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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 34 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borgia but Borgia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borgia shoots for a double leg takedown but Banner sprawls well. He's pushed Borgia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Banner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (0) vs (4) Banner
Borgia is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner just content to control the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Banner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borgia is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Borgia being controlled for a moment. #T2#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Banner working away.
Borgia is letting Banner control him for a moment.
Banner working away.#T3#
Banner slows the pace down.
It looks like Banner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Banner is continuing to stall.#T4#
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Borgia is trying to improve his position.
Borgia seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Borgia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banner takes a little break here. Borgia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6#
The adventures of Banner the control monster continue. Boring.
Borgia is trying to improve his position.
Borgia seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Banner controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner taking a breather here. #T9#
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Borgia is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner happy to just control the position for now.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Banner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Borgia will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Banner.
Banner wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T12#
Borgia wants to hit a sweep here but Banner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borgia there! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (7) Banner
Banner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (0) vs (10) Banner
Banner is hanging on to Borgia's back as he tries to escape.
Borgia trying to control the action but Banner just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Banner controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Borgia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner 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:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Sergey Makarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makarov is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Makarov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Makarov gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Makarov (4) vs (0) Karelin
Makarov controlling from side mount.
Makarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
The referee asks Makarov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Makarov prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Karelin's legs.
Karelin is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
The referee asks Makarov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Makarov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarov slows the pace down.
Karelin tries to bench press Makarov off him but Makarov keeps the position. #T2#
Karelin is trying to escape the position but Makarov is controlling the position.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov'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.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
Karelin regains half guard.#T3#
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makarov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makarov (4) vs (4) Karelin
Karelin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makarov's body.
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Makarov's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Karelin's hands.
Karelin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Makarov.#T5#
It looks like Karelin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Makarov tries to break free.
Makarov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Karelin.
Makarov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Karelin tries to keep control of the position but Makarov is staying busy.
Karelin gets his hands free as Makarov looks to control.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Makarov tries to break free.
Karelin wants to control but Makarov manages to buck him off and is now in Karelin's guard! Nice work there by Makarov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makarov (6) vs (4) Karelin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makarov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karelin for as long as he can get away with.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
Makarov content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Karelin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karelin is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makarov content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarov is stalling in the full guard.
Makarov being controlled here momentarily. #T11##SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a triangle but Makarov pushes his legs off easily.
Makarov 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.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Karelin seems keen to control Makarov's posture.
Makarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin trying to control the position.
#T13#
Karelin 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: Makarov (6) vs (6) Karelin
Makarov is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Makarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makarov is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makarov avoid being mounted?
Makarov is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Karelin gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Karelin wins on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 31 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 58 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Doe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laitila is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laitila is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Doe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laitila can't fight it off and eventually Doe manages to take the fight to the floor. Laitila looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Doe stays in close to Laitila's body and controls the position.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Doe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doe wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Gym To Nica inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Laitila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Doe escapes and throws Laitila's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Doe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Doe has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (8) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Doe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laitila tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.#T3#
Laitila gets full guard.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Doe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doe 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 Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (11) vs (0) Laitila#T4#
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Doe taking a breather here.
Doe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5##SUB#
Doe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laitila is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laitila tries to improve position but can't.
Laitila tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Doe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (13) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
Doe looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laitila regains half guard.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Laitila regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila looking for a sweep. Not yet Laitila, not yet.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Laitila throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doe uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (16) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Laitila is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (18) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila regains half guard.
Doe not doing much here.
Laitila is not content to let Doe control the position.
Doe passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (21) vs (0) Laitila
Doe controls the position. #T8#
Laitila is trying to work for a sweep but Doe has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (23) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Doe controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Doe.
Laitila sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila is pressing down on Doe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but Doe pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Laitila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laitila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (23) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Laitila pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well. #SUB2#
Laitila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Laitila is trying to work for a kimura but Doe is defending well.
Doe tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg.
Laitila is thwarting Doe's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Laitila is looking to advance position but Doe won't allow it.
Doe tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Doe is defending well.
Doe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laitila trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Laitila trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Doe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitila is looking to pass into half guard but Doe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Doe is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (25) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T13#
Laitila wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Laitila looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Doe has picked Laitila up and slammed him! Laitila can't keep hold of the triangle and Doe manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (28) vs (2) Laitila
Doe trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
Laitila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Laitila is trying to control but Doe manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (31) vs (2) Laitila#T14#
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Doe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 31 to 2.
John Doe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 418 Ozymandias vs Hlervu
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goodman napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ibrahim (4) vs (0) Goodman
Goodman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Goodman is defending the position.
Goodman is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a kimura but Goodman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goodman is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
#T1#
Ibrahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibrahim is trying to control the action in half guard but Goodman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goodman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Goodman is defending well.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (0) Goodman#T2#
Goodman tries to hold on but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goodman is looking to escape.
Goodman tries to lock up and control but Ibrahim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ibrahim is trying to take his opponent's back.
Goodman has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (10) vs (0) Goodman#T3#
Goodman is keeping busy.
Ibrahim is riding his opponent, not letting Goodman buck him off.
Ibrahim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goodman for as long as he can get away with.
Goodman is keeping busy.
Goodman just trying to survive but Ibrahim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ibrahim trying to control momentarily.
#T4##SUB#
Ibrahim working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Ibrahim working for the choke.
Ibrahim trying to control.
Ibrahim controlling the position well here. Goodman rolled but Ibrahim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ibrahim trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Goodman trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Goodman breaks Ibrahim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (2) Goodman
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim 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.
Goodman postures up.
Ibrahim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goodman is now in half guard.
Goodman is trying to control. Ibrahim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ibrahim is trying to maintain the position but Goodman is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Ibrahim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Goodman controlling the action here.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy.
Ibrahim tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Goodman is pressing down on Ibrahim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibrahim is holding on for now.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (14) vs (2) Goodman
Ibrahim is not going to allow Goodman to sit and survive in this position.
Ibrahim looking to hold on to the position here but Goodman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep.
Goodman looking to control.
Ibrahim stays in close to Goodman's body and controls the position. #T8#
Ibrahim trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ibrahim advances to half guard. #T9#
Goodman won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
Ibrahim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goodman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodman.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Goodman is controlling Ibrahim's posture.#T10#
Ibrahim trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Ibrahim 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.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Goodman controls Ibrahim momentarily but Ibrahim frees himself.
Goodman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Goodman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Goodman keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (14) vs (4) Goodman
Goodman postures up.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goodman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.#T14#
Ibrahim 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.#SUB#
Ibrahim isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goodman stacks Ibrahim on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goodman! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (14) vs (7) Goodman
Ibrahim is not content to let Goodman control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim looking for a sweep but Goodman has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (14) vs (9) Goodman
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
A victorious Ahmad Ibrahim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
White Goodman spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'. |
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Event:
SSG 419 Gerbandi vs Marston
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cardosi clinches with his opponent.
McCain 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.
Cardosi prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCain goes for a takedown attempt but Cardosi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cardosi fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cardosi scores with a takedown into McCain's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain is trying to control the position but Cardosi postures up.
McCain is pulling down on Cardosi's head. It's preventing any offense from Cardosi, at least for the moment.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
Cardosi is trying to control. McCain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardosi trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
McCain controlling the position well.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but McCain defending well.
Cardosi controlling the pace. #T2#
McCain is concentrating on defense, preventing Cardosi from advancing position.
Cardosi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to take a breather but McCain manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cardosi.
Cardosi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardosi is one step ahead there. #T3#
McCain keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Cardosi trying to move into half guard but instead McCain has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (5) Cardosi
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cardosi looking to control but McCain passes into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but McCain is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardosi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cardosi wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
#T5#
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain prevents Cardosi from improving his position.
Cardosi is still trying to improve position.
Cardosi is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cardosi keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cardosi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Cardosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain is fighting to break Cardosi's control of his arms but Cardosi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Cardosi.
McCain wants to control from the top but Cardosi keeps moving.
McCain content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Cardosi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (7) Cardosi
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (2) vs (10) Cardosi
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working. #SUB2#
Cardosi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Cardosi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cardosi laying and praying for a moment but McCain takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cardosi wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McCain still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McCain has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (6) vs (10) Cardosi#T9#
Cardosi is looking to reverse the position.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Cardosi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cardosi tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position.
Cardosi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCain off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (6) vs (14) Cardosi#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McCain has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cardosi is not going to allow McCain to sit and survive in this position. #T10##SUB2#
Cardosi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cardosi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Cardosi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McCain is defending well though. Cardosi let's go of the attempt for now.
Cardosi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McCain.#T11#
McCain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cardosi.
#SUB2#
Cardosi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCain for a finish.
Cardosi controlling from the back.
McCain trying to control but not successfully.
McCain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cardosi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
What can McCain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Cardosi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cardosi wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.#T13#
McCain rolls, trying to escape but Cardosi keeps control of the position.
McCain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCain tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Cardosi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCain is looking to escape.
Cardosi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardosi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cardosi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Cardosi wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardosi wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardosi wins on points by 14 to 6.
Thiago Cardosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 419 Gerbandi vs Marston
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 32 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gabenagus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
Gascoigne controlling the position well.
Gabenagus is controlling the pace.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus controlling the action here.#T1#
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabenagus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Gascoigne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Gabenagus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gascoigne is holding on to half guard well.
Gabenagus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gascoigne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Gabenagus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gascoigne gets full guard.
Gascoigne looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gabenagus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gascoigne trying to control but Gabenagus postures up.
Gabenagus controlling the action here. #T4#
Gabenagus is thwarting Gascoigne's attempts to control the position.
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Gabenagus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Gabenagus keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne trying to hold on to Gabenagus's head to control him but Gabenagus postures up.
#T6#
Gabenagus content to control rather than advance.
Gabenagus tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it. #T7#
Gascoigne is trying to maintain the position but Gabenagus is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gabenagus looking for a submission but Gascoigne manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gascoigne trying to control the position.
Gabenagus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Gabenagus'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.
Gabenagus slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.
Gascoigne wants to control but Gabenagus is keeping busy.
#T9#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gabenagus is looking to stall here but Gascoigne recovers full guard.
Gabenagus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Gascoigne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gabenagus (2) vs (4) Gascoigne#T10#
Gascoigne wants to control the pace but Gabenagus is squirming around nicely.
Gabenagus is trying to escape the mount.
Gabenagus looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T11#
Gabenagus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gascoigne trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it. #T12#
Gabenagus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne prevents Gabenagus from improving his position.
Gabenagus is looking to control Gascoigne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gabenagus avoid being mounted?
Gabenagus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gabenagus tries to roll over but Gascoigne keeps him under control.#T13#
Gabenagus is looking to control Gascoigne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gabenagus avoid being mounted?
Gascoigne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gascoigne trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away. #T14#
Gabenagus wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne is taking a breather. Gabenagus 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.
Gascoigne trying to control from half guard but Gabenagus is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne wins on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Paul Gascoigne 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:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 58 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias goes for a double leg but Itinya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Itinya continues to drive forward.#CL#
Itinya clinches. #TD#
Itinya pulls guard.
Itinya controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Itinya being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itinya trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Itinya working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Itinya holds on and takes a little breather.
Itinya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias 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. #T2#
Itinya controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Gracias won't allow Itinya to sweep him here.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Itinya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Gracias stays in close to Itinya's body and controls the position.
Itinya wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Itinya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #T4#
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Itinya is keeping the position.
Itinya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias pulls Itinya in to control the position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Gracias is controlling Itinya's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias pulls Itinya in close to prevent any damage.
Itinya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Gracias#T6##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Itinya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Itinya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.#T7#
Itinya pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Itinya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Itinya working for a triangle but Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias is pushing down on Itinya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Itinya is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Itinya is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracias controlling the action here.
Itinya wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Gracias 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.
Gracias prevents Itinya from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Gracias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Itinya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracias.
Gracias prevents Itinya from improving his position.
Itinya trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Gracias content to control rather than advance.
Itinya trying to control but Gracias postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
Itinya trying to control here.
#SUB#
Itinya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Itinya is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Itinya looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Itinya wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Gracias
Itinya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Itinya sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Itinya is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.#T14##SUB#
Itinya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it. #SUB#
Itinya looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya trying to get back to full guard but Gracias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (2) vs (8) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 8 to 2.
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 22 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 27 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Solo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Elvul to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Solo
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Solo
Solo sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo won't allow Elvul to sweep him here. #T1#
Solo trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elvul seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Elvul is working hard here to advance position.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving. #T2#
Elvul looking to control but Solo passes into half guard.
Elvul is trying to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Elvul trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solo in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Elvul actively working from the bottom here.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Elvul is working away.
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Elvul is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Elvul desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Elvul moves into full guard.
Elvul being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Solo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (2) vs (5) Solo
A lull in the action here.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Elvul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Solo staying calm.
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Elvul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Elvul is looking to regain half guard here but Solo keeps moving and retains side control.
Elvul looking for a sweep but Solo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (2) vs (7) Solo
Elvul is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Solo is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8#
Elvul is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo controlling his opponent.
Solo trying to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Solo wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Elvul is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo wants to control the action but instead Elvul gets a body lock and reverses into Solo's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (7) Solo#T10#
Elvul looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (9) Solo
Solo is looking to advance position but Elvul has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (8) vs (9) Solo
Solo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Elvul's lack of action.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo has control of Elvul's left arm, preventing Elvul from doing any damage.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T12#
Solo has his hands on Elvul's head, controlling the position.
Solo is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Solo wants to sweep here but Elvul controlling him for the moment.
Elvul trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #T13#
Solo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo is trying to control the position but Elvul postures up.
Elvul looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solo keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
Solo looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 9 to 8.
Hand Solo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 77 wins and 45 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Niles Standish!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Standish has Clubber up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Standish pulls guard effortlessly.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Standish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clubber defends it easily.#SUB2#
Standish throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clubber uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (3) vs (0) Standish
Standish is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Standish tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T1#
Clubber is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Standish will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Standish is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Clubber is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (5) vs (0) Standish
Standish tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Standish is looking to get to half guard.
Standish wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Standish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Standish is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Standish has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Standish is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Standish to control.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Standish is trying to reverse the position but instead Clubber has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Standish
Standish just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clubber is hanging on to Standish's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Clubber avoiding Standish 's attempts to control his hands.
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Standish trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Standish's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Standish just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Standish is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish is in bad spot here.
Clubber gets his hands free as Standish looks to control. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Clubber'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.
Standish is in bad spot here.
Clubber avoiding Standish 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Standish's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Standish trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clubber not allowing Standish to control his hands. #T7#
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Standish tries to buck him off.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Clubber.
Standish manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clubber's guard. Nice work there by Standish.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Standish#T8#
Standish engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Standish wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber has his hands on Standish's head, controlling the position.
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Standish wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.#T9#
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Clubber managing to control the position.
Standish looking to pass the guard.
Clubber looking to control.
#T10#
Standish wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Standish from controlling successfully.
Clubber wants to control the position but Standish says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber trying to control but Standish postures up.
#T11#
Standish stalling away here and it's allowed Clubber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Standish trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Standish 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.
Clubber trying to control the position here.
Standish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Standish 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.
Clubber pulls Standish in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Standish pushes down on Clubber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Standish is looking to stall here but Clubber recovers full guard.
Standish looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Standish trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Standish is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clubber is adopting a defensive guard.
Standish trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Ricky Clubber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 31 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Raja Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascoigne has a takedown stuffed.
Gascoigne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silalahi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silalahi leaves Gascoigne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silalahi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gascoigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Silalahi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Silalahi
Silalahi tries to pass to full mount but Gascoigne defends it.
Silalahi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne is refusing to be controlled, as Silalahi sits in half guard.
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
Gascoigne is trying to maintain the position but Silalahi is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Silalahi wants to pass to mount but Gascoigne is defending the position. #SUB2#
Silalahi is working for a submission of some sort.
Gascoigne is doing well to control the position and prevent Silalahi from advancing to side control.
Silalahi slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Silalahi is looking to advance position but Gascoigne won't allow it.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silalahi is trying to control. Gascoigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gascoigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Silalahi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gascoigne wants to improve his position but Silalahi is controlling well.
#T3#
Silalahi is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascoigne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silalahi is looking to advance position but Gascoigne won't allow it.
Gascoigne is looking to improve his position.
Silalahi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Silalahi is working for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending it quite comfortably.
Silalahi is pressing down on Gascoigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gascoigne is holding on for now. #T4#
Silalahi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (5) Silalahi#SUB2#
Silalahi has hold of Gascoigne's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gascoigne tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silalahi cranks the arm and Gascoigne screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gascoigne, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Raja Silalahi!
Raja Silalahi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nutz or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Nutz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.#TD#
Nutz drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Hunt
Nutz is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt 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: Nutz (2) vs (2) Hunt#T1#
Nutz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nutz pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nutz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Nutz is proving a slippery customer.
Nutz trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt controlling Nutz's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking to control.
Nutz trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T3#
Hunt controlling the position.
Nutz stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt is controlling Nutz's posture.
Nutz looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.#T4#
Nutz is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Nutz.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nutz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nutz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hunt has picked Nutz up and slammed him! Nutz can't keep hold of the triangle and Hunt manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (4) vs (7) Hunt
Hunt taking a breather here.
Nutz can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Nutz is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nutz is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Nutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nutz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Nutz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Nutz working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Hunt is keen to just control but Nutz is a slippery customer.
Nutz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hunt manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (4) vs (10) Hunt
Nutz wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Nutz is looking to get to half guard.
Nutz tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Nutz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nutz working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nutz is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Hunt looking for a guillotine from mount but Nutz is having none of it.
Nutz is looking to get to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Hunt has hold of Nutz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nutz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nutz tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutz is looking to escape.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nutz tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.#T10#
Nutz tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt tries to control but Nutz wriggling away.
Nutz tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nutz is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt avoids the attempt from Nutz to control.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Nutz regains half guard.
Hunt controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Hunt is keen to just control but Nutz is a slippery customer.
Hunt prevents Nutz from improving his position.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Nutz defends it.
Hunt prevents Nutz from improving his position.
Nutz keeping control of the position.
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Nutz is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Hunt controlling the action here.
Nutz is trying to control but can't.
#T14##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Nutz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hunt seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nutz wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 10 to 4.
Mike Hunt made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'.
The defeated Justa Nutz had this to say: 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1157 Sitsongrit v Luuk
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Cleever coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Spicoli.
Cleever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Spicoli lands.
Spicoli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spicoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spicoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spicoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleever sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cleever appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli checks a low kick from Cleever.
Good shot there by Cleever.#CUT#It looks like Jeff Spicoli has been cut.
Cleever closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spicoli misses with a right hand
and Cleever counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spicoli is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Cleever throws a combination that misses
letting Spicoli counter with a right hand.
Spicoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spicoli.
Cleever digs a good hook to Spicoli's body.
Spicoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spicoli blocks a head kick by Cleever.
Spicoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cleever lands with a cross.
Spicoli looks to land a body kick but Cleever moved away.#T2#
Cleever throws a hook but Spicoli blocks it.
Spicoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleever.
Cleever swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cleever throws a head kick that misses.
Spicoli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spicoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cleever counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Cleever's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spicoli misses with a body shot.
Cleever throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Cleever clinches.
Spicoli scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Cleever breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cleever connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Spicoli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cleever.
Spicoli loads up on a big right hand but Cleever slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Cleever on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Cleever closes the distance and clinches.
Spicoli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
Spicoli tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spicoli.
Spicoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Cleever.
Spicoli lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Spicoli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleever.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spicoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Spicoli avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
A short right from Cleever.
Spicoli can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spicoli blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli misses with some punches.
Spicoli misses with a body punch.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Spicoli.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cleever. #BC#
Cleever breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cleever has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleever creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spicoli tries to land knees in the clinch but Cleever avoids the damage to the body.
Spicoli misses with the head strike.
Cleever gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Cleever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spicoli wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cleever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleever takes one to the side of the head.
Cleever throws a body kick that misses.
Spicoli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Spicoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spicoli ducks under a wild hook from Cleever.
Spicoli lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli is looking to clinch but Cleever is avoiding it.
Cleever defending well as Spicoli loads up on a big left hand.
Cleever throwing a counter right hand but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
Cleever uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Cleever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli staying out of range there.
Spicoli throws out a counter right but Cleever avoids it with no problem.
Spicoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cleever misses the body punch
and Spicoli counters with a one-two to the body.
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Cleever slips a jab from Spicoli.
Spicoli avoids the head kick by Cleever.
Cleever lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A low kick lands for Spicoli.
#T2#
Cleever misses with a straight left.
Spicoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spicoli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cleever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spicoli.
Spicoli cracks Cleever with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Spicoli misses.
A slow jab from Cleever misses its intended target.
Cleever fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cleever throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cleever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spicoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleever.
Cleever steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Cleever looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Cleever misses with a jab to the body
and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand.
Spicoli lands with a nice body punch.
Cleever just misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spicoli lands with an uppercut that bounces Cleever off the cage and back into range.
Cleever tries to clinch up but Spicoli circles away and keeps his distance.
Cleever throws a jab but it's blocked by Spicoli.
Cleever drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spicoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Cleever lands a front kick.
Cleever jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spicoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cleever sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spicoli throws out a loose jab but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleever blocks a head kick by Spicoli.
Cleever takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cleever throws a shot from downtown. Spicoli moves away and avoids it.
Spicoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cleever. Cleever obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Spicoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Spicoli moves out of range as Cleever strikes.
Cleever moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Spicoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Cleever does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleever throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spicoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spicoli tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Spicoli as he checks the leg kick.
Spicoli throws out a counter right but Cleever avoids it with no problem.
Spicoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Cleever, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Spicoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spicoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spicoli! But no joy.
Spicoli misses with a looping left.
Cleever has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Spicoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cleever. Cleever circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cleever moves out of range as Spicoli strikes.
Spicoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cleever takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cleever. #T2#
Cleever throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli misses the jab.
Cleever defending well as Spicoli loads up on a big left hand.
Cleever looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spicoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cleever looks to throw the jab but Spicoli is out of range.
Spicoli throws a series of strikes that have Cleever backpedaling.
An inside leg kick lands from Cleever.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spicoli lands a jab to Cleever's midsection.
Spicoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Cleever.
Spicoli thows a leg kick but Cleever checks it
enabling Cleever to counter with a crisp jab.
Spicoli scores with a hook to the body. Cleever takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spicoli swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
Cleever throwing a counter right hand but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
Spicoli throws a low kick but Cleever moves out of range easily.
Spicoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Spicoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Cleever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Spicoli misses with a head kick.
As Spicoli looks to move away, Cleever throws a big counter combo but Spicoli just gets out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spicoli.
Spicoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spicoli is looking to score with low kicks.
Spicoli cracks Cleever with a good jab.
Spicoli throws a wild body kick that Cleever sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Cleever is predictable there
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Spicoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spicoli throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleever misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spicoli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli!
Jeff Spicoli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
C411: Adofo vs Cruz
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.#T1#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slips the punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.#T3#
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's leg. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes one to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crunch! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski slams his shin into Thibodeaux's torso.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's shoulder, as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids them all with ease.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski walks into a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a front kick aimed at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's knee but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it well. #T3#
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Thibodeaux blocks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a solid leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thibodeaux has got the better of the exchanges.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux is looking to chop away at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's legs.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can do to turn this around?
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a solid leg kick but Thibodeaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux is looking for a counter combo.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws a chopping leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
enabling Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems unphased.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski checks it.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moved out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski feints a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a nice leg kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux punishes Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
August Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cardosi dives in for a single leg takedown but Itinya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Cardosi looking to score a takedown here. Itinya is defending well but Cardosi drives through and ends up in Itinya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (0) vs (2) Cardosi
Cardosi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Itinya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cardosi trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi slips nicely into half guard.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Itinya is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T1#
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it.
Itinya preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cardosi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Itinya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardosi pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Cardosi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (0) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi controlling from mount.
Cardosi trying to control but Itinya is having none of it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardosi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Itinya to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Itinya shrugs it off. #T3#
Cardosi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cardosi moves to his opponent's back but Itinya bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Cardosi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there.
Cardosi looking to control but Itinya passes into half guard.
Cardosi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Cardosi is in trouble now - Itinya has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (5) vs (5) Cardosi
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardosi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardosi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cardosi 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.
Itinya advances to half guard. #T5#
Cardosi is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Itinya has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (8) vs (5) Cardosi
Itinya wants to control the pace but Cardosi is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Cardosi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Itinya controlling from mount.
Cardosi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardosi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cardosi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardosi.
Itinya trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a triangle but Itinya pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Cardosi is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Itinya passes into half guard.
Itinya moves into full mount! Cardosi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (11) vs (5) Cardosi
Cardosi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cardosi is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cardosi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cardosi is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action.
Cardosi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Itinya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Itinya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Cardosi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardosi is trying to maintain the position but Itinya is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardosi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itinya sitting in guard here, content to control.
Itinya passes Cardosi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Itinya seems to be working for a kimura but Cardosi defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Cardosi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cardosi gets full guard.
Itinya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Itinya'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.#T11#
Cardosi controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself.
Itinya trying to control but Cardosi is working from the bottom.
Cardosi 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: Itinya (11) vs (7) Cardosi
Itinya trying to control here.
Cardosi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T12#
Cardosi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Itinya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cardosi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (11) vs (10) Cardosi
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Cardosi wants to control the pace but Itinya is squirming around nicely.
Itinya sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Itinya is looking to improve his position.
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it. #T13#
Itinya wants to control but Cardosi is keeping busy.
Cardosi wants to advance to full mount but Itinya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Itinya controls Cardosi momentarily but Cardosi frees himself.
Cardosi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Itinya's guard. #SUB#
Itinya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Itinya'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.#T14#
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but Itinya defending well.
Cardosi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardosi wants to take a breather but Itinya is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Stix Itinya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thiago Cardosi spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dresner has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dresner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner working away.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but Hunt denies him.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Dresner keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dresner wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt trying to control here.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dresner 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.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dresner wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt is positioning himself well to prevent Dresner advancing to mount. #T4#
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Dresner
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dresner is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Hunt prevents Dresner from improving his position.
Hunt controlling the action here. #T6##SUB2#
Dresner actively working from the bottom here.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T7#
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Dresner
Hunt trying to control but Dresner is having none of it. #T8#
Dresner tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Dresner regains half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Dresner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Dresner is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Dresner postures up.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T12#
Hunt pulls Dresner in close to prevent any damage.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T13#
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt is pressing down on Dresner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hunt trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dresner is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner wins on points by 6 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Dresner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 32 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 64 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ottke forces McCain back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ottke successfully pulls guard.
McCain 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.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ottke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to hold McCain in close to prevent damage but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ottke wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Ottke defends it.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke has McCain pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Ottke#T2#
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Ottke
McCain is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCain won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Ottke working for a triangle but McCain defends it easily.
McCain passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Ottke is trying to control but McCain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke wants to control but McCain is having none of it.#T4#
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
Ottke can't escape the position.
McCain controlling his opponent. #T5#
McCain avoids the attempt from Ottke to control.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ottke is looking to improve his position but McCain isn't that keen on the idea.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ottke is looking to escape.
Ottke tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
McCain is looking to take Ottke's back but instead Ottke gets back to half guard. Nice work.
McCain is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Ottke trying to get back to full guard but McCain takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Ottke#T7#
Ottke wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Ottke is working to get back to half guard.
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke tries to reverse the position but McCain maintains control.#T8#
McCain controlling the pace for now.
Ottke regains half guard.
Ottke keeping control of the position.
Ottke won't allow McCain to pass to mount. #T9#
McCain controlling the action here.
McCain wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Ottke tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.#T10#
Ottke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCain is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ottke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Ottke is not content to let McCain control the position.
Ottke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ottke is not content to let McCain control the position.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.
Ottke tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.#T13#
McCain trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ottke keeping control of the position.
McCain is controlling the pace.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
McCain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ottke! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (11) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke 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: McCain (11) vs (4) Ottke
McCain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (13) vs (4) Ottke
McCain trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
John McCain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Hall
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Borgia prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Borgia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?#T1#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Hall is trying to control but Borgia passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Hall
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall regains half guard.
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia prevents Hall from improving his position.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Hall tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.#T3#
Borgia is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Hall controlling Borgia's posture.
Hall 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.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully. #T5#
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall pulls Borgia in close to his closed guard and prevents Borgia from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Hall
Hall pushing down on Borgia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Hall works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (5) Hall
Hall content just to control the position here.
Hall wants to take Borgia's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borgia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Hall controlling his opponent.
Borgia can't escape the position.
Borgia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall is looking to work his way around to Borgia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T11#
Borgia prevents Hall from taking his back.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Hall isn't that keen on the idea.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Borgia has given up his back. Will we see Hall going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (5) vs (8) Hall
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Borgia's body.
Borgia is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Borgia doesn't escape.
Borgia tries to escape the position.
Hall controls the action.
I really don't envy Borgia right now.
#T14#
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.
Borgia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Borgia doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 8 to 5.
Scott Hall is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Scott Hall 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:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Standish darts in and clinches Howell up against the cage.#TD#
Standish ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Standish no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Standish keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Standish'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.
Howell sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Standish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Standish is looking for a triangle but Howell pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Standish keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell stays in close to Standish's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Standish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell passes Standish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Howell prevents Standish from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Howell working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2##SUB2#
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Standish has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Standish looking for submissions off his back.
Howell moves into full mount! Standish won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (0) vs (3) Howell
Standish is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Howell working for a submission but Standish is keeping him at bay.
Howell moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Standish (0) vs (6) Howell#T3#
Standish turns into Howell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (6) Howell
Howell looking to control.
Standish's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Standish works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Standish passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (6) Howell
Standish wants to control the pace but Howell is squirming around nicely.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Standish working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Howell turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Standish off and cradles Howell's limp body as Standish celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Niles Standish!
Niles Standish took some time post fight to say the following; 'i was sure i was not going to make it out of this one alive! to be totally honest he was the most fierce opponent i have ever faced not even kidding, lol cheers bro enjoy the game'.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Goodman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (0) Chai
Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai 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.
Chai trying to hold on to Goodman's head to control him but Goodman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Goodman stalling.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Goodman 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.
Chai wants to control but Goodman passes easily into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Chai wants to control but Goodman passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (5) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Goodman is trying to get an arm triangle but Chai is defending well.
Chai tries to buck Goodman off but Goodman is having none of it.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goodman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Goodman slows the pace down in half guard.
Goodman is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goodman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goodman (5) vs (4) Chai#T4#
Chai tries to move to mount but Goodman blocks the move with his legs.
Chai works to advance to full mount. Goodman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (5) vs (6) Chai#SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Goodman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (7) vs (6) Chai
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Goodman won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Goodman has passed into half guard.
Goodman prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Goodman 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.
Goodman passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Goodman wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T7#
Goodman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Goodman controlling the pace.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Chai trying to control but Goodman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Goodman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (10) vs (6) Chai#T9#
Goodman tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai tries to improve his position but instead Goodman has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (13) vs (6) Chai#T10#
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off.
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goodman controls the position.
Will Goodman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goodman controlling the positon.
Chai tries to escape the position.
#T13##SUB#
Goodman looking for the choke but no joy.
Goodman wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goodman controlling the positon.#T14#
Chai is keeping busy.
Goodman is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (13) vs (8) Chai
Goodman keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 31 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 53 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascoigne shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Anderson rushes Gascoigne and presses him up against the cage.
Gascoigne gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Gascoigne goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gascoigne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gascoigne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Anderson
Gascoigne pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Anderson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Gascoigne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascoigne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Anderson is continuing to stall.#T3#
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson won't allow Gascoigne to sweep him here.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gascoigne wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Gascoigne controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Gascoigne is defending it quite comfortably.
Gascoigne is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T5#
Gascoigne wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Gascoigne is defending well.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Gascoigne is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Gascoigne trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Gascoigne tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T7#
Gascoigne manages to get to full guard.
Gascoigne wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Gascoigne looking to control.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gascoigne is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Gascoigne wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Gascoigne defends it.
Gascoigne is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Gascoigne is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gascoigne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (2) Anderson
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Gascoigne keeps control of the position.
Anderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gascoigne content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Gascoigne is working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson frees his head quite easily.
#T10#
Gascoigne wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Gascoigne working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is in no mood to give up.
Gascoigne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #T11#
Gascoigne controlling the pace for now.
Gascoigne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gascoigne wants to control but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Gascoigne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Anderson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gascoigne wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it. #T13#
Gascoigne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Gascoigne is keeping busy.
Gascoigne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gascoigne wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gascoigne trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne not doing much here.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Paul Gascoigne 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:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siregar fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Solo gets tackled into the cage by Siregar. Siregar maintains the clinch.
Solo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Siregar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Solo is looking for a takedown.
Siregar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Siregar fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar has a takedown stuffed.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Solo shoots for a takedown but Siregar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Siregar feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Siregar pushes Solo up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Solo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Siregar is defending well.
Solo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Solo wants a takedown but no success here.
Solo stops a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Solo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Siregar prevents it.
#TD2#
Siregar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Siregar
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Siregar
Siregar controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself. #T2#
Siregar has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Siregar looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Siregar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siregar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Siregar is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siregar pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Solo trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom. #T4#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position.
Siregar is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.
Siregar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siregar looking to control.
Solo is pushing down on Siregar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siregar is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Siregar is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siregar avoid being mounted?#T5#
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Siregar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Siregar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siregar trying to get back to full guard but Solo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Siregar
Siregar is just holding on here. Solo manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (8) vs (2) Siregar
Solo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Solo is trying to stick to Siregar's back but Siregar is turning into Solo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Solo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Siregar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (8) vs (4) Siregar
Siregar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #SUB#
Solo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T7#
Siregar wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Solo keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass.
Siregar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Siregar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Siregar trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Siregar is fighting to break Solo's control of his arms but Solo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siregar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar 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.
Solo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Siregar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Solo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Siregar has Solo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (10) vs (4) Siregar#T10#
Siregar wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Siregar trying to control the position.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Siregar.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Siregar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solo defends it easily.
Siregar is trying to keep Solo in close.
Siregar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Siregar is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.
Siregar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siregar trying to control the position here.
Solo won't allow Siregar to sweep him here.
Solo stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position. #T13#
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Siregar is retaining full guard.
Siregar being controlled here, momentarily.
Siregar trying to control the position here.
Siregar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
Siregar 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Solo is sitting in close to Siregar's body. Siregar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Solo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Solo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Siregar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Binsar Siregar!
Binsar Siregar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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