solomon 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.
#SUB2#
Ecker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon controlling the action here.
Solomon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Solomon (17) vs (0) Ecker#T10#
Ecker tries to control Solomon's body but Solomon pushes him off. Ecker squirms to his side and now Solomon has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solomon (20) vs (0) Ecker
Ecker wants to escape the position.
Solomon controlling from the back.
Will Solomon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Solomon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Solomon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Ecker's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Ecker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Solomon's arms.
Ecker tries to escape the position.
Solomon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ecker tries to escape but Solomon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12##SUB#
Solomon is looking for the choke from the back position but Ecker is controlling his hands well.
Solomon keeps control of the position easily here as Ecker tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is hanging on to Ecker's back as he tries to escape.
Solomon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Ecker rolls, trying to escape but Solomon keeps control of the position.
Solomon biding his time, controlling Ecker.
Solomon tries to keep control of the position but Ecker is staying busy.
Ecker tries to escape the position.
Ecker looks winded!
Solomon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14##SUB#
Ecker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ecker tries to escape but Solomon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Solomon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon controlling from the back.#SUB#
Solomon looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
Zekariays Solomon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLII
Date: Apr 30, 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; Mateo Wolfe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Logan Potters!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wolfe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wolfe (0) vs (2) Potters
Potters won't allow Wolfe to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wolfe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Potters has his hands clasped together but Wolfe extends and breaks Potters's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wolfe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateo Wolfe! |
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